Population Growth Spurs More Deadly Crashes in Jackson as Police Continue Summer Crackdown

Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…

Columbus Police Arrest Three After Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle, Recover Stolen Loaded Handgun

Two juveniles and an 18-year-old were taken into custody after officers stopped a stolen vehicle and recovered a loaded handgun reported stolen during an early morning pursuit. Columbus, OH – Three suspects,…

13 year old charged after armed carjacking sparks police shooting in DC

Police say an officer opened fire after a suspect allegedly raised a rifle during a foot chase, while a second suspect remains at large. WASHINGTON, D.C. — An armed carjacking in Northeast…

13 year old arrested after armed carjacking ends in police shooting in DC

Police say an officer fired at a suspect who allegedly raised a rifle after a stolen vehicle pursuit and foot chase. WASHINGTON, D.C. — An armed carjacking in Northeast DC early Wednesday…

New Jersey Driver Charged After Fatal Delaware Hit-and-Run Kills Two Teenagers Walking E-Bike

Delaware State Police say a South Jersey man fled the scene after striking and killing two 17-year-olds on Dupont Parkway before being stopped miles away in Smyrna. TOWNSEND, Del. — A New…

Philadelphia Teen, 19-Year-Old Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends on Route 1 in Delaware

Two Philadelphia residents were arrested after Delaware State Police say they led troopers on a reckless pursuit in a stolen vehicle through Kent County, striking a police SUV before crashing on Route…

Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report

From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…

Asbury Park Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Broad-Daylight Murder of 21-Year-Old

An Asbury Park man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him of gunning down a 21-year-old victim in a daytime shooting at a city intersection.…

Jackson Township Woman Shot 79-Year-Old Man, Faces 7 Years in Prison

A Jackson Township woman has pleaded guilty after authorities said she shot a 79-year-old man in the shoulder and fled the scene, leading to her arrest less than an hour later. A…

North Brunswick driver arrested on DWI charge in Wall Township

Police say an early morning traffic stop led to an impaired driving arrest on Route 35 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Middlesex County man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated…

Jackson Police Accused of Racially Profiling Disabled Black Dad Because He Looked Suspicious Wearing a Hoodie on a Hot Day

A Jackson Township resident is alleging he was racially profiled, forcibly arrested and hospitalized following a traffic stop that began after officers said his behavior appeared suspicious near the Jackson Mews apartment…

Goal Zero crackdown hits New Jersey roads as police honor fallen state trooper

Drivers can expect increased enforcement as officers target Move Over Law violations and dangerous driving behaviors MANCHESTER, N.J. — Motorists across New Jersey are being urged to slow down and move over…

Stafford DUI crackdown nets multiple arrests in overnight county patrol sweep

Deputies say impaired drivers, including repeat offenses and child endangerment case, were taken off roads in late May enforcement wave STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A series of late-night and early-morning traffic stops…

Stolen Delaware Vehicle Leads Police on High-Speed Escape Before K-9s Track Down Suspects in Maryland

Ocean City, MD — A stolen vehicle reported out of Delaware sparked a multi-agency manhunt across Worcester County early Saturday after its occupants fled from police, abandoned the damaged vehicle, and ran…

Former North Carolina Senate Candidate Arrested on Stalking Charges

Smithfield, NC — A former Republican candidate for the North Carolina Senate now faces criminal charges after Johnston County authorities accused her of repeatedly harassing and stalking another person, allegations that include…

Drug Deal Spotted at Dover Gas Station Leads to Heroin, Crack Cocaine Arrests, Police Say

DOVER, Del. — A surveillance operation at a Dover gas station led to the arrest of three people after Delaware State Police investigators said they watched a hand-to-hand drug transaction unfold in…

Brooklyn Driver Gets Up to 10 Years for Fatal Bushwick Hit-and-Run While Fleeing Police

Brooklyn, NY — A Brooklyn man who sped through stop signs and a red light while fleeing police, then struck two women crossing a Bushwick street and killed one of them, has…

Cop Gave Woman Ticket for Holding Phone in Right Hand She Didn’t Have, Drops Charge

A Palm Beach County deputy saw his charge dropped over a strange distracted-driving stop with a Florida woman after learning the driver he accused of holding a cellphone in her right hand…

Teen in stolen truck leads Delaware troopers on wild late night chase

Maryland suspect accused of fleeing through Kent County before crashing stolen pickup HARTLY, Del. — A teenage driver accused of stealing a pickup truck with a trailer attached tore through Kent County…

Wall Township DWI Arrests, Drug Charges and Prostitution Sting Mark Busy Week for Police

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Hit-and-run crashes, drug arrests and prostitution-related charges drove a busy week for Wall Township police, with officers making more than a dozen arrests tied to warrants, narcotics, drunken…

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