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…
Overwhelmed NJ shelter pleads for rescues as dog surrenders surge
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An urgent call for help is coming out of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say the number of surrendered and abandoned dogs is rising daily…
New Jersey woman asked Tinder date to kill cop ex-boyfriend and his daughter
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 26-year-old woman was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot targeting her ex-boyfriend, a Philadelphia police officer, and his 19-year-old daughter, authorities said Tuesday. Key Points According to the…
Student stabbed at Fort Lee High School, One Arrest Made
FORT LEE, N.J. — A student was stabbed inside Fort Lee High School on Tuesday, prompting a full lockdown and a law enforcement response that resulted in the assailant being taken into…
Jackson council votes to level salaries for part-time elected officials
On Tuesday night, the Jackson Township Council voted to drastically lower the salaries of elected officials, including the Mayor and Council President. Council President Jennifer Kuhn said the adjustment was made to…
Road rage turns violent as Illegal as suspect charged, three remain at large in New Jersey
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — A road rage incident on Ferry Street escalated into a weapons-related confrontation that led to the recovery of an illegal firearm, criminal charges against one suspect, and a…
This New Jersey GOP candidate paid himself $250,000 with public campaign donations
TOMS RIVER, NJ – One New Jersey candidate will be victorious in June whether or not he wins the GOP primary election for governor. Editor’s Note: This article incorrectly reported funds diverted…
Hometown heroes: Galloway police honored for service, support at council meeting
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several members of the Galloway Township Police Department were honored during Tuesday night’s township council meeting for their service, dedication, and support of military personnel, with officers receiving…
Large explosions expected Wednesday morning in Monmouth County
COLTS NECK, N.J. — The U.S. Navy will conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations at Naval Weapons Station Earle on Wednesday, with controlled detonations scheduled throughout the day, officials confirmed. Key Points Operations…
Migrant youth soccer coach charged with murder after 13-year-old’s body found on roadside
A youth soccer coach has been charged with the murder of 13-year-old Oscar “Omar” Hernandez, whose body was discovered last week along a rural road in Ventura County, officials announced. Key Points…
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down NYC’s Grand Central Station during Netanyahu visit
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Pro-Palestine demonstrators temporarily shut down Grand Central Station on Monday in a disruptive protest coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, according to…
New Jersey lawmaker urges state action on vaccination rates
TRENTON, N.J. — Citing a surge in measles cases across the United States and falling childhood immunization rates, the New Jersey Senate has introduced Resolution No. 127, urging residents to stay up-to-date…
News 12 camera crew assaulted by homeless man at Bon Jovi soup kitchen
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A News 12 New Jersey cameraman was allegedly attacked by a homeless man at the Toms River Library while filming a segment about a soup kitchen founded by…
Shelter pleads for rescue as senior dog Tommy faces uncertain fate after owner’s death
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is urgently in need of rescue after the recent death of his owner left him without a home, according to a post…
Toms River cocaine trafficker gets 11 years in state prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple narcotics charges tied to two cocaine distribution investigations…
New Jersey candidate for governor proposed tax for people who don’t vaccinate
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is drawing fire after a video of him calling for a vaccine tax on his radio show resurfaced on X. Spadea said New Jersey…
ICE arrests migrant child sex offender in New York City after third illegal reentry
NEW YORK, NY — A Guatemalan national convicted of sexually assaulting a child and repeatedly entering the United States illegally was arrested in New York City following his release from federal prison,…
Venezuelan woman, 21, found stabbed and stuffed in futon in Philly apartment: police
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 21-year-old Venezuelan woman was found stabbed to death and hidden inside a futon wrapped in a sheet and shower curtain over the weekend in a Philadelphia apartment, authorities…
DOJ: Trump assassination suspect tried to buy rocket launcher from Ukraine to kill President
MIAMI, FL — The U.S. Department of Justice revealed Monday that Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, tried to illegally obtain anti-aircraft weapons from a…
New Jersey schools are closing, teachers are being fired under Murphy’s ‘equitable’ funding formula
TRENTON, NJ — Some of New Jersey’s largest school districts are on the brink of failure, and representatives from those districts are blaming Democrat legislators and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. At…
New Jersey woman hired hitman to kill Philadelphia cop ex-boyfriend and his daughter
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 26-year-old woman from Runnemede has been charged in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at killing a Philadelphia police officer and his teenage daughter, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C.…