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North Haledon man sentenced to 12 years for trafficking fentanyl and laundering drug profits

NORTH HALEDON, NJ – A Passaic County man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking and money laundering network that imported and sold…

Honduran smuggler sentenced to nearly four years for trafficking migrants and cocaine to U.S.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A Honduran national has been sentenced to 47 months in federal prison for his role in an international smuggling operation that illegally transported migrants and cocaine from Honduras…

US takes custody of 37 fugitives from Mexico tied to cartels, terrorism, and drug trafficking

WASHINGTON, DC – In a sweeping international operation, U.S. authorities announced that 37 fugitives were transferred from Mexico into U.S. custody to face a range of federal criminal charges, including narcoterrorism, firearms…

Plainfield man admits taking bribes to move $26 million through TD Bank accounts to Colombia

PLAINFIELD, NJ – A former TD Bank employee from Union County pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and helping a criminal network move more than $26 million in illicit money from the United…

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North Haledon man gets 12 years for trafficking fentanyl and laundering drug money overseas

NORTH HALEDON, NJ – A Passaic County man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a massive international drug trafficking and money laundering operation that funneled hundreds…

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Federal Court Denies Habeas Petition of Guatemalan National Detained by ICE in New Jersey

Newark, NJ — A federal judge in the District of New Jersey has rejected a habeas corpus petition filed by a Guatemalan national detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ruling…

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On the way out, Murphy vetoes key anti-ICE bills in final hours, leaving issue to new governor Sherrill

Trenton, NJ – In his final act before leaving office, Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two major immigration-related bills Monday, blocking efforts to permanently limit cooperation between New Jersey law enforcement and federal…

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State investigating fatal police shooting in Newark

Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Newark, where one man was killed and…

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Skims to pay $200K fine over improper NJ sales tax charges

TRENTON, N.J. – Skims Body, Inc., the apparel brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty after New Jersey officials alleged the company improperly charged sales tax…

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Carfentanil-packed trip ends with 8-year sentence for Amtrak smuggler

Drug mule busted with deadly carfentanil on train to Latrobe gets up to 8 years GREENSBURG, PA – A Philadelphia man who smuggled a lethal stash of carfentanil and crack cocaine to…

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Judge denies ICE detainee’s court filing, rules New Jersey mother’s detention lawful under immigration law

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a petition for release filed by a New Jersey woman detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ruling that her confinement complies with federal…

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Brooklyn Daycare Center Fraud Case Uncovers $68 Million in Illegal Taxpayer Funds

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Two Brooklyn women have pleaded guilty to participating in a massive Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme that funneled more than $68 million in taxpayer funds through fake claims tied…

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Lawmakers seek to ban state workers from using Tik Tok

TRENTON, N.J. – A proposed New Jersey Senate bill would prohibit state employees and contractors from downloading or using TikTok on any state-issued electronic device, citing national security risks linked to the…

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Latin Kings gang member with criminal history arrested for attack on FBI vehicles, theft

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Federal authorities have arrested one suspect connected to the vandalism and theft of government property from FBI vehicles in Minneapolis following a coordinated law enforcement operation Thursday evening. Officials…

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New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…

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New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless shelters — arguing that the measure would…

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NJ appeals court upholds DEP’s landmark environmental justice rules to protect urban communities

TRENTON, NJ – The DEP’s push to limit industrial operations in urban centers, to push them out to more rural communities stands. The New Jersey Appellate Division has upheld the state Department…

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82-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle in Buffalo, police say

BUFFALO, N.Y. – An 82-year-old pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle Friday afternoon on Elmwood Avenue, according to the Buffalo Police Department. Police said the crash occurred around 3:17…

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New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…

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New Jersey Migrant Sanctuary Bill Advances in Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…

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