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…
New Jersey detectives trying to identify person of interest
Police searching for person of interest tied to Stafford Township incident STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Detectives in Stafford Township are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual connected to an incident…
New Jersey joins multi-state push against flavored vape expansion as youth addiction fears grow
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging federal regulators not to loosen restrictions on flavored vaping products, warning that easing approvals could fuel youth nicotine addiction across the…
Some Children Left Behind: New Jersey Lawmakers Intentionally Shortchanging School Districts Because of Political Affiliation
For years, parents and teachers in Republican leaning school districts across New Jersey have claimed that state Democrats and Governor Mikie Sherrill and her predecessor Phil Murphy have targeted those districts and…
Major Court Victory In Fight Against New Jersey’s OPRA Ethics and Transparency Violations
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey officials released internal ethics training materials for government lawyers after a public records battle that forced a transparency organization to sue, lose in trial court, win on…
Trenton drug bust uncovers heroin crack cocaine and cash near park
Authorities seize hundreds of heroin doses during New Jersey bust TRENTON, NJ — A narcotics investigation in Trenton led to the arrest of a city man after police said officers uncovered crack…
Jackson Budget Vote Sparks Employee Fears After Council Deadlock Nearly Jeopardized Benefits and Payroll
Jackson, NJ – A sharply politically divided Jackson Township Council vote triggered panic among municipal employees after key budget measures tied to health insurance, payroll obligations, and township operations nearly failed during…
Green-Touting NYC Crushes and Dumps Thousands of “Dangerous” Mopeds Confiscated in Citywide Push
New York, NY – Green-touting New York City officials reveled in the destruction of thousands of ‘dangerous’ mopeds, but the people who commited the alleged crimes are most likely back out on…
$4 Million Drug Operation Broken Up in Bergen County as 5 Face Major Narcotics Charges
Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County investigators say they dismantled a large-scale narcotics manufacturing and distribution operation tied to more than $4 million worth of illegal drugs seized across multiple North Jersey locations.…
Blockbuster Tops List of Defunct Brands New Jersey Residents Want Back Most
Newark, NJ – Blockbuster still holds a powerful grip on nostalgia for New Jersey residents over 45, beating out bookstores, video rental rivals, and classic department stores as the brand people most…
Unclaimed $5.9 million New Jersey Lottery jackpot expires in days
Clock ticking on unclaimed $5.9 million New Jersey Lottery jackpot with days left to cash in ROSELAND, NJ — Somewhere in New Jersey, a lottery player could be sitting on a life-changing…
Not a False Alarm: Jamaal Bowman and Linda Sarsour to Campaign in New Jersey Congressional Race
NEWARK, N.J. — Former U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and left-wing activist Linda Sarsour are scheduled to appear in New Jersey this week for a “Rally and Canvass Launch” supporting a Democratic congressional…
New York Takes Lead in World Cup Transportation Battle Between Two Female Governors
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The World Cup battle between New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill just saw another act of agression. In Hochul’s words, “It’s game on.”…
Morris County K-9 Team Takes Top National Honors at USPCA Competition in Atlantic City
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team earned national recognition after finishing first in a major narcotics detection competition that brought together nearly 200 police canine units from…
New Jersey Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Pest-Prone Homes as Density, Aging Housing Fuel Problems
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks as the second-most pest-vulnerable state in the country, according to a new nationwide study that found the state’s dense neighborhoods, older housing stock, and favorable conditions…
Sherrill Pushes New NJ Transit App as Riders Demand Fixes for Delays, Cancellations
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a redesigned NJ Transit mobile app this week, promising easier trip planning and future real-time train tracking features, but the announcement quickly collided with growing…
Lucky Bergen County ticket lands $50K Powerball prize
Lucky Powerball ticket sold in River Vale scores $50K prize RIVER VALE, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player is holding a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 after matching enough numbers in Monday…
Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years in death of infant daughter
Father admits role in death of baby girl in Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades behind bars after admitting responsibility in the death of his 3-month-old daughter, a…
Dover man accused of secretly filming victims and spreading explicit videos online
Man accused of peering into windows and stalking victims in Dover DOVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Dover man is facing a long list of criminal charges after investigators accused him of secretly…
Blood covered husband charged after woman found stabbed inside burning New Jersey home
Woman found fatally stabbed inside burning Gloucester Township home as husband charged with murder GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A South Jersey man is accused of fatally stabbing his wife inside a burning…
Lakewood man arrested in serial synagogue burglary investigation
Serial synagogue burglary suspect arrested after overnight theft spree rattled Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A months-long investigation into a string of synagogue burglaries across Lakewood has ended with the arrest of a…
