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Brazil Homicide Suspect With Interpol Red Notice Arrested in New Jersey, Held Without Bond

Newark, NJ – A man wanted in Brazil for homicide and flagged with an Interpol Red Notice is now in federal custody after immigration agents tracked him down in New Jersey. Authorities…

Senior Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci Indicted in Alleged Federal COVID-19 Pandemic Coverup

Greenbelt, MD – A former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he concealed government records tied to COVID-19 research…

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State Police Release New Update on Stolen Chemical Spraying Drones in New Jersey

New Jersey State Police Recover Stolen Agricultural Drones in Ongoing Investigation Authorities in New Jersey have recovered a fleet of stolen agricultural drones that had raised concerns due to their potential misuse.…

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Gloucester Township Man Charged With Killing Wife After Early-Morning Stabbing and House Fire

Gloucester Township, NJ – A 51-year-old woman died after a stabbing and fire tore through her home early Tuesday, and her husband now faces a murder charge in Camden County. Monica Morris…

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New York is the World Cup: Hochul Declares Sole Ownership Amid Soccer Turf War With New Jersey Governor

Hochul’s “New York Is the World Cup” Remark Fuels Tension as New Jersey Shoulders Hosting Burden EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – After New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill launched a verbal volley across the…

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Migrant Charged for Attempted Rape of Young girl in New Jersey

Ridgefield Park, NJ – A 32-year-old man faces felony charges after prosecutors say he attempted to sexually assault a juvenile female victim inside a Ridgefield Park residence last week. Luis M. Morales-Jutzuy…

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Sherrill Unveils Aggressive Housing Plan, Faces Questions on Cabinet Diversity and Development Strategy

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday rolled out what she called one of the most aggressive housing strategies in the nation, signing an executive order aimed at boosting…

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Jeopardy Star Jamie Ding Earns $880K—Still Not Enough to Buy a Home and Live Comfortably in Most of New Jersey

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Jamie Ding’s historic 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy! turned him into one of the quiz show’s all-time top performers, earning him approximately $880,000 and national recognition. But despite the…

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Point Pleasant Police to Call for High School Senior Assassin Game Has Gone Too Far After Crash

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — Safety concerns tied to a popular “Senior Assassin” game have prompted a joint warning from local officials, who say student behavior in the community has escalated beyond…

Wall Township Police Log 13 Arrests in One Week, Including 5 DWI Charges Across Major Highways

Wall Township, NJ — Thirteen people were arrested in Wall Township between Monday, April 20 and Sunday, April 26, with impaired driving cases and warrant arrests making up the bulk of police…

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Argument explodes into gunfire as trio shoots and robs victim in Newark

Gunfire and robbery leave victim wounded as Newark police hunt trio Newark, NJ — A late-night argument in Newark escalated into violence when a man was shot and robbed, leaving investigators searching…

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Get off my grass! Mayor Kuhn Announces Crackdown Against Children and Teens Riding E-Bikes in Parks

Jackson, NJ — Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn is warnning parents to get their unruly children in line before she and the township have to after an alleged increase in e-bike related…

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Cop shocks goalie back to life in wild rink rescue

Off-duty cop saves collapsing goalie with two shocks in Hackensack rink scare Hackensack, NJ — A hockey game turned into a life-or-death moment when a goalie collapsed on the ice, but an…

NJ lottery frenzy sees players rake in up to $953K in one week

Lottery surge hits New Jersey as players score up to $953K in one week Trenton, NJ — A wave of lottery wins swept across New Jersey last week, with multiple players cashing…

Asbury Park Man Gets 20 Years for Deadly Toms River Shooting That Left 1 Dead, 2 Injured

Toms River, NJ — A late-night shooting outside a Hookah lounge that left one man dead and two others wounded has led to a 20-year state prison sentence for an Asbury Park…

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Wall Township House Fire Contained to Single Room on Curtis Avenue, No Injuries Reported

Wall Township, NJ — A residential fire on Curtis Avenue was quickly contained to a single room thanks to a rapid response from local crews, with no injuries reported, according to Wall…

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Stolen Chemical-Spraying Drones Located in North Jersey Warehouse

Dover, NJ — Fifteen high-capacity agricultural drones stolen in a coordinated New Jersey heist earlier this month have been recovered at a warehouse in Dover, easing fears that the equipment could be…

Toms River GOP Club Leader, Police Dept. Employee Arrested on Assault Charge, Held in Ocean County Jail

Toms River, NJ — A local Republican club leader is being held without bail after authorities charged him with assault in Ocean County, according to jail records filed Monday. Michael Anthony Mailot,…

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Migrant Burglary Suspect Held in Ocean County Jail As ICE Detainer Issued

Toms River, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail Sunday is being held without bail on burglary and criminal mischief charges, with federal immigration authorities also placing a detainer…

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Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County

Jackson, NJ — A quiet Ocean County township known for suburban neighborhoods and open land could see its population triple from about 65,000 to nearly 200,000 residents within the next decade, according…

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