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…
Manchester Township Man Charged After Wrong-Way Route 37 Crash Injures 3 in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Manchester Township man accused of driving the wrong way on Route 37 before causing a head-on crash that injured three people tried to flee into nearby woods…
Update: “I don’t like guns!” Transitioning Toms River Republican Says No to Indoor Gun Range
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Tom Nivison, who says he’s a Republican, is leading the charge along with former Toms River Mayor Mark Mutter to block a gun range, restaurant,…
New Jersey’s Electric Bill ‘Societal Benefits’ Charges Under Fire from GOP Lawmakers
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers introduced legislation that would require the Governor’s annual budget message to publicly detail how billions collected through utility “societal benefits charges” are spent, including funding tied…
New Jersey Bill Would Force Restaurants to Clearly Disclose Mandatory Gratuity Fees
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Thursday with legislation that would require restaurants to prominently disclose mandatory gratuity charges before diners receive their bill, responding to growing consumer frustration over…
New Jersey Democrats Yank It: Pull F.U.C.K. ICE Bill Amid Backlash and Controversy
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have pulled a controversial immigration enforcement bill from the legislative docket after the proposal sparked political backlash over its provocative acronym and sweeping legal implications.…
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Retreats From World Cup Tax Hikes After Backlash Across State
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and top Democratic lawmakers are backing away from a controversial plan to raise taxes and impose temporary surcharges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
Brother who slaughtered Colts Neck family sentenced to four life terms in horrifying mansion murders
Convicted killer will never walk free after execution-style murders of brother wife and two young children FREEHOLD, N.J. — The New Jersey man convicted of murdering his brother, sister-in-law and two young…
Wrong-way driver crashes head-on into SUV then attacks police K-9 during chaotic arrest
New Jersey prosecutors say suspected drunk driver fled crash scene after violent Route 37 collision TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey man accused of driving the wrong way before causing a…
Second Killing in Under a Year Shakes Jackson Apartment Communities After Grandmother Stabbed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Less than a year after the fatal shooting of NBA player Naz Reid’s sister outside a Jackson Township apartment complex, another deadly case has rattled the community after…
Work Van Stolen in Toms River, Last Seen in Galloway Area, Business Says
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A work vehicle belonging to Rob’s Painting and Power Washing LLC was stolen Tuesday morning in Toms River and was later reportedly seen in the Galloway area, according…
North Jersey Commute Crawls Tuesday Morning With 95-Minute GWB Delays
Newark, NJ – Tuesday morning commuters across North Jersey faced heavy backups on major highways and Hudson River crossings, with delays stretching from the Garden State Parkway to the George Washington Bridge…
New Jersey Congressman Continues to Miss Votes as Top Secret Illness Sidelines Tom Kean, Jr., Is it Time to Resign?
Washington, D.C. – New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has missed more than 88 consecutive House votes and remained absent from Capitol Hill for nearly three months, fueling growing questions about the…
Jackson Man Killed His Grandmother Inside Jackson Green Luxury Apartment Complex
Jackson Township, NJ – An 18-year-old Jackson Township man faces murder charges after police found his 69-year-old grandmother dead with stab wounds and two knives protruding from her body inside a home…
Treasury Audit Questioned $1.1 Billion in New Jersey COVID Relief Spending, Flags ‘High’ Risk
Trenton, NJ — Federal auditors questioned more than $1.1 billion in New Jersey’s use of pandemic relief funds after finding unsupported expenses, possible duplicate payments, missing documentation, and potentially ineligible charges tied…
Bergen County Returned $57K in COVID Relief Funds After Treasury Audit Found Missing Records
Hackensack, N.J. — Bergen County returned $57,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money after a U.S. Treasury Department review found the county could not properly document how extra-duty payments to employees were calculated…
Hunterdon prosecutors open doors to public review as accreditation team prepares major inspection
Residents invited to weigh in as statewide assessors examine operations policies and accountability standards HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office is preparing for a major statewide accreditation review next…
Marine combat veteran and New Jersey detective honored in emotional retirement ceremony
Howell Township officer closes out 22-year Marine Corps career marked by Iraq deployments and military honors HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A longtime New Jersey detective and decorated Marine Corps veteran was honored…
New Jersey launches massive seat belt crackdown ahead of Memorial Day travel surge
Police across the state to target unbuckled drivers passengers and child restraint violations during high-visibility campaign TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey drivers can expect increased police patrols and seat belt enforcement statewide…
Former Farm-Zoned Property in Jackson Set to Become Massive Warehouse Complex
JACKSON, N.J. — A 30-acre property along South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson once designated for farmland is now poised to become a major warehouse and logistics complex, underscoring the continuing transformation…
NJ Republican Renews School Funding Fight, Questions Why Camden Gets $55K Per Student While Toms River Gets $2K
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s long-running battle over school funding formulas reignited this week after Assemblyman Alex Sauickie posted a graphic comparing state aid between some of the state’s highest-funded and lowest-funded…
