Long Branch Officer Released After Stabbing as NJ State PBA Reports Weekend Assaults on Police
Long Branch, NJ – A Long Branch police officer was released from the hospital after being stabbed in the head while attempting to stop a violent domestic assault, according to the New…
Columbian Migrant Stabs and Kills Mother and Her Two Children in Grisly New Jersey Triple Murder
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman and her two children inside a Jersey City apartment, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther…
ICE arrests Salvadoran national charged with rape in Massachusetts
BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Salvadoran national in Boston on January 22 who had been charged with raping a Massachusetts resident, authorities said. Jose Garcia-Salmeron, 34, was…
New Jersey Cop Husband and Wife Duo Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Crimes
TRENTON, N.J. — A husband and wife, both law enforcement officers in Mercer County, have been charged with multiple offenses related to the creation, possession, and distribution of child sexual abuse material,…
Pentagon ends recognition of cultural heritage months under new directive
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense has announced it will no longer officially recognize cultural heritage months, citing the need to prioritize unity and mission readiness within the U.S. military. In a…
ICE arrests seven in Philadelphia worksite enforcement operation
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested seven individuals for immigration violations during a worksite enforcement operation at Complete Autowash in Philadelphia on January 28, authorities said. The operation was…
Last chance to register for Marine Science Mondays in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The final opportunity to sign up for Marine Science Mondays, a hands-on educational program presented by New Logic Marine Science Camp and the Toms River Recreation Department, is…
Beloved dog returns to Jackson shelter after owner’s death leaves her homeless
JACKSON, N.J. — After spending seven years with a loving family, a 10-year-old dog named Kali has found herself back at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility following the death of her…
New Jersey Buy Rite liquor licensees settle state investigation, agree to $1.2 million penalty
TRENTON, N.J. — The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has reached a $1.2 million settlement with six liquor licensees linked to the Buy Rite franchise, resolving violations of New Jersey’s two-license…
After Killing and Dismembering Corpse of for Boyfriend, New Jersey Woman Gets 25 Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman was sentenced Friday to 25 years in state prison for the killing and dismemberment of a Toms River man whose remains were found scattered…
Princeton police arrest two suspects after shoplifting, car crash
PRINCETON, N.J. — Two suspects were taken into custody after a shoplifting incident led to a car crash and foot pursuit in Princeton on Wednesday evening, police said. At approximately 5:54 p.m.…
Lacey Township man indicted for father’s 2022 murder
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Lacey Township man has been indicted for the 2022 murder of his father, authorities announced Thursday. Justin Donaldson, 38, was formally charged by an Ocean County Grand…
Toms River ordinance reduces burdensome regulations and costly expenses for backyard sheds
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is amending its building ordinances to ease permit requirements for small sheds and backyard structures, aiming to reduce financial and regulatory burdens for…
A “True MAGA Candidate” is Coming, Trump Delegate Says as New Jersey Governor Race Heats Up
TRENTON, N.J. — A Trump delegate is signaling a shift in New Jersey’s Republican primary for governor, hinting that a new “real” MAGA-aligned candidate is set to enter the race in the…
Two illegal Aliens Who Dumped Body of Murdered Man in Ocean County in October Linked to International Crime Syndicate
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Gaurav Singh, 27; Nirmal Singh, 30; and Gurdeep Singh, 22, three men living in Greenwood, Indiana were arrested in Indiana on a warrant for murder in New Jersey, have…
Woman Held on Assault Charge in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A woman was booked into the Ocean County jail on Friday and is being held without bail on an assault charge, according to inmate records. Netishia Cosme-Cruz, 34,…
Injured seal rescued in Ventnor treated and released by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
VENTNOR, N.J. — A harbor seal found on a Ventnor beach Thursday morning with bloody flippers was rescued and examined by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), which determined the injuries were…
Two arrested in Cape May County drug investigation
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — A man and woman from North Cape May were arrested Wednesday following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, cash, and paraphernalia, authorities…
Trump wins $25 million settlement in lawsuit over Facebook ban
SAN FRANCISCO — Meta Platforms, Inc. has agreed to pay former President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a lawsuit over his suspension from Facebook, resolving a long-running First Amendment dispute. A…
New Jersey Democrats Vote to Limit Who Can Run for Office in Elections
TRENTON, N.J. — The field in both political parties for governor in New Jersey is full this year. For state Democrats, it’s a little too full for their comfort, and now, they’re…
Toms River Rejects New Jersey’s Latest High Density, Low-Income Housing Demands
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The state of New Jersey is trying to force Toms River Township to build almost 700 new high-density affordable housing units, but Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council…
