Ocean County man held without bail on aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment charges

WARETOWN, N.J. – Ocean County authorities have detained Shanne C. Provine without bail following his November 21 arrest on multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault, sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of…

Judge Orders Mikie Sherrill’s Runningmate to be Held in Jail on Child Sexual Assault Charges

ENGLEWOOD, NJ – Former Dumont Mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant Andrew LaBruno, 44, will remain in the Bergen County Jail until at least January 8, 2026, after a Superior Court…

Operation Fowl Play nets eight arrests of noncompliant sex offenders in Henderson County

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – A two-day statewide enforcement effort led to the arrest of eight registered sex offenders accused of violating supervision and registry laws, officials announced Wednesday. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office…

Ocean County man held on multiple felony charges including aggravated sexual assault

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man remains in custody following his arrest on multiple felony charges, including aggravated sexual assault, burglary, and related offenses, according to jail records. Authorities identified…

AI-powered teddy bear pulled from sale after reports of explicit sex conversations with children

SINGAPORE – A Singapore-based toy company has suspended sales of its AI-enabled plush toys after researchers found that one of its models, the “Kumma” bear, engaged in sexually explicit conversations and offered…

Sussex County addiction counselor suspended for five years, fined $20,000 for alleged sexual misconduct

TRENTON, NJ – A Sussex County alcohol and drug counselor has been suspended from practice for five years and fined $20,000 after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct and harassment in the workplace,…

Governor Phil Murphy's S-2 Funding Formula Leaves Schools Closed, Unexpected Mergers, Teachers Without Jobs, Overcrowded Classrooms and No Money in its Wake

NJ bill seeks to ban radical sex education for students through grade four

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would bar New Jersey public schools from teaching sex education or related topics to students in preschool through fourth grade. Assemblyman Sean…

Man charged in Hackensack for sexual assault and child endangerment offenses

HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack man has been charged with multiple sexual assault and child endangerment offenses following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department. Bergen…

Bergen and Middlesex counties see big Mega Millions wins

Three NJ Mega Millions players win big with $30K and $20K prizes after $980M jackpot hit in Georgia TRENTON, NJ — While a Georgia player claimed the staggering $980 million Mega Millions…

Javier Ramos convicted of sexually assaulting 11-year-old family member

NEWARK, NJ – A Newark man has been convicted of sexually assaulting an underage family member after a three-day trial in Essex County Superior Court, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The jury found 42-year-old…

Skylands Stadium lights up Sussex County with Christmas Village and Drive-Thru Light Show

AUGUSTA, NJ – Skylands Stadium welcomes guests back beginning November 22 for its annual Light Show and Christmas Village, open on select dates through January. Key Points A full holiday experience Visitors…

Bensalem man arrested for attempted sexual offenses against a minor

Bensalem man arrested for attempted sexual offenses against a minor Bensalem, PA A 44-year-old man was arrested on charges related to attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor. Pawel Sudol…

Driver killed after truck veers off Sussex Highway and hits tree in Delmar

DELMAR, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Georgetown man Wednesday evening after his pickup truck left the roadway and struck a tree.…

Two men convicted in murder-for-hire plot after teenager reported sexual assault

Two men convicted in murder-for-hire plot after teenager reported sexual assault Brooksville, FL Lenard White was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and murder-for-hire on Monday in connection with the death of…

Howard County paraeducator charged with sex offense involving student

JESSUP, MD – A Howard County paraeducator has been charged with a third-degree sexual offense after police say he had sexual contact with a 15-year-old student off school grounds. Detectives identified the…

NJ woman charged after allegedly ignoring child sexual assaults

Hackensack woman charged for allowing child sex abuse to continue Hackensack, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack woman has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after investigators say…

Hackensack woman accused of letting child sex assaults continue

HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after authorities say she knew about a juvenile being sexually assaulted and failed to stop…

Former Christie aide sentenced to ten-year prison term in child sex abuse

Washington Township, NJ – A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was sentenced to ten years in prison after admitting to conduct involving a six-year-old child. He acknowledged paying the…

Essex woman cries in driveway after realizing $50K lottery win

Essex woman’s last-minute $5 ticket decision leads to $50,000 lottery win ESSEX, MD – A Baltimore County mother ended up winning $50,000 from a scratch-off ticket she almost didn’t buy, after a…

Middlesex player grabs half-million-dollar lottery prize

Perth Amboy scratch-off ticket wins $500K top prize in Winter Ice game PERTH AMBOY, NJ – A newly released New Jersey Lottery scratch-off game has already produced a major winner after a…

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