Candy crook swipes $400 haul from New Jersey Wawa
Candy crook swipes nearly $400 in sweets from Wawa in broad daylight North Plainfield, NJ — A bold midday shoplifter walked into a Wawa on September 20 and walked out with nearly…
New Jersey traffic chaos as downed poles and heavy delays snarl Monday commute
Mahwah, NJ — A tangled Monday morning commute unfolded across New Jersey as downed utility poles, crashes, and routine congestion converged to paralyze major routes, leaving drivers gridlocked and late on one…
Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend
TRENTON, N.J. — A series of protests against President Trump are scheduled to take place across New Jersey this weekend, with demonstrations planned in dozens of towns and cities, including numerous locations…
Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday
TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Wednesday, just days before dozens of anti-Trump protests are set to take place across…
Man arrested in connection to Somerset County burglary spree
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A months-long investigation into a string of commercial burglaries in Somerset County has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Emmanuel Tolentino of Scotch Plains and charges against a 17-year-old…
New Jersey Police Chief Reaffirms Committment to Immigrant Trust Directive As ICE Sweeps for Criminal Migrants
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — North Plainfield Police Chief Alan F. McKay is reminding the community of its commitment to the Immigrant Trust Directive, a statewide policy designed to build trust between law enforcement and…
Fatal hit-and-run on Route 9 in Woodbridge under investigation
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — Authorities in Middlesex County are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after the driver of a vehicle fled the scene of a single-car crash on Friday morning, leaving a passenger dead.…
New Jersey Man Facing Federal Hate Crime Charge for Attack on Rutgers Muslim Center
NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County man pleaded guilty to committing a federal hate crime by vandalizing a religious center at Rutgers University during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Jacob…
Arrests Made in Series of Gas Station Burglaries Along Route 22
SOMERVILLE, NJ—Authorities in Somerset County have apprehended two individuals, Macario Wilchez, 20, of Sprague Avenue, and Rafael Maisonet, 18, of Linden Avenue, both from South Plainfield, New Jersey. They are suspected of…
Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted Across New Jersey
FREEHOLD, NJ — A comprehensive eight-month narcotics investigation spearheaded by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office culminated in the arrest of 17 individuals and the seizure of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of…
Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder in New Jersey Captured in Pennsylvania
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County officials announced the arrest of 32-year-old Cristobal Avila from North Plainfield, New Jersey, previously named the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive of the Month for September. Avila…
HBO Reality Star Reported Missing in Easton
EASTON, PA – Documentary filmmaker Pespas, 55, was last seen on Friday, Sept. 29 around 8 p.m. in the Easton, PA area, according to statements from directors Sam Lipman-Stern and Adam Bhala…
Two Men Arrested for Deception and Forgery in Somerset County
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ – Somerset County authorities have arrested Carlos R. Escobar, 38, of North Plainfield, and Ciro A. Saenz-Puentes, 44, of New Brunswick, for theft by deception and forgery related…
Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…
Somerset County Man Admits $850,000 Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, man admitted fraudulently obtaining over $850,000 in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, announced today. Butherde Darius, 50, of…
14 New Jersey Corrections Officers Charged for Abuse at Troubled Prison for Women
TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen New Jersey state correctional officers at the troubled Edna Mahan Correctional Facility have been indicted for aggravated assault, tampering with public records, official misconduct, and conspiracy. A grand…
Somerset County Woman Admits $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, woman today admitted fraudulently obtaining over $1 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), U.S. Attorney Philip…
Somerset County Woman Admits $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, woman today admitted fraudulently obtaining over $1 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), U.S. Attorney Philip…
Two Charged for Shooting Murder in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Police in Jersey City have arrested two men in connection with a deadly shooting that took place in the city on June 12th. Quadre Domnie, 21, of Jersey…
New Jersey State Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Murder
PLAINFIELD, NJ – Kenneth Hill, 21, of Plainfield, N.J. has been arrested by The New Jersey State Police for allegedly shooting and killing a man in Plainfield on March 1. State Police…
Somerset County Woman Charged with $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, woman was charged for her role in fraudulently obtaining over $1 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans…
Wall Eyecare Associates Coming to Wall Towne Center in Manasquan
MANASQUAN, N.J. – Optical provider Wall Eyecare Associates is coming to Wall Towne Center in Manasquan, announced Levin Management Corporation (LMC). The 100,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored retail property sits on Route 34, less than one quarter mile from the intersection of Route 35. LMC…
Joe Biden confesses to Jersey children that he avoids answering to the press
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – U.S. President Joe Biden avoids taking questions from the press, it’s something his press secretary, Jen Psaki vehemently denied last week. Today, during his visit to New Jersey,…
One New York Megamillions ticket Wins $432 Million Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – One New York ticket matched all five of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $432 million Mega Millions jackpot. The estimated cash value…
Six Somerset police officers outed in New Jersey’s “bad cop” report
Bridgewater, NJ – It was criticized from its inception, but a new report has been released by the State of New Jersey identifying “bad cops”. After months of back and forth, former…
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