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…
Massive New Jersey human trafficking ring busted as 13 suspects charged
Cops uncover alleged sex trafficking network tied to drugs hotels and online ads TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping human trafficking investigation spanning multiple New Jersey counties has led to the arrests of…
Toms River Summer Camp Registration Opens as Spots Expected to Fill Within Minutes
Toms River, NJ – Parents across Toms River are racing to secure summer camp spots for their children as township officials warn some of the most popular programs could fill within minutes…
Toms River, Mayor Rodrick Welcomes New Shawarma Restaurant on Fischer Boulevard
Toms River, NJ – Toms River officials joined business owners this week to celebrate the opening of one of the township’s newest restaurants, bringing Middle Eastern cuisine to a busy stretch of…
Brick Seniors Fill Dance Floor at Annual Prom as Students Join Celebration
Brick, NJ – Music, dancing, and packed tables filled Brick Township’s Civic Plaza as senior residents gathered for one of the community’s most anticipated traditions — the Annual Senior Prom. Held Friday,…
New Jersey Dems’ Voting Reform Bill Clears Key Hurdle After Heated Split Votes in Legislature
Trenton, NJ – A sweeping New Jersey voting rights and election reform bill moved forward in the Legislature after sharp partisan divisions emerged over a proposal supporters call a major expansion of…
NJ Republicans Push Return of Pledge of Allegiance at Public Meetings, Patriotic Readings in Schools
Trenton, NJ – Republican lawmakers in New Jersey are pushing a pair of new bills designed to bring patriotic traditions back into government meetings and public school classrooms, reigniting debate over nationalism,…
Fugitive Wanted for Striking North Carolina Deputy in Construction Zone Captured in Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – A man wanted in North Carolina after allegedly crashing into a sheriff deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading authorities on a dangerous chase through Asheville has now been captured…
Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey’s 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears
Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood’s explosive population boom is reshaping central New Jersey at breakneck speed, with new Census figures showing the Ocean County township has officially solidified its place as the state’s…
Dad-Dancing Bruce Springsteen Superfan Chris Christie Snubbed by the Boss at Concert
New York, NY – Chris Christie is going viral again — but this time it had nothing to do with politics and everything to do with Bruce Springsteen, air guitar, and a…
Old Bridge Police Search for Driver of Distinctive Lexus SUV Linked to Illegal Dumping
Old Bridge, NJ – Old Bridge Township police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a distinctive silver Lexus SUV allegedly connected to an illegal dumping incident along Route…
Cocaine Dealing Operation Busted Near Hackensack School
Hackensack, NJ – A Hackensack man faces multiple felony drug charges after investigators allegedly uncovered a cocaine distribution and narcotics processing operation inside his apartment during a court-authorized raid, police said. Malcolm…
Perth Amboy Park Shooter Evades Police, Manhunt Underway
Perth Amboy, NJ – A shooting near Bayview Park on Wednesday evening left one person hospitalized and triggered an active investigation in a busy Perth Amboy waterfront area, according to city police.…
Man Accused of Smashing Into Ocean County Convenience Store Arrested Sleeping in Car in Cherry Hill
Manchester Township, N.J. — A man accused of smashing through the front window of a Whiting convenience store during a burglary was arrested days later after Manchester Township detectives tracked him to…
Belleville Respiratory Therapist Charged After 86-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Abused at North Bergen Nursing Facility
North Bergen, N.J. — A Belleville man working as a respiratory therapist at a North Bergen nursing facility now faces charges after investigators accused him of physically abusing and neglecting an 86-year-old…
Police activity shuts down New Jersey neighborhood as investigation unfolds
Residents warned to avoid area during heavy police presence in Galloway Township GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A large police presence prompted warnings for residents to avoid part of a Galloway Township neighborhood…
New Jersey Teacher Sues Student, Family Over Social Media Allegations That Cost Him Coaching Jobs
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey teacher and volleyball coach filed a civil lawsuit accusing a student and the student’s family of spreading false allegations online that he says destroyed his…
Lottery frenzy erupts as 18 New Jersey players cash in huge Powerball prizes
Powerball madness explodes as Jersey players cash in million dollar wins TRENTON, N.J. — What started as an ordinary Powerball drawing turned into a cash windfall across New Jersey after 18 players…
Migrant Kidnapper Lured 4-Year-Old Girl Into ‘Secret Room’ at Laundromat, Released by New York Judge
Patchogue, N.Y. — A 4-year-old girl disappeared from a Patchogue laundromat for several terrifying minutes after a man accused of luring her away allegedly promised to take her to a “secret room,”…
‘Soldier’ Arrested for Child Exploitation Booked Into Toms River Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man remained held without bail Thursday after being booked into the Ocean County Jail on charges tied to alleged child exploitation offenses, according to inmate…
Former Hillside Officer Gets 17 Years After Drunk Driving Crash Killed Maryland Couple in Tinton Falls
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer will spend 17 years in state prison after a jury found he drove under the influence of alcohol and THC before a 2021 crash…
