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…
Avalon Police Warn of Car Thieves That Lurk in the Night
AVALON, NJ – The Jersey Shore town of Avalon continues to be targeted by nighttime raids where thieves target high-end vehicles. On Tuesday alone, the Avalon Police Department received reports of four…
Maryland Man Sought for Discharging Gun in Newark on Fourth of July
NEWARK, NJ (PRESS RELEASE) – Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Bravo Abendigo, also known as Bendy Cooper, 39, of…
61-Year-Old Arrested for Burglary in Newark
NEWARK NJ – POLICE BLOTTER -Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Glenn Copeland, 61, of Newark, in connection with a…
New Jersey Serial Fraudster Sentenced For Passing Bad Checks
TRENTON, NJ – Passing bogus checks intentionally is a crime, and for one serial fraudster, it means a year in the local jail. According to New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J.…
Flemington Man Charged in Thursday’s Assault and Homicide Investigation
MANVILLE, N.J. – Police have arrested Samuel C. Coggins, 30, of Flemington for the death of Augstine Garcia, 50, of Manville on Thursday. Prosecutor John McDonald said, “[On Thursday] at approximately 2:56…
Howell Police Reunite Two Lost Dogs with Owners
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With heat reaching into the 90s this week, Howell police were quick to rescue two stray dogs and reunite them with their owners. While out on patrol, the…
Pleasantville Police Report Missing 16-Year-Old Near Atlantic City
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ – A 16-year-old girl has gone missing in the Atlantic City Area. The Pleasantville Police Department reported a 16-year-old female, Yaneli Sanchez-Ruiz, was last seen on July 6, at approximately…
Toms River Resident Named Ms. New Jersey Senior America
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ – During Wednesday’s Council Meeting, the township presented Bettyjean Pace, a longtime resident of Toms River, a Proclamation for winning the title of…
Paterson Man Charged for Social Security Theft by Deception
PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson man has been arrested for stealing Social Security Benefits, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Suarez said that on Friday, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
Jersey Shore Superstorm Scammers Heading Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Superstorm Sandy scammers are heading to prison. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida; and Paul Rueda, 50, of San…
17-Year-Old Girl Shot in Newark, Shooter in Custody
NEWARK, NJ – A 49-year-old Newark man has been arrested for the shooting that took place early Friday morning of a 17-year-old girl. “At approximately 1 a.m., police responded to a residence…
Police Searching for Missing Elderly Englewood Man
ENGLEWOOD, NJ – The New Jersey State Police is searching for a missing elderly man from Englewood. The New Jersey State Police and Englewood Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with…
Jackson Police Department Promotions and Hirings
Submitted by Sgt. Fred Meabe, Jackson Police Department JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – At the July 12th Township Counsel Meeting, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz introduced three officers to the public and counsel…
Suspect in Newark Gas Station Assault and Robberies Arrested
NEWARK, NJ – Newark police have made two arrests in connection with two assault and robbery cases that occurred in June and July. According to interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave…
Porch Pirate Steals Knife from Newark Porch
NEWARK, NJ – Police in Newark are searching for a package thief who pirated a delivery from a front porch in the city this week. Now, Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul…
Hillside Police Make Arrest After Vehicle Pursuit from Elizabeth Ends
HILLSIDE, NJ – A police chase that started in Elizabeth ended in Hillside with an arrest of the fleeing suspect. According to the Hillside Police Department, last Friday, at approximately 6:45 PM,…
Woman Jumps to Her Death from Atlantic City Casino Parking Garage
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Wednesday, a woman jumped from the top floor of a parking garage at a casino in Atlantic City. Police at this time are investigating the incident, but,…
Fugitive Charged for February Murder at Somers Point Village Apartment Complex
MAYS LANDING, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced an arrest in the murder of Joshua Hanna in the February 10th shooting that took place at the Somers Point Village…
Toms River’s Blue Star Highway Memorial Gets Water Upgrade
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has turned on the water for the Garden Club of Toms River that maintains the Blue Star Memorial on Route 37. In the…
New Jersey Men Sentenced In Mail Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft Scheme
HARRISBURG—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Patrick Barkers-Woode, age 30, of Pine Hill, New Jersey, was sentenced on July 13, 2022, by U.S. District Court…