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…

24 arrested in major drug bust spanning eight cities across North Jersey

LINDEN, N.J. — A long-term narcotics investigation led by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Linden Police culminated in the arrest of 24 individuals and the seizure of large quantities of drugs,…

Dozens arrested in narcotics blitz as N.J. drug empire collapses

LINDEN, N.J. — A sweeping, multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of 24 individuals and the dismantling of a major drug distribution network operating across multiple counties in New Jersey, Union County…

Cops Warn Public to Avoid this Beautiful, But Deadly Oasis at the Jersey Shore

Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, but police are warning locals and tourists…

New Jersey’s most dangerous and illegal tourism destination and why you should avoid it

MANCHESTER, NJ – As spring blooms and summer approaches, the warm weather draws thrill-seekers and curious visitors to the Heritage Minerals site, colloquially known as the “ASARCO” site or “Crystal Lake,” in…

Father and son plead guilty in New Jersey park explosion that injured one, damaged homes

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A father and son have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the detonation of a homemade explosive device at a public park in Manville that injured a man and…

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…

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 Brunswick Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Vincent Sabo of the New Brunswick Police Department have announced that Christian Farmer, a 20-year-old resident of New Brunswick, has pleaded guilty to…

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…

Double Homicide Sentence in Neptune Township Announced

FREEHOLD, NJ – Gabriel J. Braithwaite, 21, of Keansburg, and Jeron D. Dearin, 24, of Aberdeen, have been sentenced to 40 and 5 years respectively in state prison for a double homicide…

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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…

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…

Pair Admits to Double Homicide in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ – Two men have confessed to their involvement in a shooting that resulted in the deaths of an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman early last year. Monmouth County Prosecutor…

Retired Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Possessing Lewd Images of Children

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – Frank Svitak, a retired fire chief from the Goshen Fire Department in New Jersey, pleaded guilty to child [censored]ography charges on Thursday. Svitak is scheduled for sentencing before…

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…

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.…

New Jersey Man Accused of Robbing McDonald’s Gets Nine Years in Prison

PLAINFIELD, NJ (PRESS RELEASE – UNION Co. PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE) – A Plainfield man who was recently found guilty of robbing a fast food restaurant in Scotch Plains in 2015 has been sentenced…

Two Men Charged In Murder For Hire Scheme That Resulted In 2019 Death Of Fort Myers Man

Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Marvin Harris, Jr., aka “Mesh” (24, Fort Myers), and Latrel Jackson, aka “Kobe” (25, Plainfield,…

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…

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