Political Crime and Corruption

TRENTON — William Hayden, 58, the Republican chairman of Sussex County, has been indicted on a third-degree charge of filing a fraudulent tax return, marking the second high-profile case involving …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace has been terminated from his position at Morgan Municipal, a politically connected development and engineering firm linked to prominent figures in …

WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to …

TRENTON — Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is leading a federal investigation into Governor Philip D. Murphy over …

NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill joined a growing list of New Jersey Democrats Thursday in blaming President Donald Trump and GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli for the state’s …

Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A vast majority of New Jersey residents remain dissatisfied with how the state government is handling key issues such as taxes, cost of living, and transportation, …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph …

WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police will step up patrols across highways and waterways beginning Thursday evening as part of a statewide effort to prevent crashes and …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A homeowner who fatally shot a man during a March home invasion at the Hamilton Green Apartments will not face charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office …

TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid …

The recent revelations about financial misconduct within the Brick Republican Club have shaken the trust of our community. Reports indicate that Marc Vasquez, a club leader, paid himself nearly $20,000 …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Republican Organization has yet to fully throw its support behind Jack Ciattarelli, the GOP nominee for New Jersey governor, following the defeat of …

TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill has pointed the finger at President Donald Trump for New Jersey’s recent 20% energy rate hike, which took effect on June 1, …

New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race is a showdown, with Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) squaring off against former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R). With Jack Ciattarelli and most sane and knowledgeable voters …

TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) announced criminal charges Friday against two individuals accused of soliciting a bribe from …

McIver indicted for allegedly blocking ICE arrest during Newark facility inspection NEWARK, N.J. — Congresswoman LaMonica McIver has been indicted on charges of forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers …

Holmdel, NJ– In his home state of New Jersey, President Donald Trump has emerged victorious on primary election night as his endorsed candidate, Jack Ciattarelli, secured a landslide victory in …

CINNAMINSON, N.J. — With rising concerns about group disturbances at public events across New Jersey, the Cinnaminson Police Department has issued a statement reassuring residents that the annual St. Charles …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited …

ATLANTA, GA — An 85-year-old Georgia woman who previously said she had never heard of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has continued to be billed for campaign donations by …

RARITAN, N.J. — President Donald Trump gave his full endorsement to Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in a tele-town hall Monday night, calling on New Jersey voters to turn out …

Clinton, NJ – President Donald J. Trump is set to join a tele-rally tonight at 7:00 PM, hosted by GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, in a move that solidifies Trump’s …

Last weekend, as the Jersey Shore kicked off the summer season with Memorial Day festivities, Seaside Heights descended into chaos. Reports of multiple stabbings, widespread fights, and a staggering 73 …

Seaside Heights, NJ – As the Jersey Shore gears up for another bustling summer season weekend, Seaside Heights is on high alert following a chaotic Memorial Day weekend that saw …