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…
New Jersey Congressman Goes Missing as Republican Leaders Continue Search for Answers and Clarity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A growing sense of unease is surrounding Capitol Hill as U.S. Representative Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ-07) remains absent from Congress for more than a month, with even his closest…
Missing 17-year-old girl sparks search across New Jersey
Search underway for missing Newark teen last seen on Dayton Place Newark, NJ — A 17-year-old girl reported missing earlier this month is the focus of an ongoing search as officials ask…
North Jersey masseur stripped of license over sex abuse allegations
North Jersey massage therapist banned for life over alleged sexual misconduct Trenton, NJ — A North Jersey massage therapist has been permanently stripped of his license following allegations of sexual misconduct involving…
New York Considering Retirement Plan for Elderly Incarcerated Prisoners
ALBANY, NY — Older incarcerated people in New York could receive a $30 monthly stipend and opt out of prison work under a newly reintroduced Assembly bill, marking a renewed push to…
Yankees Players Pushing Team for New Uniforms, Breaking Century Old Tradition
NEW YORK, NY — First it was beards and facial hair. Now, the Yankees want to change their uniforms, breaking from team traditions that have been a staple for the franchise for…
Pennsylvania Man Convicted After Jury Finds He Used Gun to Threaten New Jersey Cop
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — A 66-year-old Delaware Township man faces prison after a jury found he used a handgun to threaten a responding police officer during a domestic dispute, prosecutors announced Thursday.…
Dozens of Students Given Doses of Narcan at Jackson Township High School Fair Without Permission District Says
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Thirty-six students at Jackson Township High School received Narcan during a school wellness fair without district approval, prompting officials Thursday to warn parents and launch a review of…
Legal Battle Over Christmas Lights Brewing in Federal Court in New Jersey
Newark, NJ —A legal battle over Christmas lights is playing out in federal court in New Jersey. A federal judge has issued a key ruling in a patent fight between two holiday…
Federal Judge Rejects Detainee’s Bid for Release From NJ ICE Custody After Removal Order Dispute
Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied an immigration detainee’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling that his challenge to a removal order issued without a merits hearing must instead proceed…
NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…
South Jersey lottery ticket explodes for $953K
Burlington County ticket strikes $953,629 jackpot in Jersey Cash 5 draw Trenton, NJ — A single ticket sold in Burlington County matched all five numbers in Wednesday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, securing…
Judge halts Viriginia’s new Democrat favored redistricting referendum
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. — Hold on there, Virginia Democrats, a Virginia judge has just overruled the party’s redistricting referendum that heavily favored the Democrat party. A Virginia circuit court judge voided a…
New Jersey’s Famous Wildwood Boardwalk to Have a Curfew This Summer
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Visitors will have to leave the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. under a newly adopted city ordinance aimed at reducing late-night disturbances, Wildwood officials announced this week.…
Rescued seal found on New Jersey road sick during blizard returns to ocean after rehab
HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. — A juvenile grey seal found stranded on a roadway after a blizzard has returned to the ocean this week following recovery from illness and malnutrition, the Marine Mammal…
Driver accused of hit-and-run crash that damaged 8 homes, downed poles in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Maryland driver faces multiple summonses after a hit-and-run crash early April 12 knocked down utility poles and damaged eight homes in Brick Township, police said. Brick Township…
Morris County graduates 10 correctional officers in Newark ceremony after 19-week academy
NEWARK, N.J. — Ten newly trained correctional officers graduated Wednesday from the Essex County Police Academy, completing a 19-week program that prepares them to serve inside Morris County’s correctional system, according to…
State Troopers Honored in Bayonne for Solving 2016 NJ Turnpike Crash That Led to 37-Year Sentence
Bayonne, NJ – New Jersey State Police leaders and troopers were recognized at a Bayonne gala this week for their years-long investigation into a fatal 2016 crash on the New Jersey Turnpike…
New Jersey Drone Scare: Report Claims 15 Agricutural Spraying Drones Stolen and FBI ‘Concerned’
Newark, NJ – An unconfirmed report circulating this week claims 15 high-capacity agricultural drones were stolen in New Jersey last month, raising concern among federal sources and security experts about potential misuse,…
New Jersey spent $1 million to have 45 teens vote in Newark school board election
Newark, NJ — Forty-five 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in Newark’s school board election this week, a new development that has intensified debate after a lawmaker claimed the effort cost about $1…
Princeton police warn of rise in scam calls posing as banks and law enforcement
Scam alert issued in Princeton as callers impersonate banks and law enforcement Princeton, NJ — Residents are being warned about a rise in scam calls where individuals pose as bank officials, federal…
