Phil Murphy Event to Close State Aquarium Sunday
The Camden Adventure Aquarium will be closed to the public Sunday for a “Family Day” event with Gov.-elect Phil Murphy. The event is part of Murphy’s inaugural festivities, and will be held…
Woman beat boyfriend to death with frying pans, authorities say
WOODLYNNE — A woman has been charged with beating her boyfriend to death with frying pans, authorities said. Maleia Cole, 33, was charged Saturday with murder in the killing of 35-year-old Jason…
New Jersey Man Charged with Threatening to Kill N.J Congressman Frank LoBiondo
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Millville, New Jersey, man was charged today with threatening to assault and murder a congressman and the congressman’s staff, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Joseph Brodie,…
Frazier Goes Yard in 9-1 Win Against Orioles
BALTIMORE — Aaron Judge and Chase Headley each hit two-run homers as the New York Yankees belted four en route to a 9-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of…
Brick Democrat Sentenced for Stealing Money Earmarked for Low Income Residents, Affordable Housing
BRICK-Democrats in Brick were sent reeling after one of their own was convicted of embezzling federal housing funds meant for the poor and needy. Yesterday, former Brick Township Housing Authority Executive Director…
Christie budget provokes anger despite deal with Democrats
TRENTON — In the end, Gov. Chris Christie said, he kept his word. He didn’t scratch hundreds of millions of dollars in Democratic spending add-ons lawmakers said they feared could go under…
Housing authority director admits to embezzling federal funds
CAMDEN — The executive director of the Ocean City Housing Authority admitted on Monday to embezzling federal funds, authorities said. Alesia Watson, 54, of Galloway Township, pleaded guilty in federal court to…
Toms River PBA Hosts Hockey Game to Support Injured Officer
TOMS RIVER-On January 4th, The New Jersey State Police notified the Toms River Police Department of a serious crash involving one of their own officers. Twenty eight year old Officer Brett Hansen…
Gates Removed at Fort Monmouth; Route 537 through former base opens to traffic
The front gates which have been closed at Fort Monmouth since September of 2011 are opening again today. Route 537 through the base will be open for public traffic at noon. The…
Pennacchio: What About Reform for DRPA?
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R—Morris, Passaic) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats voted in favor of dead-end reforms for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, while continuing to…
2013 Miss New Jersey Dies From Injuries Sustained in Crash
A former Miss New Jersey winner critically injured in a crash last week died this morning at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. Cara McCollum, 24, of Margate, died at 4:31 a.m. Monday,…
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Blotter – February 9th thru February 15th, 2016
Weekly Police Blotter February 9th thru February 15th, 2016 . . Theft – On Monday, February 15, 2016, at 8:28 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to Applebee’s, 404 Route 9 South in…
Do internal affairs records become public when they are admitted into evidence a public hearing?
Update: I just received word that the County has recognized the weakness of its case and has agreed to disclose the records. On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., Camden County Superior…
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 5th thru January 11th, 2016
Weekly Police Blotter January 5th, 2016 thru January 11th, 2016 . . Drug Possession and DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 10:43 p.m. Officer Daniel Ricciardella and Officer Christopher…
Troopers waved Puerto Rican flag in drug bust photos, got suspended
TRENTON — Five state troopers who celebrated a Camden drug bust by waving a Puerto Rican flag in front of a camera were given 20-day suspensions after the photos became public, documents…
***MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE*** Prieto & Greenwald Respond to 2015 State of the State Address
Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald (D-Camden) issued a multimedia package Tuesday of their statements during the Democratic response to the governor’s 2015 State of the…
Lampitt Bill to Promote Flu Vaccination Among Seniors Clears Panel
Legislation Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt sponsored to promote seasonal influenza awareness among New Jersey seniors was advanced Monday by an Assembly panel. “Older New Jerseyans are far more susceptible to serious flu-related complications.…
Moriarty & Fuentes Bill to Bar Lenders from Remotely Disabling Motor Vehicles Released by Assembly Panel
Legislation Assembly Democrats Paul Moriarty and Angel Fuentes sponsored to bar motor vehicle dealers or lenders from remotely disabling motor vehicles was released Monday by an Assembly panel. “No one should have…
Lampitt Bill to Boost Creation of Small, Women- & Minority- Owned Businesses Gains Assembly Panel Approval
Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt to expand the scope and reach of small, women- and minority-owned businesses throughout New Jersey by providing loans through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority was…