Trenton man arrested with stolen machine pistol police say
Officers allege suspect carried Glock fitted with conversion device and stolen from Pennsylvania TRENTON, NJ — A patrol through Trenton’s Unity Square Park led officers to a 23-year-old man who allegedly fled…
Piscataway man admits to cocaine sales in Ocean County
Piscataway man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A drug investigation spanning multiple agencies and municipalities has ended with a guilty plea from a Piscataway man…
Deadly Toms River crash sends driver to jail
Toms River man jailed pending trial in fatal crash that killed 76 year old Toms River, NJ – A deadly January crash on a Toms River roadway has now landed a local…
Icy snow storm uncovers 136-year-old shipwreck hidden beneath the Jersey Shore sands
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ – Powerful winter storms that battered the Jersey Shore with wind, rough surf, and freezing temperatures have revealed a long-buried piece of maritime history beneath the sand…
Veteran firefighter lost in Camden marina ice tragedy
CAMDEN, NJ – A veteran firefighter with decades of service died Thursday after plunging through ice and becoming trapped beneath the water at a marina along the Camden Waterfront, city officials confirmed.…
Jersey City gunman gets double life sentence for 2021 massacre
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City man convicted in a 2021 double fatal shooting was sentenced Wednesday to consecutive life terms in state prison, closing one of the city’s deadliest gun…
Jersey Shore harbor seal continues battle with lung parasites after Bradley Beach stranding
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ – A male harbor seal rescued last week in Bradley Beach remains in guarded condition as veterinarians continue intensive treatment for severe lung parasites and multiple medical issues, the…
Janet Jackson linked to rifle shooting in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – Newark officials are asking for the public’s help locating a 38-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting investigation on South 7th Street. Public Safety Director Emanuel…
Overturned crash shuts down Bay Head intersection, sends victims to hospital
BAY HEAD, NJ – A two-vehicle crash that left one car overturned shut down a busy Bay Head intersection late Wednesday morning, drawing a multi-agency emergency response. The collision happened around 11:30…
Freehold man convicted in gunpoint sexual assault attack on teen
FREEHOLD, NJ – A borough man has been convicted following a trial tied to a 2023 attempted sexual assault and armed robbery at a Manalapan park, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…
Fire engulfs backyard kennel as crews rescue two dogs in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters rushed into action Tuesday night after a reported large open burn in a residential yard escalated into a dangerous fire involving an outdoor dog kennel in the…
Nobody Asked For It, But McDonald’s Drops Caviar McNuggets Ahead of Valentine’s Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As McDonald’s is raising prices on its once regularly value packed meals, it’s adding a menu item that reflects its new fine-dining like costs. Caviar Chicken McNuggests. It’s…
Single and alone on Valentine’s Day? Wendy’s has a solution for you
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Are you alone and single this year? Have no fear, your local Wendy’s restaurant will be your wingman this Valentine’s Day. Wendy’s is marking Singles Awareness Day with…
Sha’Carri Richardson pleads with cop after 104 mph stop caught on bodycam
ORLANDO, FL – Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson can be heard pleading with a Florida sheriff’s sergeant not to take her to jail after being pulled over for driving more than 100…
Intruder flees after struggle inside Cranford home
Early morning Beech Street burglary rattles Cranford home Cranford, NJ – A quiet predawn morning was broken when an intruder climbed through a damaged window and confronted a resident inside a Beech…
Tree crash sends Berkeley driver airlifted to trauma center
Driver airlifted after car slams into trees in Berkeley crash Berkeley Township, NJ – A quiet stretch of roadway turned into an emergency scene when a single vehicle left the road and…
Intoxicated shopper accused of stealing groceries from Berkeley ShopRite
ShopRite run ends with arrest in Berkeley Berkeley Township, NJ – A routine grocery stop at a Route 9 ShopRite ended with a hospital visit and criminal charges after a woman was…
NJ bill would require drug evaluations after all fatal crashes
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would mandate drug evaluations for any driver involved in a fatal crash, expanding the state’s implied consent law beyond alcohol testing.…
NJ bill bans Green Acres funding for artificial turf fields
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would bar the use of state Green Acres funds for any project involving artificial turf, citing environmental and health risks tied…
NJ bill makes financial aid form a permanent graduation requirement whether you need it or not
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey high school students would be permanently required to complete a financial aid application before graduation under a new bill amending a 2023 state law. The legislation removes…
NJ lawmakers push to make daylight saving time permanent
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey could soon join a growing list of states pushing to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly ritual of changing the clocks. A new bill, introduced…
