Homeland Security Report Claims 35,000 Non-Citizens Registered to Vote in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – A new dispute over election integrity erupted this week after President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had identified 35,152 non-citizens registered to vote in…
Camden Man Charged with Murder After 24-Year-Old Fatally Shot Near Baird Boulevard
A Camden man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 24-year-old city resident dead earlier this month. Authorities have charged a Camden man…
Burlington City Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Sexual Assault of Young Girl
A Burlington City man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl will serve eight years in state prison and must register as a sex offender for life, authorities said. A Burlington County…
Three Charged After Armed Robbery During Gaming Computer Sale in Lodi, Prosecutor Says
Authorities say two teenagers and a 39-year-old woman were linked to an armed robbery that targeted a victim attempting to sell a gaming computer arranged through social media. Three people, including two…
Camden County Jail Guard Suspended 210 Days After Repeated Lateness Violations and Sick Leave Abuse
A Camden County police officer received four major disciplinary suspensions totaling 210 days after repeated lateness violations and misuse of leave policies, according to state disciplinary records. A Camden County law enforcement…
New Jersey Man Who Plotted ISIS-Inspired Attack on Cops Sentenced to Prison
A Virginia teenager who admitted he was motivated by ISIS ideology when he stabbed a Florence Township police officer and tried to kill law enforcement personnel has been sentenced to 18 years…
Timbuctoo’s Legacy Celebrated During Juneteenth Event at Historic Underground Railroad Settlement
Hundreds gathered in Westampton to honor Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of Timbuctoo, one of New Jersey’s oldest historically Black communities and a key stop on the Underground Railroad. The rich history…
Mantua Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault of Minor, Faces 10-Year Prison Term
A Mantua Township man admitted in court to sexually assaulting a minor and is expected to receive a 10-year state prison sentence under a plea agreement, prosecutors said. Michael Brown, 46, of…
Newark Killer Convicted in Deadly West Orange Shooting, Acquitted of Murder Charge
A Newark man was convicted of aggravated assault and conspiracy after prosecutors said he helped initiate a confrontation that ended with a 20-year-old West Orange man being fatally shot outside a deli.…
Jackson Township Woman Shot 79-Year-Old Man, Faces 7 Years in Prison
A Jackson Township woman has pleaded guilty after authorities said she shot a 79-year-old man in the shoulder and fled the scene, leading to her arrest less than an hour later. A…
North Brunswick Man Charged After Allegedly Trying to Kidnap Four Boys Walking Home From School
A 27-year-old North Brunswick man is accused of attempting to lure four juvenile boys while they were walking home from school, leading to multiple kidnapping and child endangerment charges. A North Brunswick…
Asbury Park Issues Stern Warning About Unauthorized Pop-Up Gatherings Ahead of Busy Summer Season
City officials say a recent warning about a planned social media-organized gathering was aimed at people intending to cause disruptions, not residents or visitors coming to enjoy the shore community. Asbury Park…
Chatham Township Man Sentenced After Fatal Pedestrian Crash That Killed 54-Year-Old in Chatham Borough
A Chatham Township man who admitted driving on the shoulder before striking and killing a pedestrian has been sentenced to probation, jail time, community service, and a license suspension. A Morris County…
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…
Stony Brook University Student Ran Meth Operation From Dorm Room, Prosecutors Say
A Stony Brook University student has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges after investigators allege he sold methamphetamine disguised as Adderall from his campus dorm room. A 20-year-old Stony Brook University…
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…
Jackson Schools Give Students Juneteenth Off While Canceling Veterans Day
The Jackson School District will close schools for Juneteenth during the upcoming academic year while students will report to class on Veterans Day, a scheduling decision that is drawing attention among some…
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…
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