South Jersey Man Arrested After Luring Monmouth County Teen Online

FREEHOLD, NJ — A man from Gloucester County has been taken into custody for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conversations with a 14-year-old from Monmouth County. Raymond S. Santiago, the Monmouth County Prosecutor,…

South Jersey Town Blames Murphy, Bail Reform for Homeless Encampment

Amid concerns over homelessness, petty crime, and drug use in the Rio Grande area, Middle Township officials have announced plans to prioritize public safety while continuing to provide social services. Mayor Tim…

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Three Years for Threatening President Trump

Mohamed Farah, 34, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to three years in prison for threatening the President and a former President. The sentence,…

New Jersey Governor Suggests Toms River Should Start Closing Schools

TOMS RIVER, NJ—For decades, Toms River has had three high schools: Toms River North, Toms River South, and Toms River East. Those schools saw the population grow from about 60,000 to nearly…

Driver Who Fled Crash with Critical Injury Arrested by Police

MIDDLETOWN, PA – In the early hours, Middletown Township police were dispatched to a traffic accident on West Maple Avenue, close to Alscot Lane. The incident, involving a black Ford F150, occurred…

Wilkes-Barre police vehicle parked outside.

Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Multi-State Bank Robberies

SCRANTON, PA – The Middle District of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 30-year-old Damen Drakeford of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in…

Hundreds of New Jersey Cops Must be Retrained After Attending Course that Taught Unconstitutional Tactics

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s Attorney General has mandated that up to 240 police officers undergo retraining in March or face disciplinary actions. This directive targets officers who participated in a contentious…

New Jersey Lawmaker Blasts Teachers After Cashier Couldn’t Give Proper Change

JACKSON, NJ – A New Jersey elected official says a recent exchange at a local business with a young cashier is a sign that teachers in the state aren’t doing their jobs.…

Monroe Police Breakup Online Sale of Stolen Vehicles

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday, the Monroe Township Police Department successfully prevented the sale of stolen vehicles, following a local resident’s suspicions about a transaction on Facebook Marketplace. The resident, who…

Head-On Collision on Route 47 Sends Multiple Victims to Hospital

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A severe head-on collision occurred on Route 47 North near mile post 15.3 on Saturday, as reported by the Middle Township Police. The crash involved two vehicles, with…

School Closures and Delayed Openings for Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Following an overnight storm that left 2-4 inches of snow across Monmouth County, various school districts have announced closures and delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th. Parents, guardians,…

Aberdeen Schools Announce Delayed Start on January 16 Amid Weather Concerns

ABERDEEN, NJ – In response to adverse weather and travel conditions, Aberdeen Township has declared a 90-minute delayed opening for all Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (MARSD) schools on Tuesday, January 16. Evening…

Owen Henry Sworn In as New State Senator for New Jersey’s 12th District

JACKSON, NJ – Owen Henry, former mayor of Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County, has officially taken the oath of office as the new state senator for New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District.…

Investigators Release More Details in News Chopper 6 Helicopter Crash in South Jersey

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A news helicopter from Philadelphia met a tragic end Tuesday night, crashing in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey. On Friday, officials investigating the crash provided more news to…

After-School Kids Club Employee Charged with Sexual Assault, Police Fear More Victims

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA – Gerald William Spoto, a 41-year-old resident of Disk Lane in Bristol Township, was charged on Tuesday, with multiple counts of sexual assault involving four boys. The incidents, dating…

In New Jersey, Christmas Events Run Through New Year’s Eve for the Entire Family

NEWARK, NJ – From ice skating in downtown Newark to cozy igloos and dazzling light shows, New Jersey is alight with festive holiday activities for families and friends this season. Here are…

Perth Amboy Smoke Shops Target of ‘Major Drug Bust’

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department made arrests in a drug bust targeting local smoke shops. The Special Investigations Unit, after a month-long investigation, apprehended three individuals for selling…

Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Making Threatening Communications and Calling in False Bomb Threats

TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 240 months in prison for making threatening telephone and email communications to New Jersey state officials, judges, law enforcement…

Howard Man Charged With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity

WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Christopher Crispen, age 32, of Howard, Pennsylvania, was indicted on November 21, 2023, by a federal grand…

Cassville Man Charged With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Prostitution And Sexual Activity

WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Mansberger, age 58, of Cassville, Pennsylvania, was indicted on November 21, 2023, by a federal grand…

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