New Jersey News

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old Lakewood man has been indicted for vehicular homicide in connection with a 2024 crash that claimed the life of an elderly driver, Ocean County Prosecutor …

LINDENWOLD, N.J. — A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after a severely injured and malnourished dog was found inside a trash bag …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man identified as Jorge Macas-Vera is being held in the Ocean County Jail without bail following his arrest on charges related to the sexual assault …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Lakewood woman and her co-defendant will remain in custody at the Ocean County Jail as they await trial on murder charges in connection with the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old woman from Seaside Park has been indicted on multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 75-year-old man …

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A former New York State Trooper pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from a staged shooting incident in which he falsely claimed to have been ambushed by …

TRENTON, NJ – Lieutenant Governor Way has publicly defended Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who faces criminal charges following her controversial actions at an ICE detention center. McIver, a freshman representative, stormed …

MIDDLESEX, N.J. — Hot Head Burritos will officially enter the New Jersey market with five new locations planned across Middlesex, Somerset, and Hudson counties under a new franchise agreement with …

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Perkins Griddle & Go is expanding its footprint in New Jersey with six new units planned for Ocean County, led by franchisees Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande, …

EVESHAM, NJ – Evesham, New Jersey Police Officer Carley Pizzigoni was recognized as Officer of the Month for April after a traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals …

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli said Monday he plans to campaign alongside President Donald Trump as he seeks the GOP nomination and a rematch against Democratic Gov. …

As spring blooms across New Jersey, residents may stumble upon a heart-melting sight: a fawn curled up in their backyard, its wide eyes and delicate frame tucked into the grass. …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 50-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody without incident Tuesday night after barricading himself in a bedroom with a handgun, according …

LINDEN, N.J. — Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a knife-point robbery at a local convenience store Wednesday afternoon on the 800 block of E. St. George Avenue. …

FREEPORT, Fla. — A New Jersey fugitive wanted for making terroristic threats against Governor Phil Murphy was arrested Sunday in Walton County, Florida, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. …

WOODBURY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Emergency crews responded to a chaotic scene Tuesday afternoon after a dump truck veered off the road and slammed into a house in Gloucester County, trapping …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony has been moved indoors and restricted to graduates only, forcing families to watch the event via livestream due to forecasted …

BERKELEY, N.J. — A tense standoff unfolded overnight in the Holiday City Berkeley senior community as police surrounded a home and eventually took a man into custody after he exited …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian national with an outstanding criminal warrant in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month, ICE officials announced Monday. …

WESTFIELD, N.J. — State Senator John Bramnick sharply criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, the far-right and the Trump administration on Tuesday, denouncing what he called a “rhetoric of hate” …

Trenton, NJ –Just days before the final Republican gubernatorial debate in New Jersey, President Donald J. Trump has announced his endorsement of GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli. The announcement, made via …

KEARNY, N.J. — Authorities will close the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike on Tuesday night as part of the ongoing investigation into a double fatal crash that occurred last week, Hudson County …

New Jersey Congresswoman charged with assaulting federal agents during Delaney Hall confrontation NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been charged with two counts of assaulting federal officers after …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader …

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Ocean City High School sophomore Gillian Acocella has earned first place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District with her charcoal …