Judge denies Phillipsburg officer’s bid to toss excessive force lawsuit

Trenton, NJ – A federal judge has rejected a motion for summary judgment filed by Phillipsburg Patrolman William Lance and the Phillipsburg Police Department, allowing a civil rights lawsuit by Edward Howard…

State Police Seek Man Who Sexually Assault Child at New Jersey Park

Phillipsburg, NJ – Police are seeking the public’s help identifying and locating a man who sexually assaulted a child at Walter’s Park in Phillipsburg last year. The Hispanic man in his 30s…

Coordinated Police Effort Leads to Arrest of Suspects in Multiple Armed Robberies

PAXTANG BOROUGH, PA – A cooperative operation between the Swatara Police Department and neighboring forces resulted in the apprehension of two robbery suspects on the night of Wednesday. Acting on information from…

New Jersey man wearing pink bunny costume exposed himself to trick-or-treaters, police

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg police officers responded to a 911 call on Halloween alleging that a man wearing a pink bunny costume was exposing himself to trick-or-treaters. According to witnesses, the man…

Cranford Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Police Department has issued the following reports regarding criminal activity in July. Although these incidents happened in July they were just released on Thursday by the department.…

Phillipsburg Woman Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A former resident of Phillipsburg, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 60 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release on her…

Linden Police Arrest Three as Part of Statewide Fentanyl, Gun Bust

LINDEN, NJ – Police in Linden participated in a statewide crackdown against fentanyl dealers that led to the arrest of three Linden residents as part of a statewide anti-narcotics operation. “Search and arrest warrants were executed on…

North Jersey man charged for Phillipsburg murder

ORANGE, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Larry Roberts, 19 of Orange, N.J. who was wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred in Phillipsburg, N.J. on February 8.…

New Jersey police officer called out on social media for being “a Perv” charged by prosecutor

A Phillipsburg Police Officer has been charged with Criminal Sexual Contact in the fourth degree and Official Misconduct hours after a social media post calling him “a perv” was posted online. According…

Man charged for Phillipsburg gas station robbery

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Shortly before dawn, Monday, December 28, 2020, the Express gas station at the intersection of Hudson and South Main Streets in Phillipsburg was robbed. The lone offender was described…

Massive sinkhole swallows dump truck as New Jersey town declares state of emergency

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – A routine repair operation turned into a crisis Tuesday afternoon when a dump truck was partially swallowed by a sudden sinkhole at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis…

63-year-old man discovered dead in NJ park

Man found dead in Phillipsburg park early Friday morning Phillipsburg, NJ — A 63-year-old man was found dead in Shappell Park early Friday morning, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. At…

Whitehouse Station Man Arrested for Distribution of Child Abuse Material

WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – Kyle J. Andrews, 30, from Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was arrested on charges related to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), announced Hunterdon County…

Dozens of dogs dumped in crates without food or water as three arrested in NJ

32 dogs rescued after shocking abandonment across New Jersey towns SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Three people have been arrested after dozens of dogs were found abandoned in crates without food or water…

Three charged after dozens of dogs abandoned across Sussex County

32 dogs rescued, two found dead in multi-township investigation Sussex County, NJ – Three people have been arrested following the abandonment of dozens of dogs across multiple communities in Sussex County, authorities…

Where Are No Kings Protests Scheduled Across New Jersey Today: A Complete List for Protesters and Counter-Protesters

No kings protests sweep New Jersey as activists call for democracy without dynasties NEWARK, NJ – Across more than 40 towns from Newton to Cape May, demonstrators are gathering under one banner…

New Jersey sues Sig Sauer over deadly defect in P320 handgun

New Jersey sues Sig Sauer over P320 handgun linked to unintentional shootings and officer death TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a sweeping lawsuit Thursday against gunmaker…

New Jersey Man Who Attacked Newark Cops on Friday in Custody

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has announced the arrest of 31-year-old Khalil Cuttino of Phillipsburg, following an aggravated assault on two police officers. The incident occurred on…

Juvenile Among Three Arrested in Warren Township Traffic Stop

WARREN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and the Warren Township Police Department, announced the arrest of Javon E. Singletary, 18, of…

NJ Elementary School Principal Charged for Sexual Assault of Student

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Kenneth Lutz, a 54-year-old former teacher at Lopatcong Elementary School in Phillipsburg, has been charged with sexually assaulting a child between 1998 and 1999, when the student was aged…

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