West New York police join nearly 7,000 plungers at Seaside Heights Polar Plunge

Thousands of participants, including West New York police officers, entered frigid ocean waters to raise money for Special Olympics New Jersey during Saturday’s annual Polar Plunge. Seaside Heights, NJ – Members of…

Massive crowd of teens takes over Navy Yard before curfew clears streets

Large group of juveniles sparks robberies, gunfire and arrests in Navy Yard WASHINGTON, D.C. — A large group of juveniles gathered in the Navy Yard area Saturday night, leading to robberies, a…

Woman killed in police-involved shooting in Lacey Township

Knife recovered after fatal police shooting in Lanoka Harbor LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A woman was fatally shot during an early-morning encounter with a police officer in the Lanoka Harbor section of…

Road rage incident in Wall Township leads to arrest of Neptune man on weapons charges

Police say a confrontation in a shopping center parking lot escalated when a suspect allegedly displayed what appeared to be a firearm. Wall Township, NJ – A Neptune Township man was arrested…

Elderly Lakewood Woman Charged for Bias After Making Derogatory Comments to Passerby

Police say a dispute between neighbors escalated into alleged derogatory remarks leading to criminal charges. Lakewood, NJ – A 71-year-old Lakewood resident has been charged with bias intimidation following an incident earlier…

One dead after dramatic police encounter in Ocean County

Police encounter in Lacey Township leaves one person dead, officer injured LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A police encounter in Ocean County early Monday morning left one person dead and a police officer…

Lucy the Elephant Awarded $350,000 Federal Grant for Interior Restoration

Officials say the funding will help restore the interior of the historic 143-year-old Lucy the Elephant landmark in Margate. Margate City, NJ – Lucy the Elephant, one of New Jersey’s most recognizable…

Can Seaside Heights Prevent a Repeat of 2025’s Violence as the 2026 Season Nears?

After a summer marked by stabbings, mass arrests, and boardwalk shutdowns, the question facing Seaside Heights is whether the town can avoid another season of violence as crowds return in 2026. Seaside…

Massive Jackson Warehouse Project Proposed on 30-Acre Farm Site Along Hope Chapel Road Border With Toms River, Manchester

A large industrial warehouse complex has been proposed for a 30-acre property on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson Township, replacing farmland with multiple distribution buildings. Jackson, NJ – A major warehouse…

Bayonne Police Participate in NJSPBA Polar Bear Plunge to Support Special Olympics

Bayonne police officers joined the annual NJSPBA Polar Bear Plunge, helping raise funds for Special Olympics programs across New Jersey. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Bayonne Police Chief Robert Scerbo is thanking members…

What’s On Fire? Southern Ocean County Heavy Smoke Prompts Police Advisory

Authorities say a controlled burn by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is causing widespread smoke but poses no threat to the public. Stafford Township, NJ – Smoke drifting across parts of…

USGS continues to monitor New Jersey's increased earthquake spike since 2024 4.8 tremor

Sleepy Hollow Earthquake Rattles Hudson Valley as Minor Tremors Continue Across NJ Region

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck near Sleepy Hollow this week, the latest in a string of small quakes recorded across northern New Jersey and the New York metro area. Sleepy Hollow, NY…

Jackson Resident Files Lawsuit Challenging Board Approval of Commercial Project

A Jackson Township resident says the zoning board unlawfully approved a contractor yard and truck maintenance facility on a wetlands-covered property along West Commodore Boulevard. Jackson Township, NJ – A Jackson Township…

Wildwood Attempted Murder: Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for 2024 Shooting

A Wildwood man who shot a 20-year-old woman in the head on Pacific Avenue has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison. Cape May Court House, NJ — A…

Two girls injured after minibike runs stop sign, crashes into late model minivan in Manchester

Police say a 13-year-old was hospitalized after a minibike carrying two juveniles collided with a minivan at a Pine Lake Park intersection Wednesday evening. Manchester, NJ – Two juvenile girls were injured…

NJ prison range boss accused of selling state ammo for $400K

Ex-NJ corrections lieutenant accused of stealing ammo and pocketing $400K TRENTON, NJ — A former New Jersey Department of Corrections lieutenant who oversaw state gun ranges has been indicted on 24 criminal…

$12 Million Pedestrian Safety Project Announced for Busy Lakewood Road

Officials say the project will upgrade intersections, add pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and address long-standing safety concerns along one of Ocean County’s busiest roads. Lakewood, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced…

NJ Transit Delays Up to 60 Minutes After Overhead Wire Damage Near Portal Bridge

Rail service between Newark and New York is running with limited service after damage to Amtrak overhead wire infrastructure. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit rail service is experiencing delays of up to…

Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…

Mercer County Commissioners Approve Funding for Public Safety, Health Programs, and Infrastructure

Officials authorized contracts, grants, and infrastructure projects during a recent meeting, including funding for addiction services and upgrades at the county jail and airport. Trenton, NJ – Mercer County commissioners approved a…

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