Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz Deported to Laos
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal immigration authorities have deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national whose recent pardon by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and…
Man Who Sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar With Vinegar During Minneapolis Town Hall Pleads Guilty
Federal prosecutors say a Minnesota man admitted targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar because he disagreed with her political views after rushing the stage and spraying her with apple cider vinegar during a public…
Suspended Delaware Driver Wanted on DUI, Vehicular Assault Charges After Three-Crash Rampage in Seaford
State police say a Georgetown man allegedly drove impaired, fled multiple crash scenes, and seriously injured a 20-year-old driver in a head-on collision. SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police have obtained an…
New Jersey Bill Would Create New Crime of Political Violence, Tougher Penalties for Targeted Attacks
Legislation would establish a separate political violence offense, create an independent review board, and require specialized training for law enforcement and prosecutors. A bipartisan New Jersey bill would create a new criminal…
New Jersey Bill Would Give Developers More Flexibility on EV Charging Requirements
Proposed legislation would allow developers to meet electric vehicle charging mandates through total charging capacity rather than the number of charging spaces installed. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that could…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Asks Judge to End $40K Health Benefits for One Hour Per Month Board MUA Members
Mayor Daniel Rodrick says taxpayer-funded health benefits for Municipal Utilities Authority commissioners violate township compensation limits and will be challenged in Superior Court. TOMS RIVER — Mayor Daniel Rodrick is escalating his…
Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…
Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report
From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…
ICE Arrests Convicted Murderers, Child Sex Offenders and Other Violent Criminal Suspects Across New York City Region
Federal immigration authorities announced the arrest of several individuals with convictions for murder, child sexual abuse, rape, assault, and other serious offenses during targeted enforcement operations across the New York metropolitan area.…
ICE Seeks Detainer on Mexican Migrant Charged in Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Beloved Mother
Federal immigration authorities have lodged a detainer against a Mexican national accused of causing a deadly drunk-driving crash that claimed the life of a 43-year-old Georgia mother and real estate agent. U.S.…
Mexican Woman Deported After Allegedly Trying to Transfer Newborn to Another Individual to Repay Smuggling Debt
Federal authorities say a Mexican national who illegally entered the United States multiple times was deported after allegedly attempting to give her newborn baby to another woman as payment for a debt…
JetBlue Shutting Down Operations in New Jersey as Business Exodus Continues
JetBlue is scaling back its operations in New Jersey this fall, closing its Newark flight attendant base and eliminating several routes as the airline shifts resources to fast-growing markets in Florida. JetBlue…
Details of Kidnapping, DUI, Assault Emerge In New Jersey Police Chief’s Suspension
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano received disciplinary sanctions for a DUI-related incident and was later indicted in Massachusetts on felony kidnapping and assault charges, according to New Jersey’s 2025 Major Discipline Report.…
AG Releases Video of Deadly New Jersey High-Speed Police Chase Crash That Killed Teen
Newly released video and police radio transmissions show the moments leading up to a fatal crash in Ewing that claimed the life of a juvenile passenger after a stolen vehicle fled from…
New Jersey’s Mob Hitman Councilman Arrested for Extortion, Misconduct
Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities. The…
Migrant Wanted for Deadly Hit and Run in Maryland Captured Trying to Board Plane at Newark Airport
A suspect accused of striking and killing a pedestrian in Gaithersburg and fleeing the scene was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport while attempting to board a flight, police said. Montgomery County…
Tour of New Jersey State Run Prison Reveals Conditions Worse Than Delaney Hall, Assemblyman Says
Assemblyman Greg Myhre said a bipartisan delegation toured New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, where inmates raised concerns about food, air quality, and living conditions inside one of the nation’s oldest operating…
New Jersey Democrat Operative Charged for Assault on Law Enforcement Officer on Election Day
A current legislative aide to Assemblyman Ed Rodriguez and former chief of staff to multiple New Jersey political figures was arrested on Election Day in Elizabeth and charged with aggravated assault on…
USPS Stamp Price Jumping to 82 Cents: What New Postal Rate Hikes Mean for New Jersey Residents
The cost of mailing a letter is about to rise again as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to increase postage rates next month, affecting households, businesses, and seniors across New Jersey who…
NJ Transit, Gov. Sherrill Urge Commuters to Work From Home During World Cup Match Days
New Jersey officials are encouraging residents to work remotely or adjust travel schedules on FIFA World Cup match days as large crowds head to MetLife Stadium and transit systems face increased demand.…
Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas
Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…