Former Broward Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Charged with Fraud Over PPP Loans

Miami, FL – A former lieutenant of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention stands accused of wire fraud, involving the illicit acquisition of approximately $167,750 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.…

Toms River Cannabis Advocate Heading to Prison for Five Years

Toms River, NJ – Daniel Kessel, known for his active role in advocating for the legalization of cannabis dispensaries in Toms River, has been sentenced to a five-year jail term by an…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy R and First Lady Tammy Murphy greet parade-goers during the 61st Annual Labor Day Parade in south Plainfield

Tammy Murphy’s Senatorial Anointment Off to Rocky Start

Kim Leads Murphy in New Jersey Senate Primary Race, FDU Poll Reveals Madison, NJ – Congressman Andy Kim is currently leading First Lady Tammy Murphy in the race for the Senate seat…

Toms River Animal Shelter Now Allows Walk-In Adoptions, Not Closing

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Responding to multiple false reports in the local media, Mayor Daniel Rodrick announced to News 12 New Jersey that the shelter is not closing and there were never…

Remembering Miss Liberty: Funeral for Sondra Fortunato to be Held Friday

Toms River, NJ – Sondra M. Fortunato, affectionately known to many as Miss Liberty, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Community Medical Center in Toms River at the age of 75.…

Stolen Vehicle in Annapolis Recovered Hours Later in Glen Burnie

Annapolis, MD – A vehicle theft that took place on the evening of Thursday, February 1, led to a swift police response in Annapolis, with the vehicle being recovered in the early…

Highway 18 Southbound Closure in East Brunswick for Overnight Maintenance

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced a scheduled closure of Highway 18 southbound at Racetrack Road, effective from 11 PM tonight, February 2, 2024, until…

Serial Burglary Suspect Linked to Dunkin Donuts Heists in Evesham

Evesham, NJ – The Evesham Police Department has identified a suspect, George Duvall, in connection with two burglaries at Dunkin Donuts locations in November 2023, thanks to a detailed investigation and collaboration…

Jackson Super Explains Why Phil Murphy Installed 85-Year-Old Monitor to Oversee District

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson School District is progressing with its state loan application, a critical move to counteract a significant $18 million reduction in aid over the past six years. This…

Late Night 911 Call Leads to Discovery of Stabbed Woman in Somerville

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, headed by Chief Dennis Manning, has announced an ongoing investigation into a homicide. The incident occurred on Tuesday, around 10:20 p.m., when Somerville Police…

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Attorney General’s Office Identifies Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in South Brunswick

South Brunswick, NJ – The Attorney General’s Office disclosed the identity of a man fatally shot in an officer-involved incident at a local motel in South Brunswick on January 24. The decedent,…

NJ Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes Against Orthodox Jewish Community

Trenton, NJ – A man from Ocean County, New Jersey, Dion Marsh, 29, of Manchester, admitted to a series of violent assaults against members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood, New…

Two NJ State Troopers Injured, Suspect Arrested in Branchville Standoff

Newton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan, and Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray have confirmed the arrest of Nicolas R. Martinez…

Extortion Plot Lands Brooklyn Man in Prison for 10 Years

TRENTON, N.J. – Francis A. Garzon, a 35-year-old Brooklyn resident, was sentenced to 121 months in prison for his involvement in a strongarm extortion scheme. The sentencing occurred in Trenton federal court,…

Just Like That, Chris Christie Vanishes into Thin Air

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, known for his outspoken demeanor and significant role in the early stages of the 2024 presidential race, has maintained a remarkably low profile since withdrawing his…

Federal Corruption Case Against Menendez, Wife Continues – Here’s What We Know So Far

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, along with his wife Nadine, has been indicted on multiple charges in a corruption case that has captured national attention. The accusations…

Should Turnpike Toll Fees Be Clearer for Drivers? Legislator Says Yes

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Bob Auth has introduced a bill aimed at increasing transparency regarding toll charges on the state’s major highways. With toll increases on the horizon, Auth’s bill…

At $279k, High Paid Toms River Chief Cries Defunding, Mayor Rodrick Says Saving Lives Matters, Not Promotions

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With a salary of $279,651 a year, Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little is one of the highest-paid public employees in the state of New Jersey and one…

Angelo Grenci Convicted of Aggravated Manslaughter in Seaside Heights Stabbing Death

Berkeley Township, NJ – In a recent courtroom development, Angelo Grenci, 47, of Berkeley Township, has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the 2020 death of Carlton Williams, 50, of Seaside Heights.…

Barnegat Woman Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking Role

Ocean County, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed that Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty to a major narcotics offense. The plea, entered on January 29, concerns…

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