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…
Jackson Moves to Seize 129 Properties Over Unpaid Taxes But Major Questions Remain
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is preparing to take control of 129 properties tied to more than $14.2 million in unpaid taxes, but as the aggressive foreclosure plan moves forward, a series…
GOP Slams New Jersey’s World Cup Fiasco, Warn Fans Face High Transit Fares and Limited Economic Gain
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Republicans are escalating criticism of the state’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing taxpayers are footing tens of millions in costs while early signs point…
Burlington City Police Search for Missing Woman Last Seen April 18
BURLINGTON CITY, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a woman who was reported missing Friday after last being seen nearly a week earlier. Mahrukh Zulfiqar was last seen…
Two Dogs Found Wandering Ocean Township Neighborhood as Police Seek Owner
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two friendly dogs were found roaming a residential area near Augusta and Bryant streets, prompting Ocean Township police to ask for the public’s help in locating their owner.…
NJ Poll Finds 75% Rate State Economy Negatively as Affordability Frustration Deepens
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Three out of four New Jersey residents now rate the state’s economy negatively, with frustration over rising costs and affordability driving growing dissatisfaction, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton…
New Egypt Speedway Sits Silent This Spring After 30 Years of Thunder in the Pines
NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The engines will go quiet in Ocean County next year as New Egypt Speedway plans no racing season in 2026, ending a nearly 30-year run of continuous competition…
NJ Bill Would Allow Care Facilities to Penalize Family for Bringing Food to Grandma and Grandpa
TRENTON, N.J. — Caregivers, guardians, and even staff members at certain New Jersey care facilities could be barred from entering if they ignore food safety rules under a newly introduced state bill.…
Ohio Man Kidnapped 12-Year-Old North Carolina Girl He Met Online and Brought Her Home
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 12-year-old North Carolina girl was found alive in Ohio after a crash on Highway 33 led deputies to a man now facing federal kidnapping and child exploitation charges.…
Pennsylvania fugitive captured in Ocean County, held on outstanding charge
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Pennsylvania fugitive wanted by authorities is now in custody in Ocean County after being booked on a forgery charge and held without bail, according to jail records.…
Man with active detainer arrested in Ocean County for Posession of Lewd Images of Children
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man remains jailed in Ocean County without bail after being charged with a child exploitation offense and flagged for a detainer out of Pennsylvania, according to jail…
Ocean County man jailed for multiple weapons and high-capacity magazine charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 5-foot-10 Ocean County man remains held without bail after being booked Friday on multiple weapons-related charges, including possession of prohibited devices and illegal ammunition magazines. Chaim Ginsberger…
Manchester Mobile Home Park Murderer Gets 10 Years in Prison for Killing Elderly Mother
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 45-year-old Manchester man will serve a decade in state prison after admitting to a violent attack that left his 71-year-old mother with a fractured skull and other…
Brick police K9 teams join FBI-led NYC port drug search
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township police K9 teams trained alongside federal agents and regional units during a large-scale maritime exercise that spanned the Hudson River and key port locations in New…
Kearny crash that killed 72-year-old leads to arrest
Motorized bicycle operator charged months after fatal Kearny crash Kearny, NJ — A motorized bicycle operator has been charged in connection with a crash that left a 72-year-old woman dead, more than…
NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…
Toms River East Little League Opens 2026 Season as Program’s World Series Legacy Endures
Toms River, NJ — Hundreds of young players, families, and local leaders filled the streets this week as Toms River East Little League launched its 2026 season with a community parade and…
Jackson Township hearing set to converted home into house of worship in zoning prohibited neighborhood
JACKSON, NJ — A proposed two-story house of worship on North New Prospect Road will go before the Jackson Township Planning Board next month, with the applicant seeking a zoning variance that…
Asbury Park police join county event honoring crime victims and expanding support awareness
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Crime victims and their advocates took center stage this week as local officials and community groups gathered to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Asbury Park. Police…
Evening house fire on Amber Court in Blackwood kills two pets, displaces family
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — An evening house fire Thursday in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township left a home uninhabitable and killed two pets, though no residents or responders were injured, officials…
Over 1 Million on Federal Benefits Unable to Prove Citizenship, New Jersey Lawmaker Says
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is sounding the alarm over what she describes as widespread failures in verifying citizenship, enforcing work requirements, and confirming eligibility for taxpayer-funded benefits, arguing that…
