Father and son plead guilty in New Jersey park explosion that injured one, damaged homes

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A father and son have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the detonation of a homemade explosive device at a public park in Manville that injured a man and…

Convicted Mafia Hitman Who Killed Six People Visits Lakewood

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood residents reported the sighting of a convicted mafia hitman in their city who confessed to at least six murders and dozens of violent assaults. We confirmed that former…

Lakewood Man Who Left Child in Car to Die Released from Jail Under New Jersey Bail Reform

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man who was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after his 4-month-old son was found unresponsive in a parked vehicle and later pronounced dead, has…

Lakewood father charged after infant son dies in hot car

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after his 4-month-old son was found unresponsive in a parked vehicle and later pronounced dead, authorities…

Infant dies after being left in car in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A 4-month-old baby died Tuesday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle near 5th Street and Princeton Avenue, according to authorities. Emergency responders from Hatzolah arrived shortly before 1:30…

Two New Jersey drug dealers arrested in Toms River, One Freed on Bail Reform

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two men from Ocean and Monmouth counties have pleaded guilty to narcotics distribution charges following a multi-agency investigation into cocaine trafficking, authorities announced. Octavaeous Jenkins, 50, of Toms…

Jackson Township man found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in 2020 stabbing

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Jackson Township man was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the 2020 stabbing death of a 23-year-old man, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced. J’Shawn Cutler, 28,…

Fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals in Atlantic City for Toms River drive-by shooting

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Manchester man has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting at a Toms River apartment complex last month,…

New Jersey cop indicted on 22 charges in corruption and drug case

FREEHOLD, N.J. – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 22-count indictment against a former Middletown Township Police Department sergeant accused of abusing his authority, aiding criminal activities, and possessing illegal…

Rutgers Student Nabbed for Year Long Criminal Lewdness and Sexual Contact Incidents on and off Campus

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. — A 21-year-old Rutgers University student has been charged in connection with more than a dozen incidents of lewdness and criminal sexual contact reported over the past year in…

Jackson Township man pleads guilty to assault and weapon charges in two incidents

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Charles Sharkey Jr., 35, of Jackson Township, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, driving while intoxicated, and illegal possession of a firearm in connection with two separate incidents earlier…

Man Shot in Face in Jackson was Ex-Pagan’s MC Member, Gunman Was Local Chapter Outlaw

Jackson Township, NJ – In what can be described only as a scene out of the fictional television show Sons of Anarchy, three members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club were involved in…

Howell Man Faces Charges in Deadly 2023 Crash

FREEHOLD, NJ—Thomas A. Redding, a 45-year-old Howell Township resident, has been charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in July 2023. The announcement was made jointly by Monmouth…

Howell Man Arrested for Deadly 2023 Crash

FREEHOLD, NJ – Thomas A. Redding, a 45-year-old Howell Township resident, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to a fatal traffic collision that occurred in July 2023. The announcement…

NJ Youth Soccer Coach Arrested For Molestation

FREEHOLD, NJ – Ryan Gunsauls, a 32-year-old youth soccer coach from Union Beach, faces multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of children and distributing obscene materials to minors. Gunsauls engaged in inappropriate…

Howell Woman Indicted in Crash that Killed Three-Year-Old Girl

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted Samantha E. Bonora, 31, of Howell, in connection with a tragic three-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old girl…

Ocean Township Man Faces Charges for Drug-Induced Death

Ocean County, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the charge of Strict Liability Drug Induced Death against James Liu, 30, of Ocean Township, Monmouth County, following the death…

Man Arrested for 2023 Hit-and-Run in Jersey City

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Rey Rosario, 66, from Bayonne, in connection with a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Jersey City on February 10,…

Fire in Lakewood Housing Authority Residence Linked to Open Flame

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal explosion occurred on November 1 at a residence within the Lakewood Housing Authority on Sampson Avenue, leading to the death of Ronald Prichard, 67. At around…

Wall Township Man Sentenced to 4.5 Years for Crash that Killed 82-Year-Old Brick Man

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ -Nolan T. Dickson, 28, of Wall Township, has been sentenced to four and a half years in state prison for his role in a fatal collision that led to…

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