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…
Federal judge grants adult film company subpoena to identify New Jersey internet user accused of copyright infringement
Court finds “good cause” to allow expedited discovery in adult film piracy case. Trenton, NJ – A federal judge in the District of New Jersey has granted a motion by Strike 3…
Suspect uses Google Translate to threaten Newark cashier in attempted restaurant robbery
Suspect throws coffee and flees after failed holdup NEWARK, N.J. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly used a phone translation app to threaten a cashier during an attempted robbery…
Police in Newark seeking to identify porch pirate
Investigators say the stolen delivery contained food and medicine. Newark, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with…
State launches campaign to unmask hidden gambling addiction
New Jersey Lottery spotlights problem gambling awareness efforts across state TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Lottery and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey are marking March as Problem Gambling…
Dog stabbed during domestic dispute recovering but being treated as “evidence” by legal system
Monmouth County SPCA says the rescued dog is healing physically but struggling emotionally during long-term confinement. Freehold, NJ – A dog named Trouble, who survived a stab wound during a domestic dispute,…
Long Branch man pleads guilty to fatal 2025 stabbing on Broadway
Prosecutors say the defendant faces 26 years in state prison for killing 35-year-old Eren Kurkcu. Long Branch, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that a 22-year-old Long Branch man…
Raritan Valley Community College to launch special effects makeup program amid New Jersey film boom
The Somerset County college will offer hands-on courses in cinematic makeup artistry beginning summer 2026. Somerset County, NJ – Raritan Valley Community College is stepping into the spotlight as New Jersey’s film…
Police seek suspect who opened fire at occupied vehicle in the Bronx
The gunman fled on foot after discharging his weapon on Sheridan Avenue, police say. Bronx, NY – NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in…
Attorney General releases 911 calls and body camera footage from fatal January police shooting in Piscataway
Investigators say officers found multiple stabbing victims before fatally shooting a knife-wielding suspect inside the home. Piscataway, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released 911 recordings, police radio transmissions,…
Ocean County approves new grant funding, shared service agreements, and veterans bureau creation
Board of Commissioners greenlights public safety upgrades, municipal service contracts, and housing rehabilitation support for 2026. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide range of…
ICE arrests Saudi national with expired student visa at Newark immigration office appointment
Officials say the man had prior convictions for violent harassment and child abuse. Newark, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Mohammed Ibrahim Alzahrani, a Saudi national…
Family launches fundraiser for boy killed in Lakewood robbery
Authorities say a juvenile suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal March 1 shooting. Lakewood, NJ – The family of Eduardo “Lalito” Miñon Inclán, a young boy tragically…
Man charged after bringing weed smoking, beer drinking parakeet to local bar in Greensburg
Police say the bird had a broken leg and appeared underweight after being transported in the man’s pocket. Greensburg, PA – A Greensburg man was arrested after allegedly bringing an injured parakeet…
New Jersey wants cops to undergo personal bias reviews every five years
Sen. Angela McKnight’s proposal aims to identify extremist ties and prevent discriminatory policing TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Senate would require all state, county, and municipal police…
New Jersey could grant E-ZPass toll exemptions to disabled veterans
Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduces measure to eliminate Turnpike and Parkway tolls for qualifying veterans. Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) has introduced a proposal that would exempt New Jersey’s disabled veterans…
New law seeks to remove ethics guardrails for spouses of New Jersey’s most powerful public officials
Bill A5214 would ease ethics restrictions on spouses of New Jersey state employees. Measure allows spouses of certain state officials to invest in or hold interests in cannabis or casino industries under…
Toms River school board sued for hiring $850-per-hour lawyer tied to board president
Board member alleges corruption, conflict of interest, and illegal spending amid district’s financial crisis TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Regional school board member is suing her own district, accusing fellow…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, Ocean County politician, deplatformed after controversial Lakewood video
Platforms crack down after Oliveira’s “Jewish invasion” video accuses Lakewood’s Orthodox community of welfare abuse. Lakewood, NJ – Tyler Oliveira, a YouTube documentarian known for on-the-ground exposés, has been banned from Facebook,…
New Jersey wants students who engage in bias conduct to undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counseling
A new Senate proposal seeks to address rising school bias incidents through mandatory counseling and intervention plans. Trenton, NJ – Senator Britnee Timberlake has introduced legislation that would require New Jersey students…
False submarine alert off Sandy Hook sparks panic and online backlash
No evidence or official confirmation as viral post fuels confusion along New Jersey coast SANDY HOOK, NJ – A social media post from a Jersey Shore area scanner news page with over…
