Thirty charged in New Jersey bloods gang bust
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have charged 30 individuals in connection with a major drug trafficking organization that operated in and around the Kretchmer Homes …
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Two charged for mutilated monkey genitals in disturbing animal cruelty video
OHIO / NORTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals for their alleged roles in online groups that created and distributed videos …
Linden police seek suspect who attacked woman on North Park Avenue
LINDEN, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect accused of assaulting a woman last week on North Park Avenue. …
Cops beat and tased a man having diabetic emergency instead of helping, lawsuit claims
ASHEVILLE, NC — A North Carolina man has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Spruce Pine police officers of beating, tasing, and arresting him while he …
New Jersey spa owner suspended for performing ‘unlicensed procedures’
FAIR LAWN, NJ — A Bergen County spa owner has been suspended from practice for five years and permanently barred from owning a massage business …
Jersey City man found guilty of murder in 2021 double fatal shooting
JERSEY CITY, NJ — A Hudson County jury has convicted Omire Rios-Williams in connection with a 2021 double fatal shooting that left two men dead …
New Jersey teacher arrested for sending teen explicit images after meeting in online game
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A middle school teacher in West New York has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes involving a juvenile …
Lost dog found in Voorhees Alluvium neighborhood, now at police HQ
VOORHEES, N.J. — The Voorhees Police Department announced Monday that a black, curly-haired dog without tags was found roaming Bradford Way in the Alluvium development …
Rain to linger in North Jersey through Tuesday before sun and warmth return midweek
NEWARK, N.J. — Rain and cloud cover are expected to persist across North Jersey early this week, with clearer skies and warmer temperatures arriving by …
Monday Morning Commute: Wet Roads, Rain, and Delays Kick Off New Jersey Work Week
UNION, N.J. — Morning traffic across New Jersey saw multiple incidents and delays Monday, including crashes and lane closures affecting major highways and commuter routes, …
Crash with injuries closes lane on US 202 in Wayne Township
WAYNE, N.J. — A crash with injuries has closed one lane and the right shoulder on the northbound side of US 202 near Packanack Lake …
Burglary suspects flee police in stolen vehicle
NUTLEY, N.J. — A stolen Land Rover was recovered Saturday morning following a residential burglary and brief police chase, according to the Nutley Police Department. …
Woman had 760 bags of fentanyl laced heroin at Wallkill Metro North train station
WALLKILL, N.Y. — A 24-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday night at the Metro North Train Station in Wallkill after officers found her in possession of …
24 arrested in major drug bust spanning eight cities across North Jersey
LINDEN, N.J. — A long-term narcotics investigation led by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Linden Police culminated in the arrest of 24 individuals and …
Catholic church honors more than 200 couples during Wedding Anniversary Mass in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — More than 200 couples celebrating 50, 25, and five years of marriage were recognized during a special Wedding Anniversary Mass held June …
Trump dumps on Bill Spadea: I don’t even know who he is, calls on New Jersey to vote for Ciattarelli
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s upcoming primary, following public criticism from rival …
Man Charged in North Broadway Shooting Incident
YONKERS, NY — A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday evening in connection with a shooting near 944 North Broadway, according to the Yonkers Police Department. …
Suspect in Armed Robbery at Seabra Foods Apprehended by Kearny Police
KEARNY, NJ — A suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with a violent armed robbery at Seabra Foods on Schuyler Avenue, following a coordinated response …
Man critical after being struck by vehicle in North Bergen hit and run
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A 42-year-old Union City man remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition following a hit-and-run collision early Wednesday morning in North …
Elderly Georgia Woman Still in Shock After Being Charged $2,201 by Shady PAC Founded by Bill Spadea
ATLANTA, GA — An 85-year-old Georgia woman who previously said she had never heard of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has continued to be …
Two Elizabeth men arrested after firearms and drug raid yields Uzi-style gun, ghost gun, and 12 pounds of marijuana
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Two men from Elizabeth, N.J., were arrested following a joint law enforcement raid that uncovered a cache of illegal firearms, drugs, and …
Kayaker exposes New Jersey’s polluted Passaic River enroute to Paterson’s Great Falls
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Visitors marvel at the Paterson Great Falls, but many visitors don’t realize the level of filth and pollution along the stretch of …
New Jersey Congresswoman Facing Eight Years in Prison for Assaulting Federal Agent
Federal prosecutors dismiss Newark mayor’s trespass charge, shift focus to Congresswoman McIver NEWARK, NJ — Federal prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark …
Fugitive sought in deadly Jersey City murder
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier …
New Jersey AG investigating fatal police shooting of man armed with baseball bat in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred early Thursday in Middlesex County, resulting in …
Retail Rage: Suspect Sought in Newark Dollar Store Rampage
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who caused damage inside a Dollar Tree store during a dispute …
Paterson road crews begin milling and concrete work in 1st and 4th Wards
PATERSON, NJ — Street improvement efforts are underway in Paterson as city crews began milling and concrete work in the 1st and 4th Wards this …
Former New Jersey GOP councilman took bribes to steer work to attorney
TRENTON, NJ — A former Mount Arlington councilman admitted Thursday to accepting a $7,000 cash bribe in exchange for backing an attorney’s reappointment as municipal …
Five Years After COVID: Looking Back on Strange Rules Our Government Made During Pandemic
TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s …
New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow …
EZ-Pass scam targeting New Jersey residents, police report multiple victims
TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle …
Church honors fallen service members at Memorial Day Mass in North Arlington
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a Memorial Day Mass on Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery to honor …
Pope Leo appoints new auxiliary bishop for Newark Archdiocese as Bishop Studerus retires
NEWARK, N.J. — Pope Leo XIV has named Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, the Vatican announced …
Six arrested in connection to 2023 downtown Linden shooting following two-year investigation
LINDEN, N.J. – Four men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a 2023 downtown Linden shooting, concluding a two-year investigation that uncovered …
North Brunswick man charged in deadly hit and run
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A North Brunswick resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit and run that left a pedestrian dead in …
New Jersey teacher charged with child exploitation offenses after cyber tip
EDISON, N.J. – A Morristown man employed as a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related …
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 …
New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway to Reopen Late Friday Night, DOT Says
WHARTON, N.J. — Two lanes of Interstate 80 westbound in Morris County are set to reopen late Friday night, according to the New Jersey Department …
McKeesport man, 82, charged in child luring case in North Huntingdon Township
NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An 82-year-old McKeesport man has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to lure a teenage boy into his vehicle …
Newark Porch Pirate Sought by Police
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a package from …
Warrant issued for Newark man in Madison Avenue burglary
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 23-year-old Newark man accused of stealing multiple items from a parked vehicle during a …
Newark man pleads guilty to armed robbery of postal worker and drug trafficking charges
NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service employee, along with federal …
Man wanted for strong armed phone robbery in botched Newark Facebook Marketplace sale
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly robbed a man …
New Jersey is second most expensive state for seniors looking to retire
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may offer some of the happiest later-life experiences for older adults, but when it comes to affordability, the Garden State …
Man fatally shot in North Philadelphia, no arrests reported
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, prompting an ongoing homicide investigation by city police. Authorities said …
Newark police seek help identifying suspects in Midland Place package theft
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals caught on surveillance video stealing packages from an apartment mailroom …
Eight indicted in Brooklyn and North Carolina sex trafficking conspiracy involving minors
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Eight individuals have been indicted on charges related to a multi-state sex trafficking operation that allegedly involved the trafficking of four minors …
Nutley police investigate early morning home break-in and vehicle theft
NUTLEY, N.J. — Nutley Police are investigating a residential burglary and vehicle theft that occurred early Saturday morning on Pauline Drive. According to authorities, officers …
North Jersey man killed woman, critically injured passenger in Jersey Shore hit and run
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It was supposed to be a fun night out for two people at the Jersey Shore, but one North Jersey man’s …
Paterson begins major upgrade of Vera Ames Park with new playground and courts
PATERSON, N.J. — A city park is undergoing a full-scale transformation as part of what officials are calling a “park renaissance” in Paterson’s 4th Ward. …