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…
$15.5 Million Green Acres Funding Bill Advances for New Jersey Parks and Open Space Projects
A Senate-backed measure would direct more than $15.5 million to nonprofit organizations for land preservation, park improvements, and conservation projects across New Jersey. A bill providing more than $15.5 million in Green…
First Full Day of Summer Brings Heavy Delays Across North Jersey, Hudson River Crossings
Commuters faced lengthy backups Monday morning as police activity on the George Washington Bridge, a water main break on Route 17, and heavy rush-hour traffic snarled major roadways throughout North Jersey. The…
New Jersey Bill Would Give Developers More Flexibility on EV Charging Requirements
Proposed legislation would allow developers to meet electric vehicle charging mandates through total charging capacity rather than the number of charging spaces installed. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that could…
New Jersey Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing National Guard Tuition Benefits Transfers
A bipartisan measure would let eligible New Jersey National Guard members transfer state tuition benefits to a spouse or dependent child attending a public college or university. A bill that would allow…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Asks Judge to End $40K Health Benefits for One Hour Per Month Board MUA Members
Mayor Daniel Rodrick says taxpayer-funded health benefits for Municipal Utilities Authority commissioners violate township compensation limits and will be challenged in Superior Court. TOMS RIVER — Mayor Daniel Rodrick is escalating his…
Teaneck Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers Following Bergen County Police Academy Graduation
The Teaneck Police Department is celebrating the graduation of its two newest officers, who officially completed training at the Bergen County Police Academy and will soon begin serving the community. The Teaneck…
Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…
Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report
From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…
ICE Arrests Convicted Murderers, Child Sex Offenders and Other Violent Criminal Suspects Across New York City Region
Federal immigration authorities announced the arrest of several individuals with convictions for murder, child sexual abuse, rape, assault, and other serious offenses during targeted enforcement operations across the New York metropolitan area.…
Old Bridge Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $7.7 Million Fake Fuel Investment Fraud Scheme
An Old Bridge man was sentenced to seven years in state prison after admitting he orchestrated a $7.7 million investment fraud scheme using fake fuel companies, a Ponzi-style operation, and fabricated business…
Raritan Police Cop Fight Leads to Discipline for One Officer
A Raritan police officer received a 30-day loss of time penalty after investigators found he improperly deactivated his body-worn camera and later damaged department property during an on-duty dispute with another officer,…
ICE Seeks Detainer on Mexican Migrant Charged in Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Beloved Mother
Federal immigration authorities have lodged a detainer against a Mexican national accused of causing a deadly drunk-driving crash that claimed the life of a 43-year-old Georgia mother and real estate agent. U.S.…
Two North Plainfield Police Officers Terminated Following License Revocation and Criminal Forgery Case
Two North Plainfield police officers were fired in separate disciplinary cases, including one officer who lost his law enforcement certification following a final restraining order and another who admitted submitting a fraudulent…
Bayonne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Tracked to Jersey City After $70,000 Heist, Police Say
A masked gunman accused of stealing approximately $70,000 in cash and jewelry from a Bayonne jewelry store was identified and charged after investigators tracked him to Jersey City, authorities said. A Bayonne…
West Milford Police Lieutenant Resigned Amid Probe Into Affair With Subordinate
A West Milford police lieutenant resigned while facing disciplinary charges that included neglect of duty, neglect of supervision, violating the department’s dating policy, and allegedly misleading internal affairs investigators, according to New…
Mexican Woman Deported After Allegedly Trying to Transfer Newborn to Another Individual to Repay Smuggling Debt
Federal authorities say a Mexican national who illegally entered the United States multiple times was deported after allegedly attempting to give her newborn baby to another woman as payment for a debt…
JetBlue Shutting Down Operations in New Jersey as Business Exodus Continues
JetBlue is scaling back its operations in New Jersey this fall, closing its Newark flight attendant base and eliminating several routes as the airline shifts resources to fast-growing markets in Florida. JetBlue…
Wayne Police Officer Fired After Random Drug Test Returned Positive Result
A Wayne police officer was terminated after a random drug screening required under New Jersey Attorney General guidelines revealed the presence of a prohibited substance, according to the state’s major discipline report.…
Massive Fire Tears Through Brooklyn Church, Nearly 200 FDNY Members Respond to 3-Alarm Blaze
A fast-moving fire ripped through a church on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn on Friday, prompting a massive FDNY response that brought nearly 200 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene. FDNY crews…
Details of Kidnapping, DUI, Assault Emerge In New Jersey Police Chief’s Suspension
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano received disciplinary sanctions for a DUI-related incident and was later indicted in Massachusetts on felony kidnapping and assault charges, according to New Jersey’s 2025 Major Discipline Report.…
