Newark, NJ. Aerial of Newark, NJ and NX Bridge over the Passaic River

Twenty-four charged in Newark Bloods gang-linked drug and firearms conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. — Twenty-four individuals connected to the Bloods-affiliated gang “Sex, Money, Murder” were charged Wednesday with narcotics and firearms offenses following a 14-month federal investigation into drug trafficking at the Bradley…

Over 150 Fall Ill, 16 Hospitalized at Mass Casualty Incident During New Jersey High School Graduation

PATERSON, NJ — A sweltering heat wave turned what should have been a joyous celebration for Paterson’s graduating seniors into a medical emergency on Monday, June 23, as soaring temperatures at Hinchliffe…

Paterson issues extreme heat warning as temperatures hit 100 degrees, cooling center opens

PATERSON, NJ — The Paterson Police Department has issued an extreme heat warning as temperatures in the area are expected to reach 100 degrees, urging residents to take precautions to stay safe…

Rediscovering Wildwood’s Hidden Gem: Fascination on the Boardwalk

Wildwood is slowly losing its retro-Americana charm, one condo and one boardwalk smoke shop at a time, but one man is still holding on tightly to what New Jersey’s boardwalks once held…

ICE arrests four illegal workers during worksite operation in Pike County

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested four individuals during a worksite enforcement operation at Wyoming Valley Pallets Inc. in Exeter on June 5. The joint operation, led by Homeland…

No Happy Ending for Baton Rouge Massage Parlor During Immigration Crackdown

BATON ROUGE, La. — Homeland Security Investigations agents detained 10 Chinese nationals on June 11 during a worksite enforcement operation targeting nine illicit massage businesses in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Agents…

ICE arrests four at car wash immigration crackdown

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested four Guatemalan nationals on June 9 during a random worksite enforcement operation at D-Hand Car Wash in Southington. The operation was conducted…

Four protesters arrested after violence erupts at Omaha ICE operation

OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested four protesters on Wednesday after they were caught on video damaging federal property and threatening federal officers during a search warrant operation…

Feds arrest agitators for trashing property and menacing agents

OMAHA, Neb. — Four individuals were arrested Wednesday after being caught on camera damaging federal property and threatening federal agents during a protest in response to a recent immigration enforcement operation, U.S.…

Young man shot in back on South Baltimore street

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 21-year-old man was shot in the back Thursday evening in South Baltimore, prompting a shooting investigation by local detectives. The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. in the…

Toms River offers final chance to register for summer surfing, bodyboarding and paddleboarding camps

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Recreation is reminding residents that registration is still open for its summer Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Camps, held in partnership with Coastline Adventures.…

US sanctions Guyanese and Colombian nationals over major cocaine trafficking network

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned six individuals accused of trafficking large quantities of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean, following a…

ICE busts Jersey couple in alleged illegal green card sham

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Cherry Hill man and a Newark woman are facing federal charges after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark uncovered an alleged…

Mexican national indicted in Ohio for illegal reentry, drug trafficking, and assaulting federal officer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal grand jury has indicted a Mexican national on charges of illegal reentry into the United States, drug distribution, and assaulting a federal officer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office…

Migrant Murder Suspect Captured in New Jersey Sanctuary City Trying to Sponsor Unaccompanied Child

NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national wanted for attempted aggravated homicide in his home country has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey, officials announced Thursday. ICE…

Why being called a BENNY at the Jersey Shore isn’t such a bad thing

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — As summer crowds return to the Jersey Shore, so does a term familiar to locals and visitors alike: “Benny.” Used to describe out-of-town tourists, the nickname is often…

Four years ago, New Jersey offered COVID-19 vaccines with pizza and prizes on the boardwalk

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Four years ago this week, New Jersey launched the “Shots at the Shore” COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a pop-up initiative offering vaccines along the coast during Memorial Day Weekend…

New Jersey congresswoman “forcibly assaulted” federal agents while storming ICE detention center, DOJ charges

New Jersey Congresswoman charged with assaulting federal agents during Delaney Hall confrontation NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with two counts of assaulting federal officers after allegedly interfering…

Migrant accused of assaulting federal agent during ICE arrest in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Guatemalan national previously deported from the United States has been charged after allegedly injuring a federal agent while resisting arrest during an immigration enforcement operation in Providence. Miguel…

Philadelphia fentanyl ring dismantled in multi-agency raid with $6.2M in drugs seized

PHILADELPHIA — A major fentanyl trafficking network operating out of North Philadelphia was dismantled this week in a joint law enforcement operation that led to the arrests of seven individuals and the…

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