Can a friend’s tragic death help pass domestic violence law?

Eileen McCay is hoping change will come from tragedy. Her close friend Colleen Brownell and Brownell’s stepsister, Alysia McCloskey, deserve it, she says. The two were at McCloskey’s home in Collingswood on…

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Police: Howell Stalking Suspect Planned to Rob Women at Knifepoint; Seeking Witnesses

by Howell Police Department On March 9, 2018, Tristan Reyes, 19 of Howell, was arrested by Howell Township Police Department Detective Corporal Nancy Carroll #182 and Detective Robert Ortenzi #604 and charged…

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Backyard tent fire claims life of South Jersey man

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a tent fire that claimed the life of an Ocean Township man. Police and firefighters responded to a tent fire on Seneca Boulevard in Waretown…

Police Blotter

Guilty! Child Sex Offender Convicted on Multiple Counts in Multiple Towns

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced guilty verdicts in the trial of State v. Christopher Barclay, 40, of Eatontown. The jury returned the verdicts yesterday (3/8) afternoon. On February 23, 2017,…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Authorities identify middle school teacher accused of touching students

The Jersey City middle school teacher arrested yesterday and accused of numerous sex crimes has been identified as a 42-year-old Bayonne man. Sean Lora, a teacher at School 7 in the Jersey…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Two Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder in Long Branch

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD-Two Long Branch men pleaded guilty to charges of Attempted Murder after admitting they fired multiple shots into a vehicle at a West Long Branch hotel in 2017,…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Report: Man Shot and Killed Outside Toms River Apartment Complex

TOMS RIVER-Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot and killed at the Hampton Gardens Apartments on James Street. The Asbury Park Press is reporting that the man was…

Police Blotter

New Jersey Appellate Court Orders Review of Ocean County Judge Decision to Release Accused Drug Dealer

TOMS RIVER-The New Jersey Appellate Court today decided that it wants to review a decision made by Ocean County Superior Court Judge Wendel Daniels. Daniels was set to release an Essex County…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

More: Man busted with 8 kilos of drugs, AK-47 might get out of jail

An Essex County man who was arrested last month with more than 8 kilos of cocaine and a loaded AK-47 may be released from jail Friday if the state appellate court doesn’t…

Community News·Police Blotter

Law Enforcement Officials Discuss School Safety in Toms River

Last week, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, Toms River Regional Schools released a statement of assurances regarding school safety and security in response to heightened concerns stemming from the tragic school shooting…

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NJ Bail Reform Failure? Drug Dealer Caught with Loaded AK-47, 8 kg of Cocaine Given Pretrial Release in Toms River

SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER CAUGHT WITH AK-47, 8 kg of COCAINE, THOUSANDS OF PLASTIC BAGS FOR DISTRIBUTION SET TO WALK FREE PRETRIAL IN TOMS RIVER ON FRIDAY. TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato’s…

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Taiwan developer detained over deadly quake building collapse

The developer of a building in Taiwan that partially collapsed during an earthquake has been detained for negligent manslaughter with prosecutors saying the man was not licensed to oversee construction projects. The…

US and World News

Senator Menendez’s Co-Defendant Gets 17 Years in Prison

NEWARK-Dr. Salomon Melgen who last year stood trial with New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez has been sentenced to prison. While Menendez was spared by a hung jury in his case, Melgen will…

Police Blotter·Politics

Marine Corps Veteran Hugin to Take on Menendez for U.S. Senate Seat in New Jersey

TRENTON-A Marine Corps veteran from New Jersey has announced he is running for a seat in the United States Senate, challenging embattled Democrat Robert Menendez who has held the seat for 12…

New Jersey News·Politics

Man Arrested, Charged with Arson after LBI House Fire

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Long Beach Township Police Chief today announce the arrest yesterday (2/20) of Colin D. Kerlin, 28, of Ship Bottom for the intentional setting of a…

New Jersey News

College Coach from Jackson Convicted in Child Sex Case

Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced today that a former Dunellen Recreation Director and ex-Middlesex County Men’s College basketball coach pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges involving two additional victims. Christopher…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Seaside Police Make Arrest in Motel Murder

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd announce the arrest of Matthew Demartin, 37, of Seaside Heights in connection with the death of a woman, believed…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Former Holbrook Little League Board Members Charged for Taking $118,000 From League

by Al DellaFave, OCPO JACKSON-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of the two Holbrook Little Executive Board Members. League President Anthony M. Del Vecchio, 63, and League Treasurer…

New Jersey News

Police: Meth Lab Catches Fire in Atlantic City Hotel Room

ATLANTIC CITY-On February 14, 2018, a fire inside a hotel room resulted in the discovery of a make-shift meth lab and the arrest of a male. At 9:47 am, patrol officers and…

Atlantic County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Man Pleads Guilty for Trafficking Girl, 17, as Prostitute in South Jersey Motels

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a Burlington County, N.J., man pleaded guilty today to forcing a 17-year-old girl to engage in prostitution at area motels for his profit. He…

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Can a friend’s tragic death help pass domestic violence law?

Police: Howell Stalking Suspect Planned to Rob Women at Knifepoint; Seeking Witnesses

Backyard tent fire claims life of South Jersey man

Guilty! Child Sex Offender Convicted on Multiple Counts in Multiple Towns

Authorities identify middle school teacher accused of touching students

Two Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder in Long Branch

Report: Man Shot and Killed Outside Toms River Apartment Complex

New Jersey Appellate Court Orders Review of Ocean County Judge Decision to Release Accused Drug Dealer

More: Man busted with 8 kilos of drugs, AK-47 might get out of jail

Law Enforcement Officials Discuss School Safety in Toms River

NJ Bail Reform Failure? Drug Dealer Caught with Loaded AK-47, 8 kg of Cocaine Given Pretrial Release in Toms River

Taiwan developer detained over deadly quake building collapse

Senator Menendez’s Co-Defendant Gets 17 Years in Prison

Marine Corps Veteran Hugin to Take on Menendez for U.S. Senate Seat in New Jersey

Man Arrested, Charged with Arson after LBI House Fire

College Coach from Jackson Convicted in Child Sex Case

Seaside Police Make Arrest in Motel Murder

Former Holbrook Little League Board Members Charged for Taking $118,000 From League

Police: Meth Lab Catches Fire in Atlantic City Hotel Room

Man Pleads Guilty for Trafficking Girl, 17, as Prostitute in South Jersey Motels

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