Dog fighting ring smashed as final suspect sentenced in Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that all 14 individuals convicted in a major federal dog fighting case have now been sentenced, closing a two-year investigation that spanned…

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Man’s body recovered during Howell SWAT operation

Man found dead in Howell after SWAT operation prompts dual investigation HOWELL, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the death of a man found Thursday morning near the 170 block of White Street…

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What’s happening in Howell? Large police presence reported, two arrested including man holding baby

HOWELL, N.J. — A major law enforcement operation unfolded Thursday morning in Howell Township, resulting in two arrests, including a man seen holding a baby, according to officials. Authorities from the Monmouth…

Monmouth County News

Three dead including child at scene of New Jersey murder-suicide

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after police discovered the bodies of two adults and a child inside a residence on Henry Street early Thursday morning. According to…

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Son of West Long Branch Mayor Admits to $4 Million in Real Estate Tax Fraud

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A Monmouth County man is facing a possible federal prison sentence after admitting to concealing his interest in multiple real estate properties in an effort to avoid…

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Man critical after being struck by vehicle in North Bergen hit and run

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A 42-year-old Union City man remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition following a hit-and-run collision early Wednesday morning in North Bergen, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…

Teen injured in hit and run crash in Jackson Township, Police Find Drug Paraphernalia

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben Sarah, in…

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Grand jury indicts driver for murder after dragging pedestrian to their death while fleeing crash scene

QUEENS VILLAGE, N.Y. — A Nassau County man has been indicted on murder and related charges after allegedly running over a pedestrian and dragging him for several blocks while fleeing a collision…

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Restituyo-Garcia pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. — A Paterson man admitted in federal court to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and possessing the drug with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Habba announced Tuesday. Angelo Restituyo-Garcia, 34, pleaded…

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Former church bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing nearly $293K from Morris County parishes

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former parish bookkeeper admitted in court to stealing nearly $293,000 from two Morris County churches over a six-year period, prosecutors said. Melissa Rivera, 60, of Haskell, pleaded guilty…

New Jersey Cop Facing Prison Time for Deadly Crash

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey State Police detective has been criminally charged in connection with a high-speed pursuit that ended in a fatal crash in Springfield Township, Burlington County, leaving a…

New Jersey News

Two Elizabeth men arrested after firearms and drug raid yields Uzi-style gun, ghost gun, and 12 pounds of marijuana

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Two men from Elizabeth, N.J., were arrested following a joint law enforcement raid that uncovered a cache of illegal firearms, drugs, and cash during a multi-agency investigation, authorities announced.…

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Former New Jersey man sentenced to six years in $4.7 million upfront fee fraud scheme

TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey resident was sentenced to six years in federal prison for running a nearly decade-long wire fraud scheme that defrauded 33 victims of more than $4.7…

New Jersey News

Connecticut man killed and dismembered bulldog, leaving parts all over New Rochelle

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Connecticut man pleaded guilty Monday to killing and dismembering a purebred English bulldog in a disturbing animal cruelty case that unfolded in New Rochelle late last year,…

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Newark woman pleads guilty to armed bank robbery in Princeton

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Newark woman has pleaded guilty to robbing a Princeton bank at gunpoint and stealing more than $60,000, federal prosecutors announced Monday. Ciara Brascom, 38, entered the guilty plea…

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DPW official charged for stealing fuel from county gas depot for private company

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A supervisor in the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been charged with multiple offenses, including official misconduct, in connection with the unauthorized use of county-owned diesel…

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Queens driver to be sentenced in deadly 3-car pileup

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Roosevelt man has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and assault in connection with a fatal high-speed crash that killed one of his passengers and seriously injured three…

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New Jersey Congresswoman Facing Eight Years in Prison for Assaulting Federal Agent

Federal prosecutors dismiss Newark mayor’s trespass charge, shift focus to Congresswoman McIver NEWARK, NJ — Federal prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, instead shifting focus to…

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Deranged Pacers Fan Stabs Two Knicks Fans at Local Brewery During Championship Game

CARMEL, IN — A man was arrested Friday night after allegedly stabbing two patrons during a fight at a brewery in Carmel’s 12700 block of Meeting House Road, according to police. Carmel…

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Text scam posing as NJMVC targets millions across New Jersey, officials warn

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Authorities in Atlantic County are warning residents statewide of a widespread phone scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC).…

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