Man fatally shot at Gloucester Township apartment, investigation ongoing

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 53-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday at an apartment complex in Gloucester Township, authorities said. Officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the Lakeview…

Woman critically injured in Leonia hit-and-run crash, investigation underway

LEONIA, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a woman critically injured early Thursday morning in Leonia, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. At approximately 4:35 a.m., Leonia…

New Jersey contractor charged with theft amid HVAC fraud investigation

ABERDEEN, N.J. — Police are investigating multiple reports of fraudulent business practices involving HVAC contractor Lance Minnoia, who has been charged with two counts of theft by deception, authorities said. According to…

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Body found in port-a-potty at Lakewood downtown square prompts police investigation

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A dead body was discovered inside a port-a-potty in downtown Lakewood, prompting an active police investigation, officials confirmed Tuesday. The body was found inside a portable toilet located in…

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Trucks Torched at Maryland Business as Arson Investigation Launched

DENTON, Md. — Authorities are investigating an attempted arson at Murphy’s Transport in Caroline County after multiple vehicles were targeted and damaged, officials said Wednesday. The incident was discovered the morning of…

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Lakewood police urge patience as investigation continues into child luring allegation

LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department is calling for community patience as it continues an internal investigation into the arrest of a 40-year-old man accused of attempting to lure a minor,…

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Scooter rider killed after police pursuit in Woodbridge under state investigation

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday involving a motorized scooter rider who fled from a police traffic stop in Perth…

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Sixth suspect charged in ongoing Jersey City drug investigation tied to storefront

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A sixth individual has been arrested in connection with a narcotics investigation centered on a storefront in Jersey City, authorities announced. Jamari Champagne, 20, of Jersey City, was…

New Jersey AG Says Cops Failed to Handle “Mount Laurel Racist” Properly, Investigation Launched

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights has issued a Finding of Probable Cause against the Mount Laurel Police Department, alleging that officers failed to provide proper response services…

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Ohio man sentenced to multiple life terms for triple murder and drug conspiracy after federal investigation

COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus man was sentenced on July 1 to three consecutive life sentences plus 60 additional months in federal prison for murdering three people as part of a drug-related…

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Newark man arrested in connection to 2024 Hackensack shooting following year-long investigation

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Hackensack after a year-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police…

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New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill under investigation for stock trades linked to congressional committees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) is facing renewed criticism over her financial activities in Congress, including a reported failure to disclose up to $350,000 in stock sales and multiple…

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Fifth suspect arrested in 2024 Hackensack drive-by shooting investigation

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A fifth man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred in Hackensack last year, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday. TAHJEE H. GOODWIN, 35,…

Overnight shed fire in Beachwood under investigation, no injuries reported

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A shed fire broke out just after midnight Monday in the rear yard of a residence on the 700 block of Forecastle Avenue, according to the Beachwood Volunteer Fire…

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Eight arrested in Newark narcotics bust following year-long investigation

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., announced the arrests of eight individuals on June 19 following a year-long investigation into narcotics distribution by the department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit.…

Fatal shooting on I-70 in Frederick County under investigation by Maryland State Police

MOUNT AIRY, MD — The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night on Interstate 70 in Frederick County. The victim has been identified as…

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Senior Prank at New Jersey High School Ends with Closure and Criminal Investigation

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — South River Police are investigating an incident involving high school students who broke into South River High School and defaced school property outside of school hours on Thursday.…

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Paterson teens charged in Lodi carjacking after months-long investigation

LODI, N.J. — Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old Paterson man and a 17-year-old juvenile from Passaic County in connection with a March carjacking incident in Lodi, officials announced Wednesday. According to Bergen…

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Fatal Crash in Milton Under Investigation by Delaware State Police

MILTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Ellendale. The incident occurred at approximately 4:32 p.m. on Friday when…

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Six arrested in connection to 2023 downtown Linden shooting following two-year investigation

LINDEN, N.J. – Four men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a 2023 downtown Linden shooting, concluding a two-year investigation that uncovered efforts by the suspects to conceal their…