South Jersey News

CAPE MAY, N.J. — A fire that broke out in the basement of a Cape May home Thursday afternoon is believed to have been sparked by a charging electric scooter, …

FLORENCE, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy from Virginia is facing a slate of criminal charges after allegedly slamming a stolen vehicle into a police cruiser and attempting to stab officers …

Nestled in the charming town of Mullica Hill, New Jersey, the Mullica Hill Amish Market is a delightful destination that brings the wholesome flavors of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, straight to …

Trenton, NJ – – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly called for the resignation of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca following her arrest on St. Patrick’s Day for driving …

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police responded to a reported bomb threat at Wildwood Catholic Academy after a student allegedly made a troubling statement about bringing an explosive device to school, …

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — Three suspects were arrested early Wednesday after officers interrupted a burglary in progress at Big Daddy’s Seafood, where the group was caught attempting to steal a …

LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, N.J. — A full-scale sounding test of the emergency siren system for the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations will take place at approximately 7:20 p.m. …

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Mount Laurel and are calling on the public for help identifying the shooter. The …

BRIDGETON, NJ — A former school custodian who admitted to contaminating food with bodily fluids and chemicals at a New Jersey school was sentenced Friday to eight years in state …

Lumberton, NJ — A new video released this week shows the arrest of drunk-driving New Jersey mayor Gina LaPlaca. The Democrat mayor is seen in the video exiting her vehicle …

TRENTON, N.J. — Members of the 9th Legislative District warned Friday that soaring electricity and natural gas rates have created a “full-blown crisis” in New Jersey, calling for immediate financial …

TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) announced Thursday he will co-sponsor legislation aimed at fully restoring state education aid to New Jersey school districts that have lost funding since …

Edison, NJ – The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, has officially shut its doors, marking the end of a 27-year run as a beloved family …

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A physical altercation between two groups at the Cherry Hill Mall on Sunday resulted in minor injuries to two individuals and an ongoing police investigation, authorities …

LUMBERTON, NJ — Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested Monday night after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run while intoxicated, with her child in the vehicle. Authorities say LaPlaca, …

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is blasting a Burlington County public library for distributing cards advising individuals on their rights when confronted by immigration enforcement …

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A cyclist was hospitalized Saturday night after being struck by a car and becoming trapped underneath the vehicle near the intersection of Wrangleboro Road and Collins …

MARLTON, NJ – When U.S. Senator Andy Kim first entered Congress, he faced an unexpected hurdle: a delay in obtaining his security clearance. Kim, a New Jersey Democrat and the …

WARETOWN, N.J. — Three Ocean County residents have been charged with narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into drug distribution, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that …

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fight involving about 40 people broke out at an unauthorized flag football tournament at Gloucester Township Community Park on Saturday afternoon, prompting a police response, …

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A former Mount Laurel police officer has pleaded guilty to illegally accessing social media accounts and distributing private images of multiple women, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia …

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fatal crash early Thursday morning at the intersection of West Piney Hollow Road and Jackson Road left one driver dead and another injured, according to …

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A Mount Laurel woman has been charged with abusing two children under her care, including an infant who was found with a bruised eye, authorities announced. …

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A months-long investigation into a string of commercial burglaries in Somerset County has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Emmanuel Tolentino of Scotch Plains and charges against …

MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A recently married couple was killed early Saturday when their car was struck head-on by an alleged drunk driver on Route 552/Mays Landing Road, according …