Middlesex County Jail Blotter: Home Invasion, Assault and Contempt Charges Lead Latest Bookings
North Brunswick, NJ – The Middlesex County Department of Corrections logged several new bookings over the past 24 hours, with defendants facing charges ranging from violent felonies to municipal court contempt offenses.…
New Jersey State Police increase road and water patrols for Memorial Day weekend travel
WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police have announced expanded traffic and marine patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend, aiming to reduce crashes and enforce safety laws during the unofficial…
Toms River opens Snug Harbor pool season pass sales with early bird discounts
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Season passes for the Snug Harbor Municipal Pool are now on sale through the Toms River Recreation Office, with discounted rates available through June 1. The passes offer…
Police seek information after attempted luring post surfaces on social media
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Police Department is asking for the public’s help following a social media post alleging an attempted luring incident that had not been previously reported to authorities. According…
Bridgeton man arrested for displaying rifle from vehicle in Wildwood
WILDWOOD, N.J. — A 21-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested after allegedly displaying an assault-style rifle from his car window in Wildwood earlier this week, Cape May County authorities announced. According to a…
Why being called a BENNY at the Jersey Shore isn’t such a bad thing
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — As summer crowds return to the Jersey Shore, so does a term familiar to locals and visitors alike: “Benny.” Used to describe out-of-town tourists, the nickname is often…
Two confirmed killed, others injured in fiery crash near Jackson-Lakewood border
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people have been declared deceased in a fatal early morning crash in Jackson Township when their vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. Several other individuals…
One Toms River candidate is being financed by dark-money PAC tied to homeless campus lobbyist and downtown developers
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Reports filed by Anthony Ricotta show that his campaign is nearly fully funded by downtown developers, downtown property investors, homeless shelter advocates and a lawyer tied to the…
Memorial Day weekend to begin cool and damp, end with sunshine and BBQ-ready skies
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Memorial Day weekend along the Jersey Shore will kick off with cloudy skies and cool temperatures but is expected to gradually warm into mild, sunny conditions by Monday,…
The projects have never looked so good: New Jersey afforable housing complex announces lottery
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The projects in New Jersey have never looked so good. New taxpayer subsidized affordable housing units are coming to the market in Parspippany. Eighteen newly constructed affordable rental apartments…
Assemblywoman blasts Democrats for ‘political theater’ over SNAP resolution backing federal benefits without work requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly resolution affirming support for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ignited partisan tensions Thursday, with one Republican lawmaker accusing Democrats of using hunger as…
New York Morning Crash Report: Multiple Incidents Slow Traffic Along Major Highways
NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York commuters faced numerous traffic disruptions Friday morning due to a series of crashes, disabled vehicles, and lane closures on several major roadways across the state. At…
Calm Before the Storm: Friday Morning Commute Sees No Major Problems Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters enjoyed an unusually smooth start to Friday morning, with light traffic and no major delays reported on major highways or in and out of New York…
Coastal flood advisory issued for Ocean County through Friday afternoon
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory early Friday for Ocean County, warning of minor tidal flooding in low-lying areas near Barnegat Bay and adjacent tidal…
No school vouchers: Gottheimer opposes New Jersey private school student tuition reimbursement
“I’m totally against vouchers” – Josh Gottheimer LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly opposed a proposed $20 billion federal school voucher program backed by House Republicans, stating he supports public schools…
Mikie Sherill credits $10 million net worth increase since taking office as being really lucky
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill responded to questions this week regarding a reported $7 million increase in household stock assets since taking office, attributing the gain to her and her husband…
Known Migrant Rapist Found Hiding in Tim Walz’ Minnesota Sanctuary State
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Honduran national wanted for child rape and pornography charges in his home country, the agency announced. Felipe Nery Casco Murillo was…
NJ Transit strike days tickets only good until Saturday night
NEWARK, N.J. — If you have unused NJ Transit tickets from during the worker’s strike last week, you only have 36 hours to use them before they’re expired forever. NJ Transit announced…
Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according to the…
Serious crash shuts down Hope Chapel Road near Jackson and Lakewood border
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A small SUV crashed into a tree early Friday morning on North Hope Chapel Road near the border of Jackson and Lakewood. Police had closed off the road…
New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate
Trenton, NJ – Like his failed offshore wind programs, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car sales ban appears to be dead in the water. In a 51-44 vote on Thursday,…
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