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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…
Toms River mayor announces new police chief, promotions, and hires
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Peter Sundack as the new Chief of Police for Toms River, alongside several key promotions and new hires within…
Paterson mayor says New Jersey Attorney General’s failed experiment is failing, “Get out!”
PATERSON, N.J. — Tensions have risen between Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin following a brazen robbery that was captured on surveillance video last Friday. The incident,…
Understanding the inequity of Phil Murphy’s equitable and ‘fair’ school funding
TRENTON, NJ – Is your school district losing state aid under Phil Murphy’s new ‘fair and equitable’ school funding formula? If you are, then know this, it’s not a mistake, or a…
Brazen Broad Daylight Paterson Armed Robberies Leave Entire City on Edge
PATERSON, N.J. — Police in Paterson are investigating a series of armed robberies, two of which were captured on surveillance cameras. The incidents, occurring on Friday, have raised concerns due to their…
New Jersey Courts to Hold Trials for Unpaid Parking Tickets for First Time Since Pandemic
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey judiciary will resume enforcement of penalties for parking ticket violations starting Oct. 1, 2024, after a temporary pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move marks a…
New Jersey Highway contractor to pay $950,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations
NEWARK, N.J. — A Rahway, New Jersey-based highway contractor, MV Contracting Inc., has agreed to pay $950,000 to settle allegations that it falsely represented itself as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to…
Three New Jersey attorneys and realtor indicted in short sale fraud scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — Three attorneys and a realtor from New Jersey have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a fraudulent short sale scheme that defrauded financial institutions,…
These Two Jersey Ducks Make Themselves at Home in Cape May
CAPE MAY, NJ – At her home in New Jersey, Jennifer Dowe watches two of her ducks, Bonnie and Clyde, return from their time at “ducky daycare” with the same excitement as…
Stricter Penalties, Mandatory Disease Test Coming for Those Who Assault Cops in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — The Assembly Appropriations Committee has advanced Assembly Bill No. 2378 (1R), which would impose tougher penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers and certain other emergency personnel. The bill,…
New Jersey Takes First Step Toward Banning More Gas Powered Landscaping Equipment
Gas powered leaf blowers, lawnmowers, edgers, and other tools are on the chopping block in New Jersey, but one bill introduced this week seeks to get the state going in that direction…
Illegal Migrant Facing Deportation Attacks New Jersey ICE Officer
CAMDEN, N.J.,— A foreign national admitted in federal court today to assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer while in custody, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Vasil Petrov, 40, of…
New Law Seeks to Ban Weight Loss Drugs for Teens in New Jersey, While Allowing Gender Transitioning Treatments
New Jersey is a state with a gender healthcare sanctuary state. An executive order introduced in 2023 by Governor Phil Murphy affirmed this designation. While the state allows for gender-transitioning drugs for…
New Jersey lawmakers introduce new law in response to Belmar beach badge surfer arrests
The Belmar Beach surfer arrests in August 2024 became a flashpoint in New Jersey’s ongoing debate about beach access. Liam Mahoney, a 28-year-old surfer from California, was tackled and arrested after refusing…
New Jersey Issues Black Bear Warning as Denning Season Approaches
TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 25 — As black bears increase their activity ahead of winter denning season, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife is reminding residents to properly…
Operators of Massive Illegal Jersey Shore Weed Farm Arrested During Raid
BUENA, NJ – The drug operation being conducted in Buena, New Jersey, was no bueno for police investigators and three people who ran the illegal grow facility have been arrested. In a…
Ohio Haitian Group Wants Trump, Vance Arrested for Cats and Dogs Narrative
Haitian Group Seeks Trump and Vance’s Arrest for Amplifying “Pet-Eating” Claims: A Deep Dive into a Controversy In what can only be described as a political drama steeped in misinformation, a Haitian…
FBI Report Claiming Crime Down Nationwide Missing Key Data from America’s Most Violent Cities
Trenton, NJ – Is America safer now than it was before Kamala Harris and Joe Biden? Is New York City safer? Is New Jersey safer? Is Philadelphia safer? If you ask people…
Man Shot in Face in Jackson was Ex-Pagan’s MC Member, Gunman Was Local Chapter Outlaw
Jackson Township, NJ – In what can be described only as a scene out of the fictional television show Sons of Anarchy, three members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club were involved in…
From Windmills to Water Mains, Phil Murphy Has Another Green New Idea for New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for a climate change focused plan to address New Jersey’s water supply. If history can be used as a guide, this could…
Louisiana man sentenced to 7 years in New Jersey prison for incident with Toms River teen
TOMS RIVER, N.J.** – Spencer Caudle, 36, of Prairieville, La., was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to sexual assault in connection with a May…
$1.7 Million Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Split by Two Passaic County Tickets
TRENTON, NJ — Two tickets sold in Passaic County matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, September 21, splitting the $1,748,048 jackpot. Each winning ticket is worth…
New Brunswick pastor charged with sexual assault and child endangerment
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Brunswick pastor has been charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, officials announced Monday. Roby D. Cruz-Hernandez, 61, of Somerset, was arrested…
Happy National Coffee Day & World Heart Day! Here Are the Best Coffee Houses in New Jersey
If there’s one thing New Jersey knows how to do right (besides pizza and bagels), it’s a great cup of coffee. Whether you’re in the mood for a simple black brew or…
Police investigate drowning death of 4-year-old in Monroe Township Pond
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the drowning death of a four-year-old child in a pond near the family’s home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Monroe Township Police Chief Griffin…
The End of an Era, As K-Mart’s Last Large Box Store Shutting Down Soon
BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. — The Kmart store in Bridgehampton, located on Montauk Highway (Route 27), will close its doors on Sunday, Oct. 20, according to a store employee. The announcement was reported by…
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