Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
New Jersey State Police mourn death of Major Jeffrey A. Burke from 9/11-related illness
TRENTON, N.J. — Major Jeffrey A. Burke, a 26-year veteran of the New Jersey State Police, passed away on Tuesday due to a 9/11-related illness contracted while serving in response to the…
Jose Augstin-Hernande charged with aggravated sexual assault of six-year-old girl in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — A 51-year-old Trenton man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl during a prayer service in the city, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced…
Toms River mayor calls for death penalty after horrific New York City subway killing of local resident
NEW YORK CITY — Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was identified this week as the victim of a gruesome attack in which she was burned to death…
Many New Jersey Workers Will Get a Raise on New Year’s Day
TRENTON, N.J. — On Jan. 1, 2025, New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage for most workers increased by 36 cents, bringing the hourly rate to $15.49, as part of the state’s ongoing adjustments…
Advanced DNA testing identifies woman murdered in New York City 33 years ago
QUEENS, NY — Judy Rodriguez, a woman whose identity had remained a mystery for over three decades after her body was discovered in Queens in 1991, has finally been identified through advanced…
Asbury Park man charged with arson in Deal house fire
DEAL, NJ — A 20-year-old man from Asbury Park has been charged in connection with a house fire that destroyed a residence in Deal on Sunday morning, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…
Fugitive Who Eluded Police for Deadly Crash in Ocean County for 15 Years, Captured at JFK Airport
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Chaudhry Yousaf, 52, a fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway in 2009, was taken into custody last week at…
Wall Township police report arrests for DWI, drug possession, and more over busy holiday week
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police arrested multiple individuals this past week on charges ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to defiant trespass, according to department reports spanning December 23 to…
Three Monkeys Stopped from Illegally Entering U.S. at Mexican Border Crossing
Brownsville, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge made a startling discovery on December 22: three live monkeys hidden inside a vehicle attempting…
Meet Jetty: A Playful, Loving Kitten Looking for Her Forever Home in Ocean County
BARNEGAT, NJ – At just seven months old, Jetty is already stealing hearts at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter in Barnegat, New Jersey. This sweet, playful little girl adores attention, thrives…
Biden Announces $6 Billion in Funding for Ukraine as Term Winds Down
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday that the United States will provide nearly $6 billion in additional military and financial assistance to Ukraine, marking one of his final acts in office…
Federal judge halts sale of tons unused Trump-era border wall pieces by Biden administration
HOUSTON — A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Biden administration to immediately stop selling unused border wall materials, dealing a legal blow amid ongoing disputes over U.S.-Mexico border security policies.…
New Jersey’s Warm Weather to Continue Through Wednesday, But 2025 Will Bring Colder Temps
As 2024 draws to a close, New Jersey is experiencing relatively mild weather compared to the chilly days that typically define the end of December. With a high near 59°F today under…
Light traffic on New Jersey highways Monday morning, minor delays reported
TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey encountered relatively light traffic Monday morning, with some delays and incidents causing minor disruptions statewide. Roadwork and a few closures were reported but are expected…
South American Murderer, IIllegal Migrant Found Hiding in New Jersey Sanctuary State
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced the removal of Martin Enrique Bacigalupo Olivera, a Peruvian national wanted in his home country for homicide, on Dec. 19. Bacigalupo, who had…
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President Dead at 100
PLAINS, Ga. — Weeks after fulfilling his deathbed wish to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died, according to a statement from his family.…
Police Hoping Tattoos on Deceased Hispanic Woman Can Lead to Identification in Cape May County
DENNIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying human remains discovered in Belleplain State Forest earlier this month. The remains, found on December…
Body of elderly woman found in lagoon in Little Egg Harbor Township
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities discovered the body of an elderly woman floating in a lagoon behind a home on North Boom Street early Sunday morning, according to the Ocean…
Man Held on $150,000 bail in Ocean County on vehicular homicide charge
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Chaudhry Shahza Yousaf, a 61-year-old man, is being held in the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on December 27, 2024, on a charge of vehicular homicide, according…
Early morning four-vehicle crash in Brick Township leaves one critically injured
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Route 70 that left one driver in critical condition on Saturday morning, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The crash…