Mother of Fallen NJ Trooper Brings Move Over Law Message to Matawan Seniors

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Students at Matawan Regional High School heard an emotional reminder this week about the life-or-death importance of New Jersey’s Move Over Law from the mother of a state…

School and Education News·Monmouth County News

NJ State Police Add Passaic Attempted Murder Suspect to Most Wanted List

PASSAIC, N.J. — New Jersey State Police have added a Passaic man wanted in connection with the stabbing of a juvenile to the state’s Most Wanted list as authorities intensify efforts to…

Police Blotter·Jersey Shore News

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NJ Attorney General Launches Voter Protection Effort Ahead of 2026 Primary Election

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey officials are expanding election protection efforts ahead of the state’s 2026 primary election, with Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announcing a statewide initiative aimed at protecting voters from…

Blackwood Man Charged After ‘Less Lethal’ Weapon Incidents Triggered Active Shooter Responses

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Blackwood man faces multiple weapons and criminal mischief charges after police say he repeatedly fired a “less lethal” projectile weapon in busy commercial parking lots, prompting emergency…

Community News

Former Trenton Teacher, Basketball Coach Admits Sexually Assaulting Student Over Several Years

TRENTON, N.J. — A former Trenton elementary school teacher and middle school basketball coach admitted this week to sexually assaulting a student over a period that began when the victim was in…

Seaside Heights Braces for Another Violent Memorial Day Weekend With FBI, State Police, and Mounted Officers Called In

Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Last Year’s Boardwalk Violence SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Seaside Heights officials are preparing for another surge of crowds after…

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

NYC’s Billion-Dollar Equitable Street Redesign, Bike Lanes Couldn’t Save City from Flash Floods After 2 Inches of Rain Fell

NEW YORK — Record-breaking flash floods that swamped New York City streets, submerged vehicles, and shut down parts of the subway system Wednesday night are fueling renewed debate over the city’s nearly…

Weather Reports and News·New York City News

Mount Laurel Man Charged With Bias Intimidation After Juvenile Sports Dispute, Police Say

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A Mount Laurel man faces criminal charges after police say a dispute connected to a juvenile sporting event escalated into harassment and bias intimidation earlier this week in…

Somerset County Man Accused of Targeting Minors Days After Prison Release Faces Life Sentence

TRENTON, N.J. — A Somerset County man previously convicted in child exploitation cases returned to federal court this week after prosecutors accused him of attempting to secretly record underage girls within days…

Teaneck Man Charged After Juvenile Assault Investigation Leads to Child Abuse Counts

TEANECK, N.J. — A 64-year-old Teaneck man now faces multiple felony-level charges after investigators said a juvenile was physically assaulted Tuesday, prompting a joint child abuse investigation in Bergen County. Miguel Mejia…

Police Blotter·North Jersey News

What Happened to Brick Township’s Chief of Police? Mystery Continues After Town Leaders Keep Lid on Brewing Controversy

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — More than a month after Brick Township Police Chief David Forrester was placed on administrative leave, township officials still have not publicly explained why one of Ocean County’s…

Community News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter·Toms River News

Mikie Sherrill Reports $3.9 Million Family Income, $103,000 in Stock Dividends in 2025

Trenton, NJ – Many people in New Jersey are calling their new governor, Mikie Sherrill, another out-of-touch out-of-state millionaire who doesn’t understand the struggles of life in the Garden State. Her latest…

Local Politics·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

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Lakewood School District Leaves Veteran Teacher on Chopping Block Without Answers, Pension

Lakewood, NJ – A 23-year Lakewood Township School District paraprofessional says a June 2026 layoff could wipe out roughly 190 accumulated sick days and disrupt her path toward retiree health benefits just…

Community News·School and Education News

Flying Flags for Heroes Pushes to Top 1 Million Memorial Day Grave Flags Nationwide

Neptune, N.J. — Volunteers across the country are racing to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day as the Flying Flags for Heroes campaign works toward placing more than one million…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Mercer County News·Ocean County News

PETA Offers $5,000 Reward After Dog Abandoned on Roadside in Lebanon Borough

Lebanon Borough, N.J. — A black pit bull-type dog left alone along Main Street in Lebanon Borough has now found a new home, but the search for the person accused of abandoning…

Pets and Animals·South Jersey News

Point Pleasant Beach Braces for Possible Urban ‘Takeover’ Event After Viral Social Media Post

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. — A viral social media flyer promoting a “Point Pleasant Beach Takeover” on May 30 has sparked concern among residents, business owners, and law enforcement as Jersey Shore…

Police Blotter·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News·Top Headlines

Update: Teen Driver Charged in Fatal Hit and Run Crash that Killed Brick Freshman Student on Bicycle

BRICK, N.J. — A Brick Township High School freshman riding a bicycle near campus died Monday morning after a speeding BMW struck him in a marked crosswalk and fled the scene, according…

Police Blotter·Five Towns NJ News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

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Update: “I don’t like guns!” Transitioning Toms River Republican Says No to Indoor Gun Range

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Tom Nivison, who says he’s a Republican, is leading the charge along with former Toms River Mayor Mark Mutter to block a gun range, restaurant,…

Government News·In the News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Lacey and Manchester Former Rite Aid Stores Slated for Retail Redevelopment

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Two vacant former Rite Aid properties in Ocean County could soon see new life after TFE Properties announced Monday that it acquired retail sites in Manchester Township and…

Business News·Community News·Monmouth County News·South Jersey News

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Retreats From World Cup Tax Hikes After Backlash Across State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and top Democratic lawmakers are backing away from a controversial plan to raise taxes and impose temporary surcharges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

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