Inmate Death in Maryland Triggers Investigation

WESTOVER, Md. — Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into the death of an inmate at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Somerset County. The deceased, identified as 38-year-old Virgil Bernard Robinson,…

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Ciattarelli Joins Local Leaders Against New Jersey’s Liquor License Lawfare Against President Trump

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Jack Ciattarelli, a 2025 gubernatorial candidate, and Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone called on New Jersey officials Thursday to drop ongoing efforts to revoke liquor licenses at two…

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Inmate sets small fire at Eastern Correctional Institute, no injuries reported

WESTOVER, Md. — A small fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Somerset County, prompting the temporary relocation of 20 inmates, according to officials. The incident occurred at…

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One arrested on weapons and drug charges in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Burlington Township man has been arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges after an incident at a private school in Franklin Township on Tuesday, authorities said. Quincy…

New Jersey Man Facing Federal Hate Crime Charge for Attack on Rutgers Muslim Center

NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County man pleaded guilty to committing a federal hate crime by vandalizing a religious center at Rutgers University during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Jacob…

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Plainfield Man Charged for Assault

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – A Somerset County jury convicted Victor Ogando-Marte, 39, from Plainfield, of third-degree aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, third-degree resisting arrest, and disorderly persons inflicting bodily injury with…

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Fatal motorcycle accident under investigation in Manville

MANVILLE, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle that occurred Sunday evening in Manville, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The crash took…

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Juror chases fleeing handcuffed suspect during child assault trial in Maine

Skowhegan, ME – This story feels like something out of a courtroom drama, but it’s very much real life. Nicholas Carter, 31, who had just been convicted of aggravated assault on a…

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Virginia Man Wins $50,000 with “Mistake” Lottery Ticket

BALTIMORE, MD – A Virginia resident’s return trip north to Maryland this week was well worth it after he claimed a $50,000 prize from a winning Pick 5 ticket. The Accomack County…

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Westover house fire leaves two injured

WESTOVER, Md. — A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a two-story, wood-frame home on Crisfield Highway, resulting in significant damage and sending two residents to the hospital for smoke inhalation.…

Former Employee Arrested for Attempted Data Extortion Against New Jersey Company

NEWARK, N.J. — A Missouri man has been arrested and charged with attempting to extort his former employer, a national industrial company based in Somerset County, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

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Man Found Dead After Car Plunges Into Delaware Raritan Canal

FRANKLIN, N.J. — A 31-year-old Skillman man was found dead on Saturday after his car crashed and became submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal, authorities said. The incident came to light around…

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Authorities Investigate Fatal Crash in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — Somerset County authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Franklin Township, where a vehicle was found submerged in the Delaware Raritan…

Pennsylvania Man Beats Neighbor Because He Was Having an Alleged Affair with Mom

ADDISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his neighbor in what police describe as a violent outburst driven by accusations involving the defendant’s mother. The incident…

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New Jersey Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Double Vehicular Homicide in New Jersey

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Amitoj Oberoi was sentenced to 15 years in state prison on Wednesday for two counts of first degree vehicular homicide following a deadly crash last year. Oberoi is…

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Two Men Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in Maryland Arson Case

PRINCESS ANNE, MD—Maryland State Police have apprehended two men, Lascelles David Beckford and Dante Jamar Stone, on charges of attempted first-degree murder and arson after they allegedly set a house on fire…

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Plastic Straws and Bags: Now New Jersey Dem Wants to Ban Plastic Bottles

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey leads the country in a lot of bad things, but soon it can lead the country in most things banned. A Democratic state lawmaker is considering legislation…

Franklin Township Man Receives Prison Sentence for Aggravated Assault

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Yahmir Brown, a 19-year-old resident of Franklin Township, has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree aggravated assault. The sentencing, which mandates that 85%…

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Lucky Winner Scores $1,000 a Week for Life in NJ Lottery

Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player has won the second-tier CASH4LIFE prize of $1,000 a week for life. The winning ticket, sold at Bernardsville Shop Rite located at 93 Morristown…

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Two NYC Car Thieves Arested for Multiple Motor Vehicle Burglaries in New Jersey

Somerville, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with the chiefs of the Bernards Township and Hillsborough Township police departments, announced the arrest of Jose Cabanzo-Pena, 28, and Luis Eduardo…

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Inmate Death in Maryland Triggers Investigation

Ciattarelli Joins Local Leaders Against New Jersey’s Liquor License Lawfare Against President Trump

Inmate sets small fire at Eastern Correctional Institute, no injuries reported

One arrested on weapons and drug charges in Franklin Township

New Jersey Man Facing Federal Hate Crime Charge for Attack on Rutgers Muslim Center

Plainfield Man Charged for Assault

Fatal motorcycle accident under investigation in Manville

Juror chases fleeing handcuffed suspect during child assault trial in Maine

Virginia Man Wins $50,000 with “Mistake” Lottery Ticket

Westover house fire leaves two injured

Former Employee Arrested for Attempted Data Extortion Against New Jersey Company

Man Found Dead After Car Plunges Into Delaware Raritan Canal

Authorities Investigate Fatal Crash in Franklin Township

Pennsylvania Man Beats Neighbor Because He Was Having an Alleged Affair with Mom

New Jersey Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Double Vehicular Homicide in New Jersey

Two Men Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in Maryland Arson Case

Plastic Straws and Bags: Now New Jersey Dem Wants to Ban Plastic Bottles

Franklin Township Man Receives Prison Sentence for Aggravated Assault

Lucky Winner Scores $1,000 a Week for Life in NJ Lottery

Two NYC Car Thieves Arested for Multiple Motor Vehicle Burglaries in New Jersey

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