Elderly New Jersey Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Shooting His Wife In Head, Killing Her

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the sentencing of 79-year-old Alexander Jacobs of East Hanover for the death of his wife in March 2020. The sentencing took place…

July 13, 2024

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New Jersey Woman Convicted of Investment Fraud in West Virginia

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CLARKSBURG, WV — Diana Mae Fernandez, a 38-year-old woman from Bergenfield, New Jersey, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with an investment scheme that defrauded victims from West Virginia and…

July 13, 2024

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Governor Murphy Announces Criminal Clemency Program in New Jersey

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New Jersey’s criminal justice system lacks equity and fairness, Governor Claims Newark, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 362 to expedite the review process for certain clemency applications.…

July 8, 2024

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Drunk Driving New Jersey School Bus Driver Gets 14-Year Prison Sentence

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Former NJ School Bus Driver Sentenced to 14 Years for Drunk Driving with Students New Jersey — A former school bus driver, Colleen Eutermarks, 52, has been sentenced to 14 years in…

June 30, 2024

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New Jersey Latino Caucus Supports Governor Murphy’s Criminal Clemency Initiative

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TRENTON, NJ – The Legislative Latino Caucus has publicly endorsed Governor Phil Murphy’s latest clemency initiative, praising its potential to significantly impact the lives of incarcerated individuals in New Jersey. Despite numerous…

June 28, 2024

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New Jersey to Expand Bias Intimidation Law to Include False Public Alarms

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TRENTON, NJ – New legislation has been passed in New Jersey expanding the state’s bias intimidation crimes to include the act of creating a false public alarm. Previously, the law covered offenses…

June 19, 2024

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Real Estate Investor Admits to $54.7 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

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TRENTON, NJ – Aron Puretz, a 53-year-old real estate investor from New Jersey, pleaded guilty today to participating in a sophisticated mortgage fraud conspiracy. Over several years, Puretz and his associates fraudulently…

June 18, 2024

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An Abortion Battle is Brewing in New Jersey as New “Pain-Capable” Protection Bill Introduced

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New Jersey Senators Introduce “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at restricting abortions beyond 20 weeks post-fertilization, citing the ability of…

June 16, 2024

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New Jersey Man Gets Maximum Sentence in Cat Torturing Case

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FREEHOLD, NJ — Bani J. Mezquititla, a 19-year-old from Asbury Park, has been sentenced to five years in state prison after being found guilty of torturing and killing his pet cat. The…

June 15, 2024

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New Jersey Announces Plans to Replace Notorious and Dangerous Womens Prison

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TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) has announced a new phase in the development of a modern women’s correctional facility, to be located in Chesterfield Township, Burlington County.…

June 13, 2024

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Jersey Shore Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft in Ocean County

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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Salvatore Umek, 46, of Point Pleasant Beach, has pled guilty to theft charges related to misappropriating funds from the Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company Number 2, where he…

June 13, 2024

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Feds Crackdown on North Jersey Street Gang Drug Trafficking, 8 Charged

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NEWARK, NJ—Eight individuals linked to the “793 Bloods,” a faction of the larger Bloods national gang, face charges related to drug trafficking in Newark, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The…

June 12, 2024

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New Jersey Seeks to Ban the Word Inmate for Incarcerated Criminals, Here’s What It Will Be

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In a move toward reforming the language used within the legal system, New Jersey lawmakers introduced Bill A4507, aimed at changing the term “inmate” to “incarcerated person” in state statutes. This legislative…

June 9, 2024

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New Jersey Bill Targets Pop-Up Car Rallies with Tougher Penalties

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TRENTON, NJ—In response to disruptive pop-up car rallies at the Jersey Shore, a new bill is making its way through the New Jersey Assembly aimed at curbing these unauthorized gatherings, which have…

June 6, 2024

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New York Man Sentenced for Targeting Asian and Asian-American Business Owners in Burglary Scheme

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NEWARK, NJ – James Hurt, a 48-year-old man from New York, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy that specifically targeted Asian and Asian-American small…

June 6, 2024

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New Jersey Judge Attacks Police During Sentencing of Rookie Newark Cop

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NEWARK, N.J. — The President of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Peter Andreyev, issued a statement strongly criticizing Superior Court Judge Michael L. Ravin’s comments during the sentencing of former…

June 4, 2024

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New Jersey Dad Who Killed Son on Treadmill Convicted

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Authorities have announced the conviction of Christopher Gregor, a 32-year-old from Monroe Township, for the aggravated manslaughter of his six-year-old son, identified only as C.M. The verdict followed…

June 1, 2024

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New Jersey Lawmakers Introduce Riot Act Bill in Light of Shore Mayhem Inspired by Florida Law

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TRENTON, NJ – In response to recent disturbances at the shore, New Jersey legislators have introduced a comprehensive bill aimed at expanding and clarifying laws against rioting and related violent crimes. The…

May 30, 2024

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New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Remove Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes

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TRENTON, NJ — In the ongoing legislative session, New Jersey Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter has introduced Bill A4464, which proposes the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes. This…

May 24, 2024

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Trenton Drug Dealer Going to Prison for 7 Years for Deadly Jersey Shore Drug Overdose Death

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Berkeley Township, NJ – Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., following his guilty plea to Manslaughter in…

May 17, 2024

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