New Jersey traffic chaos as downed poles and heavy delays snarl Monday commute

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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…

August 25, 2025

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Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend

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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…

June 13, 2025

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Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday

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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…

June 12, 2025

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Man arrested in connection to Somerset County burglary spree

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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…

March 6, 2025

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New Jersey Police Chief Reaffirms Committment to Immigrant Trust Directive As ICE Sweeps for Criminal Migrants

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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…

February 28, 2025

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Fatal hit-and-run on Route 9 in Woodbridge under investigation

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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.…

October 31, 2024

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New Jersey Man Facing Federal Hate Crime Charge for Attack on Rutgers Muslim Center

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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…

October 10, 2024

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Arrests Made in Series of Gas Station Burglaries Along Route 22

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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…

June 27, 2024

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Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted Across New Jersey

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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…

June 25, 2024

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Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder in New Jersey Captured in Pennsylvania

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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…

October 7, 2023

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HBO Reality Star Reported Missing in Easton

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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…

October 2, 2023

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Two Men Arrested for Deception and Forgery in Somerset County

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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…

September 25, 2023

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Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries

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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.…

December 22, 2022

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Somerset County Man Admits $850,000 Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme

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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…

November 22, 2022

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14 New Jersey Corrections Officers Charged for Abuse at Troubled Prison for Women

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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…

September 30, 2022

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Somerset County Woman Admits $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme

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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…

September 26, 2022

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Somerset County Woman Admits $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme

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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…

September 26, 2022

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Two Charged for Shooting Murder in Jersey City

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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…

July 27, 2022

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New Jersey State Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Murder

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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…

March 25, 2022

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Somerset County Woman Charged with $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme

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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…

January 31, 2022

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