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NEWARK, NJ — A Middlesex County man has been charged with making false statements and committing perjury after federal authorities say he denied ties to a terrorist organization while applying …

BRIDGETON, NJ — A former school custodian who admitted to contaminating food with bodily fluids and chemicals at a New Jersey school was sentenced Friday to eight years in state …

SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircrew teamed with El Salvadorian law enforcement to seize more than 3,300 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific …

TRENTON, NJ – It’s election season. Democrats running for governor in New Jersey are trying to put distance between themselves and out-of-control energy prices, sanctuary state crime, offshore wind fiascos, …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is on a mission to California-ize the state of New Jersey before he leaves office. It has been the cornerstone of his …

TRENTON, N.J. — Domestic violence offenders in New Jersey could soon be required to surrender ammunition, firearm accessories, and key firearm components under a bill advanced by the Assembly Judiciary …

March 30, 2025 – Alina Habba, the new U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, has a message to lawbreakers: It’s a bad day to be a criminal in New Jersey. Habba, …

NEWARK, DE — Newark City Councilwoman Dwendolyn “Wendy” Creecy was arrested late Friday night after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into four parked cars along Madison Drive, according …

MANCHESTER, NJ — K-9 Buck, a scent detection and tracking dog with the Manchester Township Police Department, was officially sworn in during a ceremonial event at the March 24 Township …

OCALA, FL — A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she filmed herself engaging in sexual activity with a dog and sold the footage online for hundreds of …

STAFFORD, VA — A Stafford man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly attacking his roommate with a handsaw during a drunken altercation, authorities said. Michael Jones, 37, was taken into …

STAFFORD, VA — A juvenile allegedly under the influence crashed into another vehicle while attempting to order food at a McDonald’s drive-thru late Tuesday night, authorities said, and was later …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Township of Middletown is set to acquire the site of the former Mater Dei Prep High School, a once-beloved Catholic institution that closed its doors in …

TRENTON, NJ — Tensions in New Jersey’s Republican ranks escalated Saturday as conservative commentator andf Trump delegate Mike Crispi lashed out at GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea, accusing him of …

TRENTON, NJ – MMove over, MAGA hats—Governor Phil Murphy has been quietly making New Jersey great again in his own inimitable way. Sure, his methods might’ve ruffled a few feathers …

Trump praises New Jersey as ‘underrated’ as he touts Garden State roots and ties BEDMINSTER, NJ — President Donald Trump is showing love for the Garden State, calling New Jersey …

QUEENS, NY — A Queens man who illegally occupied a vacant single-family home in Flushing and falsely claimed to be a legal tenant has been sentenced to two years in …

Key Points JACKSON, N.J. — The planned sale of Rosenauer Elementary School in Jackson Township is officially moving forward after a lawsuit filed by the prospective buyer was dropped, according …

Key Points PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia police officer was injured Friday afternoon when a dirt bike he was operating was struck by a vehicle in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said. …

Key Points MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Police Department on Friday introduced its newest officer, Aristotle Long, following his graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and …

Key Points TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa launched sharp criticism Thursday against what they described as a “one-sided” legislative hearing …

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood residents reported the sighting of a convicted mafia hitman in their city who confessed to at least six murders and dozens of violent assaults. We confirmed …

Key Points: MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former church bookkeeper has been charged with stealing nearly $300,000 from two Roman Catholic parishes in Morris County over a six-year period, authorities announced …

Highlights: COLUMBIA, Ill. — Two baby sheep broke free from a fenced area near Triple Lakes Road earlier this week, prompting an unusual countryside chase that ended with one lamb …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s relaxed rules on late mail-in ballots faces a new challenge in the latest executive order signed by President Donald Trump. President Trump has ignited a …