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…
Judge Partially Dismisses Claims in Lawsuit Against Bergen Community College Over Firing
CAMDEN, NJ — A former Bergen Community College employee who claims he was fired because of his age will be allowed to continue parts of his lawsuit, while other claims have been…
Judge Allows Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Rowan University to Proceed
CAMDEN, NJ — A longtime Rowan University professor who claims she was demoted and later pushed out as she neared retirement will be allowed to pursue key parts of her discrimination lawsuit,…
ICE Seeks Custody of Convicted Child Sex Offender Held in North Carolina Jail
HIGH POINT, NC — A woman convicted of sexually abusing a middle-school-aged boy is now at the center of an immigration enforcement case, as federal officials ask a North Carolina jail to…
Judge Allows Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against New Jersey Motel to Move Forward
CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was trafficked as a minor at a New Jersey motel to proceed, rejecting the business’s…
Federal Judge Upholds 270-Month Sentence in New Jersey Stash House Robbery Sting Case
CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has denied a prisoner’s attempt to overturn his 22.5-year sentence tied to a controversial undercover robbery sting, ruling that the conviction and punishment will stand. Leroy…
Drunk Driver in Ocean County Had Illegal Weapon, Federal Immigration Detainer, Wanted by ICE
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A Saturday arrest in Ocean County led to multiple criminal charges against Carmelo S. Martinez, including assault and weapons offenses, along with a federal immigration detainer that could…
Ex-FBI Director James Comey’s Former Judge Daughter Sues Feds Over Firing
NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has cleared the way for former prosecutor Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, rejecting the Justice Department’s attempt to push…
Migrant with ICE Detainer Accused of Fleeing Ocean County DWI Stop, Faces Eluding Charges and Immigration Hold
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A drunk driving stop in Ocean County on Saturday escalated into a multi-charge criminal case after Ivan Cruz allegedly fled from officers, leading to felony-level charges and an…
Woman Who Fled Fatal Florida Crash Deported After Prison Sentence, ICE Confirms
MIAMI, FL — A woman convicted of fleeing a fatal 2021 crash in Florida and attempting to cover it up has been deported after serving prison time, federal immigration officials said. Hilda…
Ocean County Drunk Driver Had Active Pennsylvania Warrant
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A driver arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Ocean County is now also facing complications tied to an out-of-state warrant, according to jail records. Shaun…
Who is to blame for Spirit Airlines demise: Warren, Buttigieg Emerge as Key Suspects, Not Trump
NEWARK, NJ — Democrats are taking to social media today blaming President Trump for the Spirit Airlines closure, but a deep dive into the topic shows that it was Democrats during the…
Los Angeles Dems Upset After Homeless Mayoral Candidate Films Commercial Outside Their Homes
LOS ANGELES, CA — A Los Angeles mayoral race dispute escalated this week after City Councilmember Nithya Raman criticized a campaign ad by opponent Spencer Pratt that shows him outside her home,…
Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…
New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…
United Flight Declares Emergency at Newark After Passenger Attacks Crew, Tries to Breach Cockpit
NEWARK, NJ — A United Airlines flight bound for Newark declared an in-flight emergency Saturday evening after a passenger allegedly attacked a flight attendant and attempted to force entry into the cockpit,…
New Jersey Town Bans ICE, Federal Agents from Government Property
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Collingswood officials have approved a policy blocking federal immigration agents from using borough-owned property for civil enforcement operations unless they present a judicial warrant, marking a shift in how…
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty After Pointing Gun During Dispute, Faces Prison Time
Mays Landing, NJ — A 43-year-old Atlantic City man has admitted to pointing a firearm at another person during a dispute, accepting a plea deal that could send him to state prison…
New Jersey Cop Indicted for Recording Nude Female Detainee, Sharing Videos on Snapchat
Mays Landing, NJ — A South Jersey police officer is facing serious felony charges after prosecutors say he secretly recorded a nude female detainee inside a holding cell and shared the videos…
Ex-Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Pleads Guilty to Forgery in Voter Fraud Scheme
Plainfield, NJ — A former candidate for mayor in Plainfield admitted to submitting fraudulent voter registration applications tied to a local election, pleading guilty to forgery in a case that investigators say…
NJ Shuts Down WhatsApp Investment Scam That Cost Victim $64K, Targets Social Media Fraud
Newark, NJ — A WhatsApp-based investment scheme that lured victims through Instagram ads and drained tens of thousands of dollars has been ordered to shut down by New Jersey regulators, officials announced…
