Monmouth County Man Indicted for Laundering Money for Black Axe in South Africa

NEWARK, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man has been indicted for laundering money on behalf of the Cape Town Zone of Black Axe, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…

Jackson Township second grade teacher wins $25k educator excellence award

JACKSON, NJ – Shaina Brenner, a second-grade teacher at Elms Elementary School in Jackson was surprised today to learn she was the recipient of a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for her outstanding…

Man Indicted for Dog-Fighting Violations of the Animal Welfare Act

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment yesterday charging Antonio Casillas-Montero, a.k.a. Stone City Kennel with conspiracy to violate the Animal…

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Delivering Contraband to Prison via Drone

A Smithville man plead guilty Wednesday to flying a drone loaded with drugs and other contraband into prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Bryant LeRay…

Gone again: Videos show eroded beach, 10-foot tall cliffs at Ortley Beach after Ian passes

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is still looking for state officials to pay for the last storm that eroded the beach in Ortley Beach as another storm washed…

Rock legends Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi show up together at Freehold ice cream shop

FREEHOLD, NJ – It was just your average fall day at the Jersey Shore when rockers Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi showed up at Jersey Freeze, across the street from the…

Vehicle at Turnpike rest stop stolen by suspect who arrived earlier in stolen van

CRANBURY, NJ – A man driving a stolen Ford Transit van traded up stolen vehicles at the Molly Pitcher rest area on the New Jersey Turnpike and now the New Jersey State…

Texas Man Sentenced To Over 21 Years For Sex Trafficking A Minor From Texas To Florida

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven today sentenced Jamel Muldrew (34, Houston, Texas) to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for sex trafficking a minor, enticement of a…

19 charged in tri-state car dealership title washing ring

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Thirteen auto dealerships and nineteen individuals were cited for a vehicle title-washing scam that put dangerous, previously totaled vehicles back on the roads by unsuspecting customers. Pennsylvania Attorney Josh…

Pennsylvania car title washing ring broken up, 19 charged

HARRISBURG —Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced criminal charges against 19 individuals and 13 separate businesses for “title washing.” The participants in these criminal rings included George Frietto of George’s Garage, Luis Salazar…

Brick Township man charged after uploading images of children on messenger app

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Brick Township man has been arrested and charged, according to the Ocean County Prosecutors Office after he allegedly shared lewd images of children on the online messenger…

NFL’s Tyreek Hill says he chose the Dolphins over Jets due to high taxes

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy once told the people of his state if taxes are your number one issue, then New Jersey is not the right state for you. That message resonated…

Chief Engineer of Towing Vessel Admits Negligently Discharging Oil into Kill Van Kull

NEWARK, N.J. – The chief engineer of a towing vessel today admitted his role in negligently discharging marine diesel fuel oil into the Kill Van Kull, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Michael…

Philadelphia Man Admits Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving over 100 Kilograms of Cocaine

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Philadelphia man today admitted conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine as part of a drug-trafficking organization operating in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, U.S. Attorney…

DEA issues warning for rainbow-colored fentanyl pills that look like candy ahead of Halloween

NEW YORK, NY – The Drug Enforcement Agency recently stopped a New Jersey woman transporting large quantities rainbow colored fentanyl-laced pills that could be mistaken for candy during Halloween. Police arrested the…

Salem County man charged for death of mother following assault in Camden

CAMDEN, NJ – A Salem County man has been charged for the death of his mother while inside her vehicle in May in Camden. According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, early…

Jackson Township invested $6.7 million into paving roads

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have driven through some of the more notorious pothole roads in Jackson, you may have noticed many have been repaved in recent weeks. According to Jackson…

EDVA Takes Part in Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Justice Department announced yesterday the results of its efforts over the past year to protect older adults from fraud and exploitation. During the past year, the Department and…

Flemming recuses self over conflict of interest with developer of proposed religious school application

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Marty Flemming, who also serves on the Jackson Township Planning Board, recused himself from a controversial development application, citing a personal conflict of interest…

Face masks are back at Rutgers University after union backlash

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Face masks are once again required on the campus of Rutgers University after three unions balked at lifting the mandate. Although President Joe Biden unofficially declared an end…

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