Delaware police issue Gold Alert for missing woman

NEWARK, DE – Police are searching for a woman reported missing out of Newark, Delaware. Delaware State Police Troop 6 is issuing a Gold Alert for 40-year-old, Lisa Flade. Flade was last seen…

Five New Jersey foods that feed the Garden State and beyond

When you think about food in the Garden State, you might think of pork roll, egg and cheese, the old-fashioned diner, boardwalk food, and the local pizzeria. But five foods are inherently…

Morris County Woman Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today that Aysha Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Kinnelon, Morris County, has been charged for her role in a health care fraud conspiracy. Khan…

German national traveled to New Jersey to have encounter with minor

NEWARK, NJ – A German national was arrested in New Jersey after he traveled to the United States to engage with a minor. At least, that’s what he thought. U.S. Attorney Philip…

Feds track New Jersey man who raped teen to Puerto Rico

NEWARK, NJ – A man wanted for the rape of a young girl in Kearny has been found in Puerto Rico and arrested by federal agents this week. On Wednesday, U.S. Marshals…

Catholic Church in New Jersey brings back wine offering after COVID-19 hiatus

TRENTON, NJ – The Archdiocese of Newark announces Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, has restored the practice of offering consecrated wine at Mass beginning Holy Thursday, April 6. Due…

Nigerian Man Charged in Fraud Scheme Targeting NJ Audiobook Service

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Wednesday that Anyanwu Benjamin Chizitere, 30, of Enugu, Nigeria, has been charged for his role in a fraud scheme targeting a New…

New Jersey Businessman Sentenced to 36 Months for Fraudulently Obtaining PPP Loans

NEWARK, NJ – Rocco A. Malanga, a 39-year-old businessman from Warren County, New Jersey, has been sentenced on Wednesday to 36 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $1.8 million in federal…

Roosevelt Care Centers Charged with Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act

NEWARK, N.J. – On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Roosevelt Care Centers, alleging violation of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The long-term care facility…

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Eight Men Charged for Roles in Union County Drug Trafficking Organization

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight men were charged on Tuesday for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in and around Union County, New Jersey. The accused face one count of conspiracy…

New Jersey Man Admits to Illegal Possession of Drugs and Firearm for Trafficking

NEWARK, N.J. – William Murphy, 45, from Elizabeth, New Jersey, admitted yesterday to illegally possessing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and oxycodone for distribution and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Murphy…

Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children Raises $91K at Inaugural Irish American Breakfast

by Sean Quinn, Newark, N.J. – The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) raised $91,000 — which is $16,000 more than its target goal — to fund partial tuition assistance scholarships for…

Ten members of Jersey City gang arrested on drug trafficking charges

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Marion Gardens Housing Complex drug trafficking operation was dealt a blow this week by federal officials after ten members of the organized gang were arrested and charged…

Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Wins $595K In Essex County

TRENTON, NJ – One very lucky Jersey Cash 5 ticket matched all of the five numbers in yesterday’s drawing. The ticket won $595,153. The ticket was purchased at the A1 Mini Market…

Lung transplant recipient says organ donor saved and transformer her life

MONTCLAIR, NJ – A 61-year-old Montclair woman has been given a second chance at life after receiving a double lung transplant seven years ago from a donor. Christine Williams, 61, credits her…

Could Tammy Murphy be the next governor of New Jersey? Poll says she has name recognition

TRENTON, NJ – The last female governor in New Jersey was Christine Todd Whitman, a Republican who served from 1994 to 2001, but a new Farleigh Dickinson poll this week shows she’s…

Investigation concludes man shot and killed during police interaction, self inflicted

SALEM COUNTY, NJ – Investigators in the case of a man who died inside his car at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop said his death was from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.…

Belleville student robbed while walking to school

BELLEVILLE, NJ – What was being reported on social media as a possible kidnapping or luring attempt turned out to be a strong-armed robber of a Belleville juvenile on their way to…

New Jersey governor announces zero percent loans for security upgrades at family planning centers

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced $5 million in state funding that will allow family planning centers and abortion clinics interest-free loans of up to $100,000 to upgrade…

Jackson Republican leader urges residents to get involved after Murphy cuts to hit schools

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club is inviting members of the community to become involved in local and state government after Governor Phil Murphy cut millions of dollars from…

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