Man assaulted by several people at party near Rutgers University

Community News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

NEW BRUNSWICK — A man described by police as affiliated with Rutgers University was assaulted by several people at a party Saturday, authorities said. The attack occurred at 5:20 p.m. on Delafield…

October 2, 2017

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Investigator Looking Into Leaks of Employee Records by Toms River School Board

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-A report in today’s Asbury Park Press revealed the Toms River School District is serious about learning who has been leaking confidential employment records to the media. According to the report,…

September 27, 2017

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Newark cop from Ocean County arrested for 3rd time in 2 years

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

NEWARK — A city police officer has been suspended without pay after being arrested last week — the third time he has been arrested in the last two years. Peter Chirico, a…

September 18, 2017

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Man offered 11-year-old girl wine cooler, candy to touch her, cops say

Police Blotter

BARNEGAT — A 35-year-old man was arrested last week after he offered an 11-year-old girl a wine cooler and candy to lift her shirt and let him touch her, authorities said. Jesse…

September 18, 2017

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Rutgers Student Charged in Stabbing of Toms River Student

Police Blotter

NEW BRUNSWICK — A 20-year-old man has been charged with stabbing another Rutgers student following an altercation outside an off-campus fraternity party early Sunday, according to a report. Robert Mannifield, of North…

September 16, 2017

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Toms River Student Stabbed at Rutgers University

Police Blotter

NEW BRUNSWICK — A 20-year-old man has been charged with stabbing another Rutgers student following an altercation outside an off-campus fraternity party early Sunday, according to a report. Robert Mannifield, of North…

September 14, 2017

1 min read

Three Customs Agents Charged for Operating “Rape Table” Inside Newark Airport Heading to Court Today

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Details emerged today from inside Newark Airport about the dark inner workings of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. According to a report published moments ago by the U.S. Department of…

September 13, 2017

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Three Out of Control Border U.S. Customs Agents Arrested After Brawl Going Before Judge Today

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NEWARK,NJ- Three Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers were arrested this morning and charged with assaulting two fellow officers at Newark Liberty International Airport, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Tito…

September 13, 2017

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Councilman busted with cocaine after crash, cops say

Police Blotter

JAMESBURG — A borough councilman allegedly had cocaine on him when he crashed his pickup on Friday afternoon, according to records. Thomas Busco Jr., 49, was charged by Jamesburg police with reckless…

July 13, 2017

1 min read

The details of NJ Transit's dreaded summer schedule are finally here

New Jersey News

NJ Transit released the final details of its schedule for most of the summer, which will send Morris & Essex Lines riders to Hoboken, but spares 75 percent of rail commuters from…

June 9, 2017

1 min read

Man sets himself on fire at North Jersey train station, report says

Police Blotter

HACKENSACK — A 56-year-old man set himself on fire early Wednesday on the tracks of the Essex Street train station, according to a report. The unidentified man ignited himself shortly after 12…

June 8, 2017

1 min read

Lawsuits claim 'upskirting' teacher touched, berated female students

Police Blotter

DEPTFORD TWP. — Six former students have filed lawsuits against a former teacher and the school that employed him, saying he secretly video recorded up their skirts and engaged in a pattern…

May 12, 2017

1 min read

March Madness in Ocean County: Top Craziest News Stories You Might Have Missed

Entertainment News·Events and Festivals·Government News·Police Blotter·Politics·School and Education News

2017 has been a very strange year here in Ocean County in the news. Here’s our list of the top 10 craziest stories in case you missed them. Million Dollar Heroin Man…

April 5, 2017

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Jersey Democrat's Request Could Make it Virtually Impossible to Jail Criminals Before Trial

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON — A state lawmaker and critic of New Jersey’s bail overhaul says prosecutors should have to release more evidence up-front when asking a judge to lock up people accused of crimes.…

April 3, 2017

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SaveJersey: Insiders Say Jackson Assemblyman Thompson in Trouble

Politics

Jack Ciattarelli wasn’t the only Republican to score an upset of sorts on Wednesday night, Save Jerseyans, which means Asw. Betty Lou DeCroce (R-12) is no longer the only 2017 GOP legislative…

April 3, 2017

1 min read

Ciattarelli nabs key win over Guadagno in GOP governor's race

Politics

OLD BRIDGE — State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is making the race for the Republican nonination for New Jersey governor more competitive than expected. On Saturday, Ciattarelli (R-Somerset) beat Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno,…

March 30, 2017

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Ciattarelli nabs key win over Guadagno in GOP governor's race

Politics

OLD BRIDGE — State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is making the race for the Republican nonination for New Jersey governor more competitive than expected. On Saturday, Ciattarelli (R-Somerset) beat Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno,…

March 29, 2017

1 min read

At least 27 victims claim abuse by former Pingry teacher

Police Blotter

A popular teacher and Boy Scout leader at a prestigious prep school is believed to have abused at least 27 boys over six years in the mid 1970s, according to an inquiry…

March 29, 2017

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Man accused of stabbing hiker reportedly pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Police Blotter

NEWTON — A Sussex County man who allegedly stabbed and robbed a hiker last year has pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with attempted murder and robbery, New Jersey Herald…

March 29, 2017

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Robber sentenced for shooting that ended veteran cop's career

Police Blotter

NEWARK — A man who shot a Newark police officer as the veteran cop helped thwart a store robbery was sentenced to more than 40 years in state prison, officials said Tuesday.…

March 29, 2017

1 min read

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