Los Angeles Faces First Amendment Challenge Over Ban on N-Word, C-Word
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council is facing a constitutional challenge after adopting a policy that prohibits members of the public from using the racial slur commonly known as…
New Jersey chocolate factory explosion injures four workers
A powerful explosion at a cocoa butter processing facility in Gloucester County critically injured four workers and triggered a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Logan Township, NJ – A powerful explosion rocked…
Sherrill Criticizes Trump Administration Response as New Jerseyans Stranded in Middle East
Governor Mikie Sherrill says communication failures left residents stranded abroad while her administration works with federal officials to bring them home. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday criticized the Trump…
Large Disturbance at Piscataway High School Basketball Game Prompts Police Response
Authorities say order was restored after a crowd disturbance outside the gym led police to request assistance from neighboring departments. Piscataway, NJ – A large disturbance involving numerous individuals broke out Tuesday…
Federal judge orders release of Salvadoran man unlawfully detained in New Jersey
Court finds immigration officials violated federal law by holding man without bond hearing Newark, NJ – A federal judge in the District of New Jersey has ordered the immediate release of Abner…
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 traffic signal projects in Lakewood, Berkeley, and Jackson
Upgrades include improved pedestrian safety, vehicle detection systems, and intersection lighting. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has authorized several traffic safety improvement projects designed to enhance road…
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…
