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…
Not-So-Good Arsonist Sought in Newark as Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify
The Newark Public Safety Department, under the direction of Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, is requesting the public’s help in identifying a male suspect involved in an incident of criminal mischief.…
Miss Peaches Inspires Jersey Shore Fire Company to Adopt Gus, The Fire Dog
Deal Police Department Commends Efforts to Support Shelter Animals Deal, NJ – The Deal Police Department has expressed gratitude to notable figures and organizations for their recent contributions to raising awareness about…
Tornado Confirmed in New Jersey by National Weather Service
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — A landspout tornado with peak winds of 80 mph swept through Lawrence Township in Mercer County on Friday afternoon as severe thunderstorms lashed the state with heavy rain…
Best Places to Celebrate Father’s Day in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – Father’s Day is here, and families across New Jersey are looking for the perfect places to celebrate with their dads. Here are some top destinations that offer a variety…
Do You Know Them? Pick Pocketing Pair Sought in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department, led by Director Fritz G. Fragé, is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a male and female suspect linked to a theft…
They Robbed a Local Business Now Newark Police Need Your Help Identifying Them
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling on the public to help identify two suspects involved in the theft of $7,000 from a local business. The theft occurred on June…
Manchester’s Pine Lake Park Splash Pad Opens for the Summer
Manchester Mayor Rob Arace has announced the opening of the Pine Lake Park Splash Pad, inviting residents to enjoy a cool, refreshing summer. The facility, located on Lake Drive at the end…
New Jersey Porch Pirate Wearing Amazon Uniform Caught Thanks to Home Surveillance Footage
NEWARK, NJ — Jerome Singleton, a 46-year-old Newark resident, has been charged with four counts of theft following a series of package thefts from residential porches. The incidents, which occurred on June…
Maryland Man Charged in Multi-State Mail Check Washing Scheme in New Jersey
MONROE, NJ — Chase Pediford, a 23-year-old resident of Owings Mills, Maryland, faces numerous charges relating to a sophisticated mail theft and check washing operation that spanned several states. Detective Stephen Dzema…
An Abortion Battle is Brewing in New Jersey as New “Pain-Capable” Protection Bill Introduced
New Jersey Senators Introduce “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at restricting abortions beyond 20 weeks post-fertilization, citing the ability of…
Ocean County Could Be Test Bed for New Domestic Violence Ankle Monitor Program
TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy of District 7 (Burlington) has introduced Bill A3731, which aims to establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the electronic monitoring of certain…
Legislation Proposed to Amend Redaction Rules for Public Records in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Joseph P. Cryan, representing District 20, has sponsored a bill aimed at amending existing laws concerning the nondisclosure and redaction of personal information in public records. This legislation…
Police Execute Search Warrant on Wanted Thief in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has reported the arrest of 22-year-old Jawwad Evans, a resident of the Harbortown section of the city, on multiple charges of burglary and…
Two New Jersey Democrat Public Officials Arrested For Corrupt Political Payback Scandal
TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), announced today that criminal charges have been filed against two members of the South Jersey Transportation…
$3.0 Million Pick-6 Jackpot Won in Burlington County
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Lottery has announced that a single ticket has won the $3.0 million Pick-6 jackpot in Burlington County. The winning ticket was purchased at Masonville News &…
Human Trafficking Arrest Made at New Jersey Go-Go Bar
SECAUCUS, NJ — Secaucus Police have made another arrest at AJ’s Go-Go Bar, intensifying scrutiny over the establishment’s operations. Dilcia Nunez Gomez, 36, of Belleville, was arrested this past week on charges…
New Jersey Man Gets Maximum Sentence in Cat Torturing Case
FREEHOLD, NJ — Bani J. Mezquititla, a 19-year-old from Asbury Park, has been sentenced to five years in state prison after being found guilty of torturing and killing his pet cat. The…
State Investigating Suspect Death After Two Cops Shot in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has initiated an investigation into a fatal police shooting that took place in the early hours of Thursday in Woodbridge Township’s Fords section.…
Case Update: Court Opinion on DUI Driver Who Rear-Ended New Jersey DOT Truck in Toms River
Driver admitted to using heroin after first responders could had difficulty with veins TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a recent legal battle, Thomas A. Fredella and his ex-wife, Kelly A. Kearney, brought…
New Jersey Shore Town Implements Backpack Ban on Boardwalks and Beaches
WILDWOOD, NJ — In response to chaotic scenes over Memorial Day weekend, the City of Wildwood has enacted an immediate ban on backpacks and other large bags on its boardwalks and beaches.…