Jackson police chief forced out after bitter feud with Mayor Kuhn lands $2 million payout

JACKSON, NJ – The political drama that has gripped Jackson Township for nearly two years reached a stunning conclusion this week when Police Chief Matthew Kunz was forced out of his position,…

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Chesapeake man killed after losing control and slamming into tree

Driver killed after car slams into tree on Hawkley Drive in Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA – A man was killed early Thursday afternoon after his car veered off the road and crashed into…

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Woman accused of torching home and fleeing police on LBI

Pennsylvania woman indicted on arson and eluding charges after Shore fire injures firefighter Surf City, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an Ocean County grand jury after investigators say…

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Philadelphia man busted after wild Delaware chase and cocaine discovery

FREDERICA, DE – A Philadelphia man is facing multiple felony charges after an early-morning police pursuit through Kent County ended with his arrest and the recovery of suspected cocaine, authorities said. The…

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Temporary Traffic Changes Ease Congestion at Busy Lakewood–Jackson Border Intersection

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A heavily trafficked intersection along the Lakewood–Jackson border has received a temporary fix aimed at easing congestion and calming growing frustration among local residents, particularly during the busy morning…

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Judge rejects Mountain Creek’s bid to toss ski injury lawsuit

NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has denied a bid by Mountain Creek Resort to throw out a negligence lawsuit brought by a skier who says faulty fencing caused his crash and…

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Pennsylvania woman indicted in Surf City arson and police pursuit case

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges of aggravated arson and eluding police in connection with a February 2025 fire that…

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Amato and Polistina push bill to lower utility costs for volunteer first responders

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senators Carmen Amato Jr. (R–Ocean) and Vince Polistina (R–Atlantic) have introduced legislation aimed at easing the financial strain on volunteer emergency service organizations by reducing their utility…

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After Years of Getting Away With It, Lawmakers Ask for Car Thieves to Be Exempt from Pre-Trial Release

TRENTON, NJ – Some New Jersey Lawmakers are beginning to recognize that the State’s Bail Reform Act isn’t working and that repeat offenders are being released. Now, a bill introduced by Republicans…

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Teen found dead on Antioch roadside identified as 17-year-old hit-and-run victim

ANTIOCH, Calif. – Police have identified the young woman found dead along L Street early last week as 17-year-old Jeana Flores, and investigators now believe she was struck by a vehicle in…

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New Jersey bill seeks to tax stored nuclear waste at shuttered power plants

TRENTON, NJ – A bill pre-filed in the New Jersey Senate would classify spent nuclear fuel stored at decommissioned power plants as taxable business personal property, a move aimed at restoring lost…

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Hudson County man appeals conviction, argues traffic stop and search were unconstitutional

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A Hudson County man convicted on weapons charges is appealing his case, arguing that the trial court wrongly denied his motion to suppress evidence obtained during what he…

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No Celebration at New Jersey School Named After Astronaut Christa McAuliffe on 40th Anniversary of Shuttle Disaster

Jackson, NJ – It’s a frigid day in January, a day that would have seen a memorial celebration to commemorate the death of the namesake of one recently shut-down public school in…

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Teen missing in snowstorm found alive in woods after police bloodhound search

Teen vanishes during snowstorm then found safe in woods by K9 unit after massive search BEL AIR, MD — A 15-year-old boy who vanished from his home during a raging snowstorm was…

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Fake ICE agent used SUV and flashlight to rob victims in Newark overnight

Man posed as ICE agent in SUV before robbing victims on Newark streets, police say NEWARK, NJ — A man allegedly rolled through Newark’s North Ward in the dead of night flashing…

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It is illegal to bring a gun anywhere near a protest in New Jersey, even if you are licensed to carry

Minnesota shooting puts spotlight on New Jersey ban on guns at protests TRENTON, NJ – In light of the deadly shooting of nurse Alex Pretti at an immigration rally in Minnesota, New…

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Eli Shem-Tov blasts Jackson mayor over town hall tensions leading to millions in taxpayer funded lawsuits

JACKSON, NJ – Tensions ran high inside Jackson’s municipal chambers Monday night as resident and candidate for mayor Eli Shem-Tov delivered a pointed address aimed squarely at Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and members…

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This is Bullsh-t; Jackson Councilman Says Over the Secrecy in Chief of Police’s Alleged Multimillion Dollar Settlement

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township officials confirmed that the long-awaited details of Police Chief Matthew Kunz’s reported million-dollar settlement will be made public on February 1, just after the chief’s scheduled retirement…

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Jackson landlord confused over mandatory $100 inspection fee to department that can’t perform inspections yet

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has a new Bureau of Rental Housing and is demanding $100 inspection fees from landlords, but admitted on Tueday, it has no inspectors on staff to conduct…

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Inmate dead after brutal prison fight at Jessup Correctional

Inmate killed in fatal prison fight at Jessup Correctional Institute Jessup, MD — A 33-year-old inmate died inside the Jessup Correctional Institute on Monday night following a violent altercation with another prisoner,…