Toms River building official fired after investigation into alleged permit favoritism

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A senior Toms River construction official has been fired following a township investigation into allegations that he expedited permits and inspections for a construction consultant with ties to…

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Wall Township police bust major mail theft and check fraud ring

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A months-long investigation into a sweeping mail theft and check fraud scheme has led to charges against a Hackensack man accused of targeting Monmouth County businesses in a…

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Four Toms River parks getting major upgrades this spring

Toms River, NJ – A new wave of playground installations is poised to reshape neighborhood parks across Toms River as playground equipmet arrives and crews prepare to begin work, marking the latest…

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O’Scanlon bill boosting police mental health support clears key hurdle

TRENTON, NJ – A bipartisan effort to strengthen mental health crisis intervention resources for New Jersey’s law enforcement community took a major step forward this week as the Senate Law and Public…

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Charges dropped against Allentown police sergeant after state review

ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department announced Friday that all charges against Sgt. Evan Weaver have been officially withdrawn following a review by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. Chief…

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Trio nabbed after wild Baltimore armed carjacking chase

BALTIMORE, MD – A high-tech police pursuit ended Thursday afternoon after three young men suspected in an armed carjacking tried to flee from officers in East Baltimore, only to be captured moments…

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Weekend skating fun returns to Winding River before the blizzard hits

Bundle up, hit the ice, and enjoy the last bit of calm before the storm. TOMS RIVER, NJ – With a major snowstorm expected to roll in Sunday, Toms River Mayor Dan…

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Blizzard warning issued for Toms River as major storm approaches

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Toms River and surrounding areas, in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. Forecasters say the…

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How a Once Busy Plaza in Jackson Has Changed Forever and Now Sits Eerily Vacant Every Weekend

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Crossing, a retail project built in the early 2000s by land developer Vito Cardinale and Cardinale Enterprises, now sits largely vacant. A few cars remain parked in front…

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Roxybury warehouse purchased by ICE to be used as new North Jersey detention facilty

ROXBURY, NJ – The Department of Homeland Security has sparked a bil-partisan protest in North Jersey after it was announced the agency was seeking to purchase a warehouse and use it as…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Top Headlines

New Jersey bill would shield handwritten signatures from public record exposure

TRENTON, NJ – Handwritten signatures could soon be off-limits for public posting under a new measure introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly, aiming to close a growing privacy loophole in the…

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Lakewood man sentenced in Ocean County for drunk driving

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man has been jailed following a conviction for driving under the influence, according to records released by county correctional authorities. Officials identified the inmate as…

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Kingsville roadside killing leads to murder arrest

Arrest made in 2024 Kingsville roadside murder after yearlong probe KINGSVILLE, MD – A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a 2024 homicide in Kingsville…

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New Jersey senator moves to ban ‘surveillance pricing’ by big retailers

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced this week in the New Jersey Senate aims to stop companies from secretly using consumers’ personal data to determine how much they pay for goods…

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Three arrested after Super Bowl Sunday shooting in Teaneck

Three charged in Super Bowl Sunday vehicular assault and shooting in Teaneck TEANECK, NJ – Three men have been charged in connection with a vehicular assault and shooting that erupted on Super…

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Ocean County man with ICE detainer held without bail in violent domestic assault case

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held without bail following his arrest on multiple charges stemming from a violent domestic assault incident, according to county inmate records. Authorities…

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DWI crash suspect tracked by K9 after fleeing into woods with firearms

Driver flees into woods after Mount Misery Road wreck PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 39-year-old Browns Mills man was arrested after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a wooded area and fleeing on…

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Ohio woman cashes in on scratch-off win

Lucky ticket in bin 66 delivers $50,000 windfall for Newton Falls woman NEWTON FALLS, OH – A single scratch-off left in bin number 66 at a Newton Falls convenience store turned into…

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Baltimore man charged in deadly North Broadway robbery

Baltimore man charged with murder in fatal North Broadway robbery BALTIMORE, MD – A 52-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting during…

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Walmart stop sparks $130K jackpot in Ohio

Nursing student hits $130,000 Rolling Cash 5 jackpot just before drawing cutoff BEDFORD, OH – A Bedford nursing student bought a Rolling Cash 5 ticket minutes before the evening drawing cutoff on…