Red Bank driver accused in Lakewood double fatal crash stays jailed
Red Bank man to remain jailed on manslaughter and homicide charges after deadly Lakewood crash TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 43-year-old Red Bank man charged …
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Marlboro home hit in break-in as suspect dressed as delivery driver
Man posing as delivery driver busted in Marlboro home break-in as hunt for accomplices continues MARLBORO, NJ – A 38-year-old man is in custody following …
Million dollar wins and jackpot streaks make it a blockbuster month for New Jersey Lottery players
TRENTON, NJ – August is ending on a high note for New Jersey Lottery players, with multiple jackpots—including million-dollar Powerball and Cash4Life prizes—being claimed across …
Hurricane Erin churns toward East Coast as rip current alerts stretch from Florida to New York
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Hurricane Erin continues its path through the Atlantic, prompting rip current warnings and surf advisories across much of the U.S. East …
Traffic delays on Garden State Parkway as summer weekend crowd returns home to North Jersey
Newark, NJ – Another summer weekend at the Jersey Shore came to a sluggish close Sunday night, with heavy traffic, delays, and a crash clogging …
Middletown swears in five new police officers to serve the community
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Five new police officers have officially joined the Middletown Township Police Department, taking their oaths of service during a ceremony last night …
Road closure next week in Holmdel as Longstreet Road shuts down for paving work
HOLMDEL, NJ – Drivers in Holmdel will need to brace for detours and traffic delays early next week as Longstreet Road closes in both directions …
New Jersey mom with deafblindness denied school bus access fights for safe ride for her kids
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A mother living with deafblindness is locked in a years-long battle to secure school transportation for her children after being denied bussing …
Long Bronch is the new summer buzzword Long Branch didn’t ask for
Long Branch, NJ – A trendy mispronunciation of this Jersey Shore city’s name — “Long Bronch” — is making the rounds on beaches, in restaurants, …
Driver in critical condition after crashing car into Howell business
FREEHOLD, NJ — Authorities are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in Howell Township that left a woman in critical condition after her car veered …
No charges for NJ State Trooper in fatal crash with motorcyclist in Southampton
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against a New Jersey State Trooper involved in a fatal collision that …
New Jersey state trooper pleads guilty to trying to meet 14-year-old in undercover sting
FREEHOLD, NJ — A disgraced former New Jersey State Trooper admitted in court last week to trying to pay for sex with someone he believed …
New Yorker accused of stealing nearly $500K from Ocean Township employer
Freehold, NJ – A 28-year-old New York man is facing charges after prosecutors say he stole almost half a million dollars from his former Ocean …
Heat returns early this week before storms move into New Jersey midweek
Newark, NJ – A stretch of warm, sunny weather will start the week in New Jersey before storms and unsettled conditions move in by midweek. …
Salvador Cabellos Diaz Charged for Role in Brutal Murder in Howell
FREEHOLD, NJ – Authorities have announced the arrest of a second man in connection with the June killing of a Howell Township resident found shot …
Power company gives Asbury Park group $50,000 grant
Holmdel, NJ – A major boost is coming to Asbury Park’s revitalization efforts as the FirstEnergy Foundation awards a $50,000 grant to Interfaith Neighbors, a …
Nude beachgoers in New Jersey raise funds for body positivity causes
SANDY HOOK, NJ – Under clear skies and summer heat, visitors to Gunnison Beach shed more than just their clothes on July 12, joining International …
Asbury Ale House to Open New Restaurant in Howell Township, Here’s Where
Howell, NJ – It happened quietly in April when Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar closed its doors on Route 9 after four years in …
Matawan gas station sells $322K winning lottery ticket
TRENTON – A lucky ticket buyer in Monmouth County struck big Thursday night, winning a $322,396 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The winning ticket, sold at …
New Jersey man arrested after Facebook Marketplace Rolex theft and LSD seizure
A 21-year-old Spring Lake Heights man was arrested Monday following an investigation into a June theft of a Rolex watch during a Facebook Marketplace meetup …
West Long Branch police investigating bias-related pranks involving juveniles
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — The West Long Branch Police Department is investigating several incidents involving juveniles who reportedly rang doorbells, fled the scene, and …
NJ man charged after string of vehicle thefts in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, NJ — An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of car burglaries that took place in the early …
Perkins is Making a New Jersey Comeback with 46 New Franchise Locations
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all …
Chris Christie Says Trump Ordered Stop on Epstein Files Release
WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, warning that Trump’s support base …
Howell teen leukemia survivor hosts blood drive with support from local police
The Howell Township Police Department showed support at a community event led by 14-year-old leukemia survivor Riley Risden, who organized a mobile blood drive as …
New Jersey unions slam Murphy’s 37 percent healthcare hike, demand emergency legislative return
TRENTON — A coalition of more than a dozen public sector unions representing over 140,000 New Jersey workers is pushing back against Governor Phil Murphy’s …
Newark Crime Crew Busted in Monmouth County Car Theft and Home Invasion Operation
A months-long investigation into a high-end auto theft and home invasion ring has led to the indictment of five men accused of stealing luxury vehicles …
Obama Headlines Phil Murphy Fundraiser to Help Mikie Sherrill
Former President Barack Obama re-entered the political arena Friday night with a campaign appearance in Red Bank, New Jersey, to support Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. …
Three puppies found abandoned near Allaire Park as Monmouth SPCA seeks information
WALL TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County SPCA is asking for the public’s help after three puppies were found abandoned near Allaire State Park over the …
ATV theft suspect flees after traffic stop in Howell Township
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A suspect fled on foot early Thursday after Howell Township police attempted to stop him on a stolen ATV, authorities said. …
Car crashes into CVS after three-vehicle collision on Route 71 in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A car crashed into a CVS Pharmacy on Route 71 late Wednesday following a three-vehicle collision that left one driver injured, …
As NJ schools face cuts and closures, Murphy signs $3 billion universal pre-k, kindergarten law
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping $3 billion early childhood education bill into law, mandating universal access to state-funded preschool and …
Married Middletown school board member armed himself with guns to confront lover’s husband
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Joe Fitzgerald, a Middletown Board of Education member was released from jail following his arrest in a weapons-related incident that stemmed from …
Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic …
Dangerous storms could lash NJ coast as thunderstorm watch issued
JACKSON, NJ — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for portions of New Jersey’s coastal waters through 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National …
Volkswagen Jetta slams into trees, killing Oceanport driver
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A 25-year-old man died late Sunday night after his vehicle veered off Shafto Road and struck several trees, according to the …
Matawan woman pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed Aberdeen pedestrian
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Matawan resident has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian in Aberdeen Township, authorities announced. …
New Jersey Senators Kim, Booker Vote to Keep Free Healthcare for Undocumented Non-Citizens
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to votes by New Jersey’s two Democrat senators, undocumented migrants can keep their free federally funded healthcare plans. On June 30, …
New Jersey State Police to Increase Patrols on Land and Sea Fourth of July Weekend
WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police will step up patrols across highways and waterways beginning Thursday evening as part of a statewide …
Monmouth County Fair returns with rides, racing pigs and live shows
FREEHOLD, N.J. — One of the Jersey Shore’s largest annual carnivals, the Monmouth County Fair, will return later this month with a five-day lineup of …
Neptune ShopRite bags another jackpot as player scoops nearly half-million
Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player hit big again Tuesday, scoring a $446,593 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the same Neptune ShopRite location …
Stormy Night Brings $446K Lottery Luck to Neptune Shopper
NEPTUNE, N.J. — Another big Lottery prize has landed at the ShopRite complex on Route 66, where a player braved stormy weather Tuesday to score …
Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to …
Duo Busted After Long Branch Pier Village Shooting
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A juvenile and an 18-year-old Woodbridge man have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a North Brunswick teenager earlier …
Thousands expected at Oceanfest in Long Branch on Fourth of July
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., …
Marlboro police thank local McDonald’s for hosting community event
MARLBORO, N.J. — The Marlboro Township Police Department expressed gratitude to McDonald’s of Marlboro and its staff for hosting a “Coffee with a Cop” event …
Asbury Park Lifeguard Stabbed by Runaway Umbrella
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — An 18-year-old female lifeguard at the 3rd Avenue beach in Asbury Park is recovering after being impaled by a runaway beach …
Bipartisan bill would shift public notices to municipal websites by 2026
TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes …
Teen lifeguard impaled by umbrella at New Jersey beach
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A 19-year-old female lifeguard was seriously injured Wednesday morning after being impaled by a beach umbrella pole during a routine setup …
Freehold bingo blast hits $106K jackpot
TRENTON, N.J. — A Garden State Bingo ticket sold in Freehold delivered a $106,313 payday Thursday, awarding the full Fast Play Progressive jackpot to a …