Sexual assault suspect held on ICE detainer in Toms River jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man identified as Jorge Macas-Vera is being held in the Ocean County Jail without bail following his arrest on charges related to the sexual assault…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man identified as Jorge Macas-Vera is being held in the Ocean County Jail without bail following his arrest on charges related to the sexual assault…
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A former New York State Trooper pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from a staged shooting incident in which he falsely claimed to have been ambushed by…
TRENTON, NJ – Lieutenant Governor Way has publicly defended Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who faces criminal charges following her controversial actions at an ICE detention center. McIver, a freshman representative, stormed…
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 50-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody without incident Tuesday night after barricading himself in a bedroom with a handgun, according…
DOVER, Del. — Delaware on Wednesday became the 11th state to legalize physician-assisted suicide, following the signing of the End-of-Life Options Act by Gov. Matt Meyer. The law allows mentally…
FREEPORT, Fla. — A New Jersey fugitive wanted for making terroristic threats against Governor Phil Murphy was arrested Sunday in Walton County, Florida, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.…
BERKELEY, N.J. — A tense standoff unfolded overnight in the Holiday City Berkeley senior community as police surrounded a home and eventually took a man into custody after he exited…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian national with an outstanding criminal warrant in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month, ICE officials announced Monday.…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Virginia resident was arrested Sunday on federal charges of conspiracy to transport an illegal alien after authorities say he arranged and funded the smuggling of a…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea opened the final primary debate by criticizing President Donald Trump for endorsing his opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, calling the move…
WESTFIELD, N.J. — State Senator John Bramnick sharply criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, the far-right and the Trump administration on Tuesday, denouncing what he called a “rhetoric of hate”…
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry formally endorsed Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday night, declaring Republican rival Bill Spadea’s campaign “over” following former President Donald Trump’s high-profile endorsement of Ciattarelli…
Trenton, NJ –Just days before the final Republican gubernatorial debate in New Jersey, President Donald J. Trump has announced his endorsement of GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli. The announcement, made via…
New Jersey Congresswoman charged with assaulting federal agents during Delaney Hall confrontation NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with two counts of assaulting federal officers after…
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader…
Pop-up party brawl at Menlo Park Mall prompts renewed push for incitement legislation EDISON, N.J. — A weekend pop-up party at Menlo Park Mall escalated into a large-scale brawl involving…
The Republican primary for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race, set for June 10, 2025, has become a battleground not just of ideas but of loyalties, egos, and visions for the party’s…
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Swimply, the private pool-sharing platform, is preparing for its biggest swim season yet with a projected 2 million users expected to use the service this summer, including…
NEWARK, N.J. — Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has amended its May 7 filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to provide additional short-term relief…
TRENTON, N.J. — Brandon Straka, founder of the #WalkAway movement, has launched a campaign effort in 2025 aimed at shifting voter sentiment in two Democratic strongholds—New Jersey and Virginia—as both…
As New Jersey Republicans prepare for Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate, Jack Ciattarelli has a golden opportunity to put the final nails in his opponent’s political coffin in the final debate…
EDISON, N.J. — Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after a large-scale brawl broke out at Menlo Park Mall, prompting police and state officials to raise concerns about escalating youth…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — On Saturday, approximately 100 protesters gathered at Toms River Town Hall, demanding township’s approval for a plan to transform Christ Episcopal Church into a homeless shelter.…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Democratic primary race for Toms River’s Ward 4 council seat features two sharply contrasting candidates: one with a background in technology and the arts, the…
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal prosecutors charged Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) with assaulting and interfering with law enforcement during a confrontation outside an ICE detention facility last week, while a separate…