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…
Three suspects arrested in armed home invasion in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Three men were arrested within 15 minutes of an armed home invasion on Brooklyn Avenue, thanks to swift action by Atlantic City Police on December 16. Officers responded…
New Jersey Porch Pirates Twerked and Taunted Victim’s Ring Doorbell Camera Before Fleeing
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Gloucester Township Police are investigating a package theft caught on a Ring camera in the Independence Square Townhomes that escalated into a bizarre series of taunts and returns…
New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban in Jeopardy as EV Sales Lag State Fails to Meet Required Benchmarks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule, which bans the sale…
Atlantic City teen sentenced to 12 years for fatal Father’s Day shooting
MAYS LANDING, NJ – Azair Wilson, 19, of Atlantic City, was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2023 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tamaj Bennett, also…
Toms River Police honor veterans through Wreaths Across America program
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Officers from the Toms River Police Department joined the Wreaths Across America program on December 13, placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans to honor their service…
Sticks & Stones Billiards opens in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong welcomed Sticks & Stones Billiards to the township in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new recreation and entertainment…
Pig captured in Bensalem, Police Ask Public, “No Jokes Please”
BENSALEM, PA — After evading authorities for days, a pig affectionately nicknamed “Porky” was successfully captured in the Newport Mews Drive area by Bensalem Township Police on Tuesday afternoon. The elusive pig…
Newspaper Delivery Company Settles New Jersey Case with State for Exploiting Workers
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced a $296,188 settlement with NJ Penn Logistics, LLC, a newspaper delivery company accused of misclassifying over…
Court Rules New Jersey, Governor Murphy Had No Authority to Seize Control of Local Police Department
PATERSON, NJ — New Jersey’s takeover of a North Jersey police department has been deemed illegal by a judge today. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced plans to appeal a court…
Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole
JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would limit the…
Christmas Grinches Allegedly Stole $2,000 Worth of Toys from South Jersey Target Store
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are searching for four suspects accused of stealing over $2,000 worth of toys and merchandise from a Target store on Berlin Cross Keys Road on Tuesday afternoon.…
This South Jersey woman was charged with murder in mother’s death at family home
WILLINGBORO, NJ — A 32-year-old woman has been charged with killing her mother in their shared home in the Hawthorne Park neighborhood, authorities announced Tuesday. Breanna Beacham was charged with first-degree murder…
Brick man pleads guilty to desecration of human remains in gruesome Ocean County double murder-suicide case
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick Township, pleaded guilty to desecration of human remains on Monday in Ocean County Superior Court, admitting his role in a gruesome case involving…
Ocean County Jail Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The following individuals were booked into the Ocean County Jail in the past 24 hours on charges. Each incident is independent of itself. Estiven Ferney Vidalospina, a 25-year-old…
Toms River’s Homeless Camps Cleared, As Mayor Connnects Occupants with Accomodations, Programs Ahead of Christmas Season
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick confirmed this week that Toms River has successfully cleared its homeless camps and tent cities, working with state officials to implement short-term and long-term solutions…
More than a dozen arrested in Atlantic City drug bust
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A series of targeted police operations in Atlantic City has led to the arrest of 14 individuals and the recovery of narcotics, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia, authorities…
New Jersey mayor raises alarm over missing radioactive material, port concerns and drone sightings
BELLEVILLE, N.J. – Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is heightening concerns following recent drone sightings and reports of missing radioactive material in New Jersey, pressing for transparency from federal and state officials. The…
Inmate death at Northern State Prison under investigation by attorney general’s office
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at Northern State Prison in Newark following an encounter…
FBI warns public against pointing lasers or shooting at suspected drones
NEWARK, N.J. – The FBI Newark office and New Jersey State Police are warning the public about the dangers of targeting aircraft with lasers or firearms amid rising reports of suspected drone…
Howell police officer wins light heavyweight title in debut boxing match
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Howell Township Police Officer Anthony Enzerillo brought home the light heavyweight belt after winning his first-ever boxing match at the Jingle Brawl event in Kenilworth, New Jersey. The…