Trump’s travel ban temporarily blocked by Seattle judge

A US judge has issued a temporary nationwide block on Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban. The Seattle based judge ruled against government lawyers saying that there was a strong chance that a…

Former N.J. Scout leader admits 'grooming' boy for sex, report says

CAPE MAY — A former teacher who also served as a Scoutmaster was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail for criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, The…

DA: 13-year-old given 10 shots of vodka, couple charged

An Allentown couple is facing charges after prosecutors say a 13-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after drinking at least 10 shots of vodka at their city home. Charles Younger, 38,…

Belmar teen grew up with her alleged killer, father recalls in anguish

NEPTUNE CITY – As a New Jersey State Police helicopter buzzed overhead, Michael Stern stood with his hands in his pockets, braced against the bitter wind, looking out over the Shark River…

Men accused of killing Sarah Stern reportedly helped search for her

NEPTUNE CITY — The man charged with strangling a 19-year-old Neptune City woman and another man accused of helping to dispose of her body took part in the search to find her…

13 Arrested in NJ Gang Sweep; 6 Freed Under Bail Reform

NEWARK — An Essex County judge this week ordered three of 13 men arrested in a recent State Police gang sweep in the city be held without bail pending trial. The Attorney…

Have you seen this man? Police say he stole, crashed a motorcycle

CAPE MAY — Cape May City police are still searching for a Gloucester County man wanted for stealing a motorcycle last month and crashing it in an Atlantic City parking garage. On…

Trump Blasts ‘Professional Anarchists’ After Violent University Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump condemned what he called “professional anarchists” after two consecutive nights of violent protests on college campuses forced a pair of Trump supporters to cancel speaking engagements this week.…

Teacher who had sex with student in cemetery wants out of prison

The former substitute teacher who had sex with a student in Easton Cemetery wants to go on house arrest so she can undergo medical tests, according to her attorney. Kelly Aldinger has…

Illegal Immigrant; Most Wanted Fugitive in New Jersey Captured

A fugitive previously convicted of sexual assault was arrested by immigration officials on Tuesday in New Jersey. Mexican citizen Javier Atlixqueno-Vaquero, 37, had been removed from the United States in May 2004…

Why Christie isn't slashing funding to Newark over sanctuary city status

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday night he won’t take the lead to cut state funding to New Jersey cities like Newark over its officials refusal to comply with President Donald…

Police station fumigated after men caught in store sex act, report says

CLIFTON – Two men face lewdness and other charges after they were caught in an alleged sex act on a display bed at Bed Bath & Beyond, according to a report on…

Ex-Ocean Gate police chief was suspended 90 days before retirement, report says

OCEAN GATE — Former Ocean Gate Police Chief Reece J. Fisher was suspended for 90-days before he retired on Dec. 1, according to documents and interviews obtained by app.com. The suspension came…

Runaway red Target ball crashes into SUV (VIDEO)

PARAMUS – A two-ton cement ball used as a bollard outside a Target store became dislodged, rolling through the store parking lot and striking a moving vehicle, reportedly causing thousands in damage.…

Fake News? Associated Press Publishes Bogus Visa Claims

The Associated Press ran an “explainer” story about the federal H-1B visa program on Tuesday afternoon that experts say includes highly questionable, even debunked, claims about the guest worker program. The controversial…

Former Wall coach Dan Curcione appointed head football coach at Donovan Catholic

TOMS RIVER — A little less than two months removed from winning the South Jersey Group 3 title at Wall, Dan Curcione is moving on. Donovan Catholic announced Wednesday it named Curcione,…

Man breaks into house to drink cough syrup, steal vodka, cops say

TOMS RIVER — A 42-year-old man drank cough syrup and stole a bottle of vodka and a laptop after breaking into a house, authorities said. Kevin Laird broke a basement window and…

Chiropractor had fentanyl, charged patients for services he didn't provide, grand jury says

TOMS RIVER — A Lakewood chiropractor was indicted Tuesday on charges he submitted insurance claims for work he didn’t do. The grand jury indictment charged Carlo Amato, 55, of Beachwood, with four…

Muslim Foreign Minister: Trump's travel ban not Islamophobic

The United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister has said that US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries, which has triggered global outrage, is not Islamophobic and does…

Brick, Toms River Residents Identified as Victims of Fatal Parkway Crash

Police identify 2 killed in Parkway crash ABERDEEN — Police have identified the two people killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway Saturday afternoon. Kyia Fredericks, 25, of Brick, and…

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