Over 40 animals seized from New Jersey home in animal cruelty investigation

Annandale, NJ — Authorities removed 45 animals from a residence on Sidney Road in Annandale this week as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected animal cruelty, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office…

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Four arrested with three loaded guns during Cranford traffic stop

CRANFORD, N.J. — Four people were arrested on firearms charges after police discovered three loaded handguns during a traffic stop early Saturday morning, authorities said. At about 1:10 a.m. on August 2,…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Trumpquake: Bedminster Rattled by 1.9 Earthquake as New Jersey Seismic Action Continues

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Bedminster last week, continuing a recent uptick in seismic activity in North Jersey that began after a larger tremor last year near Tewksbury. The…

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Trout Season Kicks Off in New Jersey: Here Are the Top Stocked Fisheries to Explore

Anglers across the Garden State are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the 2025 spring trout season officially began today, Saturday, April 5, at 8 a.m. With more than 180,000 rainbow…

Community News·Good News·Health and Wellness·Jersey Shore News

New Jersey man sentenced to 12 years for firearms possession, cocaine distribution

NEWARK, N.J. — A convicted felon was sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms and distributing cocaine, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced. Dominick Montgomery, 38, of Plainfield, pleaded guilty…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Either Government Is Useless Or They Are In On It: Why Everybody Sees The Drones, But They Can’t Figure It Out

New Jersey’s skies have turned into a real-life episode of “The X-Files,” with mysterious drones making nightly appearances across the state. From Bergen County to Morris and Somerset, residents are left scratching…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter·Politics

Grandfather killed in Thanksgiving Day dispute over loud music

LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. — A 72-year-old grandfather was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day during a dispute with a neighbor over loud music, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Hureleyon McLean…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Two New Jersey players strike it rich with million-dollar lottery wins over weekend

TRENTON, NJ— Two New Jersey Lottery players won more than $1 million each over the weekend, one from a Powerball ticket and the other from a Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. On Saturday,…

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Two New Jersey lottery players win over $1 million in weekend jackpots

TRENTON, NJ — Two New Jersey Lottery players struck it big over the weekend, each winning more than $1 million in major lottery prizes, officials announced. On Saturday, November 9, a lucky…

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New Brunswick pastor charged with sexual assault and child endangerment

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Brunswick pastor has been charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, officials announced Monday. Roby D. Cruz-Hernandez, 61, of Somerset, was arrested…

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Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted Across New Jersey

FREEHOLD, NJ — A comprehensive eight-month narcotics investigation spearheaded by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office culminated in the arrest of 17 individuals and the seizure of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of…

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Nine Members of the Bloods Who Ran Major North Jersey Drug Trafficking Network Arrested

NEWARK, NJ — Nine individuals have been indicted for their involvement in a major drug trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine throughout Union County, announced U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger. The…

Targeted Shooting in Glen Burnie Under Investigation

GLEN BURNIE, MD – Eastern District detectives are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Somerset Bay Drive in Glen Burnie on April 10, 2024. The incident resulted in a 24-year-old…

New Jersey Seeking Gas-Powered Bus Ban to Start in 2031

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Bob Smith, representing the 17th District of Middlesex and Somerset, has sponsored a pivotal bill, Senate No. 214, which mandates the transition of New Jersey’s public transportation motorbuses…

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New Jersey Man Convicted in Luxury Rental Car Heist Gone Wrong

Morristown, NJ – Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the conviction of 37-year-old Melvin Banks of Somerset, New Jersey, on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, and witness…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Braces for Severe Winter Weather: Advisories and Warnings Issued

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police have issued multiple advisories and warnings in anticipation of severe winter weather forecasted for this Saturday into Sunday. A Winter Storm Warning is in…

New Jersey News·Travel

Final Defendant Sentenced in Large-Scale Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

LONDON, Ky. – A Somerset, Ky., man, Dennie Smith, 50, was sentenced to 217 months on Monday, by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of…

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Brick Police Seize Multiple Illegal Guns During Investigations

BRICK, NJ – On September 20, the Brick Township Police Department responded to two unrelated events that resulted in the discovery and seizure of firearms. The first incident occurred around 12 p.m.…

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Phil Murphy’s New “Central Jersey” Leaves Out Much of Central Jersey

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you ask most people from Ocean or Monmouth County which part of New Jersey they live in, while some might say the Jersey Shore, when asked North…

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Legislators say New Jersey family court judge shortage hurting children

PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County will join Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties in temporarily halting civil and divorce trials due to a shortage of judges. This shortage poses a significant risk to…

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Over 40 animals seized from New Jersey home in animal cruelty investigation

Four arrested with three loaded guns during Cranford traffic stop

Trumpquake: Bedminster Rattled by 1.9 Earthquake as New Jersey Seismic Action Continues

Trout Season Kicks Off in New Jersey: Here Are the Top Stocked Fisheries to Explore

New Jersey man sentenced to 12 years for firearms possession, cocaine distribution

Either Government Is Useless Or They Are In On It: Why Everybody Sees The Drones, But They Can’t Figure It Out

Grandfather killed in Thanksgiving Day dispute over loud music

Two New Jersey players strike it rich with million-dollar lottery wins over weekend

Two New Jersey lottery players win over $1 million in weekend jackpots

New Brunswick pastor charged with sexual assault and child endangerment

Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted Across New Jersey

Nine Members of the Bloods Who Ran Major North Jersey Drug Trafficking Network Arrested

Targeted Shooting in Glen Burnie Under Investigation

New Jersey Seeking Gas-Powered Bus Ban to Start in 2031

New Jersey Man Convicted in Luxury Rental Car Heist Gone Wrong

New Jersey Braces for Severe Winter Weather: Advisories and Warnings Issued

Final Defendant Sentenced in Large-Scale Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

Brick Police Seize Multiple Illegal Guns During Investigations

Phil Murphy’s New “Central Jersey” Leaves Out Much of Central Jersey

Legislators say New Jersey family court judge shortage hurting children

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