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…
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 was a 14-year-old girl, after arriving for…
New Jersey prison guard found guilty of assaulting inmate at South Woods State Prison
BRIDGETON, N.J. — A Cumberland County jury on Thursday convicted a former senior corrections officer of assaulting an inmate at South Woods State Prison in 2017, following a two-week trial. Cortlen S.…
Scooter rider killed after police pursuit in Woodbridge under state investigation
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday involving a motorized scooter rider who fled from a police traffic stop in Perth…
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 effort to prevent crashes and enforce traffic…
Criminal Migrant Fugitive Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Turned Away by Police Due to Sanctuary State Laws
NEWARK, N.J. — Only in New Jersey. A criminal alien who escaped custody during a riot at an ICE detention facility in Newark was turned away by police when he was trying…
Ocean County’s new bomb sniffing dog ready to serve across entire state of New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has officially added a new explosive detection team to its K9 Unit following the graduation of Sheriff’s Officer Trust and his K9 partner,…
Pemberton man sentenced to 4 years after fleeing police on Garden State Parkway, nearly crashing
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Pemberton man was sentenced Friday to four years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree eluding after leading state police on a high-speed chase in 2023, authorities…
The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It
The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…
Murphy joins New Jersey State Police to open port security detachment in Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday joined the New Jersey State Police to mark the opening of a new Port Security Section detachment in Elizabeth, expanding the state’s efforts to…
Lakewood Bus Driver Hit With 47 Charges of Child Endangerment for Reckless School Trip on Garden State Parkway
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Philadelphia man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly operating a commercial bus recklessly on the Garden State Parkway while transporting 47 juveniles, police said. Xiao Lei Lei…
Toms River woman killed in rollover crash on Garden State Parkway entrance ramp
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old woman was killed early Sunday after being ejected from her vehicle during a single-car crash on a Garden State Parkway entrance ramp in Ocean County, according to…
State Homeland Security Says Jersey Shore is a ‘Soft Target’ for Terrorists and Bad Actors
HAMILTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) is urging residents and visitors to remain alert this summer as part of its annual “Secure the Shore” campaign,…
New Jersey State Police increase road and water patrols for Memorial Day weekend travel
WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police have announced expanded traffic and marine patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend, aiming to reduce crashes and enforce safety laws during the unofficial…
International Fugitive Alien Wanted for Raping Child Captured by ICE in New Jersey Sanctuary State
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark arrested a Peruvian national wanted overseas for the rape of a minor. The fugitive, who was illegally…
New Jersey woman awarded $11.5 million after state troopers mistake stroke for DUI
NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey woman who suffered a stroke behind the wheel and was mistakenly arrested for driving under the influence has been awarded $11.5 million in damages by an…
Toms River man sentenced to state prison for violent year long crime spree
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault, robbery, eluding police, and…
Governor Murphy continues to put state police on front line, in harm’s way, in his personal immigration war against Trump
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is once again drawing criticism for inserting the New Jersey State Police between himself, his criminal illegal deportation opposition, and the federal government. This…
Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator in New Jersey state forest
RUNNEMEDE, N.J. — A Runnemede man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend, whose body was found in a refrigerator in a New Jersey…
Driver arrested after crash damages New Jersey State Police memorial
SUMMIT, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash on Interstate 78 resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old man on drug and DUI charges, after his vehicle struck the memorial for a fallen…
Berkeley Township Man Attacked Construction Worker During Hit and Run Spree on Garden State Parkway
A 21-year-old man from Berkeley, identified as Jonathan Ferro, has been charged with multiple offenses following a chaotic series of events on the Garden State Parkway on Wednesday. According to the New…