Jackson First Aid Squad sued by U.S. Bank over $88K in unpaid equipment financing

A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ – The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing…

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DC man pleads guilty to repeated strangulation of domestic partner after prior conviction

“Prosecutors cite pattern of domestic violence spanning multiple incidents.” Washington, DC – A Washington, D.C. man has pleaded guilty to repeatedly strangling his former romantic partner in separate incidents last year, marking…

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Toms River crash lawsuit targets Plumsted officer over alleged red-light collision

“Ocean County complaint claims police vehicle caused serious injuries at Route 37 intersection.” Toms River, NJ – A new lawsuit filed in Ocean County alleges a Plumsted Township police officer caused a…

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Governor Sherrill touts New Jersey’s joining Reproductive Freedom Alliance

NJ joins climate, health, and reproductive alliances under Gov. Sherrill Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has joined three multistate coalitions focused on climate policy, public health, and reproductive rights, Governor Mikie Sherrill…

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New Jersey can now arrest and jail ICE agents for six months if they wear masks during enforcement operations

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has enacted a new law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents and ICE officers, from wearing face coverings during public interactions, after the measure passed…

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Latest Update on Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall Wednesday Night

Authorities say 17-year-old is in stable condition after Wednesday night shooting Toms River, NJ – A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday night at the Ocean County Mall, prompting a police response and an…

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Landlords Fight Back Claiming New Rental Ordinance Backed by Public Official Trying to Keep Rent Low for Himself

Jackson backs 2.5% mobile home rent cap despite landlord litigation warning Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township council voted to adopt a revised mobile home rent control ordinance after a tense public…

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Key Bridge delayed and over budget after two years of planning and construction, Maryland is no closer to having a new bridge

Key Bridge Rebuild Faces Billions in Cost Overruns, Years of Delays After Deadly Collapse, and won’t be completed for at least another four years. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in…

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Elderly man attacked on CTA stairs in South Loop, police search for suspect

An 82-year-old man was assaulted in broad daylight at a busy transit station, prompting a public alert and safety warning. Chicago, IL – Police are searching for a suspect accused of attacking…

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Brick Township is Overcrowded, Out of Control and Unmanagable: Councilman Rejects Affordable Housing Plan

Brick councilman blasts state housing push, warns of school crowding and traffic strain A local official is pushing back on Trenton-driven development, arguing Brick Township is already overburdened and nearing capacity. Brick…

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LaGuardia remains shut after deadly runway crash kills 2, grounds 500 flights

Air Canada jet strikes fire truck during landing, triggering mass cancellations and federal probe. Queens, NY – LaGuardia Airport remains closed following a fatal overnight collision between an Air Canada Express jet…

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Dog stabbed in domestic dispute remains in shelter amid ongoing court case

Animal cruelty investigation leaves injured dog in legal limbo at Monmouth County SPCA. Eatontown, NJ – A dog recovering from a stab wound sustained during a domestic dispute is being held at…

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Maryland nursery incident leaves one critical after tank rupture mistaken for explosion

Investigators say 180-degree water release caused collapse and injuries in Keymar Carroll County, MD – A workplace incident initially believed to be an explosion at a Carroll County nursery left one man…

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Police hunt Morristown driver charged in fatal hit-and-run crash

Authorities say the suspect fled on foot after a deadly early morning collision and remains at large. Morristown, NJ – Law enforcement officials are searching for a Morristown man charged in connection…

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Woman shot and killed inside McKees Rocks home as police probe homicide

Investigators say all individuals involved have been identified as the case moves toward potential charges. McKees Rocks, PA – A woman was shot and killed inside a residence Saturday night in McKees…

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Myrtle Beach police warn of crackdown on illegal spring break pop-up party events

Officials say unpermitted gatherings will be shut down immediately as crowds arrive for spring break. Myrtle Beach, SC – As spring break crowds begin to arrive along the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach…

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Teen missing in Newport News after last seen exiting school bus on Thursday

Police are asking for urgent public help after a 16-year-old vanished shortly after arriving home from school. Newport News, VA – A search is underway for a missing 16-year-old girl who was…

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Piscataway crash clears as Centennial Avenue reopens after morning closure

A morning traffic disruption on Centennial Avenue has been resolved after a crash prompted a temporary road closure. PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Centennial Avenue has reopened following a motor vehicle crash that led…

North Jersey News·Police Blotter·Traffic Alerts

Family sues Howell schools over alleged bullying, child detention ordeal

Howell, NJ – A Monmouth County family has filed a lawsuit against the Howell Township Public School District, alleging years of unchecked bullying escalated into a series of traumatic events involving their…

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Jackson Township sued after police cruiser crash injures driver at intersection

A New Jersey lawsuit alleges reckless emergency driving led to a collision and injuries. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging a police officer caused a…

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