Unlicensed driver charged for death of 10-month-old in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Lakehurst woman has been charged with causing death while driving without a valid license following a crash that killed her ten-month-old son in Jackson Township on Saturday…

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Jackson Township Public Notice: Adoption of Ordinances

Jackson Township has officially adopted two ordinances, passed by the township council: TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-12 Ordinance 2025-12, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,…

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Woman thrown 189 feet, killed in crashed caused by driver with suspended license

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Toms River man has been charged with causing death while driving with a suspended license following a violent crash that killed a female passenger in Lakewood last Tuesday…

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Police officer rescues dog trapped under house foundation

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A dog that escaped from its residence and became stuck beneath a nearby home was rescued Sunday by an East Brunswick police officer who crawled under the foundation…

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Wall Township police blotter: Here’s what’s happening

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township Police recorded a series of arrests between May 12 and May 18, with charges ranging from driving while intoxicated to obstruction and warrant apprehensions across Monmouth…

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Worcester is now officially a sanctuary city after executive order prohibits ICE immigration assistance

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista has issued an executive order establishing new guidelines that restrict municipal employee involvement in federal immigration enforcement, according to a directive released this…

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DC police probe violent Navy Yard assault by juvenile mob

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A person was hospitalized Saturday night following a group assault and robbery in the Navy Yard neighborhood, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m.…

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ICE arrests 196 criminal illegal immigrants in Nashville-area enforcement sweep

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of 196 individuals during a weeklong targeted operation focused on criminal illegal immigrants in the greater Nashville area. The operation,…

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Officer rescues ducklings trapped in storm drain in Monroe Township

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several ducklings were safely rescued from a storm drain this week thanks to quick action by a local police officer, according to the Monroe Township Police Department. The…

New Jersey News·Pets and Animals

ICE arrests four illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes across four states

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested four noncitizens convicted of child sex crimes on May 12 in coordinated enforcement actions across Massachusetts, California, New York and Texas. Among…

Brick Township swears in two new special law enforcement officers

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has added two new Special Law Enforcement Officers to its ranks following a swearing-in ceremony held earlier this week. Chief David Forrester and Mayor…

Ocean County News

Myrtle Beach police arrest four in string of armed robberies

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Myrtle Beach Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred overnight from late Tuesday into early Wednesday. The first incident took…

Afghani national convicted of assault arrested by ICE in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 27-year-old Afghani national convicted of assault earlier this year in Maryland, according to a statement released by the agency. Javid Ahmadi was…

Maryland News

ICE Boston deports Colombian national charged in Connecticut home invasion

HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has removed a Colombian national charged in a series of violent crimes in Connecticut, including assault during a home invasion and violating a protective…

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Kearny police search for missing 13-year-old girl last seen on Beech Street

KEARNY, N.J. — Authorities are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday morning at her home in Kearny, police said. Shirlay Garcia-Julia was last seen around 11:30 a.m.…

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Monmouth County awards over $7.5 million in contracts for energy, emergency services and infrastructure

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has approved a series of contracts totaling more than $7.5 million during its most recent meeting, covering energy supply agreements, public safety…

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It’s not more broken: Murphy says NJ Transit better now than when he took office

Gov. Murphy defends NJ Transit amid strike and service collapse, says system ‘not more broken’ NEWARK, NJ — As transit workers strike and New Jersey’s commuter rail system grinds to a halt,…

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Public Notice: Jackson Amends Land Use Requirement for Pinelands

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 244 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,…