Two from Toms River among three indicted for COVID-19 relief program fraud

CAMDEN, N.J. — Three New Jersey residents have been indicted for their involvement in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, with two of the three also charged with defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs,…

$297,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Passaic County

TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Passaic County has won the $297,629 jackpot from the Friday, August 30 drawing. The ticket matched all five numbers: 28, 33, 36,…

Bi-partisan bill to expand sexual assault survivor rights signed by Governor Murphy

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bipartisan bill expanding New Jersey’s Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights, requiring that sexual assault survivors be notified of key developments regarding…

Police in Secaucus warn of new sextortion scam targeting residents

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department is alerting residents to a sextortion scam that uses images of victims’ homes to heighten fear and intimidation. The scam, reported this week by a…

White House claims New Jersey food prices are down, but they are much higher than in 2020

In a recent White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that grocery prices have come down over the past year, attributing this improvement to the Biden administration’s efforts. However, a…

Four-Year-Old Dies Following Accidental Near Drowning in South Seaside Park

SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — A four-year-old boy who was found unresponsive after an accidental submersion in a swimming pool in South Seaside Park on August 30 has died, according to the…

Manchester Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Pine Lake Park Vehicle Break-In Attempt

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance footage attempting to break into vehicles in Pine Lake Park. The…

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Paterson Police Shut Down Illegal Gambling Halls and Make Prostitution Arrests

PATERSON, N.J. — Over the past weekend, Paterson police shut down two commercial establishments involved in illegal gambling activities and arrested two individuals on prostitution charges at a licensed establishment. The police…

Passaic County Ticket Wins $164K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A single Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Passaic County has won the $164,874 jackpot from the Sunday, September 1 drawing. The lucky ticket matched all five numbers: 01,…

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Two Pets Lost in Toms River House Fire

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On Sunday, September 1st, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2, along with East Dover Fire Company, responded to a report of…

Newark Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Women Wanted for Questioning in Shooting Investigation

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two women wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that occurred on August 18,…

Newark Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Aggravated Assault Suspects

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in an aggravated assault that took place on August 26, 2024. The incident…

Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Assault Suspect in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault that took place on August 8, 2024. The incident occurred…

Armed Robbery at Brooklyn Convenience Store Under Investigation

BROOKLYN, Md. — Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred late Thursday night at a Brooklyn convenience store. The incident took place at approximately 11:05 p.m.…

New Jersey Lawmakers to Return to Trenton on September 12 After Summer Break

Ah, the New Jersey Legislature is back from their summer break on September 12, and boy, are we in for a treat! What could possibly go wrong when dozens of elected officials…

What’s Going There? A New Restaurant Announced at Vacant Ex-Charlie Brown’s in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Don’t tell anyone we told you, but a new restaurant is rumored to be coming to Toms River’s Silverton section, to take over the former spot of Charlie…

New Jersey Morning Commuter Traffic Report

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — As of this morning, several incidents and delays have been reported across New Jersey’s major roadways, affecting commuters heading into work. A traffic signal is down on US 1&9/Tonnelle…

First Week of September Looking to Bring Great Weather to New Jersey

For the first week of September, New Jersey will be experiencing mild and pleasant weather, characteristic of the early fall transition. Today, the weather is sunny with a high near 74°F, and…

Gloucester Township Police Issue Traffic Safety Advisory as Schools Reopen

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — As the 2024-2025 school year begins, the Gloucester Township Police Department has issued a traffic safety advisory, urging drivers to exercise caution as students return to school. With…

September is the Best Month of the Year to Dine Outdoors at the Jersey Shore, Here’s Where

September at the Jersey Shore is pure magic. The crowds have thinned, the weather is that perfect blend of lingering summer warmth with a hint of autumn’s crispness, and it’s the ideal…

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