Monmouth County man pleads guilty to luring young girls, showing them lewd images

by Chris Swendeman, MCPO FREEHOLD – An Ocean Township man pled guilty for his role in a 2019 luring and endangerment case, announced Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Barton Cross-Tierney 2nd, 31,…

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd named America’s Sheriff of the Year

POLK COUNTY, FL – In what we can call a “no brainer”, a lawman who spends his life dealing with people with no brains and keeping his community safe has won the…

John Catalano pleads guilty to distributing lewd images of children

FREEHOLD – John Catalano was arrested back in 2019 for charges of distributing child [censored]ography, now he’s ready to face up to 5 years in prison for his crimes. A Freehold man pled…

What’s that smell? You no longer need to ask as NJDEP launches prescribed forest fire burn schedule on website

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will soon begin conducting prescribed burning to reduce vegetation and debris that may contribute to the start and spread of a wildfire. By actively eliminating sources…

DUI driver from Teaneck stopped by police had illegally owned gun in vehicle

MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Kevin A. Simmons, 49, of Teaneck N.J. after a traffic stop led to a DWI arrest and the recovery of weapons and…

Testa: Latest move proves Murphy’s pandemic response guided by political polling, not science

From the desk of Senator Mike Testa Senator Michael Testa said a new story by the New York Times confirmed that Governor Murphy’s decision to lift mask mandates was guided by political…

Webber, DiMaio Urge Trenton Democrats to Include Property Tax Relief in energy tax bill

From the Desk of NJ Assemblyman Jay Webber and John DiMaio TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblymen Jay Webber and John DiMaio are pushing to advance their bill directing energy tax receipts back to municipalities…

Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $42 Million

TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, February 8, produced 14 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Three of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier…

California Man Admits Laundering Money from Fraudulent SBA Loans and Business Email Compromise Fraud Scheme Targeting Law Firm

NEWARK, N.J. – A California man pleaded guilty today to laundering money from fraudulently obtained Small Business Association (SBA) loans and from a law firm that was the victim of a business…

Sicklerville man charged for weekend shooting at Rack’s Pub and Grill

MONROE – On Saturday, February 5, 2022, patrol units were dispatched to Rack’s Pub and Grill for a subject outside armed with a gun. Units arrived to hear the sounds of gunshots…

Jack Ciattarelli fears Murphy’s passing the buck on school mask mandate will turn school board meetings into battlegrounds

TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has insisted, “the buck stops here”. Murphy has unilaterally made every decision regarding public health for New Jersey residents since…

Phil Murphy should let state health emergency order die next week, Bucco

From the Desk of Senator Anthony M. Bucco Senator Anthony M. Bucco said Governor Phil Murphy should let the current Public Health Emergency expire this week and give back emergency powers and…

Toms River Blue Line Guy Arrested Again for Blue Light Display, Says He’ll Keep Doing It

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man who was arrested last year for painting a blue line down the center of Hooper Avenue then leaving a boom truck parked in Mayor Mo Hill’s…

Powerball Jackpot Increases to $158 Million

TRENTON, NJ – The winning numbers for the Monday, February 7, drawing were: 05, 15, 38, 47, and 65. The Red Power Ball number was 10. The Power Play was 3X. 17,126 New Jersey players took home an estimated $102,868 in prizes ranging from $4…

It’s time to rip the mask off school mask mandate like a band-aid, legislators say

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s representatives in the state legislator today are calling for Murphy to stop the school mask charade and end the mandates today, not in 30 days. Governor…

23 Year-Old Arrested in D.C. for Robbery and Assault

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Robbery (Force and Violence) offense that occurred on Sunday, February 6,…

NJEA pledges to make unmasking children after March 7th as difficult as possible

TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to unmasking children in school in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy said his statewide mandate will expire on March 7th. Just like that, the governor ended…

NJEA chimes in on Murphy’s decision to end mask mandate, applauds shift of power to local school boards

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Education Association, the largest teacher’s union in New Jersey today said it is “cautiously optimistic” about Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to drop the statewide school mask…

Police investigating weekend shooting murder in Paterson

PATERSON – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, members of the Paterson Police Department were…

Camden Man Sentenced to 92 Months in Prison for Robbing Banks

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden man was sentenced today to 92 months in prison for his role in a bank robbery spree in July 2018, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Laque…

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