Raritan Borough paraprofessional charged with child exploitation crimes

RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – A Raritan Borough resident and school paraprofessional has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Somerset…

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Absecon man sentenced to eight years for dealing meth out of Atlantic City hotel

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 47-year-old Absecon man was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison on Tuesday for his role in a methamphetamine distribution operation based out of the…

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Morning Commute Hampered by Accidents and Delays Across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey faced significant delays Tuesday morning, as a series of accidents, disabled vehicles, and road congestion complicated travel on several major routes. Heavy traffic was reported…

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Highland Park Man Convicted on Multiple Charges in Somerset County

Somerville, N.J. – A Somerset County Jury has found Gerald Chapman, 41, of Highland Park, N.J., guilty of several charges following a weeklong trial. Chapman was convicted of second-degree Possession of a…

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Every Town With a Spirit Halloween Store in New Jersey for 2024

Is it even fall if you haven’t already wandered the fog-filled aisles of a Spirit Halloween? Not in Jersey! The spooky season officially starts when Spirit Halloween starts popping up all over…

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State police seek public’s help in fatal hit-and-run on State Highway 55

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are seeking assistance from the public in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on State Highway 55 in Gloucester…

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Man Found Dead After Car Plunges Into Delaware Raritan Canal

FRANKLIN, N.J. — A 31-year-old Skillman man was found dead on Saturday after his car crashed and became submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal, authorities said. The incident came to light around…

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One Dead, Three Critical in New Jersey Crash

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A three-vehicle collision on Thursday morning at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617, and Lower Lansdown Road has left one passenger dead and three others seriously injured.…

New Jersey Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Double Vehicular Homicide in New Jersey

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Amitoj Oberoi was sentenced to 15 years in state prison on Wednesday for two counts of first degree vehicular homicide following a deadly crash last year. Oberoi is…

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Somerset Man Charged in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case

CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police Chief William Obuchowski announced the arrest of 27-year-old Sebastian Romero of Somerset, who faces multiple charges relating to child exploitation. Romero was apprehended on August 2 at…

Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November

Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores by Year-End NEW YORK, NY – Stop & Shop announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year, with nearly…

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Somerset Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide Charges

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Amitoj Oberoi, a 30-year-old resident of Somerset, New Jersey, entered guilty pleas to two counts of first-degree Vehicular Homicide on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The pleas were made before…

New Jersey Drug Queen Pushed Psychodelic Drugs, 25 Pounds of Weed Near Public Park

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ—Maria Santiago-Cossean, 55, of Franklin Township, was arrested on Thursday, charged with multiple drug-related offenses by detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. The charges stem from a large-scale narcotics…

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hunterdon County Under Investigation

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024, around 11:00 am. The accident took place on Croton Road…

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Watch: Hero New Jersey Firefighters Save Dog Trapped Inside Tire Using Plasma Cutter

FRANKLINVILLE, NJ – In a display of community service and dedication, the Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company (FVFC) and Franklin Township Police Department collaborated to rescue a local pet in distress. A dog…

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What’s That Smell in New Jersey? Multiple Regions Reported Varied Smoke Conditions

New Jersey Forest Fire Service Announces Prescribed Burning Operations TRENTON, NJ— As you drive around New Jersey today, you might be wondering, Why is there is a lingering smoky smell in the…

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New Jersey School Teacher Busted for Affair With 14-Year-Old Student

RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the Raritan Borough Police Department, announced the arrest of Lydia Pinto, 38, of Newton, Pennsylvania. Pinto, a former high school…

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New Jersey School Bus Monitor Faces Upgraded Charges in Child’s Death

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey school bus monitor, arrested in connection with the death of 6-year-old Fajr Williams, is set for arraignment on upgraded charges today. The incident, which occurred…

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New Jersey Police Not Giving Up Search for Killer of 15-Year-Old Girl in 1970

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey State Police, Troop K, continues its investigation into the 1970 homicide of 15-year-old Alice Lezan of Franklin Township. On November 14, 1970, State Police discovered…

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Paterson Launches Prosecutor-Led Diversion Program for Substance Use

PATERSON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi, announced the launch of the Opt for Help…

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Raritan Borough paraprofessional charged with child exploitation crimes

Absecon man sentenced to eight years for dealing meth out of Atlantic City hotel

Morning Commute Hampered by Accidents and Delays Across New Jersey

Highland Park Man Convicted on Multiple Charges in Somerset County

Every Town With a Spirit Halloween Store in New Jersey for 2024

State police seek public’s help in fatal hit-and-run on State Highway 55

Man Found Dead After Car Plunges Into Delaware Raritan Canal

One Dead, Three Critical in New Jersey Crash

New Jersey Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Double Vehicular Homicide in New Jersey

Somerset Man Charged in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case

Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November

Somerset Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide Charges

New Jersey Drug Queen Pushed Psychodelic Drugs, 25 Pounds of Weed Near Public Park

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hunterdon County Under Investigation

Watch: Hero New Jersey Firefighters Save Dog Trapped Inside Tire Using Plasma Cutter

What’s That Smell in New Jersey? Multiple Regions Reported Varied Smoke Conditions

New Jersey School Teacher Busted for Affair With 14-Year-Old Student

New Jersey School Bus Monitor Faces Upgraded Charges in Child’s Death

New Jersey Police Not Giving Up Search for Killer of 15-Year-Old Girl in 1970

Paterson Launches Prosecutor-Led Diversion Program for Substance Use

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