Woman with bright political future in New Jersey found dead, shot inside car

SAYREVILLE, NJ – An entire community and state leadership officials are mourning the passing of a rising star in New Jersey politics. An elected councilwoman from Sayreville, New Jersey, was found dead…

15-year-old leads New Jersey cops in vehicle pursuit before crashing

Clifton police reported that CLIFTON, NJ – A 15-year-old with a previous arrest for leading police in a pursuit in Paterson was at it again this week, this time in Clifton. On…

Four New Jersey Men Charged with Roles in ‘Ghost Gun’ Trafficking Network

NEWARK, N.J. – Four members of a gun manufacturing and trafficking network in Passaic and Hudson counties have been charged with weapons offenses related to the fabrication and sale of personally made…

Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill instructing the Attorney General's Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…

Del Rio Sector Agents Arrest Two Sex Offenders in Less Than Five Hours

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested two convicted sex offenders, shortly after they illegally entered the United States, Jan. 26. At approximately 11:15 a.m.,…

Murphy talks school mask mandates as three districts return to forced masking of students

PATERSON, NJ – It was back to 2020 for students in Patterson and Passaic this week as local school districts across the state returned to forced mask mandates for students, staff, and…

Two Passaic County Men Appear in Court on Armed Robbery Charges

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Passaic County, New Jersey, men arrested in connection with three armed robberies committed in August 2022 made their initial appearances in Newark federal court, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

Newark woman took her two kids on $200,000 cocaine run, police said

PATERSON, NJ – A 32-year-old woman from Newark took her kids to Paterson to collect four pounds of cocaine in Paterson, according to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office. Gisela Arroyo Valentin, 35,…

Passaic County fentanyl dealer arraigned in federal court

A man from Passaic County, admitted illegally possessing fentanyl for distribution and possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. 59-year-old Jessie Mayfield of Paterson, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge…

Passaic County Man Admits Distributing Fentanyl that Led to Overdose Death

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another person, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Wyzier Peterson, 25, of Paterson, New…

15 Illegal interstate gun traffickers fueling New Jersey’s inner city violence arrested

TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to the rise in gun violence in New Jersey, it’s not law-abiding legal gun owners committing the crimes. An increasing trend in inner-city gun violence in…

Four $50k winning Powerball tickets sold in New Jersey, jackpot now $800 million

Nobody won the jackpot in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, but five $50,000 tickets were sold across New Jersey. The jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is now $800 million. Four New Jersey Lottery tickets matched…

U.S. Attorney Announces Coordinated Law Enforcement Actions to Combat Violent Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced criminal charges today against 42 defendants related to racketeering, violence, narcotics distribution, and federal firearms offenses. The charges stem from five separate investigations…

Krystal Partnership Expands Brand Into Northeast

NFL Great Victor Cruz Helps Bring Iconic Southern Brand to New Jersey Atlanta, GA (-) New York Giants former wide receiver Victor Cruz has announced his intention to partner with Krystal Restaurants…

October 15, 2022, members of the Passaic Police Department responded to the area of Gregory Avenue and Madison Street in Passaic, New Jersey on a report of shots fired

Two shot Saturday night in Passaic

PATERSON, NJ – Passaic police are investigating a shooting with multiple injuries on Madison Street that occurred Saturday night. At around 9:56 p.m., officers responded to the area of Gregory Avenue and…

Passaic County Man Convicted of Conspiracy and Two Armed Bank Robberies

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was convicted today by a federal jury for his role as the gunman in two armed bank robberies, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Aberdeen, NJ Police Blotter

ABERDEEN, NJ – The Aberdeen Township Police Department made the following arrests from September 1st through September 30th, 2022: • On September 2nd, a 63-year-old female resident of Marlboro, NJ was charged…

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…

Here are some of the best places to see fall foliage in New Jersey

Fall is here. Soon the lush green leaves across the Garden State will turn into a beautiful bouquet of colors. Reds, yellows and oranges will dominate the landscape, creating picturesque views across…

Police Send North Jersey Gun Trafficker to Prison

From the Desk of New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin TRENTON –Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a Bergen County man has been sentenced to prison following his conviction on…

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