Belleville Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Child During Home Invasion

PATERSON, NJ – Andres Vasquez, 25, from Belleville, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, to multiple charges related to the sexual assault of a minor during a home invasion last year. The…

29-Year-Old Shot In Patterson

PATERSON, NJ – On Tuesday, a 29-year-old male arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound. Passaic Police had previously responded to a report of shots…

Chop Shop Ring Dismantled by New Jersey State Police

TRENTON, NJ – A five-month investigation by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and multiple law enforcement agencies led to charges against 14 individuals involved in alleged chop shop operations linked to…

Belleville Man Found Guilty of Sexual Assault and Child Endangerment

PATERSON, NJ – Raelito Palao, 62, of Belleville, New Jersey, was found guilty on Friday, of multiple charges, including second-degree Sexual Assault, fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Contact, and third-degree Endangering the Welfare of…

Morris County Narcotics Task Force Arrests Two, Seizes Cocaine and Cash

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone recently announced the results of an investigation by the Morris County Narcotics Task…

Phil Murphy announces $100 million in funding for parks for ‘differently abled’ children

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced a proposed investment of nearly $100 million for projects to develop or update parks and preserve open space, including a new initiative…

Man arrested in stabbing at North Jersey mosque

PATERSON, NJ – A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday, at the Omar Mosque located at 501 Getty Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson Police Department and New Jersey State Police were called to…

Passaic County Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl Leading to Overdose Death

NEWARK, N.J. – Wyzier Peterson, a 25-year-old man from Paterson, New Jersey, was sentenced on Wednesday to 150 months in prison for distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another person. Peterson…

Toms River is 8th largest city in New Jersey and moving up the list quickly

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents are facing another growth spurt that could soon move the growing city up a notch in the next few years. Yes, let’s face it, Toms…

Hackensack police chase ends with man driving into river to escape police

A police pursuit involving a driver ended in the Hackensack River in New Jersey. The driver, identified as Michael A. Zullo, 51, was pursued by Secaucus police after being involved in a…

Garfield Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Multiple Armed Robberies

PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced on Friday that Jimmy German, 22, of Garfield, was sentenced to an aggregate of 27 years in New Jersey State Prison, with…

This New Jersey city has the highest average credit score in America

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – If you’re good with your money and finances and you’re looking for a place to settle down with like-minded people, you might want to consider New Brunswick. According…

The state just took over this corrupt and crime ridden New Jersey city’s police department

PATERSON, NJ – Paterson is a city where even mayors have criminal records and rampant political corruption drips from the halls of town hall. It wasn’t too long ago that former Mayor…

Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Worth $220K Sold In Passaic County

TRENTON, NJ – The March 26th Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was won by one lucky ticket matching all five numbers. The ticket was worth $220,103. The winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket was…

Stolen Vehicle and Fraudulent Activity Uncovered by Secaucus Police Anti-Crime Unit

SECAUCUS, NJ – The Secaucus Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit made a significant discovery on Wednesday, when they stopped a stolen BMW with heavily tinted windows and a cracked windshield. The vehicle was…

Man who escaped police custody in January arrested by police

PATERSON, NEW JERSEY – Justin Ranko, a 22-year-old Paterson resident, was arrested on March 7, 2023, after previously escaping police custody on February 16, 2023. Ranko was initially being processed at Paterson…

Police make arrest in near-deadly hit and run in Clifton

PATERSON, NEW JERSEY – An arrest has been made in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Clifton, New Jersey. Mohammed Abuhaj was arrested on March 8 after allegedly striking a 31-year-old…

21-year-old survives shooting in Passaic

PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announced a shooting that occurred in the area of 24 Martha Place in Passaic, New…

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…

Witnesses reported hearing 13 shots during murder of Sayreville councilwoman

SAYREVILLE, NJ – Witnesses inside the luxury townhome community of La Mer in Sayreville reported hearing as many as 13 gunshots during the shooting murder of Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfor. Residents of the…

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