Union County Man Charged with Unlawful Firearm Possession

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County man made his initial appearance on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Miguel…

Husband and Wife Sentenced to Prison Terms for Operating Ponzi Scheme Relating to Investments in Foreign Currencies

NEWARK, N.J. – A former Hudson County, New Jersey, couple was sentenced today for operating a Ponzi scheme in which they defrauded approximately 30 investors by making extraordinary guarantees about investment returns…

Eleven People Charged in Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – Eleven people were charged today for their respective roles in a fentanyl and crack cocaine distribution organization that sold large quantities of controlled substances in the area of Brookdale…

Sussex County Man Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 64 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of over $5 million, Acting…

Hudson County couple charged with operating Ponzi scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A former Hudson County, New Jersey, couple was sentenced today for operating a Ponzi scheme in which they defrauded approximately 30 investors by making extraordinary guarantees about investment returns…

Monmouth grandma who shot husband researched how to kill people on the internet beforehand

FREEHOLD – 73-year-old Michele Linzalone had never killed anyone before and have no idea where to start, so she started researching online, police are saying. According to a court document on file,…

Four People Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programs

CAMDEN, N.J. – Four people who participated in a scheme to defraud New Jersey state health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions have been sentenced…

47% of COVID-19 hospitalizations in NJ’s latest wave are fully vaccinated, Murphy says

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s COVID-19 pandemic has returned and it’s no longer a pandemic of the vaccinated. According to Governor Phil Murphy, it’s now a pandemic of the fully vaccinated. On…

73-year-old Middletown woman charged for shooting death of her 73-year-old husband

FREEHOLD – A Middletown woman is under arrest and has been charged in the fatal shooting of her husband that took place at the couple’s residence, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced. On…

Tinton Falls man found guilty of 2017 child endangerment charges

FREEHOLD – A Tinton Falls man was found guilty by a Monmouth County Jury in connection with the 2017 possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials and invasion of privacy, Acting…

Egg Harbor man charged for homicide after fatal motorcycle crash

MAYS LANDING- On Dec. 13, 2021, detectives of the ACPO Crash Investigations Unit assisted the New Jersey State Police in the arrest of an Egg Harbor City man in connection to a…

Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $160 Million

TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, December 14, produced 17 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Two of those tickets were…

Republicans in Trenton blast Murphy, Democrats over Parkway, Turnpike toll hikes

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Republicans today blasted a Democrat-led agenda that would essentially strip the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel of its primary role protecting state residents from unreasonable utility…

Bronx Man Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison For Lying To Federal Agents Which Led To The Shooting Of Two Deputy United States Marshals

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that GRANT GRANDISON was sentenced to 24 months in prison for making false statements to federal agents,…

Nine months ago, the CDC said fully vaccinated people do not carry the virus and don’t get sick, they were wrong

A clip from March 30th, 2021 by CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky claimed that fully vaccinated people don’t get sick and do not carry the virus. Now, nine months later, we’re learning…

Powerball Jackpot Increases to $333 Million

TRENTON, NJ – The winning numbers for the Monday, December 13, drawing were: 10, 30, 37, 53, and 59. The Red Power Ball number was 04. The Power Play was 2X. 24,760 New Jersey players took home an estimated $127,709 in prizes ranging from $4 to $200.…

$100K Lottery Winner in Bergen, $50K Winner in Gloucester

TRENTON, NJ – Two New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Saturday, December 11, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. One of those tickets was purchased with…

Jackson Police Department rolls out officer-worn body cameras

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police officers in Jackson are now equipped with body cameras according to Captain Steven Laskiewicz. “Every uniformed officer has been issued a body worn camera after receiving training…

Phil and Tammy Murphy invite you to visit their mansion built by descendants of slave owner Richard Stockton for the holidays

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was quick to approve the removal of Christopher Columbus statues in New Jersey, but he’s been in denial about the history of the public…

China Cuts Checks To American Social Media Influencers To Hype Olympics, Downplay Boycotts

China’s government is paying social media influencers in the U.S. to promote the Beijing Olympics and distract from diplomatic boycotts over its human rights violations, according to disclosures filed with the Department…

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