Federal judge orders release of Salvadoran man unlawfully detained in New Jersey

Court finds immigration officials violated federal law by holding man without bond hearing Newark, NJ – A federal judge in the District of New Jersey has ordered the immediate release of Abner…

Suspect uses Google Translate to threaten Newark cashier in attempted restaurant robbery

Suspect throws coffee and flees after failed holdup NEWARK, N.J. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly used a phone translation app to threaten a cashier during an attempted robbery…

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Morning commute slows across New Jersey amid multiple crashes and delays

Commuters face 45-minute bridge backups and Turnpike congestion during Wednesday rush hour TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters are facing a slow start to Wednesday morning, March 4, with multiple crashes, construction…

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Mikie Sherrill announces plan for new $6.7 billion bridge in Newark

$6.7 billion project will replace aging bridge, create 19,000 jobs without expanding traffic capacity NEWARK & JERSEY CITY, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s revised plan for the Newark Bay Bridge earned rare,…

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ICE Newark sends convicted migrant drug trafficker back to Mexico

Officials say the man was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking. Newark, NJ – Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark announced the arrest and removal of…

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Orange employee’s discrimination case tossed by federal court

City sought to keep lawsuit in federal court, but judge rules no longer any federal claims to decide NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a lawsuit…

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Judge orders bond hearing for ICE detainee from Guinea held since October

Court rejects government’s claim of mandatory detention, citing due process and recent precedent NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a Guinean man detained by U.S. Immigration…

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Police issue advisory for late-model Honda drivers

Newark police warn Honda drivers after surge in thefts targeting 2023 and newer models NEWARK, N.J. — Late-model Honda owners are being urged to take extra precautions after police warned that 2023…

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Statewide lottery surge drops six figure wins across NJ

$576,800 ticket leads week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state TRENTON, NJ — A $576,800 winning ticket sold in Cape May County topped a week that saw 13 New…

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New Jersey Monday Morning Commuter Traffic Report: Crashes and Delays Reported

Multiple major highways and Hudson River crossings experienced heavy delays during the rush hour, with two serious incidents slowing traffic statewide. NEWARK, NJ – Monday morning commuters across New Jersey faced significant…

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Case against illegal detention against ICE to move forward in court

Court rejects government’s reliance on new BIA policy expanding mandatory detention under immigration law NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that Manuel Antonio Servellon Duron, a Honduran national held by…

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ICE detainee’s lawsuit against illegal detainment rejected

Maria Chavez challenged her detention at Delaney Hall, claiming she was entitled to a bond hearing NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a habeas corpus petition filed by Maria Chavez,…

ICE Newark arrests international fugitive wanted for child sexual assault in Spain

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Federal officers with ICE Newark have arrested a dual citizen of Spain and the Dominican Republic wanted overseas for child sexual assault. Officials said the man, identified as Joel…

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Governor Mikie Sherrill loudly booed at New Jersey Devils game honoring Olympic gold medalist

NEWARK, NJ – A celebratory night at the Prudential Center honoring Team USA’s Olympic gold medal hockey victory took an unexpected turn when New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill was loudly booed by…

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Three arrested in latest ICE criminal sweep in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – In a series of targeted enforcement actions this month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with the ERO Newark field office arrested several foreign nationals accused or convicted of…

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Overnight snow slows Wednesday commute across New Jersey as speed restrictions and delays mount

TRENTON, NJ – A fresh round of snow blanketed much of New Jersey early Wednesday, creating slick roads, reduced visibility, and widespread travel delays across the state’s major highways, bridges, and tunnels.…

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Firefighters honor 100 year old retired Newark captain

Newark fire captain marks 100th birthday as department honors decorated WWII veteran NEWARK, NJ – A retired Newark fire captain who served his country in World War II and spent more than…

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Judge transfers Primoris storm restoration lawsuit against FirstEnergy to Ohio federal court

New Jersey federal judge enforces contract clause, sending utility dispute over Hurricane Isaias repairs to Ohio NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ordered that a contract dispute between…

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Delaware State Police investigating fatal head-on crash on I-95 in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred late Friday night on I-95 south of Harvey Road, leaving a 19-year-old Newark woman dead and…

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After roof collapse crisis, Bella finds forever home with her foster family in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Out of disaster came a heartwarming ending at the Associated Humane Societies Newark, where one of the many animals displaced by January’s catastrophic roof collapse has officially found her…

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