New Jersey News

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — A group of teen boys from St. Bartholomew Church in Scotch Plains has turned part of the parish’s backyard into a vegetable garden aimed at feeding …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Secaucus physician was charged with illegally prescribing opioids in exchange for sexual favors and submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims for visits that never occurred, federal authorities announced …

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A man was charged following the non-fatal shooting of his 5-year-old daughter inside a residence earlier this month, Middlesex County authorities announced Friday. According to a …

MANALAPAN, N.J. — The Manalapan Township Police Department will host its annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the P.C. Richard …

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Germantown man has been arrested after allegedly firing a rifle from his balcony and injuring three people during a dispute outside his home Wednesday night, Montgomery …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man is being held without bail in Ocean County following his arrest on multiple drug charges, including operating a drug production facility and possessing large …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County, New Jersey, a coastal region known for its serene beaches and tight-knit communities, has been rocked by a series of high-profile arrests involving prominent …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A majority of New Jersey residents continue to hold a negative outlook on the economy — both nationally and within the state — while many report …

LAKEHURST, N.J. — The Department of Defense has approved the temporary use of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey as a detention facility for criminal migrants, according to a letter …

LACEY TWP., N.J. — A Manchester man is facing a long list of charges after allegedly driving drunk, striking multiple police vehicles, and fleeing through residential streets before being pulled …

Alina Habba, who has served as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey since March 2025, could step down next week upon the expiration of her 120-day …

NEWARK, N.J. — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is set to return to the stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Halloween night for two performances, officials …

BRIDGETON, N.J. — A Cumberland County jury on Thursday convicted a former senior corrections officer of assaulting an inmate at South Woods State Prison in 2017, following a two-week trial. …

BRIGANTINE, N.J. — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) released three rehabilitated seals back into the wild this week, including an entanglement survivor, bringing the total number of successful releases …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A home security camera captured the moment a dog accidentally started a kitchen fire prompting the township’s Fire Prevention Bureau to highlight the risks pets can …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Edge, a prominent dining and gathering spot on North County Line Road, will be closing its doors after five years of operation, the restaurant announced this …

JERSEY CITY — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has rolled out a countywide Blue Envelope program aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and individuals with autism or other communication …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey’s Division of Elections, alleging that state officials have failed to produce records related to voter roll …

HO-HO-KUS, N.J. – A large sinkhole opened up Thursday afternoon, forcing the closure of a section of North Franklin Turnpike between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood Avenue. A massive sinkhole measuring …

PATERSON, N.J. — Paterson Police responded to a range of quality of life complaints last weekend, including loud music, disorderly conduct, and illegal parking, as part of an ongoing enforcement …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division of Taxation has begun mailing out 2025 Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks to eligible residents, officials announced Thursday. Senator Carmen Amato Jr., …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled …

TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a drug trafficking network that operated across South Jersey and involved a stockpile of illegal firearms, New Jersey Attorney …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey multiple road closures in place throughout the area, citing a surge in violations and safety …

JACKSON, N.J. — A 61-year-old man is dead and 14 others were injured after a lightning strike during an archery event in Ocean County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Emergency …