Fugitive Sought in Newark Assault and Robbery

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Dijuan Johnson, a person of interest in a robbery incident that took place on…

June 18, 2024

Evesham Township Standoff Ends with Arrest

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tense standoff in Evesham Township concluded with the arrest of 56-year-old John G. Fox after several hours of negotiation and police action. The incident, which involved gunfire…

June 18, 2024

Belleville Police Department Shares Heat Safety Tips Amid Scorching Temperatures

BELLEVILLE, NJ – With a severe heatwave expected to hit the area, the Belleville Police Department has issued urgent safety advice to help residents cope with the upcoming dangerously high temperatures and…

June 18, 2024

Glen Cove Broker Sentenced for Defrauding Investors in Pre-IPO Scam

MINEOLA, NY – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced today that a former investment broker from Glen Cove has been sentenced to up to seven-and-a-half years in prison for a…

June 18, 2024

North Jersey Man Arrested for Sexual Assault and Kidnapping

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of Marc Toledo, a 30-year-old resident of Jersey City, following a serious sexual assault investigation. Toledo faces multiple charges…

June 18, 2024

Juvenile Arrested for Accidentally Shooting Himself Inside Jersey Shore Bathroom

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested a juvenile who accidentally shot himself on June 16. At 7:09 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at…

June 18, 2024

Burlington County Leaders Appeal to Philadelphia Mayor to Address “Boom Car” Disturbances

MOORESTOWN, NJ – Burlington County officials have formally reached out to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, urging her to intensify efforts against disruptive “boom car” parties. These events have been a source of…

June 18, 2024

Poor Air Quality Alert Issued for North Jersey Counties

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert for today, June 18, 2024, affecting Sussex and Warren Counties. This alert signals that…

June 18, 2024

Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heat Wave

HACKENSACK, NJ – In response to soaring temperatures, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced the opening of several emergency cooling centers across the county. This initiative aims to provide residents with…

June 18, 2024

Robbery Under Investigation at Newark Royal Farms Store

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police are probing a robbery that unfolded at the Royal Farms store on Pulaski Highway. The incident occurred early Sunday morning and involved an armed suspect. Two…

June 18, 2024

New Jersey’s Heat Wave Is Here: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Cool

TRENTON, NJ – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Watch for parts of New Jersey, including Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern…

June 18, 2024

Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

June 18, 2024

An Abortion Battle is Now Raging in Trenton as Dems, Republicans Face Off With Dueling Bills

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Senator M. Teresa Ruiz and Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari have introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation, S.3452, aimed at expanding reproductive health care…

June 17, 2024

Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise

George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…

June 18, 2024

Why Is The Atlantic Ocean So Blue At The Jersey Shore This Year?

Visitors and locals notice the bright blue hue of the Atlantic Ocean in 2024. Here’s why the ocean is so blue this year. NEW JERSEY – The Jersey Shore is experiencing an…

June 17, 2024

Nightlife Task Force Shuts Down Illegal Operations in Paterson, Arrest 10

Paterson, NJ – Over the weekend, the Nightlife Task Force made 10 arrests and shut down two after-hours locations in Paterson. The Task Force reported that over 20 known after-hours locations remained…

June 17, 2024

Sussex Resident Wins $500K on ‘It’s a Jersey Thing’ Scratch-Off

Sussex, NJ – A lucky resident has won $500,000 on the “It’s a Jersey Thing” scratch-off game. On Sunday, a winning ticket was sold at US GAS located at 1 Main Street…

June 17, 2024

New Jersey Republican Who Called Trump a Failure Announces Bid for Governor

President Too Busy Making Angry Tweets While America Burned, Spadea Wrote TRENTON, NJ—Bill Spaeda, a conservative firebrand who had criticized former President Donald J. Trump, has announced he is running for governor…

June 17, 2024

Evesham Police Respond to Barricaded Gunman on Brookfield Drive

Evesham, NJ — Early this morning, the Evesham Police Department respndedon Brookfield Drive dealing with a barricaded male who is armed and discharging firearms. No injuries have been reported as of now.…

June 17, 2024

Police Recount Double Homicide That Started Over a Horse and a Boarder

1947 Double Murder in Morris County Recounted by Prosecutors Morris County, NJ — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office recounted the chilling details of a 1947 double murder in Ionia, now part of…

July 8, 2024

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