South Jersey man charged with beating mother to death inside her home
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 40-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 72-year-old mother, who was found bludgeoned inside their Burlington Township home last week, authorities…
New Jersey releasing $10 million in American Rescue Plans fund to assist residents facing foreclosure
TRENTON, NJ – The nearly year-long business shutdown in New Jersey in 2020 is starting to create long-term problems, especially with those struggling to catch up on their home mortgage payments. The…
Police say Chatsworth man was heading to meet underage girl for sex, but found a cop waiting for him instead
CHATSWORTH, NJ – A New Jersey man is in jail after arranging to have sex with an underage child, only to learn she was a he and he was a cop. Burlington…
Republicans propose Sunday hunting days to curb deer population at Joint Base MDL
by Jean Stanfield Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco introduced legislation to allow Sunday hunting on military bases to prevent the disruption of critical missions. Senators Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco introduced…
Assembly Republicans object to budget message extension
by Margo Riser TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans rejected Gov. Phil Murphy’s request to push the gubernatorial budget message to Tuesday, March 8 from Tuesday, Feb. 22, saying the move is politically motivated…
Sawyer objects to appellate judge telling corrections officers state owns their bodies
by Jennifer Peacock TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer is voicing support for corrections officers after a three-judge appellate panel ruled against medical freedom last Friday. The state police union will now take…
Piperno and Eulner plan to support corrections officers’ health, safety and staffing levels through legislation
by Marilyn Piperno TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner say Gov. Phil Murphy’s ill-advised mandates are prioritizing prisoners over officers to the detriment of the state’s correctional system and public…
New bill could allow retired bus drivers to easily get back behind the wheel to address shortage
by Bethanne McCarthy Patrick TRENTON, N.J. – As schools struggle to find bus drivers who can safely transport kids and custodians who can sanitize classrooms, Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick eyes an opportunity for…
Phil Murphy’s own hometown strikes back, Middletown denounces Governor’s emergency powers
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Tucked away in a corner of Middletown is Governor Murphy’s vast carbon footprint of an estate. His 6 acre Edwardian Era mansion boasts 7,000 square feet and sits overlooking…
Two arrested for Valentine’s Day armed robbery in Burlington
BURLINGTON, NJ – On Monday, February 14, 2022 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Burlington City Police patrols were dispatched to the 500 block of Linden Ave. for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they were…
Bordentown man arrested for having lewd images of children
by Joel Bewley, BCPO BORDENTOWN, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Bordentown Township Police Chief Brian Pesce announced that a 36-year-old Bordentown Township man has been charged with possessing and…
National Weather Service predicts wintry mix turning into snow on Super Bowl Sunday in New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The National Weather Service is advising football fans for the big game to plan some extra time for travel to and from your Super Bowl party on Sunday…
Browns Mills Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for House Fire That Claimed Father and Daughter’s Lives
BROWNS MILLS, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 63-year-old man who was found guilty of causing the deaths of his elderly mother and her companion in a 2018…
DUI driver from Teaneck stopped by police had illegally owned gun in vehicle
MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Kevin A. Simmons, 49, of Teaneck N.J. after a traffic stop led to a DWI arrest and the recovery of weapons and…
Bordentown announces Straight to Treatment partnership with police department
BORDENTOWN – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Bordentown Township Police Chief Brian Pesce announced that the drug treatment program that allows people to walk off the street and into a police…
Pemberton adds three new police officers
PEMBERTON – The Pemberton Police Department says welcome to their three newest rookies. “The Pemberton Township Police Department would like to welcome three new officers to the ranks. Police Officer Joe Peters…
New Jersey human trafficker gets 10 years in prison
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Reading, Pa., man was sentenced today to 10 years in New Jersey state prison for transporting women to motels to engage in paid sexual…
Burlington drug dealer charged for death of Florence man he sold fentanyl laced counterfeit drugs to
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Florence Township Police Chief Brian Boldizar announced that a 26-year-old Burlington Township drug dealer has been charged with causing the death of…
Speeding driver who killed female bicyclist charged for vehicular homicide
CHESTERFIELD, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Chesterfield Township Police Chief Michael Davison announced that a 20-year-old Chesterfield man was charged with causing the death of a cyclist he struck…
Drug dealer who sold fentanyl that killed Pemberton man pleads guilty
PEMBERTON, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Trenton drug dealer pled guilty in Superior Court to causing the death of a Pemberton Township man who fatally overdosed on…
Prosecutor says contractor took $75,000 for construction job, but spent the money in Atlantic City and lavish gifts for himself
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Riverton Police Chief John Shaw announced that a 51-year-old Williamstown contractor has been charged with taking nearly $75,000 as a down payment for…