Fake federal agents accused of targeting 85-year-old in $200K gold bar scam

Gold dealer’s call to authorities leads to suspects’ arrests WASHINGTON, D.C. — An attempt to trick an 85-year-old man into handing over more than $200,000 in gold bars unraveled after a gold…

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NJ strips doctor of medical license after federal opioid conviction

Pain management physician permanently barred from practicing TRENTON, N.J. — A Gloucester County pain management physician convicted in federal court of unlawfully distributing controlled substances has permanently lost his New Jersey medical…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

Newark Police Workers Say City Shorted Their Overtime Pay; Federal Judge Lets Lawsuit Continue

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has rejected the City of Newark‘s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by three police department employees who allege they were systematically underpaid for overtime…

Police Blotter·North Jersey News

Federal Judge Dismisses Jersey City Police Lawsuit Filed by Trust Over Vehicle Tow

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Isaiah’s Prosperity Ministries Trust against the Jersey City Police Department, several police officers, a towing company and an impound lot,…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Federal Judge Dismisses New Jersey Man’s $2.3 Billion IRS Refund Lawsuit

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New Jersey resident Joshua Allen Ranta seeking a $2.3 billion tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service, finding that he…

New Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Police K-9 attacked by pit bull during federal drug raid in Pennsylvania

Jeannette police dog suffers neck bite while helping secure perimeter during FBI operation JEANNETTE, Pa. — A Jeannette Police K-9 was rushed to an emergency veterinarian after a pit bull jumped a…

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

Biden-Appointed Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking New Jersey Voter Records

Newark, NJ – A federal judge appointed by former U.S. President Joe Biden has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit that sought access to New Jersey voter registration records, marking a…

Lawsuits·Five Towns NJ News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Scammer posing as Navy Federal convinces victim to send money through Cash App

A Stafford County resident lost money after receiving a fraudulent phone call claiming to be from a financial institution, deputies said. STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is warning…

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Challenge Accepted: Justice Dept. Says After Gov. Mikie Sherrill Refuses Federal Request for New Jersey Voter Data

Trenton, NJ – A dispute between New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the U.S. Department of Justice escalated Tuesday after a top federal official responded “Challenge accepted” to the governor’s refusal to…

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Biden clemency recipient arrested in Texas on federal money laundering charge

HOUSTON, TX – A Texas man whose sentence was commuted by then-President Joe Biden earlier this year has been arrested on a federal warrant tied to an alleged drug money laundering scheme…

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ICE Expands New Jersey Sweeps as State Officials Continue Opposition to Federal Immigration Laws

Newark, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded enforcement operations throughout New Jersey this month, with agents conducting arrests in several counties as the Trump administration continues its nationwide…

Police Blotter·Camden County News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News

Incendiary Device Detonated Outside Federal Plaza in Manhattan; FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Investigating

NEW YORK, N.Y. – A person is in custody after deploying an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza on Monday morning, according to the FBI. “This morning an individual deployed an incendiary…

Police Blotter·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey Assault Weapons, Magazine Bans—What Gun Owners Need to Know

TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that New Jersey’s ban on many semiautomatic rifles and its restriction on magazines holding more than 10 rounds…

Lawsuits·Local Politics·Middlesex County News·New Jersey News

NJ Dead Last in Federal Funding: Why Aren’t Our Senators and Congressional Delegation Doing More?

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey has once again earned a distinction few residents are likely to celebrate. Adding to the growing list of “last in the country”, a new bottom-dwelling statistic has…

Opinion - Editorial·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

New York City’s Federal Adult Daycare Fraud Complex Exposed in Latest Nick Shirley Investigation

Flushing, NY – Independent journalist Nick Shirley confronted employees at a Flushing adult day care center after reviewing federal healthcare payment data that he said showed the facility had 7,899 registered members…

Health and Wellness·Government News·Investigative Report·Local Politics

Wife of Convicted Former New Jersey Senator Menendez Reports to Federal Prison

Englewood Cliffs, NJ – Nadine Menendez reported to federal prison Friday to begin serving a 54-month sentence after her conviction in a sweeping public corruption case involving her husband, former New Jersey…

North Jersey News·Health and Wellness·Jackson Township News·Middlesex County News

New Jersey Sued for Allowing Non-Residents to Vote in Federal Elections

Trenton, NJ – The Republican National Committee, the New Jersey Republican State Committee, and Republican congressional candidate Michael McGuire have filed a lawsuit challenging a New Jersey law they argue allows individuals…

New Jersey News·Burlington County News·Camden County News·Central Jersey News

Judge Denies Atlantic City Uniform Store Owners’ Bid to Expand Federal RICO Lawsuit

Camden, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion by the owners of an Atlantic City uniform business seeking permission to amend their federal lawsuit alleging fraud, racketeering, and other misconduct…

Business News·Atlantic County News

New Jersey Red Cross Lawsuit Gets Green Light from Federal Judge

Newark, NJ – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed…

Community News·Lawsuits·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Federal Reserve Report Shows New Jersey’s 86% Housing Price Increase Possibly Linked to Biden Era Immigration Surge

Trenton, NJ – Buying a home in New Jersey has become dramatically more expensive over the past decade, and a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas suggests elevated housing…

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