Passaic County Jail Bookings Include Assault, Burglary, Drug and Child Endangerment Charges
Paterson, NJ – The latest inmate roster from the Passaic County Jail shows a wide range of recent arrests and commitments, with defendants facing charges including aggravated assault, burglary, drug distribution, stalking,…
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…
Mansion of Beanie Babies Billionaire Scene of Violent Attack, Police Barricade
MONTECITO, Calif. — A Nevada man was arrested Wednesday after violently assaulting a woman and barricading himself inside the Montecito residence of Ty Warner, the reclusive billionaire CEO of Beanie Babies, authorities…
Lakewood Bus Driver Hit With 47 Charges of Child Endangerment for Reckless School Trip on Garden State Parkway
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Philadelphia man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly operating a commercial bus recklessly on the Garden State Parkway while transporting 47 juveniles, police said. Xiao Lei Lei…
Gov. Murphy Mum on Weekend of Violence at the Jersey Shore
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is facing mounting criticism for remaining silent following a violent Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, where police reported 73 arrests, three stabbings,…
New Jersey predator heading to prison for 20 years after horrific kidnapping of young girl
FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for luring and kidnapping a then-11-year-old girl off the street in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…
Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to serve the…
Governor Vetoed Public Brawl Bill to Defend Masked Protesters’ Free Speech Rights Days Ahead of Shore
TRENTON, N.J. — Days before violent brawls erupted across the Jersey Shore over Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have created a new crime for inciting public…
Newark Porch Pirate Sought by Police
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a package from a porch on North 7th Street last…
Seaside Heights mayor blames 14-year-old TikTok user for weekend of violence and mayhem on the boardwalk
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A violent Memorial Day weekend in Ocean County left one person dead, three people stabbed, and 70 arrested in Seaside Heights, prompting Mayor Anthony Vaz to lay part…
Sherrill warns clean energy will cost you and arm and a leg, drive up bills as NJ voters demand relief
Trenton, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now running for governor, is telling New Jersey residents to brace for higher energy costs as the state pushes toward clean power — but she says…
Brick Township honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade
BRICK, N.J. — Residents gathered Monday, May 26, for Brick Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, coming together to honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The parade…
Warrant issued for Newark man in Madison Avenue burglary
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 23-year-old Newark man accused of stealing multiple items from a parked vehicle during a burglary last month, the city’s Department of…
Did Trump Endorse Bill Spadea or Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey? Spadea Ads Designed to Confuse Voters
In the heated race for New Jersey’s 2025 Republican gubernatorial primary, a controversy has emerged over campaign advertisements from candidate Bill Spadea, which some voters and political observers claim are misleading. The…
New York man arrested after high-speed chase in Italian luxury car in Virginia
STAFFORD, Va. — A 24-year-old New York man was arrested Saturday night after attempting to flee deputies during a high-speed pursuit in Stafford County, authorities said. The incident occurred on May 24…
Masked man reportedly attempts to abduct girl from Lakewood park, flees after struggle
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred Sunday night in the Lakewood Commons neighborhood, where a masked man reportedly tried to snatch a young girl from a local…
Atlantic County code enforcement officer sentenced to five years for theft
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A former Ventnor City Code Enforcement Officer has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for stealing more than $75,000 in public funds, Atlantic County…
New Jersey man arrested for voter fraud spanning four years
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — A Bergen County man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly submitting false voter registration documents and mail-in ballots over a four-year period, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. Bruce…
Passaic County correctional officer admits assaulting detainee and obstructing justice
NEWARK, N.J. — A Passaic County Correctional Officer has pleaded guilty to assaulting a pretrial detainee and conspiring to obstruct justice in connection with the incident, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Sergeant…
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