Police Shut Down Illegal Vietnamese Nail Salon Business

HAMILTON TWP-As women (and of course, men) across the country begin to suffer from chipped nails and deteriorating French manicures, one man thought he could solve the world’s problems. The only problem…

Lakewood Breaks 1,000 Coronavirus Cases, New Cases Down in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER- The number of daily coronavirus cases in Ocean County took a large dip on Friday, according to the Ocean County County Health Department, dropping under 150 new cases per day…

Coronapocalypse Police Blotter for NJ – 4/10/20

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, today urged New Jersey residents to stay home and stay safe this holiday…

Jersey Man Charged for Ballin’ in the Park

For some people, ballin’ is in the blood and nothing is going to keep them away from doing their favorite thing in life, not even the coronavirus, not even Governor Phil Murphy.…

Barber Shop Owner Charged for Operating During Pandemic Shut Down

BRICK-Police shut down the Coliseum Barbershop and Salon with the owner and a barber getting charged with violating Phil Murphy’s executive order forcing the closure of all barbershops and salons. Ibrahim Muhammad,…

Craps Game, Black Market Barber, Speakeasies Headline Today’s List of Coronacrimes

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, announced the following recent enforcement actions against violators of Governor Murphy’s Emergency Orders related…

Toms River Police Department Shares Mo-Less Photo

TOMS RIVER-If anyone in Toms River has been violating Governor Phil Murphy’s social distancing guidelines, it would be Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill. This week, Hill posed in a variety of…

In New Jersey, People Are Using COVID-19 As a Weapon Against Police, Each Other

Leave it to some residents of New Jersey to use the COVID-19 pandemic as a weapon against police officers and each other. Reports are streaming in daily from police departments statewide as…

Lakewood Nears 1,000 Confirmed Cases as County Releases Daily Coronavirus Report

TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Health Department has released today’s COVID-19 figures and Toms river and Lakewood continue to lead the county in positive infections. Lakewood now has 936 cases and Toms River…

Illegal Happy Hour Might Cause New Jersey Pub Owner to Lose His Liquor License

NEWARK – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) today announced that they are seeking to revoke the liquor license of Billings, Inc., the entity that holds…

Man Threatens Estranged Wife, “I have the rona. Do you want the rona?”

PARSIPPANY, NJ-He was just supposed to go inside and feed the fish when his estranged wife isn’t home, but Nikolas Whitehill, 39, of Parsippany went a bit further. According to police, who…

The Daily COVID-19 Naughty List, “Do you want the rona?”

Far and wide, New Jersey residents today did not disappoint when it comes to living up to the stereotypes. Here’s a run down of today’s “Rona Raunchies”. TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S.…

Mayors Begin Closing Town Parks in NJ Fearing State Shutdown Will Bring Out of Towners

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP-Hours after announcing the closure of state parks by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, municipalities across New Jersey began announcing they will be closing their own parks, not to keep their…

OC Prosecutor: No Lakewood Children Going to School As Alleged by Residents, Complaints in March

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced today that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has investigated several citizen complaints alleging that children from the northern Ocean County area were being picked up…

Hey You! Rumson Lawyer Charged for Hosting Pink Floyd Acoustic “Concert” During COVID-19 Pandemic

RUMSON-A homeowner in Rumson was charged by police on Sunday after he hosted a Pink Floyd acoustic themed coronavirus concert in a residential neighborhood, according to police. John Maldjian was charged with…

COVID-19 Exposes Fatal Flaw at the Jersey Shore: Too Many People, Not Enough Infrastructure

TOMS RIVER-The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a fatal flaw at the Jersey Shore. We can’t take any more people because the infrastructure is at its limits. That’s the message, even Democrat Governor…

Rumson Police Now Contemplating Charges for Pink Floyd Gathering

RUMSON-The Rumson Police Department issued a statement today saying the matter of the illegal coronavirus party in its town is still being investigating and charges may be filed. This comes after police…

Respirators from Trump Administration Arrive at New Jersey Hospital

NEWARK, NJ-As promised ventilators from the national stockpile have been released by President Donald J. Trump and have arrived in New Jersey, according to Hackensack Meridian Health. The hospital network received 109…

In Jersey, Threatening Cops During Pandemic Not Such a Good Idea… Here’s Why

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that the Attorney General’s Office has taken over prosecution of six cases and is filing upgraded charges against defendants who allegedly threatened police officers…

Police Break Up Illegal Coronavirus Gathering, Called “Nazi’s”

The Rumson Police Department tonight reported a large “Corona” party hosted by middle-aged adults watching a live Pink Floyd coverband acoustic concert on a front lawn in the town. “This evening the…

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