Phil Murphy signs law to eliminate monetary penalties for juvenile crimes

TRENTON – Governor Murphy today signed legislation (S-3319/A-5507) that eliminates certain juvenile justice fines, fees, costs, and other monetary penalties. The legislation acts to improve the juvenile justice system by eliminating unnecessary costs.…

New Jersey News

Another suspect arrested for July murder in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – Dashawn A. Rhoden, 22-years old, from Paterson, was arrested on December 30, 2021, in relation to the homicide that took place on July 3, 2021, at 159 Franklin Street…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Fugitive Paterson murder suspect caught in Rhode Island

PATERSON, NJ – Roshane Latty, 22-years old from Paterson, was arrested on December 22, 2021, in relation to the homicide that took place on January 31, 2021, in the area of 315…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Egg Harbor woman gets 21 years for crash that killed mother and her baby

MAYS LANDING- An Egg Harbor Township woman has been sentenced on Aggravated Manslaughter charges in connection to a motor vehicle collision that killed a mother and her infant son in 2019, Acting…

Atlantic County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha Announces Leadership Team

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha today announced the appointment of Sara Miron Bloom, a veteran federal prosecutor who amassed a diverse and exceedingly distinguished record of accomplishment while…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Second Former Inmate Admits Role in Scheme to Use Drones to Smuggle Contraband into Fort Dix Federal Prison

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a scheme to use drones to smuggle contraband, including cell phones and tobacco, into the federal correctional facility…

Department of Justice Press Releases·New Jersey News

Phil Murphy: School mask mandate will stay in place, even if his authorization expires tomorrow

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today said that he will not allow school children to attend school unmasked, even if the New Jersey legislature doesn’t extend his pandemic emergency…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

Doctor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Stealing More Than $500,000 from Former Employer

CAMDEN, N.J. – A doctor was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for defrauding his prior employer’s medical practice by stealing and forging the medical practice’s checks to pay personal expenses,…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Instead of mean tweets, America now has #bareshelvesbiden as Twitter hashtag trends

All across America, shelves in supermarkets are empty and it has led to the #bareshelvesbiden hashtag trending on Twitter. Here are some examples of bare shelves across America this week. Weeks after…

In the News

NJEA: Failure to keep students masked is “educational malpractice” NJEA says

TRENTON, NJ – The state’s largest public teacher’s union this week said that if the New Jersey Senate and Legislature do no approve Governor Phil Murphy’s request to extend the public health…

New Jersey News

Driver sentenced for fatal 2019 crash outside North Bergen High School

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – On Thursday, January 6, 2022, the Honorable Vincent J. Militello, J.S.C., sentenced Denisse Ortega, 36, of New Milford, to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for causing…

In the News

WATCH: NJ DOT salt spreader slams into highway roadsign on I-95 in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A New Jersey DOT dump truck spreading salt on Interstate 95 collided with a road sign near exit 21 in Jackson Township on Friday. The truck, traveling west…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Former Sales Representative Admits Role in Compounding Prescription Drug Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A former sales representative today admitted his role in a scheme to defraud New Jersey state health benefits programs, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Scott Shekitka, 42, formerly…

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

Passaic County Man Admits Role in Illegal Money Transmitting Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in an illegal money transmitting business, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Julio De La Cruz Acosta, 42, of…

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

Ocean County food delivery driver had car stolen while making delivery by teen who crashed it later on GSP

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – On January 01, 2022, at approximately 4:07 pm, Patrolman Kyle Pimm and Corporal Steve Mandarine were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy located on Route 9 and Bryant Road…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Crash shuts down Route 72 in Manahawkin

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:50 am, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 72 and Marsha Drive for the report of a motor…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

NJEA wants to keep your children in masks as Murphy’s 90-day extension request is unlikely to pass before Tuesday

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Education Association is in a fit this week after the union learned that Phil Murphy’s request to keep children in public schools indefinitely trapped behind a…

School and Education News

Salem County Man Charged with Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Salem County man made his initial appearance on a charge of illegally possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Jabbar Pierce, 41, of Penns Grove,…

Department of Justice Press Releases

State Health Department orders nursing homes to take in COVID-19 patients

HARTFORD, CT- The Connecticut Department of Public Health on Thursday issued an order that demanded long term care facilities and nursing homes to accept COVID-19 positive patients after being discharged from the…

Community News·Connecticut News·Health and Wellness

In redistricting shuffle Hyland drops out of race and endorses Chris Smith for Congress

Berkeley, N.J. — On Friday, January 7th, surrounded by his closest supporters and Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, Shawn Hyland announced the suspension of his campaign and officially…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

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Phil Murphy signs law to eliminate monetary penalties for juvenile crimes

Another suspect arrested for July murder in Paterson

Fugitive Paterson murder suspect caught in Rhode Island

Egg Harbor woman gets 21 years for crash that killed mother and her baby

United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha Announces Leadership Team

Second Former Inmate Admits Role in Scheme to Use Drones to Smuggle Contraband into Fort Dix Federal Prison

Phil Murphy: School mask mandate will stay in place, even if his authorization expires tomorrow

Doctor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Stealing More Than $500,000 from Former Employer

Instead of mean tweets, America now has #bareshelvesbiden as Twitter hashtag trends

NJEA: Failure to keep students masked is “educational malpractice” NJEA says

Driver sentenced for fatal 2019 crash outside North Bergen High School

WATCH: NJ DOT salt spreader slams into highway roadsign on I-95 in Jackson

Former Sales Representative Admits Role in Compounding Prescription Drug Scheme

Passaic County Man Admits Role in Illegal Money Transmitting Scheme

Ocean County food delivery driver had car stolen while making delivery by teen who crashed it later on GSP

Crash shuts down Route 72 in Manahawkin

NJEA wants to keep your children in masks as Murphy’s 90-day extension request is unlikely to pass before Tuesday

Salem County Man Charged with Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

State Health Department orders nursing homes to take in COVID-19 patients

In redistricting shuffle Hyland drops out of race and endorses Chris Smith for Congress

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