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…
Fatal Stabbing in Jackson Being Investigated by Homicide Detectives
JACKSON, NJ – A fatal stabbing took place Thursday evening in Jackson near the intersection of Conor Road and West Veterans Highway, according to an announcement made by the Ocean County Sheriff’s…
Police Shoot Armed Suspect at Absecon Dollar General
ABSECON, NJ – Absecon police shot a suspect who pulled a gun on them while responding to a report of an armed individual in the Absecon Dollar General Store on Tuesday. According…
New Jersey Cops Can No Longer Arrest Bail Violators and Criminals Who Don’t Show to Court
TRENTON – Didn’t pay your parking ticket? Stopped paying your child support? Committed a minor offense and let go under bail reform? Don’t worry, the cops can’t come get you out of…
Here’s What’s Happening in Maplewood – Police Blotter
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Maplewood Police Department has been busy with calls this month. Below is a sample of calls responded to by the Maplewood Police Department through May 18th. These calls…
Legislators Continue Crusade To Stop Urban Pop Up Parties at the Jersey Shore
by Kim Euler and Marilyn Piperno, NJ Assembly TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Kim Eulner and Marilyn Piperno, who represent several coastal communities including Long Branch, say they support creating a task force…
Five Arrested from Lakewood, Brooklyn in Violent Forced Eviction in Jackson Home
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Police were called to a home owned by Brooklyn residents Yecheskel Landau and Basha Wolpin on Wednesday on the report of a violent home invasion where a…
Newark Police Seeking to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
Newark NJ Department of Public Safety @NewarkNJPublicSafety Police Seek Public’s Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspects, who robbed…
Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Wins $211,656
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky Jersey Cash 5 ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $211,656 jackpot from the May 24th drawing. The winning Jersey Cash 5 numbers were: 04, 27, 31, 40 and 43 and the XTRA…
Brick Police Chief, School Superintendent United on Response in Wake of Texas School Shooting
Brick Township, NJ – Brick Police Chief James J. Riccio and Superintendent of Schools Thomas G. Farrell issued a joint statement to the community in response to the tragic school shooting in…
Ducklings Rescued from Toms River Sewer Drain
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At Tuesday’s Toms River Township Council meeting, Mayor Maurice Hill was excited to announce the rescue of three baby ducks who fell into a storm drain the township…
New Jersey’s Top Democrat Under Murphy Uses School Shooting to Rally Behind Gun Control
Trenton – In response to the school shooting in Texas, New Jersey’s top Democrat under Phil Murphy is using the event to push for more gun control. Senate President Nicholas Scutari issued…
Fight Breaks Out at Ocean County Republican Meeting after Trump Candidates Snubbed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police responded to the Jackson Township VFW Post after a scuffle broke out between Trump-aligned supporters of Mike Crispi and establishment party leaders who are backing incumbent Chris…
Watchung High School Locked Down Day by Threat Day After Texas School Shooting
WATCHUNG, NJ – Watchung High School was put on lockdown Wednesday and regional police response was dispatched after a report of a threatening phone call received by the school earlier in the…
Union City Peeping Tom Arrested After Recording Woman Inside Her Home
UNION CITY, NJ – A man who is a convicted child sex offender has been charged with invasion of privacy after he was caught illegally recording a woman inside her Union City…
Cherry Hill Bank Robber Arrested A Short Time Later
CHERRY HILL, NJ – A man who robbed a bank in Cherry Hill was arrested by police before he got to spend his first dollar of stolen money. Jose Cruz, 42, of…
Toms River to Pay $244,000 to Fix Eroded Beach as Residents Criticize ‘Private’ Beach Owners
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Toms River Township officials approved a $244,000 contract with Vulcan Construction Group of Burlington County to replenish beach sand lost during the early may nor’easter, residents took…
Jackson Police Increase Patrols, Security Around Schools in Wake of Texas Mass Shooting
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has announced an increase in presence around schools in the Jackson School District on Wednesday and beyond in light of the school shooting…
Barnegat Police Chief Sends Heartfelt Message, Reassurance to Parents of School Children
Barnegat, NJ – Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain issued a heartfelt statement to school district parents in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas…
Toms River’s Geoghegan Fired, Dems and Republicans United in 5-0 vote
HOWELL, NJ – Democrats and Republicans serving on the Howell Township committee have voted to pass a resolution that immediately terminates the employment of a Toms River man serving as township manager.…
$ 344K Fast Play Ticket Sold in Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky player in NJ bought a ticket for the $20 Jersey Jackpot. That ticket won $344,783 which 100% of the progressive jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at Happy Market…