New Jersey News

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A man and woman have been charged in Gloucester Township after an 18-year-old woman told authorities she had been confined and abused in their home for …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A man who serves as a homeless advocate for those in need in Downtown Toms River has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that occurred …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells …

Trump endorsement in NJ governor race sparks backlash from MAGA ally MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A key supporter of Bill Spadea’s gubernatorial election in New Jersey is publicly reversing course …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are not just facing a 20% electricity rate increase in June; they will have suffered a 32% annual increase between June 1, 2024, and June …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy said the state is making slow but steady progress in expanding affordable housing, citing a landmark law signed last year that shifts control from …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, was sentenced Tuesday for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash on U.S. Route …

NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Police Division is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 53-year-old Robin J. Bacote, who was reported missing on April 4 and was last seen on …

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Centerville Road near Windhill Way early Wednesday morning, prompting a road closure and causing power outages in the area, …

NEWARK, N.J. — Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba confirmed her office is investigating possible criminal charges following Friday’s unauthorized entry into Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention …

TRENTON, N.J. — A state-endorsed first-grade lesson plan that teaches 6- and 7-year-old children in New Jersey about gender identity and gender-role stereotypes is drawing sharp criticism from parents and …

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal officials acknowledged a string of serious drone incidents across New Jersey in 2024, including airspace intrusions near a nuclear facility and the forced diversion of a …

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Just days after retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn was paid to endorse New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea at a campaign event, Flynn’s son, Michael …

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea called for President Donald Trump to resign after January 6th. He called Trump a failed president. He openly supported Florida Governor Ron DeSantis against Trump …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in the United States has been charged with making false statements to federal authorities in an effort to gain custody of two …

In a pivotal moment for the New Jersey Republican primary,President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli on Monday, calling him a “terrific America First Candidate” and solidifying Ciattarelli’s …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Police in Wall Township made several arrests between May 5 and May 11, including charges related to driving while intoxicated, drug possession, shoplifting, and outstanding warrants, …

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative radio host and gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea slammed former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his opponent Jack Ciattarelli, calling it the latest in a string of …

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor of New Jersey, calling him a “terrific America First Candidate” in a lengthy social media post. Trump …

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Transit employee has been criminally charged for allegedly profiting off a multi-year scheme in which he sold hundreds of agency-funded smartphones to third-party buyers, …

NEWARK, N.J. — The Department of Homeland Security issued a sharp reminder over the weekend that members of Congress and their staff must comply with federal law when visiting U.S. …

NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning …

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Tenafly, New Jersey, was released from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic achievement attributed to the efforts of President …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, will be sentenced Tuesday morning for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed drunk driving crash …