New Jersey man jailed after child exploitation investigation tied to online activity

Man faces multiple charges after digital investigation Holland Township, NJ — A cyber tip investigation led to the arrest of a Hunterdon County man accused of possessing and attempting to distribute child…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Mikie Sherrill Promised Us She Would Freeze Electric Rates, But New Jersey Energy Costs Will Continue to Rise

NJ Residents Face Higher Electric Bills Despite Sherrill’s Rate Freeze Pledge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are likely to see rising electricity costs in 2026 and beyond, despite public claims that…

Government News·Local Politics

New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs

Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News

New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation

Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Ocean County News

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Political Crime and Corruption

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Redistricting New Jersey is On the Table to Eliminate Republican Seats in Congress

Trenton, NJ — The balance of political power in New Jersey’s congressional delegation could face renewed pressure as Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is willing to consider redistricting, while questions circulate about…

Community News·Government News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

Close-up portrait of an older man with gray hair and mustache, wearing a white shirt, with a neutral expression.

New Jersey man thought he was setting up date with child, but it was a cop and he got arrested, police say

Closter, NJ — A 58-year-old Bergen County man faces criminal charges following an undercover investigation into alleged online communications with someone he believed to be a minor, authorities announced Thursday. The case…

Homicide suspect from New Jersey captured at Pennsylvania hotel

Man wanted in New Jersey homicide caught in Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, PA — A man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation out of New Jersey was taken into custody at a Pennsylvania…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers

Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…

Investigative Report·Ocean County News·Police Blotter·Top Headlines

Federal agents arresting criminal migrants / AI assisted

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, State Sued by Department of Justice Over Executive Orders and Laws Against Federal Immigration Officers

Newark, NJ — A major legal battle over immigration enforcement is unfolding in New Jersey after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against the state and Gov. Mikie Sherrill,…

NJ Transit Says Walking to World Cup Games in New Jersey “Not Safe” Use $150 Per Ticket Trains Instead

NJ Transit Warns World Cup Fans: Don’t Walk to MetLife as $150 Train Plan Sparks Backlash East Rutherford, NJ — Fans hoping to skip steep transit costs by walking to MetLife Stadium…

Local Politics·Local Sports News·New York City News·New York News

Woman at a protest podium speaks into a microphone as supporters around her hold pink '$30 for all' signs behind.

New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour

Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…

Community News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote

Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…

Five Towns NJ News·Investigative Report·Local Politics·Mercer County News

Judge Denies Immigrant Mother’s Bid for Release From ICE Detention in New Jersey Case

Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied a detained immigrant mother’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling she failed to show her detention violates federal law despite arguments that her arrest…

Police Blotter

Stainless steel gas stove with four lit burners and blue flames, against a brown granite backsplash.

New Jersey town sued by feds over ordinance banning homes with gas, propane and oil services

DOJ Targets Morris Township Gas Ban, Raising Stakes for NJ Homeowners and Builders Morris Township, NJ — A quiet local ordinance aimed at cutting emissions has turned into a federal showdown that…

Two police officers wearing HSI jackets inspect a large open crate in a warehouse, revealing a yellow device inside while surrounded by stacked cardboard boxes.

New Jersey’s Drone Problems Continue as Feds Recover Stolen Chemical Spraying Drones in Warehouse

Dover, NJ — Fifteen high-capacity agricultural drones worth more than $870,000 have been recovered in Morris County, weeks after a sophisticated theft from a North Jersey logistics company raised alarms about potential…

Government News·Local Politics·North Jersey News

New Jersey Democrats Divided on Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Sales Tax Increase Could Cover Parts of the Jersey Shore

Trenton, NJ — A proposal to raise taxes to help cover 2026 World Cup costs is exposing divisions among New Jersey Democrats, after U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly pushed back on a…

Monmouth County News

Row of stainless steel subway turnstiles in a station, with pipes overhead and a map visible in the background.

Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy

New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…

Community News·Local Politics·Local Sports News·North Jersey News

Two cars collide head-on, with crumpled hoods and shattered windshield debris in front of an urban street.

New Jersey Drivers Claim Insurers Undervalued Totaled Cars in Federal Class Action Lawsuit

Newark, NJ — Drivers suing two insurance companies over alleged lowball payouts for totaled vehicles can expand their case after a federal judge ruled Sunday that new claims may proceed, even as…

Man wearing sunglasses driving a Porsche, holding a blue EBT card toward the camera.

New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Local Politics·North Jersey News

New Jersey- Page 25