Ocean County approves new grant funding, shared service agreements, and veterans bureau creation

Board of Commissioners greenlights public safety upgrades, municipal service contracts, and housing rehabilitation support for 2026. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide range of…

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One dead in early morning house fire on Bellview Drive in Bensalem Township

Firefighters rescued one resident, but a 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Bensalem Township, PA – Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that broke out early Tuesday morning in…

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Man charged after bringing weed smoking, beer drinking parakeet to local bar in Greensburg

Police say the bird had a broken leg and appeared underweight after being transported in the man’s pocket. Greensburg, PA – A Greensburg man was arrested after allegedly bringing an injured parakeet…

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New Jersey wants cops to undergo personal bias reviews every five years

Sen. Angela McKnight’s proposal aims to identify extremist ties and prevent discriminatory policing TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Senate would require all state, county, and municipal police…

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New Jersey bill would make State Police an independent department reporting directly to the Governor

Proposal removes State Police from oversight by the Attorney General, creating a standalone Cabinet-level agency TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Assembly could significantly reshape how the state’s…

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ICE Newark sends convicted migrant drug trafficker back to Mexico

Officials say the man was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking. Newark, NJ – Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark announced the arrest and removal of…

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Newport News Police arrest 19-year-old in February 29th Street murder

Suspect charged with second-degree murder in fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jasiah Smith NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The Newport News Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a February shooting…

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Virginia’s effort to ban facial coverings for police fails in committee

Legislation that would have restricted law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty did not advance. Virginia, VA – A bill that sought to prohibit most state and federal law-enforcement…

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New Jersey high school students could get gym credits for being volunteer firefighters under proposed law

Legislation introduced in Trenton would allow certain students to earn graduation credits by completing a county fire academy course and volunteering locally. New Jersey, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the…

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NJ bill would require employee training on service dog access rights

Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would mandate employee training on the legal rights of individuals with guide or service dogs in public places. New Jersey, NJ – A bipartisan bill…

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Downtown Toms River addiction re-entry center shuts down after two years

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation has closed its Ocean County location in Toms River and shifted services to its Neptune office in Monmouth County. Toms River, NJ – The New Jersey Reentry…

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Heavy snow caused ice rink tent collapse in Westfield’s Gumbert Park

Emergency crews responded to a partial collapse of the tent structure at The Westfield Rink in Gumbert Park Wednesday afternoon, prompting a safety response but no reported injuries. WESTFIELD, NJ – Police…

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New Jersey needs a Buc-ee’s, but here’s why we’ll never get one

Buc-ee’s billboards on New Jersey Turnpike spark speculation — but no Garden State stop planned SAYREVILLE, NJ – If you’ve driven the New Jersey Turnpike since last year, you might’ve noticed a…

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Poll finds 70% of voters support voter ID ahead of 2026 midterms

TRENTON, NJ – A new Cygnal National Voter Trends poll shows strong bipartisan support for voter identification requirements and continued voter trust in Republicans on major issues including the economy, immigration, and…

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Lakewood police to increase patrols after U.S. attack on Iran

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department announced enhanced patrols throughout the township this week as global tensions rise between Israel and Iran. While officials emphasize that there are no known threats…

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Off-duty ICE agents credited with saving 4-year-old boy from drowning at Plymouth hotel

Police say quick CPR by two Homeland Security officers kept the child alive until first responders arrived. Plymouth, Minn. – Two off-duty federal agents are being hailed as heroes after saving a…

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ICE arrests Honduran national with pending assault charges during enforcement operation in Malden

Federal agents say the man has an extensive criminal history and entered the U.S. illegally. Malden, Mass. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that its Boston field office arrested Kelvin…

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Ocean City Police Department set to move headquarters next week

Temporary relocation will allow for replacement of the department’s 100-year-old Central Avenue building Ocean City, N.J. – For the first time in its history, the Ocean City Police Department is packing up…

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Governor Mikie Sherrill vows to block federal plan for ICE detention facility in Roxbury Township

The governor accuses the Trump Administration and DHS of “chilling disregard for human life” in letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trenton, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking direct aim…

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New Jersey orders heightened security at houses of worship after U.S. bombs Iran

State officials say no specific threats exist, but law enforcement presence will rise across sensitive locations to protect Christian and Jewish houses of worship against retaliatory attacks. Trenton, N.J. – New Jersey…