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…
Drunk driving crash leads to arrest near busy Westfield intersection
Police say a late-night collision on West South Avenue ended with a Plainfield man facing DWI charges WESTFIELD, N.J. — A Plainfield man was arrested on drunken driving charges after police investigated…
States launch bipartisan revolt against federal child internet safety bill
New Jersey’s attorney general joined 43 others warning Congress that a proposed online safety law could shield Big Tech from accountability TRENTON, N.J. — A coalition of 44 attorneys general is pushing…
Toms River Health & Wellness Fair to Bring Free Screenings, 60 Vendors to Senior Center
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — More than 60 vendors, free health screenings and a community drug take back program are expected to draw residents to the Toms River Senior Center next spring as…
Has New Jersey’s Economic Bubble Burst? More Than 7,300 Layoffs Announced at Major Companies
WARN notices show thousands of layoffs planned across New Jersey this year as economic uncertainty grows A growing wave of layoffs across New Jersey is raising new concerns about the state’s economy…
Homeowner tackles juvenile suspect after front door kicked in at New Jersey residence
Police say a Howell Township resident chased down a 12-year-old boy after catching him fleeing from a damaged front door HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Howell Township homeowner tackled and detained a…
Major NJ TRANSIT Rail Disruptions After Newark Drawbridge Gets Stuck Open
Multiple commuter rail lines suspended as NJ TRANSIT urges riders to seek alternate transportation NJ TRANSIT commuters faced major delays and service suspensions Tuesday after the Newark Draw Bridge became stuck in…
Two NJ lottery players split $621K jackpot as winning streak sweeps across the Garden State
Powerball prizes scratch offs and six figure jackpots lit up stores from Monmouth County to Cape May TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery players cashed in on a wave of winning tickets…
Here Are the Criminals Mikie Sherrill and Andy Kim Want to Set Free: DHS Fires Back Over Memorial Day ICE Protest in New Jersey
DHS accuses Gov. Mikie Sherrill and sanctuary state leaders of protecting violent criminal offenders as protests erupt outside Newark detention center The Department of Homeland Security launched a sharp political attack against…
Jersey Shore Weather Rebound: National Weather Service Says Sunshine and Warmer Temperatures Are Returning
After a rainy Memorial Day weekend, forecasters say classic beach weather is finally on the way After a soggy Memorial Day weekend kept many visitors off the sand and boardwalk, the Jersey…
Why Greenhead Flies Suddenly Swarm Jersey Shore Beaches Every Summer
The painful biting insects can turn a perfect beach day into chaos within minutes Every summer at the Jersey Shore, it happens almost like clockwork. The beach is packed. The weather is…
America First Republicans in Brick Challenge Ocean County GOP “Good Old Boy Network” Establishment
Local candidates push back against party insiders as county committee races draw new attention A growing faction of self-described “America First” Republicans in Brick Township is publicly challenging the Ocean County Republican…
Avoid the Ripoff: The Cheapest—and Most Expensive—Beaches at the Jersey Shore in 2026
A trip to the Jersey Shore in 2026 could cost beachgoers anywhere from nothing at all to more than $130 per person before they even put a chair in the sand. Season…
Atlantic Ocean Turns Caribbean Blue Off New York to Maryland as Massive Spring Bloom Spreads
New York, NY — Satellite images captured by NASA are showing an unusual stretch of bright blue and blue-green water spreading along the Atlantic coast from New York to Maryland, with scientists…
Popular Baby Products by Abiee “Made in America” Actually Made in China, FTC Says in Scolding Compliance Report
A newly surfaced Federal Trade Commission letter sheds light on how federal regulators pressured children’s product company Abiie LLC to remove marketing claims suggesting its products were made in America and Europe,…
El Salvador Migrant Arrested for Stolen Car in North Jersey
A 22-year-old man from El Salvador has been booked into the Essex County Jail on a charge related to an alleged stolen vehicle, according to inmate records. Pablo J. Castillohernandez was committed…
Guatemala National Held in Passaic County Jail Facing Multiple Assault Charges
Guatemala National Held in Passaic County Jail on Assault and Resisting Arrest Charges Passaic County Inmate Facing Strangulation and Assault Charges A Guatemala national is being held without bail in the Passaic…
ICE Detainer Lodged on Man Arrested for Driving Illegally in Ocean County
A Honduran national is being held at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on multiple criminal charges, according to inmate records. Luis Alberto Morrataya-Mejia, 35, was booked into the Ocean County…
Wall Township DWI Arrests, Drug Charges and Prostitution Sting Mark Busy Week for Police
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Hit-and-run crashes, drug arrests and prostitution-related charges drove a busy week for Wall Township police, with officers making more than a dozen arrests tied to warrants, narcotics, drunken…
NJ FamilyCare Members Receive Warning Letters as New Federal Medicaid Work Rules Near
Trenton, NJ — Thousands of New Jersey residents enrolled in NJ FamilyCare are beginning to receive letters warning about upcoming federal Medicaid eligibility changes tied to a new law backed by President…
Massive Blue Ocean Bloom Turns New Jersey Coast Caribbean-Turquoise in Rare Spring Spectacle
Boaters and beachgoers along the New Jersey coast are watching the Atlantic Ocean turn an unexpected shade of tropical blue as a massive phytoplankton bloom spreads across the Mid-Atlantic, creating swirling turquoise…
