New York Man Sentenced for Time Served After Dealing Fentanyl in North Jersey

NEWARK, NJ—Jose Migel Cleto, a 65-year-old resident of Manhattan, New York, was sentenced today to 25 months in prison, equivalent to the time he has already served, for his involvement in the…

June 12, 2024

Passaic County Dealer Receives Over 10 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges

NEWARK, NJ—Jessie Mayfield, a 61-year-old resident of Paterson, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 125 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. U.S. Attorney…

June 12, 2024

Feds Crackdown on North Jersey Street Gang Drug Trafficking, 8 Charged

NEWARK, NJ—Eight individuals linked to the “793 Bloods,” a faction of the larger Bloods national gang, face charges related to drug trafficking in Newark, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The…

June 12, 2024

New York Fund Manager Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Fraud

NEWARK, NJ—Joshua Goltry, a 30-year-old fund manager from New York, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud, implicating himself in a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip…

June 12, 2024

Father-Son Duo Dedicates Time to Toms River Fire Department

TOMS RIVER, NJ—In Toms River, the Rice family exemplifies a multi-generational commitment to service. Matthew Rice, 23, recently earned his master’s degree in fire science, specializing in explosion and investigation. He follows…

June 12, 2024

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ISIS Linked Terrorists Arrested in New York, Philadelphia Entered Southern Border

NEWYORK, NY – Eight men with ties to the global terrorist organization ISIS have been captured in New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Sources within the law enforcement claim all eight…

June 12, 2024

Wildwood Celebrates Independence Day with a Weekend of Entertainment and Activities

THE WILDWOODS, NJ – Celebrate the Fourth of July in The Wildwoods with a weekend packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment, highlighted by a fireworks spectacular on the boardwalk. Visitors can enjoy…

June 12, 2024

Neptune Township Man Convicted for Armed Robbery

FREEHOLD, NJ—A Neptune Township man, William A. Herndon, 41, was convicted of armed robbery at a local 7-Eleven, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The incident occurred early morning…

June 12, 2024

Burlington County Offers Cooling Fans For Seniors Ahead of Heat Wave

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – With temperatures forecasted to soar past 90 degrees this week, the Burlington County Office on Aging is distributing free 20-inch box fans to senior citizens at risk of…

June 12, 2024

Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office Engages in Community Day to Support Opioid Recovery

RINGOES, NJ—Prosecutor Robeson and Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office members participated in the 9th annual Hunterdon County Community Day this past Saturday. The event, held at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, showcased local organizations,…

June 12, 2024

Toms River Mayor Says Troubled Animal Shelter Will Be In Better Hands At County Level

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is set to undergo significant changes, transitioning management to the County Board of Health after years of problems and complaints by residents over…

June 12, 2024

Jackson Township Announces New Playground at Woodlane Park

JACKSON, NJ – At Monday night’s Jackson Township town council meeting, Greg Powell from Ben Schaefer Recreation presented a comprehensive proposal for a new playground at Woodlane Park. The current playground at…

June 12, 2024

Jersey City to Host Star-Studded 4th of July Festival with Wyclef Jean, Fat Joe, and Funk Flex

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mayor Steven M. Fulop, together with the City Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Exchange Place Alliance, is thrilled to announce a grand Fourth of July…

June 12, 2024

Free Summer Concert Series Announced at Shelter Cove Beach in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are excited to announce this summer’s free concert series at Shelter Cove Beach. Scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 7…

June 12, 2024

Gloucester Township Police Support Deployed Officers with Care Packages

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a heartfelt show of support, Gloucester Township Police officers and civilian staff have rallied together to send care packages to their colleagues deployed overseas. The packages, aimed…

June 12, 2024

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Two Hudson County Men Admit to Gas Station Robberies and Attempted Carjacking

NEWARK, NJ — Two men from Hudson County, New Jersey, have admitted their roles in a series of armed gas station robberies and an attempted carjacking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…

June 11, 2024

Fuel Spill Leads to Lane Closures on US 130 in Haddon Township

HADDON TWP, NJ—A significant fuel spill occurred this morning on US 130 northbound, just north of I-76, leading to the closure of all lanes. The incident, first reported at 8:23 AM and…

June 12, 2024

Members of Ghost Gun Trafficking Network Sentenced to Prison

CAMDEN, NJ — Several individuals involved in a gun manufacturing and trafficking network in Passaic and Hudson counties have been sentenced to prison for offenses related to the creation and sale of…

June 11, 2024

Rescue on River Training Saving Lives

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This morning, members of the Marine Division collaborated with Port Reading’s Marine Unit for their annual training exercise in Woodbridge. The scenario simulated a rescue operation involving multiple victims…

June 12, 2024

Newark Woman Charged in Kearny Hit-and-Run Incident

KEARNY, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has announced charges against Sonia Salazar, a 63-year-old woman from Newark, in connection with a hit-and-run that resulted in serious injuries to a pedestrian…

June 11, 2024

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