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…
Teen shot and killed in Jersey City, killer still at large, police
JERSEY CITY, NJ – On Thursday, December 16, 2021, shortly after 11:45 a.m., the Jersey City Police Department responded to the area of 600 Communipaw Avenue in Jersey City on a report…
28-year-old survives Paterson shooting
PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 1:56 p.m. on December 16, 2021, members of the Paterson Police Department were…
Moonachie man charged with criminal sexual assault of child
MOONACHIE, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN CRUZ-AYALA (DOB: 6/24/1971; married; surveyor) of Moonachie, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by contact, endangering…
Teen shot and killed in Camden
Camden, N.J. – Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old juvenile male in Camden, announced Acting Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Officers responded…
Man, 47, stabbed and killed in Camden
Camden, N.J. – Detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing in Camden, announced Acting Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Officers responded to the 2400 block of…
Soldiers in Germany and Korea receive Christmas cards sent by Toms River students
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas cards sent by the Toms River school district students at the Early Learning Center have arrived at U.S. military bases in Germany and South Korea. Troops stationed…
Abbot wins third consecutive USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Intermediate North student has won her third consecutive USATF Junior Olympic championship down in The Toms River School District reported: Intermediate North’s Jessica Abbott– last…
Toms River educator named “2022 Extraordinary Teacher”
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tracy Seitz, a Washington Street Elementary School fourth-grade teacher, has been named a 2022 Extraordinary Educator by Curriculum Associates. This marks the second consecutive year Curriculum Associates has…
Toms River High School North theatre troupe helps Beachwood PTO collect 170 toys for children in need
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Students from Toms River High School North’s theatre troupe rolled up their sleeves for the holidays and helped spread holiday cheer in the community. The Toms River School…
Are Shore area schools safe on Friday after TikTok threats for school shootings? Ocean County Prosecutor says yes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ominous warning spread virally across TikTok this week claiming Friday, December 17th was “National Shoot up your School Day” and parents are worried. The messages did not…
Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $160 Million
TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, December 14, produced 17 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Two of those tickets were purchased…
WTF? NJ Health Department commercial falsely claims kids want COVID-19 vaccine for Christmas
TRENTON, NJ – Trenton liberal Democrats have completely lost their minds. First, let’s start with the left not even liking Christmas and wanting to cancel the entire deal. But, now since it…
Puerto Rican Man Admits Conspiring to Distribute over 250 Kilograms of Cocaine
NEWARK, N.J. – A Puerto Rican man today admitted conspiring to distribute over 250 kilograms of cocaine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Mariano Enrique Arroyo Perez, aka “Humilde,” 29, pleaded…
Cumberland County Attorney Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey-based attorney was sentenced today to 14 months in prison for evading more than $250,000 in federal taxes on income generated from his law firm,…
Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Receiving over $600,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims
CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Indian nationals were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained wire transfers from victims across the country…
South Carolina Man Admits Interstate Gun Trafficking Conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. – A South Carolina man today admitted conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including five pistols and one rifle, in and around Essex County, New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
Camden County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin in the city of Camden, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
Justice Department Obtains $4.5 Million Settlement from New Jersey Landlord to Resolve Claims of Sexual Harassment of Tenants
NEWARK – The Justice Department announced today that a landlord who has owned hundreds of rental units in and around Elizabeth, New Jersey, has agreed to pay $4.5 million in monetary damages…
Union County Man Charged with Unlawful Firearm Possession
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County man made his initial appearance on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Miguel…
Husband and Wife Sentenced to Prison Terms for Operating Ponzi Scheme Relating to Investments in Foreign Currencies
NEWARK, N.J. – A former Hudson County, New Jersey, couple was sentenced today for operating a Ponzi scheme in which they defrauded approximately 30 investors by making extraordinary guarantees about investment returns…