Flock Cameras Are Popping Up All Over Ocean County, But One App Helps You Find Them
TRENTON, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey are increasingly passing beneath automated license plate reader cameras without realizing it. Many of those cameras are part of the expanding Flock Safety network, a…
New Jersey woman awarded $11.5 million after state troopers mistake stroke for DUI
NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey woman who suffered a stroke behind the wheel and was mistakenly arrested for driving under the influence has been awarded $11.5 million in damages by an…
Phil Murphy Creates New Jersey Council for AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis to strengthen New Jersey’s public health initiatives. The council,…
Princeton man arrested for making threats, found with loaded handgun
PRINCETON, N.J. — A Princeton man was arrested Monday after allegedly threatening another individual during an altercation and referencing a firearm, according to the Princeton Police Department. At approximately 9:32 a.m. on…
Man Shot and Killed Inside D.C. Train Station Garage as Federal Employees Return to the Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was shot and killed Monday evening in the parking garage of Union Station, causing panic among commuters on the first day thousands of federal workers returned to…
U.S. Renames Fort Liberty to Bragg, In Honor of World War II Hero
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has directed the Army to rename Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg, honoring World War II hero Private First Class Roland…
New Jersey’s Plastic Bag, Straw Could End if This Candidate is Elected Governor
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s sweeping ban on single-use plastics, one of the strictest in the country, remains a point of contention as political figures and environmental advocates debate its future. Signed…
Lost Miniature Pinscher mix found roaming Blandina Street in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — A female Miniature Pinscher mix was found loose on Blandina Street after reportedly roaming the area for several days, according to the Utica Police Department. Officers were able to…
New Jersey police search for missing 69-year-old man last seen in Whiting
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Authorities in Manchester Township are searching for 69-year-old Kevin Bizzarro, who was last seen on September 6 in the Whiting area. Police said multiple investigative steps have been taken,…
Student arrested after bringing two loaded guns to Potomac High School
OXON HILL, Md. — A Potomac High School student was taken into custody Wednesday after security personnel discovered two loaded handguns in his possession, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced. Jamel…
New Jersey Fines Property Owners for Denying Rentals to Section 8 Illegal Aliens
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced enforcement actions against 35 property owners, managers, and real estate brokers for allegedly discriminating…
New Jersey Transit Finally Replacing Cloudy Windows on Some Trains
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit has been dealing with a persistent issue of cloudy and foggy windows on its multilevel rail cars, frustrating commuters who struggle to see station signs or enjoy…
Illegal Alien Convicted of Sexual Assault in New York City Removed by ICE
NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an undocumented Ecuadorian national convicted of sex abuse, the agency announced. Kail Sebastian Cardenas Aguirre, 27, was taken into custody on…
Pentagon cuts off all gender transition care among military servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense has announced an immediate pause on all gender transition-related medical procedures for service members and has barred new enlistments of individuals with a history of…
Snow and Snow-Rain Mix Heading Toward New Jersey Tuesday Night
TRENTON, N.J. — A winter storm watch has been issued for New Jersey and Delaware, with snow expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…
Bergen County sheriff’s detective charged with endangering welfare of minor
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Bergen County Sheriff’s Office detective has been arrested and charged with sending explicit messages and a nude photo to a juvenile, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…
Toms River man sentenced to state prison for violent year long crime spree
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault, robbery, eluding police, and…
Mexican fugitive wanted for domestic violence deported from Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed Serafin Leon Rojas, a Mexican national with a final order of removal, to Mexico on Feb. 4. Leon is wanted by Mexican law…
Illegal Alien Convicted of Heinous Assault of New Jersey Child Arrested in Newark on Megan’s Law Violation
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jorge Luis Sanchez-Luna, a 45-year-old Mexican national and registered sex offender, in Newark on Feb. 4, officials announced. “Sanchez-Luna is a deviant…
Facebook prompts nonbinary, LGBT, trans users to confirm gender selection in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ . — Facebook is notifying nonbinary and transgender users in certain states, including New Jersey, about new privacy protections for gender identity and asking them to confirm whether they want…
Rutgers University Sees NIH Grants Slashed to Exclude Non-Research Related Funding
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a sudden policy change capping the indirect cost recovery rate on new and existing grants at 15%, a significant reduction…
