Married Middletown school board member armed himself with guns to confront lover’s husband
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Joe Fitzgerald, a Middletown Board of Education member was released from jail following his arrest in a weapons-related incident that stemmed from an alleged extramarital affair according to court…
Elderly Victim in High-Speed Lakewood Crash Identified, Driver Released on Bail Reform
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 resulted in…
South Jersey Town Blames Murphy, Bail Reform for Homeless Encampment
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. Mayor Tim…
Jackson Police Department Request for Workplace Reform, Public Safety Director Approved by Council
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township police officers representing the two police unions and their membership have requested the creation of a Director of Public Safety, a civilian job to be filled by…
JASON SNEAD: Election Reform Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint
JASON SNEAD: Election Reform Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint Jason Snead on February 24, 2024 Voters are well acquainted with what unfolds when liberal election lawyers overhaul election laws on the…
Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans
Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.…
Public Records Reform Bill Seeks to Protect Women on Police Body Cams from Being Exploited for Clicks on YouTube
TRENTON, NJ – In a move to enhance privacy protections, Senator Anthony Bucco (R-25) has introduced a legislative bill aimed at curbing the misuse of Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests, particularly…
New Jersey Breweries in Limbo, Facing Uncertain Future As Murphy Pushes for Liquor Law Reform
NEWARK, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy vetoed a key piece of liquor legislation in November, creating a wave of uncertainty for breweries in New Jersey. The veto comes as a crucial deadline…
Drug Dealer Set Free Under NJ Bail Reform Pleads Guilty in Ocean County
MAYS LANDING, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the guilty plea of Khaadim Abdullah, 28, from Mays Landing, for distributing a significant quantity of methamphetamine. Abdullah pled guilty…
House Judiciary Committee To Introduce Reform To Warrantless Surveillance Law
House Judiciary Committee To Introduce Reform To Warrantless Surveillance Law Jason Cohen on December 4, 2023 The House Judiciary Committee plans to propose a bill mandating the need for a warrant when…
Phil Murphy Holding Breweries Hostage for Liquor Reform in 2024 After Vetoing Bill
TRENTON, NJ – Breweries in New Jersey have just thirty days to continue hosting events and selling food and spirits until the clock runs out on them in Trenton. The latest setback…
New Jersey Governor Vetoes Liquor License Reform Bill for Revision
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed a bill aimed at updating New Jersey’s liquor license regulations, citing its inadequacy in modernizing the state’s outdated system. The proposed legislation intended to…
Maryland Man Found Guilty of Felony Bail Reform Act Violations
WASHINGTON – Ranjith Keerikkattil, 35, formerly of Catonsville, Md., was found guilty by a jury for committing two felony violations of the Bail Reform Act by…
Corrado: Problems With Bail Reform Need to Be Addressed to Protect New Jerseyans and Retain Law Enforcement Personnel
Sen. Kristin Corrado encouraged lawmakers to return to Trenton to address critical flaws in New Jersey bail reform that are putting Law Enforcement Officers and New Jerseyans' lives at risk.…
Phil Murphy Vows to Reform New Jersey Veteran Homes Where Hundreds Died During COVID-19
TRENTON, NJ – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of elderly veterans in state-run homes, Governor Phil Murphy announced a series of reforms aimed at…
Bail Reform Is Putting Too Many Violent Offenders Back on New Jersey Streets, Lawmaker Argues
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Calls for Reevaluation of Bail Reform Citing Public Safety Concerns TRENTON, NJ — Senator Kristin M. Corrado is urging lawmakers to return to Trenton to address…
New Jersey Lawmaker Says Enough is Enough with Failing Bail Reform Laws
TRENTON, NJ – Sen. Kristin Corrado is asking lawmakers to convene in Trenton to rectify perceived shortcomings in New Jersey’s bail reform. Reports from Law Enforcement and concerned citizens indicate dissatisfaction with…
New Jersey Shore Town Blames Phil Murphy, Bail Reform for Dangerous Homeless Camp
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ – Amid rising issues of homelessness, petty crime, and open drug use in the Rio Grande area, Middle Township officials announced plans to prioritize public safety while still offering…
Chris Christie Supports FBI, No Need for Reform
TRENTON, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed his support for the FBI, stating he would neither abolish nor reform the agency if he were to become President. At the…
New Jersey Bail Reform Not Working According to Trenton Lawmakers
TRENTON, NJ – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio criticize the state Legislature for slow action on criminal justice reforms as crime rates continue to rise.…
Chris Christie Says FBI Does Not Need Reform
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stated he would neither abolish nor reform the FBI if he were to become president, despite recent criticisms that the agency has politicized its criminal justice…