13 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Kentucky Workplace Identity Theft Investigation, Federal Authorities Say

Federal agents arrested 13 people during an immigration and identity theft investigation at a Kentucky manufacturing business, with eight individuals now facing criminal charges for allegedly using stolen Social Security numbers to…

Teen Accused of Luring Victim Through TikTok Before Armed Electric Bike Robbery in Delaware

Delaware State Police arrested a 15-year-old Wilmington resident who investigators say used TikTok to arrange a meetup before allegedly robbing a victim of an electric bike at gunpoint. A Wilmington teenager is…

Loaded Gun Found During Dorchester Traffic Stop, 20-Year-Old Arrested After Allegedly Giving False Name

Boston police recovered a loaded handgun during an early morning traffic stop in Dorchester and arrested a 20-year-old Roxbury man who allegedly provided officers with a false identity and was wanted on…

Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck by SUV at Busy Flemington Intersection

A pedestrian was flown to a New Brunswick trauma center after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Route 31 and Church Street in Flemington, authorities said. Police and prosecutors…

Bloomfield Middle School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Former Student, Prosecutor Says

An Essex County middle school teacher and high school assistant band director is accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student beginning when the victim was 13 years old. A…

Burlington City Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Sexual Assault of Young Girl

A Burlington City man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl will serve eight years in state prison and must register as a sex offender for life, authorities said. A Burlington County…

Toms River 0% Tax Increase Launches Mayor Rodrick’s Approval Rating to 68%

Mayor Dan Rodrick’s administration approved a third consecutive municipal budget with no local tax increase, while residents continue to face higher school taxes driven by Toms River Regional School District spending. Toms…

Timbuctoo’s Legacy Celebrated During Juneteenth Event at Historic Underground Railroad Settlement

Hundreds gathered in Westampton to honor Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of Timbuctoo, one of New Jersey’s oldest historically Black communities and a key stop on the Underground Railroad. The rich history…

Mantua Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault of Minor, Faces 10-Year Prison Term

A Mantua Township man admitted in court to sexually assaulting a minor and is expected to receive a 10-year state prison sentence under a plea agreement, prosecutors said. Michael Brown, 46, of…

New Jersey’s Mob Hitman Councilman Arrested for Extortion, Misconduct

Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities. The…

Myrtle Beach Juvenile Curfew Enforced in Ocean Boulevard Area as Summer Crowds Increase

Myrtle Beach police are reminding families that unaccompanied minors must leave the downtown Ocean Boulevard area by 9 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Myrtle Beach Police Department issued…

Tour of New Jersey State Run Prison Reveals Conditions Worse Than Delaney Hall, Assemblyman Says

Assemblyman Greg Myhre said a bipartisan delegation toured New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, where inmates raised concerns about food, air quality, and living conditions inside one of the nation’s oldest operating…

USPS Stamp Price Jumping to 82 Cents: What New Postal Rate Hikes Mean for New Jersey Residents

The cost of mailing a letter is about to rise again as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to increase postage rates next month, affecting households, businesses, and seniors across New Jersey who…

Major Toms River Medical Office Complex Near Holiday City Sells for $13.6 Million

A pair of nearly fully leased medical office buildings serving the Holiday City area and surrounding communities in Toms River have been sold for $13.6 million, highlighting continued investor demand for healthcare…

Former Newark Deputy Mayor Sentenced to Federal Prison in Bribery and Kickback Scheme

A former Newark deputy mayor who admitted accepting cash, jewelry, and other benefits in exchange for helping developers secure city-owned properties has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison.…

Pet Food Recall Expanded Nationwide as FDA Warns of Possible Vitamin Deficiency Risk

Go Raw LLC has expanded a nationwide recall of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe after testing identified potentially low levels of thiamine, an essential vitamin for cats and dogs. A Utah-based…

New Jersey Media Company Wins Legal Battle to Save YouTube Embeds from Copyright Trolls

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — What started as a routine copyright demand against a small New Jersey news outlet evolved into a high-stakes legal fight over one of the most fundamental tools in…

Corvette Driver Convicted in Deadly 119 MPH Crash That Split Car in Half in Williamstown

A Monroe Township man faces up to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in a high-speed crash that killed a Marlton driver and left a trail of destruction…

Club World Cup Group Stage Sees 27% of Matches End in Draws Across Eight Groups

A review of the FIFA Club World Cup group-stage standings shows that more than one in four matches ended level, highlighting the competitive balance across the tournament’s opening round. The FIFA Club…

Four New Jersey counties contribute to most of the state’s gun violence: Here they are

A decade of New Jersey Attorney General data shows shootings have steadily declined statewide, but gun violence remains heavily concentrated in Essex, Mercer, Camden, and Passaic counties, while many suburban and rural…

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