Brooklyn NYPD officer indicted for allegedly raping woman after party

Prosecutors say the officer ignored the victim’s repeated pleas to stop. Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced that an NYPD officer has been indicted for rape and related sex…

Brooklyn police cadet indicted for allegedly raping 17-year-old he met online

District Attorney says the accused deceived the victim about his age before the assault. Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced that a New York City Police Cadet has been…

Attorney General releases 911 calls and body camera footage from fatal January police shooting in Piscataway

Investigators say officers found multiple stabbing victims before fatally shooting a knife-wielding suspect inside the home. Piscataway, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released 911 recordings, police radio transmissions,…

Ocean County approves new grant funding, shared service agreements, and veterans bureau creation

Board of Commissioners greenlights public safety upgrades, municipal service contracts, and housing rehabilitation support for 2026. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide range of…

New Jersey wants cops to undergo personal bias reviews every five years

Sen. Angela McKnight’s proposal aims to identify extremist ties and prevent discriminatory policing TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Senate would require all state, county, and municipal police…

New Jersey could grant E-ZPass toll exemptions to disabled veterans

Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduces measure to eliminate Turnpike and Parkway tolls for qualifying veterans. Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) has introduced a proposal that would exempt New Jersey’s disabled veterans…

New Jersey wants students who engage in bias conduct to undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counseling

A new Senate proposal seeks to address rising school bias incidents through mandatory counseling and intervention plans. Trenton, NJ – Senator Britnee Timberlake has introduced legislation that would require New Jersey students…

Dagsboro man arrested after police seize cocaine, cash, and stolen gun during search warrant

Sussex County Drug Unit says suspect tried to burn narcotics as officers raided property DAGSBORO, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 48-year-old Dominick Drummond of Dagsboro on multiple felony drug and…

Orange employee’s discrimination case tossed by federal court

City sought to keep lawsuit in federal court, but judge rules no longer any federal claims to decide NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a lawsuit…

Fifth offense DUI lands Dover driver behind bars

Dover woman arrested for felony fifth DUI after late-night traffic stop DOVER, Del. — A 59-year-old Dover woman has been charged with felony fifth-offense driving under the influence following a traffic stop…

Baseball instructor arrested in Anne Arundel County probe

Baseball trainer charged with sexual solicitation of minor in Anne Arundel County ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — A 55-year-old Severn man who worked as a local baseball trainer has been charged following…

Queens defendant headed to prison for trafficking minor

Queens man sentenced to 7 to 14 years in trafficking case involving 14-year-old QUEENS, N.Y. — A 41-year-old Queens man has been sentenced to seven to 14 years in prison after pleading…

Multiple crashes and heavy commuter traffic slowing drivers across North Jersey and Hudson River

New Jersey, NJ – As of 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, several crashes, disabled vehicles, and volume-related delays are impacting highways and major crossings throughout North Jersey. A crash was reported on the New…

Virginia Woman Turns Repeating 9s Into 150K

Virginia Woman Wins $150K After Playing 9-9-9-9-9 Three Times TAPPAHANNOCK, Va. — A Virginia woman struck it big after betting on the same five-number combination three times — and watching all five…

Maryland Lottery week delivers $31.8M in winnings

Severn scratch off creates new millionaire as $100K Parkville win follows close behind BALTIMORE, MD — A scratch-off ticket sold at a Severn Walmart turned one Maryland Lottery player into a $1…

Statewide lottery surge drops six figure wins across NJ

$576,800 ticket leads week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state TRENTON, NJ — A $576,800 winning ticket sold in Cape May County topped a week that saw 13 New…

Overnight lane closures set for Route 18 in East Brunswick

Drivers will face overnight lane and ramp closures this week on Route 18 northbound as a major drainage and pavement project moves forward. East Brunswick, NJ – Route 18 northbound is scheduled…

Rita’s to mark first day of spring with free Italian Ice and new mystery flavor

Chain celebrates March 20 with nationwide giveaway and limited-time PEEPS-inspired flavor. NEW JERSEY – Spring will officially begin with something sweet this year as Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard celebrates the…

Connecticut corrections officer sentenced to 80 months for threatening to torture and kill FBI agent, family

Prosecutors say the 32-year-old used encrypted apps to share violent fantasies and target a South Carolina FBI agent in a months-long online harassment campaign. COLUMBIA, SC – Federal prosecutors announced Friday that…

Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations across New Jersey

From Sussex County to the Jersey Shore, towns across the Garden State are going green for a weekend of parades, music, and family fun. TRENTON, NJ – Communities across New Jersey will…

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