Three Elderly Women Injured in North Jersey Crash

WEEHAWKEN, NJ—A severe motor vehicle collision in Weehawken has resulted in serious injuries to three individuals and the arrest of the driver responsible for the incident. Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has…

July 6, 2024

Missing 14-Year-Old in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate missing 14-year-old Isabella Zayas. Isabella was last seen on July 6, 2024, in the area of Pine Lake Park.…

July 6, 2024

Local Man Charged with Homicide in Bridgeton Stabbing Incident

Bridgeton, NJ – A 21-year-old local man was arrested this morning and charged with the stabbing death of another man on Atlantic Street. The arrest was made by detectives from the Bridgeton…

July 6, 2024

Man Murdered Thursday Night in Trenton, Shot Multiple Times

TRENTON, NJ — The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Thursday night in Trenton. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on July…

July 6, 2024

Victims of Deadly NYC Crash Involving New Jersey Addiction Counselor Identified

NEW YORK, NY — A tragic accident on Thursday, July 4, has left four pedestrians dead and several others injured after a vehicle struck a group of people in Corlears Hook Park.…

July 6, 2024

New Jersey’s 4th of July BBQ Costs 20% More Than it Did in 2021

TRENTON, NJ — The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has reported that inflationary pressures are expected to make this year’s Fourth of July celebrations more costly for Americans. Throughout President Joe Biden’s…

July 6, 2024

Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8 PM for Parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania

TRENTON, NJ — A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for several counties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 103…

July 6, 2024

Seaside Heights Woman Charged for Harboring Fugitive Murder Suspect

TOMS RIVER, NJ — On July 5, detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, and United States Marshals Service located Maxwell Johnston, 35, of Manchester…

July 6, 2024

Elvis is Dead: New Jersey State Police Mourn Loss

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Police have announced the passing of Mounted Elvis on July 2. The beloved horse, who retired in 2023, served the force for five years alongside…

July 6, 2024

Toms River to Host Free Concert at Shelter Cove Beach Featuring Dr. K’s Motown Revue

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River’s free concert series continues this Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Shelter Cove Beach, featuring Dr. K’s Motown Revue. Presented by Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms…

July 6, 2024

Jackson Township Spray Park Closed for Repairs

Jackson Township, NJ – Please be advised that the Jackson Township Spray Park will be closed for repairs starting today, Friday, July 5, 2024. Repairs are expected to take place over the…

July 6, 2024

Argos Farm Hosts Annual Blueberry Festival

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Argos Farm is currently hosting its annual Blueberry Festival, running now through July 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival features live music, blueberry treats, summer…

July 6, 2024

Air Quality Alert and Excessive Heat Warning Issued for the New Jersey Shore Region

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday.…

July 6, 2024

North Plainfield Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

North Plainfield, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual suspected of stealing a wallet on June 22, 2024. The suspect is believed to…

July 6, 2024

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Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Two Minors in North Plainfield

North Plainfield, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police William Parenti announced the arrest of 68-year-old Pierre Joseph…

July 6, 2024

South Jersey Man Charged with Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Burlington County, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that Brandon Troughton, a 30-year-old resident of Riverside Township, has been charged with possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Troughton faces…

July 6, 2024

Police Arrest Atlantic City Mother And Son Who Operated Marijuana Edible Operation

Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested a mother and son, recovering four firearms and a significant quantity of marijuana-laced food items. On July 3, detectives from the…

July 6, 2024

Ejected Little League Coach Tells Ump You Suck and You’re Ugly in 11U All Star Game

TOMS RIVER, NJ—A coach for the Toms River East Little League 11u all-star team was ejected from a game against crosstown rivals Toms River East Little League in a high-stakes District 18…

July 6, 2024

Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

House Fire in Perth Amboy Displaces Eight Families

Perth Amboy, NJ – On July 3, at 5:23 PM, the Perth Amboy Fire and Police Departments responded to a house fire at 61-63 Water Street. Due to the nearby fireworks festival,…

July 5, 2024

Murder Suspect, Girlfriend Shared Intimate Encounter While Barricaded, Shooting at Police

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Sources within law enforcement today have confirmed that Maxwell Johnston, the fugitive murder suspect who killed himself after a tense standoff with police officers in Toms River, was…

July 5, 2024

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