Judge gives probation to New Jersey man in Rockland County child predator case despite DA’s objection

NEW CITY, NY – A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to attempting to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old boy for sex has been sentenced to probation, a decision the…

Bloomfield firefighter files federal lawsuit over alleged racist noose incidents during training

NEWARK, NJ – A Bloomfield firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a coworker and the township of racial discrimination and maintaining a hostile work environment following two separate incidents in which…

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Tip leads cops to NJ man accused of sharing child abuse images

Bridgeton man charged with child exploitation offenses after online investigation Bridgeton, NJ — A 27-year-old Bridgeton man has been arrested and charged with multiple child exploitation offenses following an investigation by the…

New Jersey boards and commissions should be gender balanced, lawmaker says

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Legislature would require all state boards, commissions, and task forces to be gender balanced. The bill, introduced by Assemblywomen Shavonda E. Sumter and…

NJ wants to ban employers from asking job applicants about their gender

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their gender during the early stages of the hiring process. Assemblywoman Shama A.…

Heavy delays clog NJ highways as Friday morning commute hits full stride

NEWARK, NJ – Rush-hour traffic across New Jersey slowed to a crawl Friday morning as wet conditions, construction zones, and several early crashes combined to jam major routes heading toward New York…

NJ man accused of producing child porn and assaulting minors

Vineland man arrested in child exploitation case after ICAC investigation leads to multiple charges Vineland, NJ – A 26-year-old Vineland man has been arrested and charged with a series of disturbing crimes…

Delaware duo busted with cocaine, heroin, meth and knives in Laurel raid

Major drug and weapons bust in Laurel nets two arrests after raid turns up cocaine, heroin, meth and knives Laurel, DE – A major drug investigation led to the arrest of two…

Somerset County launches free veterans shuttle to Lyons VA Medical Center

Somerset County, NJ – Local officials announced the launch of a fare-free shuttle service connecting the Lyons Train Station to the Lyons VA Medical Center in Bernards Township, aimed at improving transportation…

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Teen’s abuse mishandled by Yates County investigator who faced little punishment, report finds

PENN YAN, NY – A Yates County sheriff’s investigator who failed to act on a teenage girl’s rape allegations and later faced minimal discipline is drawing renewed scrutiny after the victim was…

Cops uncover hoax bombs and rifles in Georgetown house

Georgetown man arrested after police discover pipe bombs, guns, drugs, and hoax explosives GEORGETOWN, DE — A domestic assault investigation in Sussex County escalated into a multi-agency explosives and weapons case after…

Phil Murphy shocks New Jersey Democrats with endorsement that snubs his own Lt. Governor

NEWARK, N.J. – In a surprising, but not shocking political move, Gov. Phil Murphy has endorsed longtime ally Brendan Gill over his own lieutenant governor, Tahesha Way, in the race for Rep.…

DoorDash driver charged after allegedly filming unconscious man during delivery

Oswego, NY – A 23-year-old DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly recording an unconscious, partially unclothed man during a food delivery and posting the footage online. Olivia Henderson, who also creates…

Lanoka Harbor man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child pornography possession

TRENTON, NJ – A 79-year-old Ocean County man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Tuesday for possessing images of child sexual abuse, officials announced. John Mangan of Lanoka Harbor previously…

Westmoreland County judge sentences man in child pornography case

Export man sentenced to state prison for child pornography and unlawful communication with minors GREENSBURG, PA — A Westmoreland County man pleaded guilty Monday to multiple child pornography offenses and unlawful communication…

New Jersey Seeks Additional $125 Million to Replenish Depleted Affordable Housing Fund

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would allocate $125 million to replenish New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, restoring money diverted from the fund in recent budget cycles.…

New Jersey Cop Who Nearly Won State Race on Election Day Busted for Assaulting Child He Met Online

ENGLEWOOD, NJ – A former Dumont mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child he met on social media, prosecutors said Monday. Andrew…

Expecting Toms River couple wins $3 million lottery jackpot just months after $1M prize

Ocean County couple wins $3M lottery prize months after $1M jackpot in same county TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey couple who already beat the odds once is defying all probability again…

Alleged child predator arrested in Hackensack

Hackensack man arrested on multiple charges in child sex assault case HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack man has been arrested and charged in connection with the repeated sexual assault of a…

Over 225 violent criminal aliens arrested in massive 10-day ICE crackdown

Federal and state law enforcement agencies have arrested 230 convicted criminal aliens across Florida following a sweeping 10-day operation targeting violent offenders and sexual predators living illegally in the United States. The…

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