Drunk driver gets prison time after passenger killed in Roxbury crash

An East Rutherford man has been sentenced to state prison after admitting he caused a crash that killed his passenger when a van slammed into a tree in Morris County. MORRISTOWN, N.J.…

Keansburg man charged with attempted murder after woman shot near Asbury Park Circle

A woman arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound after a shooting near one of Monmouth County’s busiest intersections, prosecutors said. FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 21-year-old Keansburg man has been charged…

Thieves targeting unlocked homes to steal cars across Monmouth County police warn

Police are urging residents to lock their homes and vehicles as burglars continue entering unsecured properties in search of car keys and key fobs. OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Burglars are continuing to…

School bus slams into tree in Howell leaving driver seriously hurt

A school bus crashed into a tree in Howell Township Tuesday morning, sending the driver to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. HOWELL, N.J. — A school bus driver suffered serious…

Brick Little League Disputes Bananas Claim Made by Scanner News Page

The Brick Little League Board of Directors says a recent financial issue has been resolved and new oversight measures have been implemented following online allegations and the unauthorized release of internal communications.…

ICE Highlights Removal of Criminal Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Murder, Child Sex Crimes

Federal immigration officials say several convicted criminal offenders were removed from the United States during a recent enforcement operation targeting individuals with serious criminal records. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that…

Two arrested with crack cocaine after warrant service on Hope Road

A warrant service in Tinton Falls led to two drug arrests after officers allegedly found crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, police said. TINTON FALLS, N.J. — Two people were arrested on drug…

Pair found with sawed off shotgun and drugs after motel raid in Tinton Falls

Officers serving a warrant at a local motel uncovered guns, crack cocaine and a suspect hiding under a bed, police said. TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A warrant service at a Tinton Falls…

Federal Judge Rules Ringwood School District Denied Special Education Student During COVID

A federal judge sided with a Ringwood parent, finding that claims over missed special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic should move forward under the IDEA. A federal judge has ruled in…

New Jersey Issues New Policies to Keep ICE Out Schools, Hospitals and Churches

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…

Bergen County Fugitive Captured in Ocean County After Alleged Fight With Officers

A Bergen County fugitive wanted on an outstanding sheriff’s warrant was arrested in Ocean County and is now facing additional charges, including violent resistance to arrest and throwing bodily fluids at correctional…

Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah

Paterson officials continue expanding cultural ties with Ramallah, reflecting the city’s status as home to one of the largest Palestinian-American communities in the United States. Paterson has further cemented its relationship with…

Trenton Police Department Disciplines Multiple Officers, Terminates Three in State Misconduct Report

The New Jersey Attorney General’s major discipline report shows multiple Trenton police officers faced suspensions and terminations in 2025 for offenses ranging from report falsification and supervisory failures to excessive force violations…

New Jersey Cop Was Fired for Going to Park During COVID-19 Lockdown, Report Shows

A Lawrence Township police officer was terminated after investigators concluded he misrepresented his whereabouts, violated pandemic restrictions, and altered his patrol vehicle camera position to conceal his activities. A former Lawrence Township…

Toms River Jewish Leader Calls for Investigation After “Shoot the Jews” Emergency Dispatch

The head of the Toms River Jewish Community Council is calling for an investigation into an alleged antisemitic statement captured on a fire department dispatch channel as fire district officials continue to…

New Jersey Detective Fired After Leaving Gun, Strange Letter at Liberty Science Center

A Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office detective was terminated after an investigation found she sent an anonymous letter criticizing the handling of a case and later left her off-duty firearm unattended in a…

New Jersey Officer Resigned Amid Multiple Sustained Misconduct Investigations, Records Show

A New Jersey police officer resigned while facing multiple internal affairs investigations that included domestic violence-related allegations, improper access to confidential records, and unsafe firearm storage, according to the state’s major discipline…

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