Monmouth SPCA Seeking to Identify Woman Who Abandoned 20 Cats

ABERDEEN, NJ – The Monmouth County SPCA is seeking to identify a woman who abandoned 20 cats at their office this weekend. While the organization admits the person was trying to do…

IRS, Unemployment and Loan Scams Reported in Lacey

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Knowing that COVID-19 presents a rich opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of many government assistance programs, Lacey Police reported three incidents this weekend. Fraud is on the…

Two Men Exit Benz and Road Rage on Driver, Striking Him With Unknown Object

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two men who physically assaulted a man during a road rage incident on the New Jersey…

Lexus Burst Into Flames, Driver Dead in Lacey Township Crash

LACEY TOWNSHIP – On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 0600 hours, the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on County Route 539 in the…

Ocean County Freeholder Vicari Tells Murphy to Suspend Toll Hikes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When they’re not handing out pay to play jobs to political allies, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is now finding ways to spend down the $60,000,000…

Howell Township Mayor Berger Slams Cablevision for Terrible Internet Service

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With remote learning and remote working for employees, residents of Howell Township are furious over terrible service being delivered by Cablevision’s Optimum Online internet service. Now, with the…

Essex County Man Charged with Being Felon in Possession of Firearm and Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man made his initial appearance today on charges of illegally possessing a handgun and possessing heroin with the intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Craig…

Governor Christie to be Keynote Speaker at Prestigious Car Wash Convention

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Governor Christie might have missed his opportunity to speak at the 2020 National Republican Committee Convention this year, taking a job as a talking-head commentator for ABC after…

Jackson Mayor’s Workplace Harassment Hearing Rescheduled for February 2021

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A workplace harassment suit against Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, a public employee “double dipper” who holds a public job as mayor and a politically appointed job with…

David Richter Achieves Young Gun Status in Republican Battle to Flip Congress in November

TOMS RIVER, NJ – David Richter, the Republican nominee for Congress in New Jersey’s Third District, has been elevated, along with 15 other candidates, to the top tier in the NRCC’s Young…

Former Toms River School Board Member Says Outgoing Superintendent Saved District From Damage Caused by Ritacco

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Being the guy in charge of the Toms River Regional School District in the aftermath of the Michael Rittaco scandal has been a difficult job for Superintendent Dave…

NJ Sham Charity Shut Down by Attorney General

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that a lawsuit filed by New Jersey, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Attorneys General of New York, Minnesota, and Virginia has permanently…

Nelk Boys Demonetized by YouTube After Promoting Events Ignoring COVID-19 Safety

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – The Nelk Boys are the YouTubers who came to Seaside Heights on Monday, drawing huge crowds of fans, many teens and young adults not social distancing and not…

Bergen County Attorney Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Loans Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, attorney who allegedly fraudulently obtained nearly $9 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans has been indicted, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito and Acting…

Settlement with Second Private Student Loan Company Whose Predatory Practices Harmed Students of ITT Tech

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that New Jersey has entered into a settlement agreement that will result in approximately $1.85 million in student loan forgiveness for more than 200…

7th Annual Celebration of HOPE Walk is a virtual success

Toms River, NJ – “The journey toward hope and recovery might be difficult, but the transformation at the end is really wonderful to see,” said Stephen Willis at HOPE Sheds Light’s 7th…

Governor Murphy tells “knucklehead” Nelk Boys fans to get tested for COVID-19

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Those damn kids are spreading their COVID-19 all over Ocean County, according to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Today, Murphy addressed the incident this week in Seaside Heights…

Big 10 Football is Back, Murphy 14-Day Quarantine Blocks Rutgers From All But 4 Teams

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – There’s great news for Big 10 NCAA football fans today, the conference will be playing football games this fall. The bad news is, all but four teams in…

NJ Health Commissioner Warns of COVID-19, Flu “Twindemic” Urges You to Get Flu Vaccine

TRENTON, NJ – She needs absolutely no introduction and on Monday, New Jersey Department of Health Commission Judith Persichili warned of a possible “Twindemic” this coming fall. She urged New Jerseyans to…

Department of Justice Forces NJ Town to Pay $1.5 Million for Civil Rights Violations Against Orthodox Jews

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey today announced an agreement with the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, to resolve allegations that the Borough violated…

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