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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against Fort Lee Police Officer Tony Pickens, Jr., in connection with the fatal shooting of …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday submitted a proposed rule to the Office of the Federal Register aimed at reinstating firearms rights for individuals previously barred …

TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan coalition of governors from nine states has formally called on PJM Interconnection to enact governance reforms and allow direct state input in board appointments, citing …

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City Animal Care & Control has been officially recognized as a no-kill shelter for 2025 by the Best Friends Animal Society, following a year of …

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Detectives have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Sanflippo, 53, in Gloucester Township last week, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office …

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 …

HOLMDEL, N.J. — The Holmdel Township Police Department is seeking the owner of a friendly dog found earlier today on Bethany Road without a collar. The dog is safe and …

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 …

Fabian Alejandro LugoSanchez was booked into the Ocean County jail on July 17th and is staying put for now—without the option of bail. The 25-year-old, described as a brown-eyed man …

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 …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another young man in Asbury Park earlier this year, authorities announced Friday. …

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 …

Juan F. Florez-Castano, a 5’7” Ocean County man with short brown hair and an olive complexion, was booked into custody on July 18, 2025, facing a trio of serious drug-related …

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 …

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — New York State Police issued more than 35 tickets during an “Operation Hard Hat” detail on State Route 219, with over half related to Move Over Law …