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Home health aide charged for sexual contact with non-verbal patient

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announced the…

August 15, 2021

DUI Hyundai driver survived head on crash with dump truck

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announce an…

April 30, 2021

Democrats say Ciattarelli plan will suppress New Jersey Voters

TRENTON — A coalition of 24 urban mayors released a joint statement today slamming Republican gubernatorial candidate Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli’s plan to impose discriminatory voter suppression laws in New Jersey. “Recently, our…

June 2, 2021

California man traveled to Jersey to have sex with 14-year-old girl

FRANKLIN TWP, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announced the…

February 22, 2021

Man gets 5 years in prison for killing four German shepherd puppies

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Howell man was sentenced today to five years in state prison on charges of animal cruelty after admitting last year his neglect caused the deaths of four German…

February 16, 2021

Rite-Aid Expanding Free COVID-19 Testing Sites in New Jersey, New York, Pennsyvlania

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rite Aid today announced it is expanding its no-charge COVID-19 testing capabilities with 317 additional drive-through testing site locations opening across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania on…

February 4, 2021

Somerset doctor accused of sexually assaulting patient charged by prosecutor’s office

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella Spruill announced the arrest…

January 15, 2021

State Police Capture Fugitive Wanted for Robbery, Attempted Murder and Mom Who Helped Him

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have arrested James Ward, 21, of Highland Park, N.J. for allegedly shooting an individual several times during a robbery on May 17 in…

June 18, 2020

NJ Trump Supporters Mock George Floyd Murder as BLM Rally Passes

FRANKLIN, NJ – Counter protesters to the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter march in Franklin Township reenacted and mocked the death of Floyd as the protesters marched by. One man kneeled on the…

June 9, 2020

Warren County Drive Through Testing Center to Open Tomorrow

Warren County is preparing to open its COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site tomorrow in Franklin Township, and county officials toured the site today making final preparations. Testing is for Warren County residents only,…

April 7, 2020

Chairman of American Muslim Leadership Council in New Jersey Calls for Jihad Days Before September 11th

EDISON-Edison, New Jersey’s Muslim Planning Board member Sam Khan is under fire this week after rallying his fellow Garden State Muslims for Jihad. “Our duty as Pakistanis, as a Musalman, or all…

September 11, 2019

2 N.J. school districts closed over email threat sent to staff member

Two Gloucester County school districts have been closed after a threatening email was sent to a district staff member, officials said. The Franklin Township and Delsea Regional school districts are closed Thursday…

March 1, 2018

Prosecutor: Jackson Man Among Nine Arrested in Freehold Drug Ring Bust

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – Nine members of a Freehold Borough cocaine distribution ring were arrested yesterday, after a nine-month investigation. The group was moving approximately one-third of a kilogram of…

December 18, 2017

Report: Homeless Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault Released under Bail Reform Act

FRANKLIN TWP, GLOUCESTER CO.-A homeless man from California, living in New Jersey was arrested in Franklinville by Franklin Township police officers on Tuesday, January 17th. Police charged Lester R. Cook, 23, with…

January 29, 2017

Vehicles driving along the New Jersey Turnpike, traffic - File Photo

Heavy delays reported across key New Jersey commuter routes Wednesday morning

NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters faced widespread delays across major New Jersey roadways as of 7:49 a.m., with travel times extended at key Hudson River crossings and several congested corridors statewide. At…

July 9, 2025

Once Sleepy Cross Street to Become Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River to Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A once sleepy farm road that has seen explosive development and massive amounts of traffic over the past decade has been approved to be expanded to become a major…

July 5, 2025

Kelly details Ocean County plan for new five-lane highway expansion connecting Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County officials unveiled details Monday about a major infrastructure project that will transform Cross Street into a five-lane thoroughfare, creating a new east-west connection linking Toms River, Lakewood…

June 2, 2025

Pennsylvania player snags $3 million scratch-off jackpot at Sheetz

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A lucky player struck it big in Franklin County this week after purchasing a Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Bucks Scratch-Off ticket worth $3 million, officials said Tuesday. Key Points…

April 8, 2025

Man Fractures Skull of Young Child Because She Threw His Phone

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ill. – A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with critical injuries, including a fractured skull and brain bleed, Will County authorities said. Deputies responded…

March 18, 2025

Four Indiana men charged with murder in death of New York man found dead in New Jersey Pine Barrens

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Four men from Greenwood, Indiana, have been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death of Kuldeep Kumar, a 35-year-old Indian national whose…

December 23, 2024

Three arrested in Bensalem after carjacked vehicle chase, loaded guns recovered

BENSALEM, Pa. — Police apprehended three suspects, including a juvenile, after a stolen vehicle from a Philadelphia carjacking led officers on a chase through Bensalem Township Thursday night. Authorities recovered three firearms,…

December 13, 2024

Operators of Massive Illegal Jersey Shore Weed Farm Arrested During Raid

BUENA, NJ – The drug operation being conducted in Buena, New Jersey, was no bueno for police investigators and three people who ran the illegal grow facility have been arrested. In a…

September 24, 2024

Morning Commute Challenges Across New Jersey Due to Multiple Traffic Incidents

New Jersey commuters faced a slew of disruptions this Wednesday morning, with multiple traffic incidents reported across key routes. Authorities are addressing several situations that have significantly impacted travel times and traffic…

July 24, 2024

Here Are the Cities Where Dogs Bite Postal Workers Most in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has reported over 5,800 dog attacks on its employees last year. In response, the USPS is initiating the 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness…

June 3, 2024

GM delays EV truck production at Michigan plant by year

By David Shepardson and Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors Co said on Tuesday it will delay production of electric pickup trucks at its plant in Michigan’s Orion Township by a year…

October 17, 2023

Franklin Township - Page 6

Home health aide charged for sexual contact with non-verbal patient

DUI Hyundai driver survived head on crash with dump truck

Democrats say Ciattarelli plan will suppress New Jersey Voters

California man traveled to Jersey to have sex with 14-year-old girl

Man gets 5 years in prison for killing four German shepherd puppies

Rite-Aid Expanding Free COVID-19 Testing Sites in New Jersey, New York, Pennsyvlania

Somerset doctor accused of sexually assaulting patient charged by prosecutor’s office

State Police Capture Fugitive Wanted for Robbery, Attempted Murder and Mom Who Helped Him

NJ Trump Supporters Mock George Floyd Murder as BLM Rally Passes

Warren County Drive Through Testing Center to Open Tomorrow

Chairman of American Muslim Leadership Council in New Jersey Calls for Jihad Days Before September 11th

2 N.J. school districts closed over email threat sent to staff member

Prosecutor: Jackson Man Among Nine Arrested in Freehold Drug Ring Bust

Report: Homeless Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault Released under Bail Reform Act

Heavy delays reported across key New Jersey commuter routes Wednesday morning

Once Sleepy Cross Street to Become Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River to Lakewood

Kelly details Ocean County plan for new five-lane highway expansion connecting Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson

Pennsylvania player snags $3 million scratch-off jackpot at Sheetz

Man Fractures Skull of Young Child Because She Threw His Phone

Four Indiana men charged with murder in death of New York man found dead in New Jersey Pine Barrens

Three arrested in Bensalem after carjacked vehicle chase, loaded guns recovered

Operators of Massive Illegal Jersey Shore Weed Farm Arrested During Raid

Morning Commute Challenges Across New Jersey Due to Multiple Traffic Incidents

Here Are the Cities Where Dogs Bite Postal Workers Most in New Jersey

GM delays EV truck production at Michigan plant by year

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Ocean County Landfill Operator Sees Six Accident Cases Tossed by Judge