Two Charged for Overdose Death of Jackson Woman

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Jackson Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz today announced the arrest of Genuine Baines, 19, of Trenton, NJ and Lindsay Robson, 28, of Robbinsville, NJ in…

January 22, 2018

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NJ Woman Gets 12 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-An Audubon, New Jersey, woman was sentenced today to 144 months in prison for conspiring with her former boyfriend to produce sexually explicit images of two children, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.…

January 22, 2018

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New Jersey GOP Leader on Inauguration Day: We Must Keep a Close Watch on the Murphy Administration Agenda

Government News·Politics

TRENTON-New Jersey Republicans lost the Governor’s seat in November’s election and as Chris Christie departs and Phil Murphy is sworn in, the top Republican in New Jersey issued a warning today. New…

January 16, 2018

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AG: Jersey Elementary School Teacher Hid Camera in Boys Bathroom

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

From the Office of the Attorney General TRENTON –Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a former Vineland elementary school teacher who was a stage manager for a summer theater camp was…

January 15, 2018

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Oroho’s Bill to Protect Survivor Benefits for Jersey Police, Firefighters Advances

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-A bill that would protect families of first responders after their passing has received legislative approval in Trenton. The bill is sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) and requires medical professionals certifying…

January 12, 2018

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Toms River Field of Dreams Special Needs Park Land Use Change Hearing Set for Feb. 15th

Community News

The Toms River Field of Dreams is the passion of residents Christian and Mary Kane, which would benefit those like their six-year-old son Gavin and other special needs children in town. Their…

January 11, 2018

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Toms River Lawyer Stole a Young Boy’s Inheritance After His Father Died, Now He’s Going to Jail

Business News·Community News·Police Blotter

by Peter Aseltine TRENTON –Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a lawyer from Ocean County who formerly practiced in Jersey City was convicted at trial today on charges that he stole…

January 11, 2018

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Former Jersey City Police Chief Admits Defrauding Housing Authority

Police Blotter

NEWARK, N.J. – The former Jersey City Chief of Police today admitted defrauding the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) by obtaining compensation for off-duty work that he did not perform, U.S. Attorney…

January 7, 2018

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Burglars Caught on Doorbell Cam Captured

Police Blotter

Two real-life grinches who have been accused of robbing homes in Jackson might be spending their Christmas behind bars, barring pre-trial release through New Jersey bail reform, that is. by Jackson Police…

December 22, 2017

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Exclusive: Attorney General Warns Jackson, Other Towns to Not Close Borders to Orthodox Jews

Police Blotter

TRENTON-Although Jackson Township Attorney Jean Cipriani last night affirmed the existence of an investigation being conducted by the Office of the Attorney General, the state has yet to publicly acknowledge the investigation.…

December 14, 2017

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For Dem Governor Jim Florio’s Business Partner Named as NJ GOP Chairman

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON — Having lost the governorship, seats in both the state Senate and Assembly and numerous freeholder boards, New Jersey’s GOP has picked a new chairman to lead it out of the…

November 27, 2017

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With Murphy, Recreational Marijuana Has a Bright Future In New Jersey

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

By Ryan S. Malc | rmalc@bathweg.com With Governor-elect Phil Murphy poised to take the helm as New Jersey’s next Governor, recreational marijuana supporters are beginning to feel giddy. A major platform of Mr. Murphy’s…

November 15, 2017

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Phil Murphy beats Kim Guadagno to succeed Christie as N.J. governor

Politics

TRENTON — Phil Murphy, a former Wall Street executive and diplomat with no previous elected experience but deep pockets and strong ties to the Democratic Party, beat Republican Kim Guadagno Tuesday to…

November 8, 2017

1 min read

It’s almost over! Murphy, Guadagno in mad scramble to get their voters to show up Tuesday

Politics

TRENTON — Months of campaigns stops, hundreds of speeches and thousands of handshakes are behind us. Now, in the race to succeed Gov. Chris Christie, it’s “go” time for the two major…

November 7, 2017

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Toms River School Board Candidate Condemns Fight Between Dems and Republicans

Community News·Politics

Submitted by Robert Onofrietti, Toms River School Board, Candidate 2017 Silly season is almost over and I’m sure that by now everybody’s tired of reading Facebook for all the political nonsense that…

November 3, 2017

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Millionaire Murphy Leading Guadagno by 14 points in Polls

New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON — Democrat Phil Murphy is holding steady with a 14-point lead over Republican Kim Guadagno with less than a week left in the race to succeed Chris Christie as New Jersey’s…

November 2, 2017

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Phil Murphy: Terrorist “Jerk” No Reason to End Immigration Amnesty Program

Police Blotter

TRENTON — The “jerk” at the center of the deadly New York City bike path attack that killed eight people and left at least 11 injured should not automatically put an end…

November 2, 2017

1 min read

AG: Public Official Charged After Diverting Public Funds to Personal Charity

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Kevin Bannon, former executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission, was indicted today on charges that he used his official position to…

October 31, 2017

6 mins read

These 3 things are stressing Jersey out the most, poll says

Community News·Police Blotter

NEW BRUNSWICK — What frays New Jerseyans’ nerves the most? Parkway traffic? Trenton politics? Family woes? No, it’s money. A new poll by the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy found 27…

October 30, 2017

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Attorney General Issues Stern Warning to Jackson Township; Doesn’t Rule Out Similar Charges

Community News·Police Blotter·Politics

TRENTON-The Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday announced charges against the township council of the City of Mahwah for practices against the Orthodox Jewish community it felt were in violation of…

October 26, 2017

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