Jackson cops searching for biker who nearly struck officer after refusing traffic stop
Jackson, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a motorcyclist who sped off from an officer during a traffic enforcement detail, nearly hitting him in the process. The…
Van Drew urges Treasury to include casino workers in tax relief for tipped employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax deduction for…
New Jersey Governor Allocates $900,000 to New York Comsos as 75 School Districts Left Underfunded
PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from…
Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph J. Fitzgerald…
5-Year-Old Girl Injured During Shooting Inside Perth Amboy Home
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot inside a home on Cortlandt Street late Monday night, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities responded to the…
Tornado warning issued as severe storms hit New Jersey and surrounding areas
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm alert were issued Tuesday evening for parts of Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, and Monmouth counties as fast-moving storms swept through central New Jersey.…
Violent Home Invasion Lands Four Migrants in Ocean County Jail, ICE Detainers Found
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Four individuals are being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following a series of charges including home invasion, aggravated assault, and criminal restraint, according to records…
A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…
Alina Habba’s New Drug Strikeforce Arrests New Jersey Man for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl Dose
NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas Kane Miller,…
USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm
CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…
JCP&L Suspends Summer Shut-Offs as New Jersey Electricity Rates Increase 20%
HOLMDEL, N.J. — A failed state energy plan has resulted in electricity rate increases as high as 20% in New Jersey, thanks to Governor Phil Murphy’s failed clean energy agenda, but one…
Criminal Migrant Fugitive Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Turned Away by Police Due to Sanctuary State Laws
NEWARK, N.J. — Only in New Jersey. A criminal alien who escaped custody during a riot at an ICE detention facility in Newark was turned away by police when he was trying…
New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial farmers under New Jersey’s Right to Farm…
Connecticut man charged with kidnapping Uber driver to traffic 130 pounds of marijuana into New Jersey
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Manchester, Connecticut, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and drug trafficking after allegedly forcing an Uber driver to transport him across state lines…
EZ-Pass scam targeting New Jersey residents, police report multiple victims
TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission and EZ-Pass. According to recent reports,…
A New Super Luxury Bowling and Mini-Golf Adventure is Coming to New Jersey
EDISON, N.J. — Albatross, promoted as the world’s largest indoor-themed mini putting and luxury bowling destination, will hold its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…
One killed in East Brunswick motorcycle crash
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 22-year-old man from Spotswood was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening on Summerhill Road, according to East Brunswick Police. Officers responded to the intersection of Summerhill…
Trump makes endorsement in New Jersey race for governor
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor of New Jersey, calling him a “terrific America First Candidate” in a lengthy social media post. Trump praised Ciattarelli’s…
New Jersey cops rescue drowning dog in backyard pool
ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township police officers rescued a dog from a near-drowning incident on Saturday after responding to a 911 call about a pet in distress in a backyard pool on…
Ice Cream on 9 reopens in Howell after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a beloved ice cream shop along Route 9 in Monmouth County, has reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, prompting excitement among loyal customers and…
Kites take flight at Terhune Orchards as annual spring festival begins today
PRINCETON, N.J. — Terhune Orchards opens its fields today for the annual Kite Day celebration, welcoming families for two days of outdoor fun, farm activities, live music, and colorful kite-flying across a…
Four months, no leads — Old Bridge dogs still missing
Old Bridge, NJ — Two friendly male huskies named Mako and Blue have been missing since January 6, and their owners are continuing to ask for the public’s help in locating them.…
New Jersey movie theater roof collapses during showing of Minecraft
CRANFORD, NJ — A movie theater in downtown Cranford was condemned and shut down Tuesday night after a ceiling inside one of its auditoriums collapsed just moments before a scheduled screening of…
New Jersey’s Charles Chips nostalgia staying alive at local record shop
Oh, the memories of being a kid in the ‘70s or ‘80s, waiting for that familiar rumble of the Charles Chips truck rolling down the street. The anticipation was electric—somewhere between Christmas…
Florida man captured aboard New Jersey train with illegal guns and booby trap
TRENTON, N.J. — Wednesday — A Florida man is facing multiple state weapons charges after authorities say he left a suitcase containing an assault rifle and ammunition in Newark Penn Station and…
Federal economist admits faking illness to work private job during pandemic
Middlesex, NJ — A former economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics pleaded guilty Thursday to making false statements to obtain sick leave pay while secretly working a second full-time job…
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