Murphy Signs Law Allowing State to Target Illegal Gun Traffickers

TRENTON – Today, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed a groundbreaking legislation, S3150, also known as the “Real Accountability for Consequences of Unlawful Trafficking of Firearms Act.” This law establishes strict…

August 24, 2023

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Former New Jersey Corrections Officer Charged for Fraud Targeting First Responders

In the News

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that John DeSalvo, 47, of Marmora, New Jersey, a former New Jersey corrections officer, has been arrested for orchestrating two different fraud…

August 24, 2023

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Two 14-Year-Olds Arrested in Stolen Car After it Overheated and Died

New Jersey News

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department arrested two 14-year-old males last Friday when their stolen vehicle overheated. At around 2:20 PM, Officers Troy Grams and Michael Regalbuto noticed a…

August 24, 2023

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New Jersey Weather Report: Rain Storms Return on Wednesday

New Jersey News

Rain once again returns to New Jersey after a stretch of beautiful summer days this week. Thursday offers a chance of showers mainly after noon, with cloudy skies and a high near…

August 24, 2023

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Gov. Murphy Announces Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools

Health and Wellness

Trenton, NJ – On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a landmark bill (S-1221/A-1349) aimed at fighting ‘period poverty’ by requiring New Jersey school districts to provide free menstrual products in…

August 23, 2023

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Ocean County Prosecutor Keeping an Eye on “Hateful Online Rhetoric” in Jackson

Community News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is keeping a close eye on what it is calling hateful rhetoric being published online about township officials and the growing Orthodox Jewish…

August 23, 2023

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Beachwood Man Charged for Deadly Crash Was Impaired Police Say

Ocean County News

Ocean County, NJ – John Zinkoski, 41, of Beachwood, turned himself in to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on August 22, in the presence of his attorney, facing charges of Vehicular Homicide…

August 23, 2023

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Newton Man Gets 60 Year Prison Term for ‘Senseless Murder’ of Woman

New Jersey News

Hunterdon County, NJ – Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson announced on Tuesday, August 22, that Brandon E. Petersen, 33, of Newton, Sussex County, was sentenced to a 60-year state prison term…

August 23, 2023

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New Jersey One Step Closer to Microstamping Legal Guns

Government News

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today the establishment of standards and an application process for inclusion of handguns on New Jersey’s microstamping-enabled firearms roster, a significant move in…

August 23, 2023

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New Jersey’s Back to School Tax Holiday Starts This Weekend

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – As students and parents prepare for the new school year, New Jersey is offering a Sales Tax Holiday to help with budgeting. From August 26 through September 4, various…

August 23, 2023

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Toms River Councilman Proposes Fines for Prolonged Power Outages

Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of Toms River have faced continual frustration due to power outages, and Councilman Dan Rodrick believes it’s time to hold First Energy Corp accountable. According to Rodrick,…

August 23, 2023

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Case in NJ

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – Patrick Fitchner, 51, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. According to U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp, Fitchner admitted that…

August 23, 2023

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Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of Absecon Housing Complex

New Jersey News

ABSECON, NJ – The Absecon Police Department responded to a bomb threat on Marin Drive at 9:58 a.m. on Tuesday. Local law enforcement agencies were also involved, including the Atlantic City Bomb…

August 23, 2023

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18-Year-Old Charged in Deadly Jersey City Shooting

New Jersey News

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has revealed that the Homicide Unit has charged 18-year-old Sylis Lopez, of Union City, in connection with the fatal shooting of Rafael Gomez.…

August 23, 2023

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Newark Police Seek Woman Wanted for Aggravated Assault

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé has announced that an arrest warrant is out for Denise S. Spann, a 37-year-old resident of Garfield. Spann is wanted for an aggravated…

August 23, 2023

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DWI Checkpoint Scheduled in Roxbury

New Jersey News

ROXBURY, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Roxbury Police Department have announced a joint Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint for the weekend of August 25-27. The checkpoint will be held in…

August 23, 2023

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25-Year-Old Charged with Arson in Manville Borough

New Jersey News

MANVILLE, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, in collaboration with Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., confirmed the arrest of Paul Basta, a 25-year-old resident of June Place, Manville.…

August 23, 2023

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Durr/McCarthy Patrick Support NJEDA Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction

New Jersey News

District 3 lawmakers Sen. Ed Durr and Asw. Bethanne McCarthy Patrick expressed their support for the NJEDA Food Desert Relief Tax Credit Auction to combat food insecurity…

August 23, 2023

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10th District Legislators: DEP and BASF Settlement of Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site Falls Short

New Jersey News

Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin, and John Catalano continue to pledge their support of Save Barnegat Bay and Toms River Township by opposing the DEP's settlement with the current owners…

August 23, 2023

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Bucco: Listening to Parents is The Right Thing to Do

New Jersey News

Sen. Anthony Bucco said that it is time for Governor Murphy and Trenton Democrats to start listening to New Jersey parents.…

August 23, 2023

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