Child Fights for Life After Route 18 Crash in New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo announced a serious crash Sunday night is under investigation. Police say around 10:15 p.m. on June…

18 arrested in federal takedown of Newark gang-linked drug ring operating out of housing complex

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal agents arrested 18 individuals and filed charges against 24 alleged members of a Newark-based drug trafficking organization Tuesday, dismantling what authorities described as an open-air drug market tied…

Bronx Man Indicted for Vicious Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl in Co-Op City

BRONX, NY – A 29-year-old Bronx man, Casmine Aska, was indicted on charges of predatory sexual assault against a child for the brutal rape of a 15-year-old girl in a Co-Op City…

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Twenty-four charged in Newark Bloods gang-linked drug and firearms conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. — Twenty-four individuals connected to the Bloods-affiliated gang “Sex, Money, Murder” were charged Wednesday with narcotics and firearms offenses following a 14-month federal investigation into drug trafficking at the Bradley…

Alina Habba’s New Drug Strikeforce Arrests New Jersey Man for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl Dose

NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas Kane Miller,…

Eight Charged in New Jersey Human Trafficking Bust

TRENTON, N.J. — Eight individuals have been charged with first-degree racketeering and human trafficking for allegedly operating a prostitution ring in Trenton and Camden, where several women were reportedly coerced into sex…

Newark man arrested in connection to 2024 Hackensack shooting following year-long investigation

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Hackensack after a year-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police…

Jersey City man charged with extortion, impersonating federal agent in $60K scam

MONROE TWP., N.J. — A 35-year-old man from Jersey City has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after allegedly impersonating a federal law enforcement officer to extort tens of thousands of…

Washington Post Pulitzer Prize winning perv arrested on federal child pornography charges in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Washington Post journalist has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following a federal investigation that uncovered graphic videos on his work laptop, officials announced Friday.…

Subway rapist on the loose in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to rape a 26-year-old woman early Friday morning before fleeing into the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station. The incident occurred around…

Fifth suspect arrested in 2024 Hackensack drive-by shooting investigation

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A fifth man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred in Hackensack last year, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday. TAHJEE H. GOODWIN, 35,…

USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm

CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…

Masked gunmen spray fire at Slaughter Beach party

SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. — Two men are in custody following a violent shooting at a public gathering earlier this month behind the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company that left one man…

New York City police searching for man wanted for luring young girl

QUEENS, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with an attempted child luring incident involving a 13-year-old girl in the 115th Precinct. According…

Troopers tackle man fleeing 9th DUI stop in Dover

DOVER, Del. — A 61-year-old Magnolia man was arrested Saturday after being stopped by Delaware State Police for a traffic violation and later charged with his ninth DUI offense. Around 3:48 p.m.…

Governor Urges New Jersey to Set Thermostats to 78 and Close Your Blinds as Heat Wave Stresses Power Grid

TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid faces increased…

Pittsfield man sentenced in 2019 kidnapping and assault case

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man was sentenced Monday in Berkshire Superior Court after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2019 kidnapping and sexual assault incident. Glen A. Chadwell, 51, pleaded…

$5M scratch-off victory triggers early retirement plans in Maryland

ESSEX, Md. — A Maryland Lottery player from Essex has claimed a $5 million top prize on a $50 scratch-off ticket, accelerating her retirement plans and marking the first jackpot claimed in…

$7 million payday for Florida winner in lottery game

TRENTON, N.J. — A Florida lottery player won the top prize in Monday’s Cash 4 Life drawing, selecting the cash option to receive a lump sum payout of $7 million. The winner…

North Jersey man charged for groping 12-year-old girl

WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A 20-year-old man was arrested Friday after he allegedly groped a 12-year-old girl near a busy intersection in West New York, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…

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