Ocean County Could Be Test Bed for New Domestic Violence Ankle Monitor Program

TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy of District 7 (Burlington) has introduced Bill A3731, which aims to establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the electronic monitoring of certain…

June 15, 2024

Police Execute Search Warrant on Wanted Thief in Perth Amboy

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has reported the arrest of 22-year-old Jawwad Evans, a resident of the Harbortown section of the city, on multiple charges of burglary and…

June 15, 2024

Two New Jersey Democrat Public Officials Arrested For Corrupt Political Payback Scandal

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), announced today that criminal charges have been filed against two members of the South Jersey Transportation…

June 16, 2024

$3.0 Million Pick-6 Jackpot Won in Burlington County

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Lottery has announced that a single ticket has won the $3.0 million Pick-6 jackpot in Burlington County. The winning ticket was purchased at Masonville News &…

June 15, 2024

Newark Police Recover Vehicle Linked to Bus Stop Robbery, Suspects Sought

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is making a public appeal for assistance in identifying suspects involved in a May robbery. According to Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé,…

June 15, 2024

Fugitive Sought for Shooting in North Jersey

PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department is actively seeking information regarding a man wanted in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Broadway in March. Authorities have released a call…

June 15, 2024

Human Trafficking Arrest Made at New Jersey Go-Go Bar

SECAUCUS, NJ — Secaucus Police have made another arrest at AJ’s Go-Go Bar, intensifying scrutiny over the establishment’s operations. Dilcia Nunez Gomez, 36, of Belleville, was arrested this past week on charges…

June 15, 2024

State Investigating Suspect Death After Two Cops Shot in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has initiated an investigation into a fatal police shooting that took place in the early hours of Thursday in Woodbridge Township’s Fords section.…

June 15, 2024

Case Update: Court Opinion on DUI Driver Who Rear-Ended New Jersey DOT Truck in Toms River

Driver admitted to using heroin after first responders could had difficulty with veins TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a recent legal battle, Thomas A. Fredella and his ex-wife, Kelly A. Kearney, brought…

June 15, 2024

New Jersey Shore Town Implements Backpack Ban on Boardwalks and Beaches

WILDWOOD, NJ — In response to chaotic scenes over Memorial Day weekend, the City of Wildwood has enacted an immediate ban on backpacks and other large bags on its boardwalks and beaches.…

June 15, 2024

New Jersey Still Rattling and Shaking Two Months After 4.8 Quake

TRENTON, NJ — Several months after a significant 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Tewksbury Township in New Jersey, residents continue to experience a series of smaller aftershocks that are keeping the region…

June 15, 2024

NJEA President Who Fought Against Parental Rights Seeks to be New Jersey’s Next Governor

Spiller supports drag queen story hour in public schools Sean Spiller, a progressive figure in New Jersey politics and the current NJEA president, is voicing a strong message of inclusivity and reform…

June 15, 2024

New Jersey Dems Push Bail Reform Leniency Further With New Bill

New Jersey Advances Pilot Program to Enhance Pretrial Services TRENTON, NJ—New legislation aimed at reforming New Jersey’s pretrial release system has moved forward. The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Brian Stack,…

June 15, 2024

East Brunswick Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Menlo Park

Police track stabbing suspect to the hometown of Thomas Edison EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ—A local man, Heng Shao, 40, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a victim multiple…

June 15, 2024

Cool Off at a Fire Hydrant This Weekend in Newark

NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Fire Division, part of the Department of Public Safety, has announced its Annual Summer Initiative to help residents beat the heat. Starting this Saturday, June 15, fire hydrants will…

June 15, 2024

Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Cherry Hill Police Host R.E.C. Night

Cherry Hill, NJ – The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Cherry Hill Police Department are hosting R.E.C. Night on June 27 at Rosa International Middle School gym from 5:00 p.m. to…

June 14, 2024

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Suspect Arrested for North Plainfield Armed Robbery

North Plainfield, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police William Parenti announced the arrest…

June 14, 2024

Fair Lawn Swears in Chief for a Day

Fair Lawn, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department had the honor of swearing in Chief Aarav Karki as Chief for a Day. Chief Karki was welcomed at Memorial Middle School and…

June 14, 2024

Bayonne Police Department Welcomes New Officers

Bayonne, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department has officially sworn in a group of new officers. The newly appointed officers include Alan Velasco, Ashleigh Newman, Richard Bukowski, Brian Cotter, Octavio Cordova, Christopher…

June 14, 2024

Pickpockets Arrested in Brick

Brick Township, NJ – Brick Township Police Chief David Forrester announced that three individuals have been charged in connection with a series of distraction pickpocket thefts reported in May. Oswaldo Uribe-Acosta, 35,…

June 14, 2024

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