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Jackson Township Brings Street Lights to Once Quiet, Now Busy Rural Roads
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township’s effort to improve roadway safety and neighborhood visibility has resulted in the repair of more than 60 malfunctioning street lights while laying the groundwork for one…
Los Angeles Faces First Amendment Challenge Over Ban on N-Word, C-Word
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council is facing a constitutional challenge after adopting a policy that prohibits members of the public from using the racial slur commonly known as…
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Drug trafficking investigation in Mass and Cass area leads to fentanyl arrest
Police say suspected dealer was watched making hand to hand transactions before arrest BOSTON, MA — A drug trafficking investigation in Boston’s Mass and Cass area ended with the arrest of a…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Drone Helps Rescue Distressed Swimmer Off Surf City Beach
SURF CITY, N.J. – A distressed swimmer was safely rescued Wednesday after an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office drone delivered an emergency flotation device in the water, giving the swimmer something to hold…
Cherry Hill police appeal for witnesses in July 20 crash
Investigators ask public for video and information about Maple Avenue collision CHERRY HILL, NJ — Cherry Hill police are asking the public to help identify what happened during a nighttime crash by…
Reports of Gunfire Lead to Evacuation of America’s Largest Jewish University
Lakewood, NJ – A reported active threat at Beth Medrash Govoha, the nation’s largest yeshiva, prompted a massive police response Wednesday after multiple 911 callers reported hearing what they believed was gunfire…
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…
New Jersey Town Where ICE Agent Was Run Down Passes Resolution Urging Repeal of Sanctuary State Policies
Stafford Township, NJ – The Stafford Township Council has unanimously approved a resolution opposing several recently enacted New Jersey laws affecting immigration enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities, becoming one of the…
Mountain biker rescued by Maryland State Police helicopter after seizure in Rocky Gap State Park
Aerial hoist rescue was launched after emergency crews determined the injured rider could not be safely reached by ground. CUMBERLAND, Md. — A mountain biker who suffered a seizure and fell on…
New Jersey Dem Lawmakers Move to Expand Assault Rifle Ban As Court Rules Existing Law Unconstitutional
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s decades-old ban on many AR-15-style rifles has been thrown into legal uncertainty after a federal judge ruled that significant portions of the state’s assault firearms law violate…
Sex Trafficking Rings Were in Full Operation in New Jersey During The FIFA World Cup, 100 Victims Reported
Trenton, NJ – While New York celebrated the economic success of hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, law enforcement officials in neighboring New Jersey announced that extensive anti-human trafficking operations…
Police search for woman tied to Newark shooting investigation
Investigators say surveillance video captured the gunfire. NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help locating a woman wanted for questioning after surveillance video captured a shooting outside a…
Rain and flooding forces closure of Ocean County Fair as last day arrives
Berkeley Township, NJ — The Ocean County Fair is set to reopen Sunday for its final day after severe thunderstorms and flooding forced organizers to close the fairgrounds Saturday evening due to…
Jackson Township Clock Damaged During Snow Removal Will Be Replaced, Officials Say
Jackson Township, NJ — The decorative rotary clock located in front of Jackson Township Town Hall was accidentally damaged during snow removal operations earlier this year and will need to be replaced,…
Tennessee woman accused of forcing child underwater in backyard pool incident
JONESBOROUGH, TN – A 31-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she tried to drown a child in a backyard pool Wednesday afternoon, prompting a witness to physically intervene…
Washington man accused of propane tank attack at Olympia homeless camp
OLYMPIA, WA – A 38-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he carried out a brutal assault at a homeless camp known locally as “the Jungle,” leaving a woman…
Florida friendship fallout leads to stalking, burglary, and threats, deputies say
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – A yearslong friendship between two South Florida women unraveled into a series of alleged threats, break-ins, and property destruction that left one victim fearing for her safety and…