Miss Universe Latina winner honored in Perth Amboy homecoming
Perth Amboy, NJ – Cheers and applause filled Perth Amboy City Hall on Friday as the community welcomed home Yamilex Hernández, the first-ever Miss Universe …
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5-Year-Old Girl Injured During Shooting Inside Perth Amboy Home
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot inside a home on Cortlandt Street late Monday night, according to the Middlesex …
14 rescued from sinking boat in Arthur Kill near Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Fourteen people were safely rescued early Sunday morning after their 26-foot boat began taking on water in the Arthur Kill, according …
Fire damages multiple apartments in Perth Amboy building, no injuries reported
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A fire early Sunday morning forced the evacuation of a multi-unit apartment building on Hidden Village Drive, though no injuries were …
Perth Amboy store sells golden ticket worth $1 million
TRENTON, N.J. — A lucky lottery player from Middlesex County has scored a $1 million payout after matching five numbers in the Cash 4 Life …
Wind-driven brush fire burns along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a fast-moving brush fire along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy on Saturday afternoon, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. …
Perth Amboy police debunk fake homicide post on social media
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A viral social media post claiming a police officer was involved in a homicide in Perth Amboy has been declared completely …
Perth Amboy Police Warn Public of Viral Missing Child Hoax
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has confirmed that a widely shared social media post claiming a missing child was found at …
Driver arrested in fatal Perth Amboy hit-and-run
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 23-year-old Perth Amboy resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian Friday evening, officials …
Driver arrested in fatal Perth Amboy hit-and-run
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 23-year-old Perth Amboy resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian Friday evening, officials …
Perth Amboy invests $2.6 million to revitalize downtown area
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — The City of Perth Amboy is undergoing a major downtown revitalization project thanks to a $2.6 million investment funded entirely by …
Perth Amboy man charged in fatal stabbing of wife
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A Perth Amboy man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife, authorities announced Tuesday. The incident, …
Perth Amboy Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Wife
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Authorities announced a fatal stabbing incident in Perth Amboy resulting in the death of 40-year-old Rosana Rodriguez and subsequent charges against …
Fatal Crash in Perth Amboy Claims Life of 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday evening in Perth Amboy, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old …
House Fire in Perth Amboy Displaces Eight Families
Perth Amboy, NJ – On July 3, at 5:23 PM, the Perth Amboy Fire and Police Departments responded to a house fire at 61-63 Water …
Woman Found Dead in Her Perth Amboy Home, Police Investigating Murder
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Authorities are actively investigating a homicide in Perth Amboy, as confirmed by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police …
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 …
Perth Amboy Police Shoot Aggressive Dog Provoked by Owner
PERTH AMBOY, NJ—A local resident was arrested on Saturday night after a confrontation with Perth Amboy Police officers led to an officer being attacked by …
Perth Amboy Police Department Celebrates Achievements of Youth Cadet Program
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department highlighted the accomplishments of participants in its Police Youth Cadet Academy, praising the cadets for their …
Groundbreaking for New Pocket Park in Perth Amboy
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ—Middlesex County and the City of Perth Amboy celebrated the groundbreaking of the Fayette Street Pocket Park on Friday. This new green space, …
Perth Amboy Man Charged with Murder After Stabbing Jason Torres
PERTH AMBOY, NJ—Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Lawrence Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department have announced the arrest of Luis Alberto Serrano …
Perth Amboy Man, Jason Torres Stabbed to Death, Police Report
Perth Amboy, NJ – A 32-year-old Perth Amboy man was stabbed to death on Sunday night, authorities revealed. Jason Torres was discovered collapsed around 9 …
Perth Amboy ‘Carjacking’ Was Domestic Attack, Police Confirm
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Police Department has announced the arrest of 24-year-old Ziyare Palmer following a violent assault that took place under …
Lieutenant Celebrates 25 Years of Service with Perth Amboy Police
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department has publicly expressed their gratitude towards Lieutenant Carmelo Jimenez for his 25 years of dedicated service …
Perth Amboy Touts Zero Tax Increase in 2024 Budget
Perth Amboy Submits Balanced Budget for 2024, Avoids Tax Increases PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The City Council received a balanced budget for 2024, marking a …
Traffic Alert: Roadway Construction On Tap in Perth Amboy
Commencing Monday, March 4th, 2024, construction activities will be initiated on Cortlandt Street, stretching from Hall Avenue to Pulaski Avenue, as part of the ongoing …
Early Morning Fire in Perth Amboy Displaces Family and Results in Injuries
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – A fire broke out early Saturday morning at a residence in Perth Amboy, leading to the displacement of a family and …
Perth Amboy Welcomes 13 New Firefighter Recruits
Perth Amboy, NJ – The Perth Amboy Fire Department proudly announced the appointment of 13 recruit firefighters this week, a significant addition aimed at strengthening …
Perth Amboy Fire Department Responds to Accidental Vehicle Fire
Perth Amboy, NJ – A building fire at 226 Second Street prompted an urgent response from the Perth Amboy Fire Department (PAFD) on January 27 …
Fire Contained at Perth Amboy Warehouse, No Injuries Reported
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – In the early hours of January 13, 2024, Perth Amboy Fire Department (PAFD) responded to a fire at a warehouse located …
Perth Amboy Smoke Shops Target of ‘Major Drug Bust’
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department made arrests in a drug bust targeting local smoke shops. The Special Investigations Unit, after a …
Victims Displaced After Fire Damages Perth Amboy Apartment Building
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — On December 11, 2023, at 4:42 PM, the Perth Amboy Fire Department (PAFD) was dispatched to a reported smoke condition at …
Australia’s Perth Mint agrees to comply with anti money-laundering laws
(Reuters) -Australia’s Perth Mint said on Thursday it had entered into an agreement with the country’s financial intelligence agency to fully adhere to anti-money laundering …
Perth Amboy Fire Department Collaborates for Food Distribution Event
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The Perth Amboy Fire Department, in collaboration with the Muslim American Law Enforcement Association and the Perth Amboy Police Department, is …
Perth Amboy Firefighter Named New Jersey Fire Chief of the Year
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Chief Edward A. Mullen received the 2023 Fire Chief of the Year Award at the annual meeting of the NJ State …
Perth Amboy Cops Rescue Woman and Her Dog in Flood Submerged Car
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Perth Amboy Police Officers R. Almanazar, A. Pegero, J. Inoa, and N. Alicea were instrumental in rescuing a woman and her …
Barbershops in Perth Amboy Team Up With Police, Civic Groups for Free Back-To-School Cuts
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Local barbershops and hairdressers joined forces to donate their time and skills at a recent community event, bringing joy and smiles …
Perth Amboy Police Shed Light on Police Presence on Elm Street
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – On Friday, around 9 p.m., the Perth Amboy Police Department addressed an incident near the intersection of Smith Street and Elm …
Man Beaten by Group of Attackers in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department, in collaboration with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, is seeking public assistance concerning an aggravated assault …
Perth Amboy Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Execution-Style Shooting
PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY – Last week, a Perth Amboy man, Shannon Assing, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years in State Prison for the …
Student was not stabbed at school, Perth Amboy BOE slams media after school fight leads to stabbing
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Board of Education lashed out at the media today saying an assault and stabbing of an 11-year-old student …
Perth Amboy man facing 20 years in prison for armed bank robbery in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A 42-year-old Perth Amboy man has been arrested and charged for robbing a bank in Middletown last month. According to Monmouth County …
House Fire Displaces Six in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – A two-alarm fire at 2.5 story residential structure in Perth Amboy displaced six residents in Perth Amboy last night. At around …
Two Firefighters Injured in Perth Amboy House Fire
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – An afternoon house fire on Williams Street in Perth Amboy on Saturday resulted in two firefighters being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. …
Two Alarm Fire Damages Perth Amboy Home, Nearby Residents Evacuated
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – A Sunday afternoon fire at home in Perth Amboy displaced one family and caused nearby homes to be evacuated as a …
Perth Amboy Subway Restaurant Burned During Early Morning Fire
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Early Saturday morning, the Subway restaurant on Convery Boulevard in Perth Amboy caught fire. At 3:22 am, the Perth Amboy Fire …
One Injured in Perth Amboy Fire
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Late Sunday night, the Perth Amboy Fire Department responded to a fire at a home on First Street. The fire broke …
Firefighters rescue occupant from Perth Amboy house fire
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Perth Amboy firefighters rescued an occupant from the third floor of a home in the city Sunday night. The fire broke …
Fugitive wanted for Perth Amboy shooting in custody
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Jonathan Rodriguez, 23, of Perth Amboy, N.J. who was wanted for allegedly shooting and …