North Bergen Cop Accused of Staying Home While Being Paid to Patrol Faces Criminal Charge

A North Bergen police officer was suspended without pay after prosecutors charged him with theft by deception, alleging he remained at home for more than 130 hours while scheduled to be on…

Kearny Police Officer Suspended 60 Days for Sharing Confidential Database Information

A Kearny police officer received a 60-day unpaid suspension after an investigation found he improperly shared information from a law enforcement database with a civilian. A Kearny Police Department officer was suspended…

NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme

A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation…

Texas Democrat Challenging Tom Kean Jr. Calls Ailing Congressman a ‘Coward’ During Months-Long Medical Absence

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Washington next week after nearly four months away from Capitol Hill due to a serious medical condition, but his Democratic opponent is…

Two 17 year old’s killed in Delaware hit and run are identified

Two 17-year-olds died after being struck in Townsend and state police have arrested a New Jersey man in connection with the crash Townsend, Del. — Two Delaware teenagers who were struck and…

Former Brooklyn School Employee Accused of Stealing $111K From After-School Program

Prosecutors allege a former New York City Department of Education employee diverted more than $111,000 intended for student programs into her personal accounts over a six-year period. A former New York City…

Point Pleasant man pleads guilty after investigators find more than 1000 illicit files

Ocean County prosecutors said investigators uncovered more than 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material on electronic devices seized from a borough home TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Point Pleasant Borough man…

Garden State sees wave of lottery wins led by $439K jackpot

Ten New Jersey Lottery players won prizes of at least $10K as a South Amboy ticket claimed the week’s biggest prize TRENTON, N.J. — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $439,345 led…

Toms River Holds Municipal Taxes Flat as School Tax Bills Continue to Rise

While Toms River’s municipal tax rate has remained unchanged for three straight years, homeowners are continuing to see higher overall property tax bills driven largely by school tax increases. TOMS RIVER —…

Fugitive Mexican Migrant With Previous Drug Arrest Captured in Ocean County

A 37-year-old man is being held without bail in Ocean County on a fugitive from justice charge, according to jail records. OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — An Ocean County inmate is being held…

Former Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little Had Alite Speak Before Criminal Science Students

Update: One Year After Speaking to Students at Georgian Court University Class Run By Former Toms River Chief of Police , Mafia Hitman Arrested

The arrest of Englishtown Councilman John Alite has renewed questions about a controversial appearance he made at Georgian Court University last year at the invitation of a retired Toms River police chief.…

Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…

Old Bridge Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $7.7 Million Fake Fuel Investment Fraud Scheme

An Old Bridge man was sentenced to seven years in state prison after admitting he orchestrated a $7.7 million investment fraud scheme using fake fuel companies, a Ponzi-style operation, and fabricated business…

Raritan Police Cop Fight Leads to Discipline for One Officer

A Raritan police officer received a 30-day loss of time penalty after investigators found he improperly deactivated his body-worn camera and later damaged department property during an on-duty dispute with another officer,…

Two North Plainfield Police Officers Terminated Following License Revocation and Criminal Forgery Case

Two North Plainfield police officers were fired in separate disciplinary cases, including one officer who lost his law enforcement certification following a final restraining order and another who admitted submitting a fraudulent…

West Milford Police Lieutenant Resigned Amid Probe Into Affair With Subordinate

A West Milford police lieutenant resigned while facing disciplinary charges that included neglect of duty, neglect of supervision, violating the department’s dating policy, and allegedly misleading internal affairs investigators, according to New…

Passaic Police Officer Received 180-Day Suspension Following Crash and Pursuit Violations

A Passaic police officer was suspended for 180 days after disciplinary investigations found he was involved in a preventable patrol vehicle crash and later ignored multiple supervisory orders to stop following a…

Millville Police Officer Fired After Racist, Anti-Gay Text Messages Discovered During Background Investigation

A Millville police officer was terminated after a background investigation conducted by another law enforcement agency uncovered text messages containing derogatory references to race and sexual orientation, according to state disciplinary records.…

Camden Police Officer Disciplined After Falling Asleep in Patrol Vehicle While Working Secondary Job

A Camden police officer received major discipline after investigators found she fell asleep in a patrol vehicle while assigned to a contracted secondary employment detail, according to state disciplinary records. A Camden…

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Officer Suspended 45 Days After Bar Fight Conviction

A Cumberland County Sheriff’s officer was suspended for 45 days after a bar fight that left patrons injured and resulted in a criminal conviction, according to state disciplinary records. A Cumberland County…

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