New Jersey is Home to America’s Safest Drivers, New Report Claims
Trenton, NJ – If you live in New Jersey or have ever driven through New Jersey, you might have just raised your eyebrows, but a new study actually suggests New Jersey is…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill to Expand Homebuyer Assistance Program
In Trenton, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has taken a significant step forward in expanding housing affordability and accessibility in New Jersey. The committee advanced a bill, spearheaded by Senate…
New Jersey Law Will Make It Illegal to Discriminate Against Fat and Short People
The Senate Labor Committee in New Jersey has taken a significant step in the advancement of civil rights law with the passage of a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker. This legislation,…
Bronx Attorney, Two New Jersey Men Nabbed in Large Scale Immigration Fraud Ring
NEW YORK — Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael Alfonso, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Newark Field Office of Homeland…
Rock Island Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Ammunition Possession
DAVENPORT, Iowa — George Harper, Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Rock Island, was sentenced to 67 months in federal prison on Tuesday for being a felon in possession of ammunition. The sentence…
Richmond Couple Convicted of Forced Labor and Human Trafficking
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA — A federal jury in the Eastern District of Virginia convicted Harmanpreet Singh, 30, and Kulbir Kaur, 43, of multiple charges related to forced labor and human trafficking.…
North Charleston Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Maurice “Black” Adams, a 29-year-old North Charleston resident, was sentenced to 198 months in federal prison following his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. Adams faced charges for…
Charleston Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Weapon Violation
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dontrell Lamar Watson, 34, of Charleston, was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon. Evidence presented to the court…
Dunn Criticizes Lack of Transparency in New Jersey Budget Process
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Assemblywoman Aura Dunn has expressed skepticism about the state’s commitment to budget transparency. Her comments follow Governor Phil Murphy’s recent remarks on the state’s budget process, which…
Wind Energy Consortium Applauds Murphy’s Plan to Move Forward on Offshore Energy Agenda
New Jersey Accelerates Clean Energy Transition with New Offshore Wind Projects TRENTON – The New Jersey Wind Works Coalition has praised Governor Murphy’s administration and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for…
Jackson Township Council Moves to Increase Oversight at Jackson MUA
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is seeking additional oversight on the independent Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority by placing an additional member of the public on the six-member commission.…
Murphy Among Sanctuary State Governors Calling on Federal Aid in Growing Migrant Crisis
Governors Call for Federal Action on Immigration, Urging Support for Biden’s Funding Request In a united effort, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, along with governors from eight other states, has appealed…
Moncks Corner Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Firearms and Drug Offenses
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Kareem Kashif Jefferson, 34, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison following his conviction for being a felon in possession of firearms…
National Drug Trafficking Operator Pleads Guilty
HARTFORD, CT – Ramon Ramos-Acevedo, 48, of New Britain, Connecticut, pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to charges related to large-scale fentanyl and cocaine trafficking. The announcement was made by Vanessa Roberts…
Life Sentence for Alabama Man Who Ran Child Exploitation Enterprise
An Alabama man, William Michael Spearman, 58, of Madison, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role as the lead administrator of a website dedicated to the advertisement and distribution of…
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Carlos Guillen, a 38-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 18, 2024, to charges of distributing Fentanyl. This plea, announced by United States Attorney Duane A.…
Utah Nurse Arrested for Alleged Illegal Morphine Distribution
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A United States Magistrate Judge has ordered Catherine Worman, a 33-year-old nurse from Sandy, Utah, to remain in custody following her recent arrest and federal indictment. Worman…
Pennsylvania Tax Preparer Sentenced for False Tax Return Scheme
SCRANTON – Leidi M. Paulino, a 46-year-old tax preparer and owner of LP Multiservices in Freeland, PA, was sentenced to 24 months in prison on January 19. The sentence, imposed by United…
Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy
NEW ORLEANS – John Sposato, a 72-year-old resident of Kiln, Mississippi, entered a guilty plea on January 18 to a charge of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. The plea was made before…
New Jersey Governor Wants to Use Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital to Process Illegal Migrants
Hunterdon County officials have disclosed that the New Jersey state government is evaluating the use of the defunct Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital as a processing center for migrants. The facility, which ceased operations…
Lame Deer Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Voluntary Manslaughter
BILLINGS — Terence Arturo Limberhand, a 32-year-old resident of Lame Deer, received a 14-year prison sentence today, following a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter charges. His sentence includes an additional three years…
