Political Crime and Corruption

Mount Holly, NJ – A former Mount Laurel police officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after admitting he hacked into the social media accounts of multiple women …

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment from Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) directing federal investigators to examine whether the Department of Defense experimented with weaponizing …

Galloway Township, NJ – Stockton University was placed on lockdown Thursday after a shooting at an off-campus housing complex left one person wounded and prompted a search for two suspects. …

New Bedford, MA – The U.S. Coast Guard said crews responded Tuesday evening to an oil spill in New Bedford Harbor after an offshore supply vessel leaked fuel during an …

Murfreesboro, TN – Middle Tennessee State University dismissed an assistant dean of students late Wednesday after she posted a controversial message on social media regarding the murder of activist Charlie …

Orem, Utah – Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday while speaking with students at Utah Valley University during a stop on his “American Comeback Tour,” authorities confirmed. Update: 9:54 …

Testa demands state control over Newark’s finances after $52M in aid TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey lawmaker is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to place Newark under state financial …

TRENTON, NJ– Last week, Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey congresswoman running for governor of New Jersey said she would not allow parents to opt their children out of controversial sexual …

Toms River, N.J. – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Wednesday following his arrest on an assault charge, according to inmate records. Daniel Riverahortelano, who was taken …

Ciattarelli works New Jersey crowds as Sherrill courts California cash Trenton, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has touted New Jersey as the California of the East Coast. Since taking …

Trenton, NJ – A 51-year-old Trenton man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two children under the age of 13, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced Tuesday. …

Cracker Barrel halts remodels, keeps ‘Old Timer’ logo after backlash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good news, New Jersey, if you loved Cracker Barrel the way it was, the company has …

Judge grants Strike 3 Holdings subpoena to identify alleged copyright infringer in NJ case Newark, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has granted Strike 3 Holdings, LLC permission to subpoena …

Hammonton schools deny viral ‘Phillies Karen’ is an employee Hammonton, NJ – Hammonton Public Schools has issued a statement pushing back against online rumors linking a woman nicknamed “Phillies Karen” …

Toms River, NJ – A heated election battle in Ocean County took a dramatic turn this week after incumbent school board member Kathy Eagan, a Democrat and former leader of …

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill has a unique advantage over her opponent Jack Ciattarelli when it comes to taking action. She’s currently an elected member of Congress, and has the …

Newark, N.J. – A Rutgers University student and former youth mentor was arrested last week after federal prosecutors said he sent sexually explicit images to a minor under the age …

New Jersey flood-zone rules spark storm of opposition from shore to river towns Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has just a few months left in office, but he has …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jillian Messina, the former Public Information Officer for the Toms River Police Department is suing Toms River township for wrongful termination, but has landed on her …

Washington, DC – A bid to censure New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver failed in the House on Thursday, sparing the freshman Democrat from immediate punishment by her colleagues even as …

Workplace deaths remain concentrated in five deadly hazards as U.S. fatality rate holds steady WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new national study reveals that five specific hazards continue to account for …

NEWARK, NJ — In a move drawing sharp criticism from Republicans, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill held a campaign event to officially accept the endorsement of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a vocal …

Mikie Sherrill’s January 6 ‘reconnaissance’ claim falls apart as Capitol Police say no evidence of tours for attack prep WASHINGTON, DC — In a dramatic reversal of a widely circulated …

CRANFORD, NJ – A New Jersey council candidate turned a routine township meeting into an unforgettable performance Tuesday night, breakdancing his way into the room, spinning to the podium, and …

Jackson Township council race set between Al Couceiro and Chris Pollak Jackson Township, NJ – The upcoming council race will feature Al Couceiro facing off against Chris Pollak in a …