Ten of the strangest and most unusual laws still on the books in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — While New Jersey enforces hundreds of conventional laws, the Garden State also holds a surprising number of peculiar and often overlooked regulations that remain active today. In the town…

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New Jersey man thought he was hooking up with a young girl, but she was an undercover cop

TRENTON, NJ – A Burlington County man faces serious charges after allegedly attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with a 12-year-old girl, who turned out to be an undercover police officer, authorities…

Dozens arrested in narcotics blitz as N.J. drug empire collapses

LINDEN, N.J. — A sweeping, multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of 24 individuals and the dismantling of a major drug distribution network operating across multiple counties in New Jersey, Union County…

Pride Month is No Time to Celebrate as Massive New Jersey Energy Hikes Affect Everyone Equally

New Jersey finally has some true equity and and equality. A massive energy rate hike is affecting all residents the same, no matter what their religion, race, gender, sexual preference or political…

New York City Detectives Continue Search for Man Who Accosted Young Girl Inside Manhattan Subway Station

Police are searching for a man who allegedly kissed a 16-year-old girl without her consent near the Dyckman Street subway station in Upper Manhattan, authorities said. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May…

Teen girl accosted on Queens E Train

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 16-year-old girl reported being groped while riding a northbound E train in Queens on Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the vicinity…

Dinner run leads to $1.5M lottery score in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A $3 ticket led to a life-changing win for an Essex County resident, who claimed one of the top prizes in the New Jersey Lottery’s Win for Life scratch-off…

Hartly man arrested after armed home invasion at Camden-Wyoming RV

CAMDEN-WYOMING, DE — Delaware State Police arrested a 48-year-old man Saturday night following a home invasion and robbery involving masked suspects at an RV residence on Mud Mill Road. Troopers were dispatched…

Screwdriver attack at Harbor Freight leads police to 74-year-old suspect

DOVER, DE — A 74-year-old Dover man is facing felony charges after allegedly confronting another man with a screwdriver outside a shopping center on Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police arrested Peter Reidy…

New Jersey AG investigating fatal police shooting of man armed with baseball bat in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred early Thursday in Middlesex County, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old man identified…

One ball short but $1 million richer in Virginia lottery draw

DELTAVILLE, Va. — George Clayton of Deltaville came just one number shy of winning the Mega Millions jackpot but still walked away with a $1 million prize after matching the first five…

Queens man thought she was 14 and looking for some fun, but she was a cop

Queens man arraigned in Rockland County on child exploitation charges NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Queens man was arraigned Friday on multiple felony charges related to an alleged attempt to send explicit…

Disabled Amtrak train causes delays in Hudson River tunnel, NJ Transit services now recovering

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service experienced delays Thursday following congestion caused by a disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels leading into Penn Station New York, according…

Flood watch in effect for parts of Jersey through Saturday morning

TRENTON, N.J. — A flood watch has been issued across large portions of New Jersey from Friday evening through Saturday morning as forecasters warn of heavy rain capable of producing flash flooding…

Six arrested in connection to 2023 downtown Linden shooting following two-year investigation

LINDEN, N.J. – Four men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a 2023 downtown Linden shooting, concluding a two-year investigation that uncovered efforts by the suspects to conceal their…

New Jersey man charged for multiple lewd acts on college campus

EDISON, N.J. – A 21-year-old South Brunswick man has been charged in connection with multiple acts of public lewdness reported on the Middlesex College campus earlier this month, authorities announced. Middlesex County…

North Brunswick man charged in deadly hit and run

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A North Brunswick resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit and run that left a pedestrian dead in New Brunswick late Saturday night, authorities announced.…

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New Jersey teacher charged with child exploitation offenses after cyber tip

EDISON, N.J. – A Morristown man employed as a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse material and invasion…

Woman charged with exploitation of a child is registered as a male Democrat in Florida

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Police say a North Charleston “woman” was arrested Wednesday on a charge of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following the execution of a search warrant at her…

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McKeesport man, 82, charged in child luring case in North Huntingdon Township

NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An 82-year-old McKeesport man has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to lure a teenage boy into his vehicle and making sexual advances, according to North…

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