Wife Charged in Husband’s Death After Striking Him with Vehicle

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon announced the arrest of…

Southampton Cheer Coach Facing Sexual Assault Charges – Update

SOUTHAMPTON, NJ – Jonathan P. Ryker, a 25-year-old cheer coach at Rockstar Cheer in Southampton, has been charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual contact.…

China ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured A Human Rights Attorney. His Advocates Want The US To Help Set Him Free

China ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured A Human Rights Attorney. His Advocates Want The US To Help Set Him Free Philip Lenczycki on April 1, 2023 The U.S. must pressure China to disclose the…

Are houses of worship a legimitate election concern in Toms River?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Once again, the matter of houses of worship in Toms River is quickly becoming a key election issue as three Republican tickets prepare to square off against each…

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Grandfather arrested for beating granddaughter with garden rake in Brick Township

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Police officers have charged a township resident for beating his granddaughter with the handle of a garden rake. The criminal case has since been referred to the…

Sussex County Man Arrested for Distributing Images of Children

FRANKLIN, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger today announced the arrest of Gaetano Lapegna, 64, for distributing child [censored]ography. Lapegna is charged with one count of distribution of child [censored]ography and…

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Murder-for-Hire Plot

NEWARK, N.J. – George Bratsenis, a 74-year-old Connecticut man, was sentenced on Wednesday to 192 months in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme. Bratsenis, along with accomplices Sean Caddle and…

Winning lottery ticket worth $140k sold in Hamilton

HAMILTON, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 jackpot-winning lottery ticket was sold this week at Rite Aid on Kuser Avenue in Hamilton. The New Jersey Lottery announced the winning ticket on Friday…

Over 60 Christian Dissidents Detained In Thailand Facing Imprisonment, Torture If Deported To China

Over 60 Christian Dissidents Detained In Thailand Facing Imprisonment, Torture If Deported To China Philip Lenczycki on March 31, 2023 After an early morning police raid, Chinese Christian refugees in Thailand now…

After incessantly criticizing Florida, Phil Murphy, Democrats head to Palm Beach for annual conference

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has spent the past few years criticizing and ridiculing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Now, he and other Democrat Governors who have joined in on…

Jackson ordinance eases restrictions, regulates houses of worship, Toms River could be next

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ordinance introduced in Jackson to remedy the township’s civil rights lawsuits by the Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General could have rippling effects in…

US Attorney’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Union for Unfair Election Practices

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office today has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the Port Police and Security Guards Union, Local 1456,…

Former Broker-Dealer Partner Arrested for Insider Trading Scheme

NEWARK, NJ – Christopher Matthaei, a 44-year-old former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm, was arrested today and charged with securities fraud conspiracy and securities fraud for his involvement in an…

Maryland Man Admits to Illegally Obtaining Over $2 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

NEWARK, N.J. – Mohamed Kamara, a 42-year-old man from Greenbelt, Maryland, has pleaded guilty yesterday to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He admitted to illegally obtaining more than $2…

$200k lottery ticket sold in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – If you bought your Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket this past weekend in Paterson, you might want to double-check those numbers again. One ticket worth $220,103 was sold a…

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Union City

UNION CITY, NJ – A second-tier-prize winning lottery ticket was sold in the March 27 Powerball drawing in Union City, New Jersey. The $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Palmgrove Food Plaza…

Instant lottery ticket worth $50,000 sold in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A $51,107 jackpot winning ticket was reportedly sold at the Silverton Pharmacy in Toms River this week. The New Jersey Lottery Commission said the lucky winning ticket was…

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Shore town calls for an unbiased investigation into whale and dolphin deaths

NEPTUNE, NJ – What’s killing off an unusually high amount of whales and dolphins at the Jersey Shore? While many shore area public officials are blaming sonar-based surveys of the ocean floor…

Man Found Guilty of Weapon Possession

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mark Britt, a 32-year-old resident of Manchester Township, New Jersey, was found guilty on Monday of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Harassment in connection…

Police investigating threat to students at Toms River school

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police in Toms River are investigating a potential threat at Toms River High School South on Thursday. The threat comes as other districts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania…

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