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…
Essex County welcomes more than 100 new police recruits to academy
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara officially welcomes more than 100 new police recruits into the Public Safety Division at a ceremony earlier today. The new recruits will…
Newark police officer who was shot Tuesday released from hospital
NEWARK, NJ – Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara announce that a second detective, Quadiryyah Marshall, was shot during the arrest of an armed suspect on Tuesday,…
Middlesex township police blotter: Dec 1-12
MIDDLESEX, NJ – The following is a list of crimes responded to by the Middlesex Police Department between December 1st and December 12th, 2021. December 1, 2021 @ 4:21 P.M. – A…
Newark teen arrested while attempting to rob car in Middlesex
MIDDLESEX TWP, NJ – Leovaldo Guzman, 18, of Newark was arrested and charged with Attempted Burglary. At 2:35 A.M., Middlesex Police Headquarters received a 9-1-1 call from a resident on Beechwood Avenue,…
Middlesex police say teen girl was sextorted to share compromising photos and videos
MIDDLESEX TWP, NJ – The Middlesex Township Police Department has reported that a teenage girl was a victim of ‘sextortion’ by an online acquaintance. “An underage borough girl reported an online acquaintance…
Suspect arrested with ghost gun in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On December 16, 2021, information from a citizen led to the arrest of a man in possession of a ghost gun. At 4:54 PM, Sergeant Charles Stuart and…
Illegal gun dealer, convicted felon busted for trafficking
NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, in partnership with Department of Justice, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) Field Divisions in Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey, announce…
New York City car thieves lead Brick police on dangerous chase before crashing
BRICK, NJ – On Thursday afternoon, at about 2:00 P.M., off-duty Brick Township Police Officer Kevin Ryan was leaving the LA Fitness gym in Brick Plaza after working out when he heard…
O’Scanlon calls on Phil Murphy, Democrats to adopt CDC’s “Test to Stay” guidance for New Jersey schools
TRENTON, NJ – As schools across the state struggle to contend with the growing number of students forced to stay home due to COVID exposure, Senator Declan O’Scanlon is again calling on…
In New Jersey, Phil Murphy, Democrats continue to ignore COVID-19 natural immunity
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Michael Testa, after listening to compelling testimony during a virtual hearing on naturally developed immunity, called on Governor Murphy to revise the state’s COVID…
Phil Murphy, Democrats to blame for New Jersey’s “brain drain” as college-aged residents flee tyrannical COVID-19 nanny state
TRENTON, NJ – More college-age residents are leaving New Jersey than any other state, and the 10th District lawmakers say that is a powerful indicator of bigger problems in Democrat-controlled New Jersey.…
New Jersey businesses crippled by Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 lockdown could soon see relief if new bill passes
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa’s legislation that would provide a COVID-related tax benefit to the state’s small businesses was advanced today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Testa’s bill, S-4254, gives…
Phil Murphy hints at indoor capacity limits in the near future, says everything is on the table as COVID cases soar out of control
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said on Friday everything is on the table and he’s going to do what he thinks he has to do to curb the latest…
Toms River ‘twin towers’ apartment building approved by planning board
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The future of Toms River is coming soon. This week, the Toms River Planning Board has approved the first step in Toms River Mayor Mo Hill’s plan to…
Two Members of Pagan’s Motorcycle Club Indicted for Shooting at Hells Angels Associate on New Jersey Turnpike
NEWARK, N.J. – Two high-ranking members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club were indicted today for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, narcotics distribution, and firearms offenses, U.S. Attorney Philip…
It’s not working: New Jersey reports highest-ever single day COVID-19 positive number since pandemic began
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is one of America’s most vaccinated states. It has one of the toughest mask mandates in the country, requiring masks in public buildings and in all public…
New Jersey students scared that Phil Murphy will shut down schools again
A panel of school children spoke with NBC in a round table setting this week and children are fearful of another school shut down at the hands of New Jersey Governor Phil…
Woman in critical condition after collision with garbage truck in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman is in critical condition after driving through a stop sign and colliding with a township garbage truck. On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at approximately 7:50 AM…
Monmouth County Lyft driver found guilty for murder of 14-year-old Hazlet girl
FREEHOLD – A 43-year-old man has been found guilty of stalking a then-14-year-old girl in Hazlet several years ago, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Friday. Shyam Gurung, formerly of Jersey…
Jersey City murder suspect, fugitive captured in Asbury Park wanted for killing girlfriend
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Jersey City man wanted in connection with the death of his girlfriend, 27-year-old Diamond Davila of Jersey City, was arrested on Thursday, December 16, 2021, shortly before…