Tractor trailer crashes into woods shutting down Route 9 for hours
A flatbed tractor-trailer left the roadway before becoming lodged deep in a wooded area, sending its driver to the hospital and closing a busy South Jersey highway. ABSECON, NJ — A flatbed…
Wealthy GOP Megadonor Scores $20.5M Land Deal in Manchester, Raising Ethical Questions
Manchester, NJ – In a deal sparking ethical scrutiny, Republican megadonor and Lakewood attorney Larry Bathgate sold 89.57 acres of Pinelands property on Ridgeway Road to the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust…
Toms River candidate Anthony Ricotta backed by developers and PACs tied to downtown projects, filings show
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Campaign finance reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) show that Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta has received the bulk of his campaign…
New Jersey cops rescue armed man from fire during mental health crisis
MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite threats of violence and visible flames inside…
FBI seeks fugitive wanted for armed robbery of bank in South Jersey
BRIDGETON, N.J. — The FBI is searching for a suspect who robbed a Cumberland County bank at gunpoint Tuesday morning before fleeing the scene on a blue bicycle. According to the FBI’s…
Scammers impersonate NJ MVC in phishing text scheme demanding fake traffic payments
TRENTON, N.J. — A wave of SMS phishing scams has hit New Jersey residents this week, with cybercriminals impersonating the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission in fraudulent messages threatening license suspensions and financial…
Rainy forecast could cool tensions on Seaside Heights boardwalk this weekend
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A rainy forecast may provide relief from recent disturbances on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, as showers and thunderstorms are expected to dampen crowds Friday and Saturday. The National…
New Jersey congresswoman who has made millions since taking office says she’s just lucky
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Since taking office, New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has made a lot of money. She says she’s just lucky. Rep. Mikie Sherrill responded to questions this week regarding a…
Maryland congressman travels to El Salvador for failed attempt to meet imprisoned MS-13 gang member
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) traveled to El Salvador over Memorial Day weekend in an effort to conduct what he described as a “welfare check” on a Maryland constituent,…
Five New Jersey pharmacies pay nearly $2 million to settle false claims over undispensed medications
NEWARK, N.J. — Five pharmacies operating in Jersey City, Bayonne, and Elizabeth have agreed to pay a total of $1,935,000 to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to federal health care…
Maryland, New Jersey join new lawsuit against Trump administration
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, joining a coalition of 15 other states to block what they call illegal attempts to…
Feds recover nearly $9 million in PPP fraud case tied to New Jersey man
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have recovered nearly $9 million in fraud and money laundering proceeds connected to a scheme involving Paycheck Protection Program loans, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Wednesday. On…
Albanian man and U.S. wife charged in Camden with marriage fraud and false statements
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Cherry Hill man and his Newark-based wife have been charged with making false statements to federal immigration authorities, and the husband faces an additional charge of marriage fraud,…
PJM fires back at Mikie Sherril’s “lies” about New Jersey’s energy crisis
AUDUBON, Pa. — PJM Interconnection is pushing back on recent claims made by New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, calling her statements about the region’s electricity grid and energy pricing “false” and…
Police raid at Jackson home uncovers million dollar drug stash and gun, five arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of significant…
Archdiocese of Newark to honor over 200 couples in Jubilee wedding anniversary Mass
NEWARK, N.J. — More than 200 couples from across North Jersey will be honored Sunday during a special Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, recognizing milestone…
Netflix breaks ground on $1B production hub at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey
EATONTOWN, N.J. — Netflix officially began construction Monday on a $1 billion film and television production facility at Fort Monmouth, transforming a former U.S. Army base into what the company calls a…
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV near Winding River Campground in Hamilton Township
HAMILTON TWP., N.J. — A 71-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was killed Monday afternoon in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Weymouth Road, authorities said. According to the…
Cory Booker gets a book deal based on New Jersey senator’s marathon snoozefest
NEW YORK, N.Y. — St. Martin’s Press has acquired world rights to Stand, a new book by U.S. Senator Cory Booker, inspired by his recent 25-hour Senate speech, the publisher announced Wednesday.…
New Jersey Dems Slammed for Blocking Crime Bill that Could Make People Think Twice Before Bringing Violence to Shore
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican state senators Joe Pennacchio and Bob Singer are criticizing Democratic lawmakers for failing to act on a bill they say could have prevented violence that erupted over Memorial…
Cocaine and Guns Seized During Atlantic City Police Raid
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A stolen handgun and 50 grams of cocaine were seized last week when Atlantic City police executed a search warrant on a Baltic Avenue apartment, resulting in three…
