New Jersey Lottery jackpot lands in Bergen County
Winning Casting for Cash ticket sold at Fort Lee Acme FORT LEE, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player is holding a Fast Play progressive jackpot-winning ticket worth $50,735 after purchasing it…
Aberdeen woman dies after being struck by vehicle in September
ABERDEEN, N.J. — A 58-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian crash earlier this month, according to the Aberdeen Township Police Department. Judith Fox-Hernandez, of Aberdeen, was struck by…
Fugitive wanted for murder of Trenton teen arrested in Pennsylvania
TRENTON, N.J. — A 19-year-old Trenton man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old resident, authorities announced. Keisan Simmons was taken into custody on Monday, September 30,…
Hey New Jersey, Thank Your Janitor Today, it’s National Custodian Recognition Day
Hey New Jersey, today’s the day to give a big shout-out to the unsung heroes who keep our schools, hospitals, offices, and pretty much every building looking spotless—it’s National Custodial Worker’s Recognition…
New Jersey Task Force 1 carries out search and rescue in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) continues its search and rescue operations in North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The team is currently deployed in some…
State grand jury declines charges in the death of Daniel King after police encounter
A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges in the death of Daniel King, 30, of Millville, New Jersey, following a police encounter in July 2023. The Office of…
13-year-old arrested with handgun in Paterson
PATERSON, N.J. — A 13-year-old was arrested Friday by detectives from the Paterson Police Department after being found in possession of a semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine, according to a statement…
New Law Could Require New Jersey National Guard to Support Illegal Border Crossing Effort
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra of Ocean County has introduced the “United Border Security Act,” a bill that would require the New Jersey National Guard to provide support to Arizona and…
New Jersey Seeks to Fix Flaw in Law That Deters Tickets for Passing School Buses
TRENTON, N.J. — In New Jersey, a new bill will make it easier for police and prosecutors to charge drivers who pass school buses illegally. Under the current law, either the bus…
New Jersey Monday Morning Commuter Alerts and Report
NEWARK, N.J. — Monday morning commuters in New Jersey faced a series of traffic incidents and delays across key roadways, with crashes and congestion causing slowdowns in multiple areas. A crash on…
Fall weather arrives this week across New Jersey
This week’s weather in New Jersey offers a mix of early autumn conditions, with temperatures hovering around the upper 60s to mid-70s during the day and dipping into the mid to upper…
Two New Jersey Men Charged for New Hampshire Shooting, Police Chase Through Massachusetts
KEENE, N.H. — Police have identified two suspects involved in a shooting on Gilsum Street in Keene on Wednesday. Officers responded to reports of a man being shot, though the victim is…
New Jersey Woman Receives New 70-Year Sentence for Role in 2010 Double Murder
Jersey City, NJ – Latonia Bellamy was re-sentenced to 70 years in New Jersey State Prison on Monday for her involvement in the 2010 murders of Michael Muchioki and Nia Haqq. Judge…
Student Charged After Threats at Ocean County School
Stafford Township, NJ- The Stafford Township Police Department and Southern Regional School District have addressed concerns regarding a juvenile student and potential safety issues at the school. On September 16, the Southern…
Linden Police Department to Host Voluntary Gun Surrender Event
Linden, NJ – The Linden Police Department will host a gun surrender event on Saturday as part of a county-wide effort to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety. The program provides…
California Signs UK Style Law that Criminalizes Political Satire, Memes, and Videos Online
California has just passed a set of laws that Governor Gavin Newsom claims will protect the integrity of elections by combating AI-generated “deepfakes” and deceptive content online. But beneath the surface of…
New Jersey Jail Guard Caught on Video in Violent Pizza Attack Suspended Without Pay
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County corrections officer has been charged in connection with an attack on a couple inside an Atlantic City casino, an incident captured on video and widely circulated…
Suspect sought in multiple Hamilton Township burglaries
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Township of Hamilton Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries in the Weymouth area, where multiple residences were targeted, authorities announced Tuesday. The burglaries, which primarily…
Shore Area Taxi Driver Found Shot Multiple Times, Dead Behind Dumpster in Hazlet
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The fatal shooting of a taxi driver in Hazlet is under investigation, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Wednesday. On Saturday, officers from the Hazlet Police Department responded…
Dem U.S. Congresswoman Says Video Calling for Trump to be Shot Taken Out of Context
Today, U.S, Congresswoman Stacey Plasket is defending her 2023 statement saying Donald Trump needs to be “Shot, stopped” after the video went viral on X. Plasket is a surrogate for Vice President…
Arson case opened after man critically injured in Bayonne fire
BAYONNE, N.J. — A fire that critically injured a 56-year-old man is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department, authorities announced Monday. The fire…
