Reform

TRENTON, NJ – Shortly after invoking former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as the model for public housing reform, Bill Spadea told New Jersey he would also follow in the …

MONTAUK, NY — A coalition of New England fishermen is calling on Elon Musk and the decentralized watchdog group DOGE to intervene in what it says is a regulatory chokehold …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man who was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after his 4-month-old son was found unresponsive in a parked vehicle and later pronounced …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two men from Ocean and Monmouth counties have pleaded guilty to narcotics distribution charges following a multi-agency investigation into cocaine trafficking, authorities announced. Octavaeous Jenkins, 50, …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 37-year-old Brick Township man has been charged with multiple narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into the distribution of marijuana and psilocybin in Ocean County, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Five Ocean County residents were arrested and charged with narcotics offenses following a multi-agency investigation into drug distribution in the area, authorities said. Update: As of …

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday unveiled several key appointments for his incoming administration, including Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget, Lori Chavez-DeRemer as secretary of …

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney issued a statement expressing frustration with New York’s bail reform laws following the recent arrest of Jonathan Quiles on charges …

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are shocked and angry after three men accused in an attempted murder incident on Larsen Road earlier this summer have all been released from …

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – In a wild turn of events, Daniel MacTaggart of Elmwood Park proved that some people just don’t learn their lesson. After being jailed on Sunday, August …

LAKEWOOD, NJ— A young child died after being left in a hot vehicle for an externded period of time last week in Lakewood Township. That man was later released after …

Brick Township, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Ezra Wheeler, 27, from Brick Township, pled guilty to charges of narcotics distribution. The plea was entered …

Bail Reform Once Again Fails Ocean County Residents As Two People Involved in Murder and Dismemberment of Toms River Man Set Free by Authorities. JACKSON, NJ – Dismembering a person’s …

OP-ED: The fate of two criminals, each with their own unique stories will put New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act at the center of attention in Ocean County The New Jersey …

OP-ED Negative Effects of New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act, enacted in 2017, aimed to create a fairer criminal justice system by reducing …

New Jersey Advances Pilot Program to Enhance Pretrial Services TRENTON, NJ—New legislation aimed at reforming New Jersey’s pretrial release system has moved forward. The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator …

YONKERS, NY — In the early hours of yesterday morning, at around 1:00 AM, Edwin Polanco, a 34-year-old resident of Yonkers, has been named for in several arson incidents in …

BRICK, NJ — A significant narcotics distribution investigation in Ocean County has culminated in the arrest of 40-year-old Brandon O’Shea of Brick Township. Announced by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ—Memorial Day weekend was chaotic at the Jersey Shore, not the best way to start the summer tourism season that depends heavily on families. Instead of images of …

Forget the $500 hammer. The newest report from the Government Accountability Office puts the cost of America’s ailing Lightning II F-35 joint strike fighter at an estimated $2 trillion. Have all …

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government has circulated a pared back version of its sprawling omnibus reform bill to lawmakers and governors after Congress rejected it earlier this year, a …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A comprehensive month-long investigation has culminated in the arrest of three individuals charged with various drug distribution offenses in Ocean County. The collaborative effort involved the …

Lakewood Man Faces Vehicular Homicide Charge Following Fatal Crash LAKEWOOD, NJ — Aryeh Bakst, an 18-year-old resident of Lakewood, has been charged with vehicular homicide after a motor vehicle accident …

Amid concerns over homelessness, petty crime, and drug use in the Rio Grande area, Middle Township officials have announced plans to prioritize public safety while continuing to provide social services. …