Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
State Trooper Wins Gold Medals in Annual U.S. Police and Fire Championships
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Trooper Alan Laws returned to the garden state covered in gold after winning four gold medals at the 2022 United States Police and Fire Championships in…
Gunfire Erupts in Atlantic City, One Shot
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – One person was shot on Sunday in Atlantic City, police reported today. According police, at 11:51 PM, officers responded to the 3300 block of Fairmount Avenue in reference…
Little Egg Harbor Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Donald Rutter, 53, of Tuckerton, pleaded guilty in court to a charge of aggravated assault and stalking on Monday for a January 2021 shooting incident. According to a…
No Kids Allowed Alone in Toms River Beach Communities At Night, Mayor Hill Declares
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and the Toms River Council backed off a proposal to continue the pandemic teen curfew that started at 9 pm, instead opting for…
Paterson Man Charged with Drug Charges in Oakland
OAKLAND, NJ – A wanted Paterson man was charged and released after being caught with an illegal prescription for oxycodone, Oakland police reported today. “While on patrol on June 9th, Officer Jonathan…
Youth Baseball Coach ‘Built Like Linebacker’ Breaks Umpire’s Jaw at New Jersey Tournament
A 72-year-old man working as an umpire for a USABL 13u baseball game suffered a broken jaw and required dental surgery after he was assaulted by a coach, league president Brian Delahunt…
Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold in Essex County
TRENTON, NJ – One very Powerball ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the June 11th drawing. The ticket won the $50,000 third-tier prize. The Powerball ticket was…
East Orange Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend Gets 30 Years in Prison
EAST ORANGE, NJ – A man who was found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend and desecrating her remains is going to prison for 30 years. “Union County Superior Court Judge John Deitch…
Three Newark Men Charged for Attempted Vehicle Burglary in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County and Jackson Township continue to be targeted by criminals from Newark seeking to rob items from vehicles and in many cases, stealing vehicles that were left…
Legislators Push to Protect New Jerseyans from Out-of-State Predatory Red Light Violations
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats and Republicans finally agree on something. Out-of-state predatory red light ticketing scams are nothing but harassment and overreach by those out-of-state jurisdictions. New Jersey drivers cited…
Juvenile Arrested for May Shooting in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A 14-year-old Atlantic City juvenile was arrested on gun charges and two adults on drug charges as a result of a May 31st shooting investigation by police detectives…
Kearny Man Who Killed 12-Year-Old in Union Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
KEARNY, NJ – A man who was convicted in March for a 2019 killing of a 12-year-old child in Union has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in state prison. Jose Marrero,…
34-Year-Old Killed in Jersey City Sunday
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A 34-year-old man was shot on Martin Luther King Boulevard Sunday night and rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther…
Murphy Administration Threatened Shore Town Mayors Who Expressed Pop-Up Party Concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Last week, we reported on local Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra response to the state’s inaction to help shore towns prevent large urban pop-up parties that disrupt their…
North Brunswick to Host National Night Out August 2nd
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The North Brunswick Police Department again invites all residents to attend our annual National Night Out festivities. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd, from…
New Jersey Democrats Push Bill to Allow Lawsuits Against Gun Manufacturers
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Democrats want more than your guns under sweeping legislative gun control reforms being discussed in Trenton; they also want gun manufacturers to be held liable for the…
New Jersey Prosecutor Asking Public to Stop Vigilante ‘Catch a Predator’ Stings
CAMDEN, NJ – In recent years, there has been a growing trend in New Jersey where internet actors have been publicly attempting to catch child predators online. While the effort has led…
66-Year-Old Mount Holly Man Gets 21 Years for Assaulting Underage Victim
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – George F. Young pleaded guilty to criminal sexual contact with his victim, a young girl in Burlington County and today was sentenced to 21 years in prison for…
Passaic Man Charged With School Swatting Incident
PASSAIC, NJ – An 18-year-old Passaic man was arrested by the Paramus Police Department for causing a false public alarm at the Windsor Preparatory High School on Friday. Alex Barrales reported a…
Hitchhiking on the Rise in Northern Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Hitchhiking is against the law in New Jersey. Not only that, it’s dangerous. A hitchhiking stop in downtown Lakewood today drew criticism after a Lakewood police officer initiated a…