Fair Lawn student sworn in as Chief for a Day
FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted a special event Thursday, swearing in 14-year-old David Parian, a student from Memorial Middle School, as Chief for a Day. The day…
Ocean County’s new bomb sniffing dog ready to serve across entire state of New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has officially added a new explosive detection team to its K9 Unit following the graduation of Sheriff’s Officer Trust and his K9 partner,…
Two men charged with murder of U.S. Marine Peter Chounthala in California
BELLFLOWER, Calif. — Two men have been charged with murder in the 2024 killing of active-duty U.S. Marine Peter Chounthala, who was fatally struck by a vehicle after being assaulted and left…
Thirty charged in New Jersey bloods gang bust
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have charged 30 individuals in connection with a major drug trafficking organization that operated in and around the Kretchmer Homes public housing complex in Newark, U.S. Attorney…
Two charged for assaulting defense attorneys in New York court
GOSHEN, N.Y. — Two Newburgh men were indicted Wednesday for separate attacks on their defense attorneys during court proceedings, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced. Arthur Thomas, 47, and Donnie…
Locker room horror at Maryland high school sparks charges for 5 teens
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. – Five students from Brunswick High School are facing criminal charges following two separate incidents in which classmates were allegedly assaulted inside the school’s locker room, according to the…
Dozens of homeless seek shelter at Toms River library amid heavy rain and outreach effort
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Dozens of homeless individuals took refuge Tuesday morning at the Ocean County Library and nearby municipal facilities in downtown Toms River as rain swept through the area, effectively…
Serious Motor Vehicle Crash on Holmdel Road Leaves One Injured, Driver Charged with DWI
Holmdel, NJ – A serious motor vehicle accident occurred on Holmdel Road near Longview Drive on June 3, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., resulting in significant injuries and traffic disruptions, according to…
Florida man accused of killing parents in Largo home arrested after fleeing across state lines
LARGO, Fla. — A 37-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his parents in their Largo home before fleeing to Georgia, authorities said. On Friday at…
Former PTA president accused of stealing over $27K from Nokomis Elementary School association
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A former president of the Nokomis Elementary School PTA in the Sachem School District has been arrested and charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing more than $27,000…
Monmouth Beach Man Now Facing Murder Charge in Shore Stabbing
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Monmouth Beach man initially charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing last week in Ortley Beach is now facing a murder charge, according to court…
Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…
Man charged with murder after deadly beating at Houston gas station
HOUSTON — A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly assault that occurred last month at a gas station in southwest Houston, authorities announced. On the…
Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit
JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…
Lusby ambush leaves woman shot, teen charged with attempted murder
LUSBY, MD — Calvert County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two suspects, including a 16-year-old charged as an adult, in connection with the shooting of a woman in Lusby on Thursday morning. Deputies…
Another stabbing at the Jersey Shore brings season total to four
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Monmouth Beach man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he repeatedly stabbed another man during a fight outside a residence in the Ortley Beach…
The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It
The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…
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…
Spadea fundraising slows to trickle after Trump backs Ciattarelli in NJ GOP primary
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has claimed a surge in donations following former President Donald Trump’s May 12 endorsement of his primary opponent, Jack Ciattarelli. But recent campaign…
Penn Hills man charged after assault of woman and children outside Pittsburgh family court
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Penn Hills man is facing a dozen criminal charges after allegedly assaulting the mother of his children and the children themselves outside a family court building late Wednesday…