North Jersey News

by Russ Mensch, Mensch PR READINGTON, NJ — Colorful balloons filling the sky. Concerts. Amusement rides. Fireworks. Food. All in one place, all close to home. For families looking to …

NEWARK, NJ – Do you know these men? If so, the Newark Police Department would like to know too. Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave III requests the public’s …

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The gunman responsible for the shooting death of 23-year-old Javone Smith has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Kenyowa Pinkney, 29, was sentenced to prison …

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A man found dead in Jersey City this morning has sparked a possible homicide investigation in Jersey City. Moments ago, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide …

BAYONNE, NJ – A New Jersey Pharmacist in Bayonne has been arrested and charged for selling bogus COVID-19 vaccination record cards then entering false information into the state’s COVID-19 vaccination …

NEWARK, NJ – It was a high-stakes, low-reward robbery in Newark last week when a man tried to pass a counterfeit $50 bill for a purchase at the Dollar General …

UNION CITY, NJ – A former Union Hill High School teacher is going to jail after pleading guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted two girls while employed there and …

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset Prosecutor’s Office has announced the indictment of Safi N. Hill, 23, for the May 4th stabbing of a neighbor while he was walking his dog. …

NEWARK, NY – Stopping short of calling it a mass shooting, police are investigating a drive-by shooting on Clinton Place that sent nine people, including one teenager to the hospital. …

LAUREL, DE – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland has announced the arrest of a suspect wanted for a bank robbery that took place at the Bank of Delmarva …

WEST NEW YORK, NJ – A West New York man has been charged for heinous acts against a 4-year-old boy in West New York. According to police, on Tuesday, members …

SOUTH RIVER, NJ – The South River Police Department has announced the following call for service. “Our weekly police blotter highlights noteworthy incidents that occur on a day to day …

MANVILLE, NJ – Police in Manville have changed a 23-year-old for a shots fired incident that took place on Tuesday near South and Third Streets. Nobody was injured in that …

PARAMUS, NJ – Police aren’t sure why, but vandals cut down the flag pole bearing the American flag and POW-MIA flag in front of Paramus VFW POST 6699 overnight Wednesday. …

LINDEN, NJ – Linden police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on N. Stiles St near the intersection of W. St. George Ave at approximately 7:00 pm …

NEWARK, NJ – A tractor-trailer driver was assaulted and robbed by multiple suspects at gunpoint while inside his cab in South Ironbound. According to police, the two suspects were observed …

CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford have released details about two incidents that took place recently that ended with arrests. The following reports were provided by the Cranford Police Department.       …

PARAMUS, NJ – A one-year-old Paramus boy is in critical condition after a near-fatal drowning incident at a private residence on Beachwood Drive. Police Chief Kenny Ehrenberg said the boy’s …

NEWARK, NJ – Police in Newark reported an incident of donut rage after a man assaulted a drive through window attendant at the Dunkin Donuts located at 802 South Orange …

TEANECK, NJ – Police responded to a call of a 7-year-old girl who drowned in a backyard pool in Teaneck on Sunday. Police found the girl at the bottom of …

STILLWATER, NJ – New Jersey State Troopers who rescued a 50-year-old drowning victim in May in Stillwater Township were recognized today by the agency. Three New Jersey State Troopers performed …

LINDEN, NJ – A fire broke out Sunday at the John Russell Wheeler VFW Post 1397 that destroyed the veteran organization’s headquarters, a banquet facility, and upstairs apartments. The call …

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Police in North Bergen are on scene at a fatal crash in the area of River Road and Churchill Road. Residents and commuters are advised to …

NEWARK, NJ – When he’s not playing Call of Duty Vanguard, he’s holding up phone stores. Now, police are asking the public to help identify this Call of Duty player …

FORT LEE, NJ – On Friday, 10-year-old Miles Lee of Fort Lee was sworn in as “Chief for a Day” by Mayor Mark Sokolich and councilman Harvey Sohmer. Miles was …