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Freeholders Seek $1 Million for Airpark Improvements

Ocean County is applying to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for two grants to cover the cost of improvements to the Ocean County Airport, Route 530, Berkeley Township. “While the funds…

February 8, 2017

County Freeholders Seeking $500,000 For Walking Trail Project Through South Toms River

PRESS RELEASE FROM Ocean County Board of Freeholders In anticipation of constructing a segment of the Barnegat Branch Trail that would run through South Toms River and serve as the trails northern…

February 8, 2017

N.J. bill would fund sanctuary cities denied federal dollars by Trump

UNION CITY — New Jersey lawmakers from immigrant-rich Hudson County on Tuesday announced a bill that would provide state aid to sanctuary cities denied federal funds for failing to comply with immigration…

February 8, 2017

Man shot himself in parking lot of police headquarters, police say

READINGTON TWP. – A man driving a semi tractor-trailer pulled into the parking lot of police headquarters on Route 523 and shot himself on Tuesday night, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office announced.…

February 8, 2017

Powerball jackpot jumps to $255 million for Wednesday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has climbed above the quarter-billion dollar mark for the first time since late November. Wednesday’s top prize is $255 million with a cash option of $154.4 million. The drawing…

February 8, 2017

Get ready N.J., winter storm warning issued in latest snowfall update

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Wednesday morning ahead of a snowstorm that could dump between 3 and 10 inches across the state Thursday. The most significant snowfall of…

February 8, 2017

Police chief reportedly under fire for skit playing on Asian stereotypes

KEYPORT– A roast by the chief of police to honor the outgoing chief of the fire department has drawn criticism from civil-rights organizations for playing on Asian stereotypes, according to app.com. But…

February 8, 2017

Judge refuses to release Preston Taylor as new details emerge in Sarah Stern's death

FREEHOLD — A former classmate charged in connection with the death of Sarah Stern hid her body in the bushes of her home and returned to the crime scene at least twice…

February 8, 2017

Dog Shot by Police During Home Raid Rehabilitated by Associated Humane Society

LACEY TWP-A dog that was shot in a police raid on a home in Orange in undergoing rehabilitation at the Associated Humane Society and is getting ready to return to her home.…

February 6, 2017

New Jersey Legislators and Politicians and Where they Stand on Bail Reform

On Tuesday, January 31st, we reached out to every New Jersey assemblyman and state senator to talk about the first 30 days of the state’s new bail reform system. Here are the…

February 5, 2017

New Jersey Police Detective Speaks Out Against Bail Reform

After our coverage last week regarding the problems associated with New Jersey bail reform, many police officers have contacted us thanking us, but very few would go on the record criticizing the…

February 5, 2017

Police tell 'cautionary' tale of road rage after driver flashes gun on Turnpike

WESTAMPTON TWP. — New Jersey State Police reminded drivers in a cautionary Facebook post what can happen when you engage in road rage. “Don’t be the one staring down the barrel of…

February 4, 2017

Former N.J. Scout leader admits 'grooming' boy for sex, report says

CAPE MAY — A former teacher who also served as a Scoutmaster was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail for criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, The…

February 4, 2017

Belmar teen grew up with her alleged killer, father recalls in anguish

NEPTUNE CITY – As a New Jersey State Police helicopter buzzed overhead, Michael Stern stood with his hands in his pockets, braced against the bitter wind, looking out over the Shark River…

February 4, 2017

Men accused of killing Sarah Stern reportedly helped search for her

NEPTUNE CITY — The man charged with strangling a 19-year-old Neptune City woman and another man accused of helping to dispose of her body took part in the search to find her…

February 4, 2017

13 Arrested in NJ Gang Sweep; 6 Freed Under Bail Reform

NEWARK — An Essex County judge this week ordered three of 13 men arrested in a recent State Police gang sweep in the city be held without bail pending trial. The Attorney…

February 4, 2017

Have you seen this man? Police say he stole, crashed a motorcycle

CAPE MAY — Cape May City police are still searching for a Gloucester County man wanted for stealing a motorcycle last month and crashing it in an Atlantic City parking garage. On…

February 4, 2017

Singer Sings the Blues After Lack of Support on Bail Reform Funding Bill

LAKEWOOD-Senator Robert Singer, who represents New Jersey’s 30th district, which includes Lakewood Township today withdrew a bill he sponsored to allow governments to exceed the Christie imposed 2% tax cap to pay…

February 3, 2017

Search Continues for Body of Sarah Stern

FREEHOLD-On Friday, February 3, 2017, troopers from the New Jersey State Police Marine Bureau, Point Pleasant Station, began a secondary search of the Shark River for Sarah Stern’s remains, announced Monmouth County…

February 3, 2017

Video: Car runs over two at Atlantic City McDonalds Drive-Thru

ATLANTIC CITY-This group of individuals DID|AC after they ran over a party of two they were arguing with while online at the drive-thru at McDonalds. https://www.facebook.com/OCPoliceBlotter/videos/1218597808175753/ User contributed video …

February 3, 2017

Illegal Immigrant; Most Wanted Fugitive in New Jersey Captured

A fugitive previously convicted of sexual assault was arrested by immigration officials on Tuesday in New Jersey. Mexican citizen Javier Atlixqueno-Vaquero, 37, had been removed from the United States in May 2004…

February 3, 2017

Police station fumigated after men caught in store sex act, report says

CLIFTON – Two men face lewdness and other charges after they were caught in an alleged sex act on a display bed at Bed Bath & Beyond, according to a report on…

February 3, 2017

Woman Able to Steal $1 Million From Boss Before Being Caught

MILLSTONE- Virginia DeBerri, 52, of Brick Township, pleaded guilty to second degree theft, acknowledging that she stole more than $1 million dollars from her employer, Foresight Enviroprobe, Inc., over the course of five…

February 2, 2017

Two Charged for Murder of Missing Belmar Girl

FREEHOLD-Two Neptune City men have been charged in connection with the murder of 19 year-old Sarah Stern, who has been missing since early December, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The…

February 2, 2017

Former Wall coach Dan Curcione appointed head football coach at Donovan Catholic

TOMS RIVER — A little less than two months removed from winning the South Jersey Group 3 title at Wall, Dan Curcione is moving on. Donovan Catholic announced Wednesday it named Curcione,…

February 2, 2017

New Jersey News - Page 1080

Freeholders Seek $1 Million for Airpark Improvements

County Freeholders Seeking $500,000 For Walking Trail Project Through South Toms River

N.J. bill would fund sanctuary cities denied federal dollars by Trump

Man shot himself in parking lot of police headquarters, police say

Powerball jackpot jumps to $255 million for Wednesday drawing

Get ready N.J., winter storm warning issued in latest snowfall update

Police chief reportedly under fire for skit playing on Asian stereotypes

Judge refuses to release Preston Taylor as new details emerge in Sarah Stern's death

Dog Shot by Police During Home Raid Rehabilitated by Associated Humane Society

New Jersey Legislators and Politicians and Where they Stand on Bail Reform

New Jersey Police Detective Speaks Out Against Bail Reform

Police tell 'cautionary' tale of road rage after driver flashes gun on Turnpike

Former N.J. Scout leader admits 'grooming' boy for sex, report says

Belmar teen grew up with her alleged killer, father recalls in anguish

Men accused of killing Sarah Stern reportedly helped search for her

13 Arrested in NJ Gang Sweep; 6 Freed Under Bail Reform

Have you seen this man? Police say he stole, crashed a motorcycle

Singer Sings the Blues After Lack of Support on Bail Reform Funding Bill

Search Continues for Body of Sarah Stern

Video: Car runs over two at Atlantic City McDonalds Drive-Thru

Illegal Immigrant; Most Wanted Fugitive in New Jersey Captured

Police station fumigated after men caught in store sex act, report says

Woman Able to Steal $1 Million From Boss Before Being Caught

Two Charged for Murder of Missing Belmar Girl

Former Wall coach Dan Curcione appointed head football coach at Donovan Catholic

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