Green-Touting NYC Crushes and Dumps Thousands of “Dangerous” Mopeds Confiscated in Citywide Push

New York, NY – Green-touting New York City officials reveled in the destruction of thousands of ‘dangerous’ mopeds, but the people who commited the alleged crimes are most likely back out on…

Wrong way driver charged after devastating Route 9 crash kills Massachusetts woman

Ashland woman faces charges after fatal wrong-way crash on Route 9 in Southborough SOUTHBOROUGH, MA – A 23-year-old Ashland woman was arraigned Friday in Westborough District Court in connection with a February…

Federal Judge Dismisses New Jersey Mother’s Lawsuit Over Removal of Children

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey mother who claimed state agencies and law enforcement illegally removed her children from her custody earlier this…

Ocean Township Steps Up Trash, Lawn and Property Enforcement Across Neighborhoods

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Household trash complaints, overgrown lawns and bulk waste problems drove a surge in code enforcement activity across Ocean Township this spring, with township officials logging dozens of sanitation…

Bound Brook Targets Trash, Illegal Parking and Property Blight Across Borough Neighborhoods

BOUND BROOK, N.J. — Accumulated trash, discarded furniture, illegal lawn parking and unsecured outdoor storage prompted a wave of property code violations across Bound Brook in April, with borough inspectors issuing warnings…

Walmart Facing Hiring Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has ruled that a class action discrimination lawsuit against Walmart can continue moving forward with new lead plaintiffs representing the proposed nationwide case. The lawsuit accuses…

New Jersey Independent Contractors About to Get Pinched Out Under New Employment Law

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is warning that aggressive enforcement of independent contractor classification rules could unintentionally harm legitimate freelancers, small businesses, and flexible work arrangements throughout the state.…

Baltimore Police Arrest Man on Attempted Murder Charges After Downtown Shooting

Baltimore, Md. — Baltimore Police arrested a 32-year-old man Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting that wounded a man in downtown Baltimore earlier the same day. Investigators identified the suspect as…

Former Hillside Police Officer from Toms River Sentenced in Drunk-Driving Crash That Killed Maryland Couple in Tinton Falls

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer received a prison sentence Friday for a drunken-driving crash that killed a married couple after his pickup truck flew off the Garden State Parkway…

89 Illegal Firearms Seized During Liberty Traffic Stop; 3 Men Face Federal Smuggling Charges

Liberty, N.Y. — A traffic stop on State Route 17 in Sullivan County led to the seizure of 89 illegal firearms — including at least 17 reported stolen weapons — and the…

New Jersey Could Require Businesses to Warn Customers About Facial Recognition Scanning Tech

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology is being used inside stores, entertainment venues, and…

New Jersey’s Legislature Wants to Completely Overhaul the State’s Election System

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced sweeping election legislation Thursday that would create a new independent Division of Voting Rights, expand protections for voters, and give the state broader…

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K9 alert during Cumberland traffic stop leads to roadside drug bust

Traffic stop on Oldtown Road leads to drug arrest in Cumberland CUMBERLAND, MD — A traffic stop on Oldtown Road led to a drug arrest after a police K-9 alerted officers to…

New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints

Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…

Watch: Speaker Detained by Police as Protesters Clash Over Proposed AI Data Center in New Jersey

Andover Township, NJ — A community member was detained and removed by police Wednesday night during a volatile public meeting over a proposed AI data center in Sussex County, where residents accused…

New Jersey Special Education Chief Under Fire After Skipping Hearing as Parents, Lawmakers Demand Answers

Trenton, NJ — A growing dispute over New Jersey’s special education oversight intensified Thursday after Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia publicly accused state education officials of avoiding accountability when Dr. Lily Laux, Gov. Mikie…

Jackson Township Targets 458 Unregistered Rental Properties With $233K in Penalties

Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township officials say hundreds of rental properties remain out of compliance with local registration rules, prompting the township to begin issuing violation notices and warning landlords about…

Federal Child Exploitation Operation Targets Disney Cruise Line Workers

San Diego, CA — Disney Cruise Line says it fully cooperated with federal investigators after multiple crew members connected to cruise ships docking in San Diego were arrested in a child sexual…

DOJ Investigates Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano Over Alleged Preferential Deals for Illegal Immigrants

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a federal civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over allegations that his office gave preferential treatment to…

Drunk driver busted in Lakewood after wild police chase into woods ends with drone search

Drone tracks fleeing suspect after drunk driver crashes and runs in Lakewood Lakewood, NJ – A late-night traffic stop in Lakewood erupted into a foot chase through the woods after a driver…

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