State honors FBI agent taken in Iran with new annual tribute
New Jersey marks March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with new bipartisan law TRENTON, NJ — A silent but powerful statement will wave across New Jersey each March 9,…
Jersey law cracks down on illegal signal-blocking tech
New Jersey law makes use of signal jammers a fourth-degree crime under new bill TRENTON, NJ — A newly signed bipartisan law will now make the use of signal jammers a criminal…
Judge denies New Jersey man’s bid to overturn illegal gun dealing conviction
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has rejected a motion by convicted gun dealer Brandon Groce to vacate his sentence, ruling that his guilty plea was valid and that his post-conviction claims…
Pennsylvania man sentenced to four years in prison for role in $1 million multi-state art theft conspiracy
SCRANTON, P.A. – A Lackawanna County man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a sprawling, years-long conspiracy that involved stealing and concealing millions of dollars’…
New Jersey woman and Colombian man charged in $1 million federal transit fraud scheme
ALBANY, N.Y. – A New Jersey woman and a Colombian man have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme that claimed hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake transportation reimbursements…
Walmart parking lot chase ends with Toms River man headed to state prison for five years
Toms River man gets 5 years in prison after gun found in crashed van and cocaine case near Walmart TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man who prosecutors say was found…
NJ man gets prison time and lifetime supervision under Megan’s Law
Alexandria man sentenced to 3 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 34-year-old Alexandria Township man has been sentenced to state prison following a joint…
New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers
TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…
NJ bill would require prisons to house inmates by gender identity and honor preferred pronouns
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would mandate that transgender and non-binary inmates be housed in state correctional facilities according to their gender identity or expression,…
Asarco Pit Death Leads to Prison Time for ATV Rider
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Howell Township man has been sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide and endangering the welfare of a child…
New Jersey Parole Reform Triples Credits for Prison Inmates: New Jersey is Less Safe, Assemblyman Says
TRENTON, N.J. – A heated debate erupted in the State House this week as Assemblyman Paul Kanitra denounced Assembly Bill 6206, a sweeping parole reform measure advanced by the Assembly Public Safety…
Bill would add criminal penalties for violating New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to strengthen enforcement of the state’s wage laws with a bill that would make certain violations of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act a…
New Jersey bill would allow rehabilitative release for older inmates serving long sentences
TRENTON, NJ – A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would allow certain older inmates who have served lengthy prison terms to petition the court for release based on demonstrated rehabilitation…
Doxxing in New Jersey could soon be a crime that carries prison time and hefty fines
TRENTON, NJ – A bipartisan bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would make “doxxing” — the online release of a person’s private information with intent to cause harm — a criminal…
ICE arrests convicted child abuser living his life illegally in New Jersey’s sanctuary state after years on the run
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal immigration authorities have arrested Efren Cortez-Velez, a Mexican national living illegally in the United States who was convicted in New Jersey of child cruelty, criminal trespass, and resisting…
Four indicted in multistate travel insurance fraud scheme uncovered by New Jersey investigators
Trenton, NJ – Four individuals from New Jersey and New York have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent travel insurance scheme that involved fake trips, fabricated medical emergencies, and falsified records,…
Federal judge denies New Jersey convicted killer’s appeal in 1997 murder case
Newark, NJ – A New Jersey man convicted of murder and weapons offenses in connection with a 1997 shooting was denied federal habeas relief this week after a district court found no…
Toms River Seeks to Cut Ties With Politically Connected Joint Insurance Fund Under State Investigation, Find Cheaper Coverage in 2026
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Township officials will hold a special meeting on December 30 to ensure employees remain insured after the town’s current coverage with the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund expires…
Brick lawyer hired to defend man among seven charged in a multi-state prostitution and racketeering case
TRENTON, N.J. – A Brick Township man is among seven individuals charged in what state authorities describe as a large-scale prostitution and racketeering network operating illicit massage parlors across New Jersey and…
New Jersey expands Freedom Reads partnership with 27 new prison libraries
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Corrections has expanded its partnership with the national nonprofit Freedom Reads, opening 27 new in-unit libraries at South Woods State Prison and bringing the…