North Jersey News

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown. Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened …

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — With summer in full swing, Perth Amboy’s Office of Recreation is rolling out a packed lineup of free and low-cost events this week for residents of …

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The Somerset County Department of Human Services announced Monday that mental health services are now available for residents impacted by recent flooding. Support is being provided through …

HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — A six-month investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of more than four kilograms of …

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a brutal aggravated assault and robbery that occurred early Friday, July …

NEWARK, N.J. — Shocking new video footage has surfaced showing flash flooding last week transforming sections of the New Jersey Turnpike into a virtual river, with water rapidly submerging vehicles …

WAYNE, N.J. — A New Jersey delivery driver had a close call in Wayne last week when a bolt of lightning struck just feet away as he approached a customer’s …

TRENTON — Monday morning brought a mix of delays, crashes, and a disabled vehicle that are affecting key New Jersey roadways during the early commute, transportation officials said. As of …

HARTFORD, Conn. — A New Jersey man was sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation, including six months of home detention, for stealing thousands of pieces of mail from U.S. …

NEWARK, N.J. — A 22-year-old Essex County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple federal firearms offenses, including possession of a ghost gun and an illegally modified machine gun, U.S. Attorney …

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A federal jury has convicted a New Jersey woman in a COVID-19 relief fraud case involving a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan submitted on behalf …

Final ICE escapee captured in Los Angeles after fleeing New Jersey detention center LOS ANGELES — The last of four detainees who escaped from a New Jersey immigration detention facility …

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A man was charged following the non-fatal shooting of his 5-year-old daughter inside a residence earlier this month, Middlesex County authorities announced Friday. According to a …

TRENTON — A Sussex County resident has been indicted for filing a fraudulent tax return in which he falsely claimed a veteran’s exemption, state officials announced Friday. William Hayden, 58, …

Newark, NJ – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, has been indicted on federal charges following a contentious incident outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention …

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights this week after severe storms caused major flooding in Union County, leaving residents grappling with property damage and safety concerns. …

TRENTON — William Hayden, 58, the Republican chairman of Sussex County, has been indicted on a third-degree charge of filing a fraudulent tax return, marking the second high-profile case involving …

PLAINFIELD, N.J. — A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and destroying all of its supplies — …

WATCHUNG, N.J. — Heavy traffic congestion is being reported along Route 22 East and West in the area surrounding the Watchung Square Mall due to ongoing construction related to recent …

NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy joined local, county, and state officials Tuesday to break ground on the first phase of the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile-long, 100-foot-wide former rail corridor …

LEONIA, N.J. — A 34-year-old man from North Bergen has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a 77-year-old pedestrian critically injured last week, authorities announced Tuesday. …

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department is now offering residents an online option to report property damage from the recent storm, officials announced Monday. According to a social media …

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 20 individuals last Monday during a joint worksite inspection at a warehouse facility in Edison, according to a statement from ICE. …

A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Mid-Atlantic as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly upgraded the flash flooding threat to a Moderate Risk for parts …

Two New Jersey State Troopers pulled a distressed dog from the waters of the Arthur Kill on Sunday morning after spotting the animal struggling against a strong current near the …