Newark Police Seeking Suspect Wanted for Wallet Theft
Newark police released surveillance footage of a bicycle-riding suspect accused of stealing a wallet from an unlocked vehicle.…
Toms River Hosting Medicare Meeting Before Open Enrollment Begins
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River residents preparing for Medicare open enrollment can attend an informational meeting Wednesday at the township Senior Center. The general membership meeting will begin at noon Sept.…
Toms River Opens Registration for Kids’ Caramel Apple and LEGO Robotics Classes
Toms River Recreation is offering caramel apple decorating and LEGO robotics programs for children at the Youth Services Building.…
North Bergen Cop Accused of Staying Home While Being Paid to Patrol Faces Criminal Charge
A North Bergen police officer was suspended without pay after prosecutors charged him with theft by deception, alleging he remained at home for more than 130 hours while scheduled to be on…
Kearny Police Officer Suspended 60 Days for Sharing Confidential Database Information
A Kearny police officer received a 60-day unpaid suspension after an investigation found he improperly shared information from a law enforcement database with a civilian. A Kearny Police Department officer was suspended…
New Jersey Weather Forecast: Stormy Start Gives Way to Summer Sunshine
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will soak New Jersey on Tuesday before sunshine and warmer temperatures return for the second half of the week. New Jersey residents are starting the week with a…
Free Concert and Fireworks Return to Toms River Waterfront Tonight at Shelter Cove
Mayor Daniel Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are inviting residents to kick off summer with a free waterfront concert and fireworks display at Shelter Cove Beach. TOMS RIVER, N.J. —…
NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme
A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation…
Three Women Found Dead in South Philadelphia Home in Apparent Murder-Suicide, Police Say
Philadelphia police are investigating after three women were found shot to death inside a South Philadelphia residence Sunday evening in what investigators believe was a double homicide followed by a suicide. PHILADELPHIA…
Texas Democrat Challenging Tom Kean Jr. Calls Ailing Congressman a ‘Coward’ During Months-Long Medical Absence
Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Washington next week after nearly four months away from Capitol Hill due to a serious medical condition, but his Democratic opponent is…
Jersey City Needs a $120 Million Bailout and Former Phil Murphy Aide Wants You to Pay For it
Assemblywoman Katie Brennan says Jersey City needs $120 million from Trenton to help close a massive budget deficit as city officials confront rising costs, depleted reserves, and the prospect of significant tax…
Point Pleasant man pleads guilty after investigators find more than 1000 illicit files
Ocean County prosecutors said investigators uncovered more than 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material on electronic devices seized from a borough home TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Point Pleasant Borough man…
New Jersey releases policies to protect immigrant access to essential services
State officials unveiled new policies aimed at protecting access to essential services as federal immigration enforcement actions continue to spark fear in immigrant communities. Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey officials have released…
Bridgewater Teen Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Head-On Crash Kills Piscataway Man
Prosecutors say a 19-year-old driver crossed the centerline on Finderne Avenue and struck another vehicle head-on, resulting in the death of a Piscataway resident and injuries to three passengers. BRIDGEWATER, N.J. —…
Garden State sees wave of lottery wins led by $439K jackpot
Ten New Jersey Lottery players won prizes of at least $10K as a South Amboy ticket claimed the week’s biggest prize TRENTON, N.J. — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $439,345 led…
East Brunswick Business Owner Convicted in $28,000 Equipment Insurance Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors say a Middlesex County man submitted a fraudulent claim for damage that existed before he purchased the insurance policy and used a fake repair invoice to support the claim. TRENTON —…
New York Pride Festival Canceled After School Board Member Charged with Explicit Chats With Children
The vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education resigned after his arrest on child-related charges, while the nonprofit organization he founded voted to dissolve and cancel its upcoming…
Man Who Sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar With Vinegar During Minneapolis Town Hall Pleads Guilty
Federal prosecutors say a Minnesota man admitted targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar because he disagreed with her political views after rushing the stage and spraying her with apple cider vinegar during a public…
Suspended Delaware Driver Wanted on DUI, Vehicular Assault Charges After Three-Crash Rampage in Seaford
State police say a Georgetown man allegedly drove impaired, fled multiple crash scenes, and seriously injured a 20-year-old driver in a head-on collision. SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police have obtained an…
Six Migrants Arrested and Lodged in Ocean County Jail Over Father’s Day Weekend
Jail records show multiple inmates born outside the United States were booked into the Ocean County Jail during the Father’s Day weekend period on a variety of criminal charges ranging from assault…
Toms River Holds Municipal Taxes Flat as School Tax Bills Continue to Rise
While Toms River’s municipal tax rate has remained unchanged for three straight years, homeowners are continuing to see higher overall property tax bills driven largely by school tax increases. TOMS RIVER —…
Fugitive Mexican Migrant With Previous Drug Arrest Captured in Ocean County
A 37-year-old man is being held without bail in Ocean County on a fugitive from justice charge, according to jail records. OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — An Ocean County inmate is being held…
New Jersey Driver Charged After Fatal Delaware Hit-and-Run Kills Two Teenagers Walking E-Bike
Delaware State Police say a South Jersey man fled the scene after striking and killing two 17-year-olds on Dupont Parkway before being stopped miles away in Smyrna. TOWNSEND, Del. — A New…