$15.5 Million Green Acres Funding Bill Advances for New Jersey Parks and Open Space Projects

A Senate-backed measure would direct more than $15.5 million to nonprofit organizations for land preservation, park improvements, and conservation projects across New Jersey. A bill providing more than $15.5 million in Green…

First Full Day of Summer Brings Heavy Delays Across North Jersey, Hudson River Crossings

Commuters faced lengthy backups Monday morning as police activity on the George Washington Bridge, a water main break on Route 17, and heavy rush-hour traffic snarled major roadways throughout North Jersey. The…

New Jersey Bill Would Give Developers More Flexibility on EV Charging Requirements

Proposed legislation would allow developers to meet electric vehicle charging mandates through total charging capacity rather than the number of charging spaces installed. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that could…

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Asks Judge to End $40K Health Benefits for One Hour Per Month Board MUA Members

Mayor Daniel Rodrick says taxpayer-funded health benefits for Municipal Utilities Authority commissioners violate township compensation limits and will be challenged in Superior Court. TOMS RIVER — Mayor Daniel Rodrick is escalating his…

Former Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little Had Alite Speak Before Criminal Science Students

Update: One Year After Speaking to Students at Georgian Court University Class Run By Former Toms River Chief of Police , Mafia Hitman Arrested

The arrest of Englishtown Councilman John Alite has renewed questions about a controversial appearance he made at Georgian Court University last year at the invitation of a retired Toms River police chief.…

Teaneck Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers Following Bergen County Police Academy Graduation

The Teaneck Police Department is celebrating the graduation of its two newest officers, who officially completed training at the Bergen County Police Academy and will soon begin serving the community. The Teaneck…

Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…

Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report

From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…

Old Bridge Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $7.7 Million Fake Fuel Investment Fraud Scheme

An Old Bridge man was sentenced to seven years in state prison after admitting he orchestrated a $7.7 million investment fraud scheme using fake fuel companies, a Ponzi-style operation, and fabricated business…

Raritan Police Cop Fight Leads to Discipline for One Officer

A Raritan police officer received a 30-day loss of time penalty after investigators found he improperly deactivated his body-worn camera and later damaged department property during an on-duty dispute with another officer,…

Two North Plainfield Police Officers Terminated Following License Revocation and Criminal Forgery Case

Two North Plainfield police officers were fired in separate disciplinary cases, including one officer who lost his law enforcement certification following a final restraining order and another who admitted submitting a fraudulent…

Bayonne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Tracked to Jersey City After $70,000 Heist, Police Say

A masked gunman accused of stealing approximately $70,000 in cash and jewelry from a Bayonne jewelry store was identified and charged after investigators tracked him to Jersey City, authorities said. A Bayonne…

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West Milford Police Lieutenant Resigned Amid Probe Into Affair With Subordinate

A West Milford police lieutenant resigned while facing disciplinary charges that included neglect of duty, neglect of supervision, violating the department’s dating policy, and allegedly misleading internal affairs investigators, according to New…

Police Light at a Crime Scene; File Photo

Wayne Police Officer Fired After Random Drug Test Returned Positive Result

A Wayne police officer was terminated after a random drug screening required under New Jersey Attorney General guidelines revealed the presence of a prohibited substance, according to the state’s major discipline report.…

Massive Fire Tears Through Brooklyn Church, Nearly 200 FDNY Members Respond to 3-Alarm Blaze

A fast-moving fire ripped through a church on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn on Friday, prompting a massive FDNY response that brought nearly 200 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene. FDNY crews…

Details of Kidnapping, DUI, Assault Emerge In New Jersey Police Chief’s Suspension

Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano received disciplinary sanctions for a DUI-related incident and was later indicted in Massachusetts on felony kidnapping and assault charges, according to New Jersey’s 2025 Major Discipline Report.…

Passaic Police Officer Received 180-Day Suspension Following Crash and Pursuit Violations

A Passaic police officer was suspended for 180 days after disciplinary investigations found he was involved in a preventable patrol vehicle crash and later ignored multiple supervisory orders to stop following a…

No Asbestos DEP Says as Toms River Moves Ahead With Clifton Avenue Park Project

Independent testing found no asbestos contamination at the future Clifton Avenue park site, allowing Toms River to move forward with plans for a new downtown green space despite months of scrutiny and…

Camden Police Officer Disciplined After Falling Asleep in Patrol Vehicle While Working Secondary Job

A Camden police officer received major discipline after investigators found she fell asleep in a patrol vehicle while assigned to a contracted secondary employment detail, according to state disciplinary records. A Camden…

Millville Police Officer Fired After Racist, Anti-Gay Text Messages Discovered During Background Investigation

A Millville police officer was terminated after a background investigation conducted by another law enforcement agency uncovered text messages containing derogatory references to race and sexual orientation, according to state disciplinary records.…

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