Philadelphia Driver in Lacey Head-On Crash Possibly Drunk and High, Police Say
A head-on collision involving a Ford Explorer and Toyota RAV4 left two people seriously injured along Route 539 in Lacey Township.…
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.…
Asbury Park Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Broad-Daylight Murder of 21-Year-Old
An Asbury Park man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him of gunning down a 21-year-old victim in a daytime shooting at a city intersection.…
DRPA Officer Suspended for Filing False Reports, Another Fired Over Prison Contacts
The Delaware River Port Authority Police Department disciplined multiple officers in 2025, including a patrol officer suspended for falsely claiming he conducted infrastructure checks and a probationary officer who was terminated after…
Voorhees Police Detective Suspended After Missing Training, Failing to Report Lost Badge
A Voorhees Township police detective received a 30-day suspension after investigators found he failed to attend a required training class and did not report losing his police badge and identification, according to…
Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck by SUV at Busy Flemington Intersection
A pedestrian was flown to a New Brunswick trauma center after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Route 31 and Church Street in Flemington, authorities said. Police and prosecutors…
Suspect Sought After Mass Shooting in Trenton Leaves 7 Wounded, More Than 50 Shots Fired
Ten people, including four juveniles, were injured in a late-night shooting in Trenton that investigators believe involved multiple gunmen and more than 50 rounds fired. A massive police investigation is underway after…
Bloomfield Middle School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Former Student, Prosecutor Says
An Essex County middle school teacher and high school assistant band director is accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student beginning when the victim was 13 years old. A…
Cape May County Issues Urgent Warning After Five Overdoses, One Fatal, in 24 Hours
Cape May County prosecutors are warning residents about potentially lethal drugs circulating in the area after five overdose incidents, including one death, were reported within a single day. Cape May County Prosecutor…
North Bergen Man Found Guilty in Fatal Hoboken Shooting That Killed 21-Year-Old
A Hudson County jury convicted a North Bergen man of murder in the 2024 shooting death of a 21-year-old Hoboken resident outside a Marshall Drive building. A North Bergen man has been…
Camden Man Charged in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose After Investigators Uncover Drug Deal Text Messages
A Camden man is accused of supplying the fentanyl that caused a Magnolia resident’s fatal overdose after detectives uncovered text messages and a voicemail linking him to the victim. A year-long investigation…
Camden County Sheriff’s Officers Fired, Suspended in String of Major Discipline Cases
Three Camden County Sheriff’s officers were terminated and several others suspended after investigations found violations ranging from repeated insubordination and unauthorized absences to misconduct while off duty, according to newly released disciplinary…
Sicklerville Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting Leaves Another Man Critically Wounded
A Sicklerville man who was himself wounded by gunfire has been charged with attempting to kill another man during a shooting that unfolded across multiple crime scenes in Winslow Township, authorities said.…
Camden Man Charged with Murder After 24-Year-Old Fatally Shot Near Baird Boulevard
A Camden man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 24-year-old city resident dead earlier this month. Authorities have charged a Camden man…
Three Charged After Armed Robbery During Gaming Computer Sale in Lodi, Prosecutor Says
Authorities say two teenagers and a 39-year-old woman were linked to an armed robbery that targeted a victim attempting to sell a gaming computer arranged through social media. Three people, including two…
Burlington City Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Sexual Assault of Young Girl
A Burlington City man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl will serve eight years in state prison and must register as a sex offender for life, authorities said. A Burlington County…
Camden County Jail Guard Suspended 210 Days After Repeated Lateness Violations and Sick Leave Abuse
A Camden County police officer received four major disciplinary suspensions totaling 210 days after repeated lateness violations and misuse of leave policies, according to state disciplinary records. A Camden County law enforcement…
New Jersey Man Who Plotted ISIS-Inspired Attack on Cops Sentenced to Prison
A Virginia teenager who admitted he was motivated by ISIS ideology when he stabbed a Florence Township police officer and tried to kill law enforcement personnel has been sentenced to 18 years…
Timbuctoo’s Legacy Celebrated During Juneteenth Event at Historic Underground Railroad Settlement
Hundreds gathered in Westampton to honor Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of Timbuctoo, one of New Jersey’s oldest historically Black communities and a key stop on the Underground Railroad. The rich history…
Mantua Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault of Minor, Faces 10-Year Prison Term
A Mantua Township man admitted in court to sexually assaulting a minor and is expected to receive a 10-year state prison sentence under a plea agreement, prosecutors said. Michael Brown, 46, of…
Newark Killer Convicted in Deadly West Orange Shooting, Acquitted of Murder Charge
A Newark man was convicted of aggravated assault and conspiracy after prosecutors said he helped initiate a confrontation that ended with a 20-year-old West Orange man being fatally shot outside a deli.…
New Jersey’s Mob Hitman Councilman Arrested for Extortion, Misconduct
Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities. The…