North Jersey News

WATCHUNG, N.J. — A 20-year-old man from Plainfield has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident outside a business on Route 22 West in Watchung, authorities announced. Naseem Eure …

NEWARK — A man wanted for attempted murder was taken into custody Monday after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Newark that involved gunfire and a baby used as …

TRENTON — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would classify nuclear fission as a renewable energy source and create a tax credit for facilities producing continuous, emissions-free …

TRENTON, N.J. — A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support as the state nears a …

NUTLEY, N.J. — Nutley police are investigating a residential break-in that occurred early Saturday morning on Rutgers Place, where a suspect entered a home through a window in an apparent …

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Newark arrested four undocumented immigrants with convictions related to child sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing initiative known …

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. National Guard dignitaries are scheduled to arrive in Newark’s North Ward on Monday for a regional visit to their offices, according to the Newark Department of …

JERSEY CITY — Authorities are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred late Saturday night on Sussex Street, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Just after 11:30 p.m., Jersey …

BELLEVILLE, NJ — A Newark man was taken into custody Monday night after a shooting at the Stephen Crane Housing Complex in Newark led to a foot pursuit and arrest …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Four people have been charged in connection with a deadly June crash on the Garden State Parkway that left one young man dead and another seriously injured, …

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Authorities are investigating the death of a 56-year-old man found unresponsive on a Jersey City street Friday morning, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. At …

NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — A 34-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after investigators uncovered a months-long case of online sexual extortion targeting a child under …

SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Two men have been arrested and charged following a shooting incident outside a Saddle River residence that stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two groups, Bergen …

OAKLAND, N.J. — A 4-year-old boy was killed and three others were injured Thursday afternoon when a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians at a busy Oakland intersection, officials said. At approximately …

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A Rochelle Park man was arrested Friday on assault and weapons charges after allegedly stabbing a pedestrian with a screwdriver during a confrontation on Essex Street, Hackensack …

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested and indicted four men and a juvenile in connection with an armed robbery that occurred near the intersection of East Pleasantview Avenue and Kipp …

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill met with members of the Muslim American community in Parsippany over the weekend to discuss key issues affecting New Jersey residents, including property taxes, …

TRENTON — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration are pushing forward with their latest clean energy proposal: A massive solar farm floating in the water of a North …

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who robbed a car wash attendant at gunpoint earlier this month. According to Public Safety …

TRENTON — New Jersey has lost approximately 2,708 megawatts of in-state energy generation capacity since 2017 due to the closure of seven major power plants, according to available data. The …

PHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court has ruled that New Jersey cannot prohibit private companies from contracting with federal authorities to detain immigrants, striking down a state law passed in …

LEONIA, N.J. — A North Bergen man is now facing an upgraded charge after a 77-year-old woman struck in a Leonia hit-and-run earlier this month died from her injuries, authorities …

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a three-car crash that injured five people Monday night on Kennedy Boulevard, including one woman with a serious lower body injury, according to …

WESTFIELD, N.J. — The Westfield Regional Health Department has issued a public health alert following reports that a raccoon bit two individuals in separate incidents, raising concerns of possible rabies …

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy has raised formal objections to a U.S. Army restructuring plan that could divert funding and missions away from Picatinny Arsenal, warning it would severely weaken …