Manahawkin man charged for vehicular homicide
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 1, 2021, Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in…
No charges filed after Monroe Township investigates animal cruelty report
The Monroe Township Police Department announced that no criminal charges will be filed following an investigation into an animal cruelty allegation recently reported by a township resident. Chief Griffin Banos addressed growing…
Ocean County man jailed for assault
Another Ocean County resident has found himself on the wrong side of the law this week. Jaime Andres Rodriguez Flores was booked into jail on Sunday, facing a serious assault charge. Authorities…
Mikie Sherrill voted against Laken Riley Act now eyes New Jersey governorship amid sanctuary state clash
An illegal criminal alien from Mexico who was arrested three times and released is now in ICE custody after he killed a Lakewood mother and her child in a drunk driving crash…
U.S. Attorney Blames Phil Murphy for DWI Death of New Jersey Mother and Daughter At Hands of Illegal Alien with Long Rap Sheet
A Mexican national living illegally in the United States is facing vehicular homicide charges after a head-on crash in Lakewood, New Jersey, that killed a mother and her 11-year-old daughter and hospitalized…
Department of Justice Investigating Voter Fraud in New Jersey Ahead of 2026 Midterms Using Power of Biden Executive Order
The Department of Justice wants to see New Jersey’s voter registration database to make sure election fraud is being kept in check ahead of next year’s midterm elections. In a move to…
Domestic assault lands Marvin Mendez Ramirez in Ocean County Jail
A man is sitting in the Ocean County jail today following a domestic incident that led to serious assault charges. Marvin Mendez Ramirez was booked into the jail early Monday morning, and…
Crash probe snarls I-287 traffic as tire debris clogs Turnpike lanes in NJ morning rush
New Jersey commuters faced delays on key roadways Monday morning, with a crash investigation on I-287 and tire debris slowing traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. At 8:35 a.m., officials responded to…
Mikie Sherrill wants to keep Phil Murphy’s 2035 New Jersey gas car ban despite bipartisan House rejection
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill voted to support Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered vehicles, aligning herself with a controversial emissions plan that was condemned in a bipartisan vote in the House…
Ocean County man Arturo Pazmartinez charged with domestic violence and strangulation
An Ocean County man is behind bars this week following serious domestic violence charges that have landed him in the Ocean County jail on Sunday. Arturo Pazmartinez was charged with aggravated assault…
Oh, Canada, we can’t breathe down here—put out your fires already
New Jersey has had enough. For the second summer in a row, Canadian wildfires are fouling up our skies, tanking air quality across the Northeast and turning summer days into smoke-filled warnings.…
A picture perfect week with warm, sunny, and dry weather on tap for New Jersey
New Jersey residents are in for a stretch of stable and mild summer weather, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures forecast across the state through Sunday. A gradual mix of clouds…
Lakewood father charged after toddler found locked in hot car outside police station
A Lakewood man is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving his two-year-old son locked alone in a parked car for nearly 25 minutes outside the Lakewood Township Police Department, authorities said. Simcha…
Man and woman found shot dead in New Jersey home in suspected double homicide
Two people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a Franklin Township residence Saturday afternoon in what investigators are calling a targeted double homicide. Hunterdon County officials identified the victims as…
Man killed in farming equipment accident at Cinnaminson property
A 77-year-old man died Sunday morning after suffering fatal injuries in a farming machinery accident at a Cinnaminson farm, according to local authorities. Emergency responders were called to Hunters Farm at 1101…
New Jersey man Jonathan Reyes-Contreras arrested in deadly Massachusetts shooting near parked car
A man from New Jersey was taken into custody Sunday in connection with a fatal shooting in Fitchburg that left one person dead outside a vehicle in the early morning hours, prosecutors…
Fights erupt along Seaside Heights boardwalk as police make arrests Saturday night
Several fights broke out Saturday night along the Seaside Heights boardwalk, prompting a police response and at least two arrests as tensions escalated at the popular seaside resort Saturday night. Officers responded…
Virginia native Mikie Sherrill’s illegal stock trades in Congress made her a mult-millionaire, now she’s running for New Jersey governor
Mikie Sherrill, a Virginia native, has charted an impressive path to political prominence, but her financial success has drawn scrutiny as she campaigns for New Jersey’s governorship. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Sherrill…
Caught on Camera: Minke whale struck and killed in Barnegat Inlet throwing boater overboard
A 20-foot Minke whale was fatally struck by a vessel in Barnegat Bay on Saturday afternoon, leading to a coordinated response from marine agencies and a planned necropsy to be conducted Monday…
Illegal Alien Drunk Driver with Long Criminal Rap Sheet Who Killed Lakewood Mother and Child Released from Ocean County Jail
An illegal alien charged in a fatal drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl in Lakewood is in the country illegally, and now he’s no longer listed on…
Perfect weather finally arrives in New Jersey after weeks of rain, heat, and humidity
New Jersey is in for a rare and extended stretch of ideal summer weather, with sunshine, mild breezes, and low humidity dominating the forecast well into next weekend. After weeks of relentless…
Toms River invites residents to hit local beaches and pool during sunny weather stretch
With clear skies and warm temperatures expected throughout the week, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to take full advantage of its local recreational offerings, including Ortley Beach, Bay Beach…
Teen suffers critical injuries after rope swing fall at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township
A 16-year-old boy was critically injured Wednesday after falling from a rope swing at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township, prompting a massive emergency response complicated by rugged terrain and limited access. At…
Watch: One Person Tossed Overboard After Minke Whale Struck in Barnegat Inlet
A 20-foot Minke whale was killed in Barnegat Bay on Saturday after being struck by a vessel, prompting a coordinated emergency response and plans for a necropsy early Monday. At 2:45 p.m.,…
Earthquake rattles North Jersey and New York City with 3.0 magnitude tremor Saturday night
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook parts of northern New Jersey late Saturday night, with the epicenter located in Hasbrouck Heights, according to local and state officials. The tremor occurred at approximately 10:18…
NJ warns car dealerships to delete personal data before reselling vehicles
New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs has issued warnings to more than 3,000 car dealerships across the state, reminding them they must offer consumers the option to delete personal data from vehicles…
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