Garden State gambler grabs $249K in weekend draw
TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County lottery player closed out a remarkable week for Jersey Cash 5 by claiming a $249,390 jackpot in Saturday’s drawing, marking the game’s 23rd jackpot of the…
Back-to-back wins as Jersey Cash 5 keeps delivering jackpots
TRENTON, NJ — Two New Jersey Lottery players, one from Hudson County and one from Middlesex County, each won $75,000 after matching all five numbers in the May 7 Jersey Cash 5…
New Jersey cop arrested for multiple innapropriate acts with children in public spaces
A Piscataway police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses involving inappropriate conduct toward minors in public spaces, according to official records. Wesley Kliwinski, 37, of Hamilton, was taken into…
East Brunswick Symphony to celebrate Star Wars Day with live ‘May the 4th’ concert
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra will present a special “May the 4th Be With Us” concert Sunday afternoon, bringing the iconic music of Star Wars to life in…
Teen suspect charged in Wall Township home invasion and car theft attempt
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a January home invasion and attempted car theft in Wall Township, police announced Tuesday. Authorities say three masked suspects…
NJ Lottery player bags $600K top prize on crossword ticket
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off player scored a $600,000 jackpot last week, leading a trio of major prize wins announced by lottery officials on Monday. The $600,000 winning ticket…
$1 million Virginia lottery ticket still unclaimed with deadline fast approaching
DELTAVILLE, VA — Someone in Virginia is sitting on a $1 million Mega Millions ticket — and they may not even know it. The winning ticket, purchased at the 7-Eleven on General…
NJ couple indicted in $2.3M Ponzi scheme used investor money to buy mansion
TRENTON, N.J. — A Middlesex County couple has been indicted by a state grand jury for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi-style fraud that siphoned more than $2 million from investors through false promises…
No charges for New Jersey cop as grand jury clears officer in use-of-force case
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – A Middlesex County grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against Woodbridge Township Police Officer Hector Rivera following a February 2023 arrest that involved the alleged use of…
Hidden Lake Drive detour begins April 22 for emergency culvert repairs, police say
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — An extended detour will go into effect Tuesday, April 22, along Hidden Lake Drive just past the Route 27 entrance due to emergency culvert repairs, according to the…
Matawan man arrested in connection with series of East Brunswick shootings
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 43-year-old Matawan man was arrested Friday in connection with three separate shooting incidents that occurred in East Brunswick this month, authorities announced. Sameh F. Kaldes was taken…
Two teens charged with murder in shooting of New Jersey 16-year-old
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old have been charged with juvenile delinquency offenses related to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in New Brunswick, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda…
Turnpike crash probe: State Police seek red pickup truck driver in Carteret wreck
CARTERET, N.J. — New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a red pickup truck who may have witnessed a serious crash on the New…
Virginia Teen Who Fled New Jersey Police in Stolen Car, Tried to Stab Cops
FLORENCE, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy from Virginia is facing a slate of criminal charges after allegedly slamming a stolen vehicle into a police cruiser and attempting to stab officers during a…
New Jersey man indicted for lying about ISIS ties on U.S. citizenship application
NEWARK, NJ — A Middlesex County man has been charged with making false statements and committing perjury after federal authorities say he denied ties to a terrorist organization while applying for U.S.…
Illinois ticket snags $344M Mega Millions jackpot
TRENTON, NJ — A Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois matched all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball in Tuesday’s drawing to win the $344 million jackpot, lottery officials announced.…
Bojangles Brings Southern Charm to Piscataway with Grand Opening of First New Jersey Location
Piscataway, NJ – The wait is almost over for New Jersey fried chicken enthusiasts as Bojangles, the iconic Southern fast-food chain, will open its doors next month. The new restaurant brings the…
East Brunswick Wawa sells $500K winning scratch-off ticket
TRENTON, N.J. — A lucky ticket buyer in Middlesex County struck gold last week, becoming the first to claim a $500,000 top prize from the Super Hot 7’s Scratch-Off Game, state officials…
East Brunswick player grabs $500K lottery prize
TRENTON, N.J. — A Middlesex County resident scored big last week, becoming the first to claim a $500,000 top prize in the Super Hot 7’s Scratch-Off Game, according to the New Jersey…
Killer’s confession led police to the grim discovery of his wife’s body inside their home
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 60-year-old East Brunswick man has been charged with murder after walking into the police department and reporting that he killed his wife, authorities said. Ashraf Tawfik entered…