Jewelry theft and explosive fire inside Walmart lead to major arrest in New Jersey

Investigators say masked man torched Elkton store before stealing jewelry and fleeing on motorcycle CECIL COUNTY, Md. — A New Jersey man accused of setting a fire inside an Elkton Walmart using…

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Massive New Jersey human trafficking ring busted as 13 suspects charged

Cops uncover alleged sex trafficking network tied to drugs hotels and online ads TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping human trafficking investigation spanning multiple New Jersey counties has led to the arrests of…

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Man Accused of Smashing Into Ocean County Convenience Store Arrested Sleeping in Car in Cherry Hill

Manchester Township, N.J. — A man accused of smashing through the front window of a Whiting convenience store during a burglary was arrested days later after Manchester Township detectives tracked him to…

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Blood covered husband charged after woman found stabbed inside burning New Jersey home

Woman found fatally stabbed inside burning Gloucester Township home as husband charged with murder GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A South Jersey man is accused of fatally stabbing his wife inside a burning…

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Inmate Harassment Case Moving Toward Dismissal in New Jersey After Plaintiff Vanishes

CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal judge in New Jersey is moving to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former inmate who accused prison staff and inmates of sexual harassment and abuse after…

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Union Pension Fund’s Request for Automatic Win Against New Jersey Contractor Rejected in Court

CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal judge has refused, at least for now, to hand an automatic court victory to a New Jersey labor union pension fund in a dispute over unpaid retirement…

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Why Sagging Pants Remain Common in New Jersey Communities Decades After the Trend Began

Newark, NJ – Fashion trends come and go, but one has stood the test of time from the 1990s through today. From city blocks in Newark and Camden to smaller towns across…

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Knife wielding jersey thief captured after downtown Baltimore robbery scare

Jersey thief pulls knife after swiping sports jerseys at Baltimore store cops say BALTIMORE, MD — A man accused of stealing sports jerseys from a downtown Baltimore store allegedly pulled a knife…

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New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…

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Judge Partially Dismisses Claims in Lawsuit Against Bergen Community College Over Firing

CAMDEN, NJ — A former Bergen Community College employee who claims he was fired because of his age will be allowed to continue parts of his lawsuit, while other claims have been…

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Judge Allows Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Rowan University to Proceed

CAMDEN, NJ — A longtime Rowan University professor who claims she was demoted and later pushed out as she neared retirement will be allowed to pursue key parts of her discrimination lawsuit,…

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Judge Allows Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against New Jersey Motel to Move Forward

CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was trafficked as a minor at a New Jersey motel to proceed, rejecting the business’s…

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Federal Judge Upholds 270-Month Sentence in New Jersey Stash House Robbery Sting Case

CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has denied a prisoner’s attempt to overturn his 22.5-year sentence tied to a controversial undercover robbery sting, ruling that the conviction and punishment will stand. Leroy…

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3 Maryland Men Charged After Gunfire Rips Through Dover Hotel Room With 3 Children Inside

Dover, DE — Three Maryland men are facing multiple felony charges after gunfire tore through a hotel room occupied by three children late Wednesday night, according to Dover Police. Officers say at…

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Judge Dismisses Claims Against Middle Township in Lawsuit Over Alleged Abuse at Youth Facilities

Camden, NJ — A federal judge dismissed claims against a South Jersey township in a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse of a minor at public recreation sites, narrowing a case that…

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Gloucester Township Man Charged With Killing Wife After Early-Morning Stabbing and House Fire

Gloucester Township, NJ – A 51-year-old woman died after a stabbing and fire tore through her home early Tuesday, and her husband now faces a murder charge in Camden County. Monica Morris…

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Wall Township Police Log 13 Arrests in One Week, Including 5 DWI Charges Across Major Highways

Wall Township, NJ — Thirteen people were arrested in Wall Township between Monday, April 20 and Sunday, April 26, with impaired driving cases and warrant arrests making up the bulk of police…

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NJ lottery frenzy sees players rake in up to $953K in one week

Lottery surge hits New Jersey as players score up to $953K in one week Trenton, NJ — A wave of lottery wins swept across New Jersey last week, with multiple players cashing…

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Pedestrian struck on Kearsley Road in Gloucester Township left in critical condition

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A male pedestrian remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday at a Gloucester Township intersection, police said. The crash happened around 1:55 a.m.…

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New Jersey’s ‘Bottomless’ Pine Barrens Blue Hole Surrounded by Folklore and Urban Legends

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A secluded, deep-blue pool in the Pine Barrens continues to draw visitors each year despite safety warnings and long-running legends that describe it as “bottomless,” haunted, and dangerously…

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