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…
Detached Garage Fire in Howell Township Destroys Vehicles, No Injuries Reported
Howell Township, NJ — Flames tore through a detached garage early Wednesday morning, destroying vehicles and property but leaving all residents unharmed after a quick evacuation, according to Howell Township police. The…
Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment
Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…
$7.4B Purdue-Sackler Opioid Settlement Takes Effect, New Jersey Set to Receive $125M
Trenton, NJ — A sweeping $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now in effect, directing billions toward opioid addiction treatment and prevention nationwide, including more than $125…
Trenton Gang Leader Convicted of Murder, Racketeering in Case Tied to Shootings and Drug Network
Trenton, NJ — A man prosecutors say led a violent street gang responsible for murder, shootings, and a large-scale heroin operation has been convicted on the majority of charges following a months-long…
West Windsor Basketball Player Killed After SUV Plunges Into Water Off Route 1 Near Quaker Bridge Mall
Lawrence Township, NJ — A 22-year-old West Windsor man died late Thursday night after his SUV veered off Route 1 and plunged into a water-filled area near the Quaker Bridge Mall, according…
Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges
Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…
Accidental Gun Discharge at Raritan Township Police Station Injures Officer During Training, Prosecutor Says
Raritan Township, NJ — A firearms training session at a police department in Hunterdon County ended with an unexpected gun discharge Friday, leaving one officer with a minor injury, according to the…
Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old
Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…
Police Say No Threat Found After Social Media Post Sparks Panic at Berkeley Township Middle School
Berkeley Township, NJ — A social media post by a student at Central Regional Middle School triggered concern among families and prompted a police investigation Thursday, but authorities say no credible threat…
School Bus Aide Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Teens in Roselle, Held in Essex County Jail
Roselle, NJ — A 69-year-old school bus aide is accused of sexually assaulting two minors he transported in Union County, targeting vulnerable students including one who is non-verbal, according to prosecutors. Federico…
Paramus Detective Lt. Craig McEllen Retires After 30-Year Career Serving New Jersey Community
Paramus, NJ — A veteran law enforcement officer who spent more than three decades serving Bergen County is stepping away from the badge, as Detective Lieutenant Craig McEllen officially retired from the…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
Early Report: Three Pedestrians Struck at Jackson Township Intersection Friday, Child Among Injured
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Three people, including a child, were injured Friday after a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash at the intersection of Manhattan Street and Beam Avenue, sending all three victims to…
Man Shot Inside Freehold Library, Victim in Critical Condition
FREEHOLD, NJ — A man remains in critical but stable condition after a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library on East Main Street Thursday afternoon, an act that disrupted a typically…
States challenge federal role in sports betting oversight
States push back on federal role in sports betting oversight Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general from across the country is urging federal regulators to step back from overseeing sports-related…
New Jersey man jailed after child exploitation investigation tied to online activity
Man faces multiple charges after digital investigation Holland Township, NJ — A cyber tip investigation led to the arrest of a Hunterdon County man accused of possessing and attempting to distribute child…
Big hearted dog at Ocean County shelter needs new path beyond shelter
XL bully Munson needs rescue placement as shelter seeks urgent help Jackson, NJ — A large dog described as social and responsive is in need of rescue placement, according to a local…
World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map
Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…
Teen struck by car in Beachwood faces long recovery after crash
Young woman fights back after devastating Beachwood accident Beachwood, NJ — A 19-year-old woman’s life changed in an instant after she was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, leaving her facing…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
