Trenton Police Department Disciplines Multiple Officers, Terminates Three in State Misconduct Report

The New Jersey Attorney General’s major discipline report shows multiple Trenton police officers faced suspensions and terminations in 2025 for offenses ranging from report falsification and supervisory failures to excessive force violations…

New Jersey Officer Resigned Amid Multiple Sustained Misconduct Investigations, Records Show

A New Jersey police officer resigned while facing multiple internal affairs investigations that included domestic violence-related allegations, improper access to confidential records, and unsafe firearm storage, according to the state’s major discipline…

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Wayne Police Officer Fired After Random Drug Test Returned Positive Result

A Wayne police officer was terminated after a random drug screening required under New Jersey Attorney General guidelines revealed the presence of a prohibited substance, according to the state’s major discipline report.…

Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Suspended 124 Days After DWI, Disorderly Conduct Incident

A Bergen County sheriff’s officer who was initially terminated after an off-duty incident involving drunk driving, trespassing, and assaults on hospital staff ultimately received a 124-day suspension following a Civil Service Commission…

Former New Jersey Police Chief Left Department After Claiming He was the Lightest and Whitest Officer in the Department Ag Says

Former Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith was named in New Jersey’s annual major discipline report after an internal affairs investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office sustained allegations that he made…

Garfield Police Officer Suspended After Off-Duty Incident Yields 39 Traffic Citations

A Garfield police officer received a seven-day suspension after an investigation found he engaged in dangerous driving, committed multiple motor vehicle violations, and failed to report the incident to his department, according…

20 Atlantic County Jail Officers Face Suspensions in New Jersey Major Discipline Report

More than 20 disciplinary actions involving officers at the Atlantic County Justice Facility were disclosed in New Jersey’s annual major discipline report, with suspensions issued for absenteeism, sleeping on duty, neglect of…

Brigantine Police Officers Suspended Following Assault and DWI Cases

Two Brigantine police officers received lengthy suspensions after separate incidents involving an alleged bar fight and a drunk-driving crash, according to New Jersey’s major discipline report. Two members of the Brigantine Police…

Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Captain Suspended After Running for Sheriff While Employed

A Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office captain received a 20-day suspension after investigators found she violated political activity policies by running for county sheriff while still employed by the agency. A captain with…

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Berkeley Township Officer Named in New Jersey Major Discipline Report After Resignation

A Berkeley Township police officer resigned before discipline was imposed after an investigation found he shared sensitive law enforcement information that was later used in a burglary and assault, according to state…

New Jersey releases report detailing discipline against hundreds of police officers

New state data shows 817 major disciplinary actions were finalized against 654 law enforcement officers across New Jersey in 2025 TRENTON, N.J. — More than 650 law enforcement officers across New Jersey…

Grand jury clears West Deptford officer in fatal crash that killed New Jersey man

Prosecutors presented evidence from a deadly 2025 police encounter before jurors declined to file criminal charges against the officer involved TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has declined to bring criminal…

Suspect Killed, Two Atlantic City Police Officers Shot While Serving Search Warrant

Two Atlantic City police officers were shot Tuesday while serving a search warrant, leaving one officer critically injured and a suspect dead, authorities said. Atlantic City, NJ – A search warrant operation…

NJ Attorney General Calls Week-long Delaney Hall Riot ‘Overwhelmingly Peaceful’ Despite Arrests and Violence Against Law Enforcement

Newark, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said Friday that protests outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center have been “overwhelmingly peaceful,” even as federal authorities continue to investigate recent…

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Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…

New Jersey says Attorney General should have more requirements to serve as top law enforcement official in state

Proposed legislation would establish minimum age, residency, and legal experience requirements for the role. Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would establish formal qualifications for individuals…

NJ attorney general fires back after attack mailer calls his record ‘marked by scandal’

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is brushing off a sharply worded political mailer that accuses him of being tied to “scandal,” responding publicly that the attack won’t intimidate…

I challenge you: New Jersey lawmaker calls out Attorney General’s Immigrant Trust Directive after Illegal Alien Kills Mom and Daughter in DWI Crash

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — A deadly crash involving a repeat offender living in the country illegally has ignited fierce political backlash, with Assemblyman Paul Kanitra publicly challenging Attorney General Matt Platkin…

Pennsylvania attorney general sues mortgage brokers over kickback scheme

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a civil lawsuit against Lehigh Valley-based mortgage brokers and their manager, Barry Newhart, accusing them of orchestrating a kickback scheme with real…

New Jersey Attorney General Announces Charges in $3.4 Million Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Scheme

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday that 25 individuals and four companies have been charged for their alleged involvement in a large-scale diesel fuel theft operation…

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