Federal Judge Rejects Lakewood Man’s Attempt to Revive Lawsuit Over Red Flag Gun Seizure

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has rejected an attempt by a Lakewood man to revive parts of a lawsuit connected to New Jersey’s “red flag” gun law and the seizure of…

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California Mayor Charged With Acting as Illegal Agent of Chinese Communist Government

LOS ANGELES — The mayor of Arcadia, California, has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.…

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Paterson Zoning Inspector Pleads Guilty in Forged Permit Scheme Tied to Illegal Payments

TRENTON, N.J. — A Paterson zoning inspector and two accomplices admitted participating in a scheme that provided fraudulent zoning permits and forged city documents to applicants in exchange for cash payments, New…

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Philadelphia Drug Raid Seizes $1.5M in Narcotics, 24 Guns and Ghost Gun Equipment

PHILADELPHIA — A months-long narcotics investigation in Northeast Philadelphia led to the seizure of more than $1.5 million worth of drugs, 24 firearms and equipment tied to ghost gun manufacturing, prosecutors announced…

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New Jersey’s Legislature Wants to Completely Overhaul the State’s Election System

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced sweeping election legislation Thursday that would create a new independent Division of Voting Rights, expand protections for voters, and give the state broader…

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DOJ Investigates Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano Over Alleged Preferential Deals for Illegal Immigrants

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a federal civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over allegations that his office gave preferential treatment to…

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Former DCF employee admits taking cash while posing as caseworker

Ex DCF worker admits taking cash in scheme tied to confidential child welfare cases Trenton, NJ – A former New Jersey Department of Children and Families employee admitted to posing as a…

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NJ jail guard admits smuggling drugs and contraband in bribery scheme

Smuggling scandal rocks Mercer County correction facility Trenton, NJ – A correctional officer entrusted with maintaining order inside a county jail admitted to taking bribes to sneak contraband to inmates, closing a…

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Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River

South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…

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Lawmakers Concerned New Jersey Police Not Ready for Massive Influx of World Cup Human Trafficking

NJ Lawmakers Advance World Cup Bill as Officials Warn of Human Trafficking Surge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…

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Ex-Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Pleads Guilty to Forgery in Voter Fraud Scheme

Plainfield, NJ — A former candidate for mayor in Plainfield admitted to submitting fraudulent voter registration applications tied to a local election, pleading guilty to forgery in a case that investigators say…

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NJ Shuts Down WhatsApp Investment Scam That Cost Victim $64K, Targets Social Media Fraud

Newark, NJ — A WhatsApp-based investment scheme that lured victims through Instagram ads and drained tens of thousands of dollars has been ordered to shut down by New Jersey regulators, officials announced…

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DC Man Identified in Fatal Crash After Theft Call in Fort Washington, Police Say

Fort Washington, MD — A late-night crash following a reported theft in Prince George’s County left a 28-year-old Washington, D.C., man dead, as investigators confirmed new details about how the incident unfolded.…

$7.4B Purdue-Sackler Opioid Settlement Takes Effect, New Jersey Set to Receive $125M

Trenton, NJ — A sweeping $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now in effect, directing billions toward opioid addiction treatment and prevention nationwide, including more than $125…

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Trenton Gang Leader Convicted of Murder, Racketeering in Case Tied to Shootings and Drug Network

Trenton, NJ — A man prosecutors say led a violent street gang responsible for murder, shootings, and a large-scale heroin operation has been convicted on the majority of charges following a months-long…

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Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges

Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…

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States challenge federal role in sports betting oversight

States push back on federal role in sports betting oversight Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general from across the country is urging federal regulators to step back from overseeing sports-related…

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DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…

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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…

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DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers

Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…

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