Murphy, NJ Transit CEO Announce Contingency Plans Amid Rail Strike

MATAWAN, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri on Friday addressed the impact of the ongoing rail strike, confirming that all NJ Transit rail service is…

Crashes, closures and bridge delays jam New Jersey Thursday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced a tangle of delays Thursday morning, with crashes, full road closures and heavy bridge traffic slowing travel across multiple key routes. A crash was reported…

DA cracks down on animal cruelty with 25 cases filed in six weeks

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced Monday that his office has filed 25 animal cruelty cases, including 18 felonies, in the past six weeks, signaling a…

Three neglected dogs abandoned on road, New Jersey police seeking animal cruelty suspect

The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation after three neglected dogs were found abandoned in Upper Freehold Township earlier this year. On…

New Jersey cop arrested for multiple innapropriate acts with children in public spaces

A Piscataway police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses involving inappropriate conduct toward minors in public spaces, according to official records. Wesley Kliwinski, 37, of Hamilton, was taken into…

Robbinsville woman charged after 5-year-old girl found dead, two other children neglected

TRENTON, N.J. — A Robbinsville woman has been arrested and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child following the death of a 5-year-old girl in her care, the…

Three men charged in fatal shooting outside Willingboro social club

WILLINGBORO, NJ — Three men have been charged in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man outside a Willingboro social club, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced Thursday.…

New Jersey faces mounting energy crisis after shutdown of six major power plants

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is in the grip of an escalating energy crisis, triggered initially by the closure of five coal-fired power plants and one nuclear facility since 2017, leaving the…

Knife-wielding suspect arrested after school threats spark lockdown

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A man who allegedly made threats against area schools was arrested Wednesday after brandishing a knife on a New Jersey Transit bus, prompting a law enforcement response and…

Maryland man charged with murder after confessing to killing his 87-year-old grandmother

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Potomac man is facing first-degree murder charges after walking into a Rockville police station and allegedly confessing to killing his grandmother, authorities announced Monday. Spencer Dillon Hamilton, 27,…

Trenton man convicted in deadly 2021 fire that killed four, including infant

TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County jury has convicted a Trenton man of setting a 2021 fire in Hamilton Township that killed four people, including a nine-month-old baby, and seriously injured four…

I-80 Remains Closed Due to Sinkholes; The Rest of New Jersey Not Much Better for Monday Commute

NEW JERSEY — NJ commuters faced a series of disruptions this morning as accidents, construction, and volume delays crippled major highways and tunnels. At 8:15 a.m., emergency construction and a sinkhole on…

48 indicted in New Jersey cockfighting ring bust

MAYS LANDING, N.J. – A grand jury in Atlantic County indicted 48 individuals Wednesday in connection with an illegal cockfighting operation, authorities said. An investigation led by Det. Mark Kienzle of the…

Driver killed in crash with trash truck on Black Horse Pike

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 64-year-old man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a trash and recycling truck on the Black Horse Pike, police said. The Township of Hamilton…

New Jersey Cop Husband and Wife Duo Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

TRENTON, N.J. — A husband and wife, both law enforcement officers in Mercer County, have been charged with multiple offenses related to the creation, possession, and distribution of child sexual abuse material,…

Lancaster man accused of raping unconscious woman as she died

LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster man accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman as she died and recording the act will face trial after a judge ruled there was enough evidence for…

Morning commute slows across New Jersey due to crashes, delays, and water main breaks

NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters across New Jersey are facing heavy delays due to a series of crashes, lane closures, and ongoing congestion, with major roadways experiencing significant backups. Traffic on the…

Morning commute slowed by heavy traffic, police activity, and construction across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey commuters are facing significant delays this morning due to a combination of police activity, heavy traffic volume, and ongoing construction projects across the state. On I-295 in…

Two Drivers Airlifted After Head-On Collision in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Two people were airlifted to the hospital with severe injuries following a head-on collision Wednesday evening on County Route 539, according to the Manchester Township Police Department. Officers…

Second Suspect Arrested in East Fishkill Narcotics and Firearms Case

EAST FISHKILL, NY — The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has apprehended a second suspect in connection with a significant narcotics and firearms investigation in East Fishkill. Michael S.…

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