Motorcyclist Airlifted After Route 70 Crash in Medford
Emergency crews respond to a serious motorcycle crash on Route 70 near Eugenia Drive in Medford Township.…
Two Juveniles Called 911 as Pennsylvania Woman Suffered Suspected Overdose in North Wildwood
North Wildwood police said officers found a loaded 9mm handgun and two high-capacity magazines unsecured beneath a mattress following an emergency call.…
Taco and Churro Are Home After Beloved Geese Vanished From Deal Lake
Taco and Churro swim on Deal Lake after police and animal control officers returned the beloved geese from a Warren County farm.…
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…
New Jersey Bill Would Expand Community Solar, Battery Storage and Large Renewable Energy Projects
Legislation would increase the size of remote net-metering projects, ease solar development on brownfields and landfills, and require utilities to connect certain renewable energy projects. A sweeping renewable energy bill introduced in…
New Jersey Bill Would Create New Crime of Political Violence, Tougher Penalties for Targeted Attacks
Legislation would establish a separate political violence offense, create an independent review board, and require specialized training for law enforcement and prosecutors. A bipartisan New Jersey bill would create a new criminal…
New Jersey Bill Would Require Folic Acid Fortification in Corn Masa Flour to Combat Birth Defects
Proposed legislation aims to reduce neural tube defects in Latino communities by mandating folic acid fortification in corn masa flour sold and used throughout New Jersey. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced…
$15.5 Million Green Acres Funding Bill Advances for New Jersey Parks and Open Space Projects
A Senate-backed measure would direct more than $15.5 million to nonprofit organizations for land preservation, park improvements, and conservation projects across New Jersey. A bill providing more than $15.5 million in Green…
First Full Day of Summer Brings Heavy Delays Across North Jersey, Hudson River Crossings
Commuters faced lengthy backups Monday morning as police activity on the George Washington Bridge, a water main break on Route 17, and heavy rush-hour traffic snarled major roadways throughout North Jersey. The…
New Jersey Bill Would Give Developers More Flexibility on EV Charging Requirements
Proposed legislation would allow developers to meet electric vehicle charging mandates through total charging capacity rather than the number of charging spaces installed. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that could…
New Jersey Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing National Guard Tuition Benefits Transfers
A bipartisan measure would let eligible New Jersey National Guard members transfer state tuition benefits to a spouse or dependent child attending a public college or university. A bill that would allow…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Asks Judge to End $40K Health Benefits for One Hour Per Month Board MUA Members
Mayor Daniel Rodrick says taxpayer-funded health benefits for Municipal Utilities Authority commissioners violate township compensation limits and will be challenged in Superior Court. TOMS RIVER — Mayor Daniel Rodrick is escalating his…
Teaneck Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers Following Bergen County Police Academy Graduation
The Teaneck Police Department is celebrating the graduation of its two newest officers, who officially completed training at the Bergen County Police Academy and will soon begin serving the community. The Teaneck…
Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…
Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report
From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…
ICE Arrests Convicted Murderers, Child Sex Offenders and Other Violent Criminal Suspects Across New York City Region
Federal immigration authorities announced the arrest of several individuals with convictions for murder, child sexual abuse, rape, assault, and other serious offenses during targeted enforcement operations across the New York metropolitan area.…
Old Bridge Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $7.7 Million Fake Fuel Investment Fraud Scheme
An Old Bridge man was sentenced to seven years in state prison after admitting he orchestrated a $7.7 million investment fraud scheme using fake fuel companies, a Ponzi-style operation, and fabricated business…
Raritan Police Cop Fight Leads to Discipline for One Officer
A Raritan police officer received a 30-day loss of time penalty after investigators found he improperly deactivated his body-worn camera and later damaged department property during an on-duty dispute with another officer,…