Powerball jackpot jumps to $255 million for Wednesday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has climbed above the quarter-billion dollar mark for the first time since late November. Wednesday’s top prize is $255 million with a cash option of $154.4 million. The drawing…

February 8, 2017

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Get ready N.J., winter storm warning issued in latest snowfall update

Atlantic County News·Cape May County News·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Wednesday morning ahead of a snowstorm that could dump between 3 and 10 inches across the state Thursday. The most significant snowfall of…

February 8, 2017

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Police chief reportedly under fire for skit playing on Asian stereotypes

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

KEYPORT– A roast by the chief of police to honor the outgoing chief of the fire department has drawn criticism from civil-rights organizations for playing on Asian stereotypes, according to app.com. But…

February 8, 2017

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Judge refuses to release Preston Taylor as new details emerge in Sarah Stern's death

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

FREEHOLD — A former classmate charged in connection with the death of Sarah Stern hid her body in the bushes of her home and returned to the crime scene at least twice…

February 8, 2017

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Police tell 'cautionary' tale of road rage after driver flashes gun on Turnpike

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

WESTAMPTON TWP. — New Jersey State Police reminded drivers in a cautionary Facebook post what can happen when you engage in road rage. “Don’t be the one staring down the barrel of…

February 4, 2017

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Muslim Men Yell 'Allahu Akbar' In Court After Abusing Young Girls In UK

US and World News

Two of the defendants in a child exploitation case in Rotherham, northern England, exclaimed the Islamic phrase “Allahu Akbar,” which translates into “Allah is the greatest,” in court Thursday as they were…

February 4, 2017

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Trump’s travel ban temporarily blocked by Seattle judge

US and World News

A US judge has issued a temporary nationwide block on Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban. The Seattle based judge ruled against government lawyers saying that there was a strong chance that a…

February 4, 2017

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Former N.J. Scout leader admits 'grooming' boy for sex, report says

Cape May County News

CAPE MAY — A former teacher who also served as a Scoutmaster was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail for criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, The…

February 4, 2017

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DA: 13-year-old given 10 shots of vodka, couple charged

US and World News

An Allentown couple is facing charges after prosecutors say a 13-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after drinking at least 10 shots of vodka at their city home. Charles Younger, 38,…

February 4, 2017

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Belmar teen grew up with her alleged killer, father recalls in anguish

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

NEPTUNE CITY – As a New Jersey State Police helicopter buzzed overhead, Michael Stern stood with his hands in his pockets, braced against the bitter wind, looking out over the Shark River…

February 4, 2017

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Men accused of killing Sarah Stern reportedly helped search for her

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

NEPTUNE CITY — The man charged with strangling a 19-year-old Neptune City woman and another man accused of helping to dispose of her body took part in the search to find her…

February 4, 2017

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13 Arrested in NJ Gang Sweep; 6 Freed Under Bail Reform

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NEWARK — An Essex County judge this week ordered three of 13 men arrested in a recent State Police gang sweep in the city be held without bail pending trial. The Attorney…

February 4, 2017

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Have you seen this man? Police say he stole, crashed a motorcycle

Cape May County News·Police Blotter

CAPE MAY — Cape May City police are still searching for a Gloucester County man wanted for stealing a motorcycle last month and crashing it in an Atlantic City parking garage. On…

February 4, 2017

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Trump Blasts ‘Professional Anarchists’ After Violent University Protests

US and World News

U.S. President Donald Trump condemned what he called “professional anarchists” after two consecutive nights of violent protests on college campuses forced a pair of Trump supporters to cancel speaking engagements this week.…

February 4, 2017

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Teacher who had sex with student in cemetery wants out of prison

US and World News

The former substitute teacher who had sex with a student in Easton Cemetery wants to go on house arrest so she can undergo medical tests, according to her attorney. Kelly Aldinger has…

February 4, 2017

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Illegal Immigrant; Most Wanted Fugitive in New Jersey Captured

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

A fugitive previously convicted of sexual assault was arrested by immigration officials on Tuesday in New Jersey. Mexican citizen Javier Atlixqueno-Vaquero, 37, had been removed from the United States in May 2004…

February 3, 2017

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Why Christie isn't slashing funding to Newark over sanctuary city status

Government News·Politics

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday night he won’t take the lead to cut state funding to New Jersey cities like Newark over its officials refusal to comply with President Donald…

February 3, 2017

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Police station fumigated after men caught in store sex act, report says

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

CLIFTON – Two men face lewdness and other charges after they were caught in an alleged sex act on a display bed at Bed Bath & Beyond, according to a report on…

February 3, 2017

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Ex-Ocean Gate police chief was suspended 90 days before retirement, report says

Police Blotter

OCEAN GATE — Former Ocean Gate Police Chief Reece J. Fisher was suspended for 90-days before he retired on Dec. 1, according to documents and interviews obtained by app.com. The suspension came…

February 3, 2017

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Runaway red Target ball crashes into SUV (VIDEO)

Business News·Police Blotter

PARAMUS – A two-ton cement ball used as a bollard outside a Target store became dislodged, rolling through the store parking lot and striking a moving vehicle, reportedly causing thousands in damage.…

February 3, 2017

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