New Jersey is suing Trump again
TRENTON, NJ – The state of New Jersey, under Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin, is at it again. They are suing President Donald Trump again. This is…
TRENTON, NJ – The state of New Jersey, under Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin, is at it again. They are suing President Donald Trump again. This is…
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A wave of vandalism targeting public park bathrooms has prompted increased police patrols and the installation of security equipment across Stafford Township, according to a statement…
Trenton, NJ – May 1, 2025 – A bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives has cast doubt on New Jersey’s ambitious plan to phase out the sale of…
Old Bridge, NJ — Two friendly male huskies named Mako and Blue have been missing since January 6, and their owners are continuing to ask for the public’s help in…
FAIR LAWN, NJ — A driver narrowly avoided serious injury Wednesday afternoon after a black Lexus was struck by an NJ Transit express train at the Fair Lawn Avenue railroad…
JERSEY CITY, NJ — One person has died and four others, including two children, were seriously injured in a fire on Summit Avenue in Jersey City, according to the Hudson…
JACKSON, NJ — For over 100 years, the tradition will continue. Jackson Township will not have a representative on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, continuing the longest stretch of…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has confirmed a controversial plan to develop a homeless shelter on Route 166 in Toms River, near the Villa Amalfi…
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TRENTON, NJ — The Republican primary race for New Jersey governor intensified Wednesday as leading candidates launched campaign events, released new ads, and secured endorsements across the state. Bill Spadea,…
Each spring, like clockwork, ruby-throated hummingbirds return to New Jersey after a long migration from Central America. Their arrival is a joyful sign that warmer days are here, and for…
CRANFORD, NJ — A movie theater in downtown Cranford was condemned and shut down Tuesday night after a ceiling inside one of its auditoriums collapsed just moments before a scheduled…
PENNSAUKEN, NJ — Authorities have confirmed the identity of human remains found last spring in a submerged vehicle in the Cooper River as Bernadine Gunner, a Camden woman who disappeared…
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill that would exempt nursing mothers with infants under one year old from jury duty advanced unanimously through the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday.…
The Department of Government Efficiency will no longer consume tech and space billionaire Elon Musk. Musk announced yesterday that he will be slowly stepping away from the government agency to…
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As May begins, it’s go-time for gardeners in New Jersey’s Zone 7. With the last frost typically behind us, the soil is warming and days are getting longer—perfect conditions to…
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea will host a high-dollar brunch reception in Seaside Heights on Saturday, May 10, featuring former Trump National Security Advisor General…
North Bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — A 35-year-old North Bergen man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl on Wednesday. According to North Bergen Police Chief Robert J. Farley, Jr., the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. near 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue.
The suspect, identified as Roberto Canavalan, faces charges of kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities reported that Canavalan was detained at the scene and subsequently taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility to await his court appearance.
Witnesses informed police they saw Canavalan running toward the victim, grabbing her, and dragging her several feet away from Bergenline Avenue in an apparent abduction attempt. The victim struggled for approximately two minutes before bystanders assisted her.
Three nurses from a nearby doctor’s office and a male passerby heard the girl’s cries for help. Working together, they intervened, successfully freeing her from Canavalan’s grasp.
“Responding officers located a female victim, a 17-year-old North Bergen resident, along with several witnesses,” stated the police report. Additional officers identified and arrested Canavalan on
Police dog sniffs out drugs, leading to arrests
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A traffic stop conducted on Tuesday at Highway 34 near the Garden State Parkway led to a drug bust with the assistance of K9 Axle, a 6-year-old German Shepherd trained in narcotics detection. The alert from K9 Axle directed the officers to uncover methamphetamine and fentanyl inside the vehicle.
The suspects, Edward Flowers, 47, and Johannes Fort, 36, both from New York, were arrested. They are charged with distribution and possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, both individuals were taken to Monmouth County Jail and are awaiting a future court appearance. Their charges emphasize the consequences of drug distribution and possession as enforced by New Jersey law.
Wall Township Police Chief Sean O’Halloran commended the officers involved, stating, “I want to commend our dedicated officers and K9 unit for their outstanding work in this drug arrest.” He also acknowledged the crucial role of K9 Axel in the operation.
A photograph shows Ptl. Clint Forgach, Ptl. Joseph Antunez, and K9 Axel, highlighting the teamwork behind the arrest
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 32-year-old police officer in Ocean County has been arrested and ordered held in jail after she allegedly smashed her way into her ex-boyfriend’s home, assaulted…
Newark, NJ – New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has issued a stark warning to its 350,000 daily commuters, urging them to prepare for significant disruptions as a potential strike by…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that the SAVE Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, will not advance in the…
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