New Jersey News

FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A former school district employee from Midland Park was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after allegedly committing lewd acts inside Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Fair …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Joe Fitzgerald, a Middletown Board of Education member was released from jail following his arrest in a weapons-related incident that stemmed from an alleged extramarital affair according …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Two Atlantic City residents were arrested Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Vaughn Lyons, who was found dead late Sunday night on the …

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for large portions of New Jersey, warning that heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday evening could …

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stabbed another person in Newark early Sunday morning. Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A dead body was discovered inside a port-a-potty in downtown Lakewood, prompting an active police investigation, officials confirmed Tuesday. The body was found inside a portable toilet …

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man seen on video stealing luggage from a parked vehicle Saturday evening. The incident occurred around …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy, a Republican who once publicly expressed his “revulsion” for Donald Trump, met with the president at the White House on Monday, …

Picture this: It’s Monday night. You’ve got your snack of choice in one hand, your remote in the other, and you’re ready to flex your trivia muscles with a little …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oh, Canada, get vaccinated, eh. Measles cases have sharply risen across the Region of the Americas in 2025, with 2,318 confirmed infections and three reported deaths as …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township Police, along with multiple law enforcement partners, have launched a coordinated enforcement effort to curb trespassing and unauthorized activity at the 7,000-acre Heritage Minerals property …

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — Somerset County has reached a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to land conservation, surpassing 15,000 acres of preserved open space with the recent acquisition of the …

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 …

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A West New York man was arrested Tuesday following a week-long investigation into a fire and vandalism incident on Front Street, police said. Secaucus Police responded to …

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) unveiled legislation Tuesday that would require immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public operations, citing safety …

JACKSON, N.J. — A growing number of massive, newly constructed warehouses across New Jersey are sitting vacant, drawing criticism from residents who say the state is trading open space for …

Mikie Sherrill silent on offshore energy amid campaign despite past wind energy support MORRISTOWN, N.J. — As her re-election campaign intensifies, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) has remained quiet on offshore …

AUSTIN, Texas — The CEO of a Texas-based weather modification company has denied allegations that his firm’s cloud seeding activities contributed to the deadly Fourth of July weekend floods that …

NEWTON, N.J. — Advocacy group NJ 50501 is pushing back against a new Sussex County policy requiring individuals or groups to secure extensive insurance coverage before using Newton Green for …

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Progressive advocacy groups are planning a protest in Ocean City on Thursday, July 17, as part of a national day of action they say is aimed …

ABERDEEN TWP., N.J. — Authorities are investigating an attempted carjacking after an unidentified individual tried to enter multiple vehicles in a supermarket parking lot and nearby traffic Tuesday afternoon. According …

NEWARK, N.J. — A New York City man has been charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly using stolen personal information to obtain fraudulent business loans totaling …

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot inside a home on Cortlandt Street late Monday night, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities responded …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm alert were issued Tuesday evening for parts of Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, and Monmouth counties as fast-moving storms swept through central …

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you’re the type of person who still believes in political polls in 2025, then this story might upset you, or make you feel comfortable depending …