TRENTON, N.J. — Citing a surge in measles cases across the United States and falling childhood immunization rates, the New Jersey Senate has introduced Resolution No. 127, urging residents to…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple narcotics charges tied to two cocaine…
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey State Police officers have been instructed not to act on tens of thousands of newly added immigration warrants in a federal database, according to an…
TRENTON, NJ — Four defendants have been sentenced for their involvement in events that led to the 2020 shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective during a violent confrontation…
CARTERET, N.J. — New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a red pickup truck who may have witnessed a serious crash on…
CAMBRIDGE, MD — The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office publicly criticized Maryland legislators this week over what it called a “sneaky and underhanded” move to advance legislation limiting local cooperation with…
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for several rounds of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds this week as an active weather pattern brings unsettled conditions from tonight through the…
LANCASTER, PA — A Lancaster man has been sentenced to five to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a woman and two children during a violent…
Annapolis, MD – It’s not an April Fool’s joke. Maryland has just passed the largest tax increase in state history. In a move that has sparked fierce debate across the…
NEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, the newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, issued a strong warning Monday evening, stating that any violence against law enforcement…
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police announced the retirement of K9 Nate on Friday, marking the end of an eight-year career with Troop F’s Bomb Disposal Unit. K9 Nate,…
TRENTON, N.J. — Members of the 9th Legislative District warned Friday that soaring electricity and natural gas rates have created a “full-blown crisis” in New Jersey, calling for immediate financial…
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Sen. John Bramnick has reintroduced legislation aimed at ending the state’s long-standing ban on self-serve gasoline, reviving a decades-long debate over whether Garden State drivers…
Delaware State Police Arrest Correctional Officer for Drug Charges
**Smyrna, DE** – The Delaware State Police, working alongside the Delaware Department of Correction, arrested Yesenia Martinez-Morales, a 27-year-old Wilmington resident, on felony drug charges after an investigation into official misconduct.
On Sunday, Delaware State Police Troop 2 Drug Unit was called to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center at 1181 Paddock Road in Smyrna. The investigation, prompted by the Department of Correction, found that Correctional Officer Yesenia Martinez-Morales had smuggled approximately 5.82 grams of methamphetamines into the facility.
Terra Taylor, the Department of Correction Commissioner, emphasized the action taken to address this incident, highlighting a strong commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of correctional facilities.
Martinez-Morales was arrested by State Police Detectives and brought to Troop 2. She faced multiple charges, including Official Misconduct and Possession of a Controlled Substance, and was released on a $3,500 unsecured bond after arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 11.
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, Toms River Township Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council announced they will continue to fight New Jersey’s affordable housing mandates by filing a…
Trenton, NJ – In a move that has sparked debate across the Garden State, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a budget for the 2026 fiscal year that eliminates…
NORTHVILLE, N.Y. — A high school girls basketball coach was fired after he was caught on video yanking a player’s ponytail following his team’s loss in the New York Class…
TRENTON, N.J. — Democrats in New Jersey are pushing for New Jersey taxes to increase across the board and Governor Phil Murphy is leading that effort. Murphy and Democrats are…
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Monmouth County lawmakers are calling for an urgent meeting with Gov. Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer following a controversial Middletown Township School District proposal that…
WALTHAM, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have arrested Gedion Masunsu, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from Uganda, on charges of assaulting a pregnant woman and damaging property in…
State Grand Jury Decides on Paterson Police Shooting Incident
**Trenton, NJ** – A state grand jury concluded its deliberations with a decision not to file criminal charges against Paterson Police Officers Anzore Tsay and Jose Hernandez following the police-involved shooting of Najee Seabrooks on March 3, 2023. This decision came after a thorough investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) which presented extensive evidence, including video footage, ballistics reports, and witness testimony.
The investigation revealed that officers responded to a distress call early on March 3, 2023, and encountered Seabrooks behaving erratically in a Paterson apartment. Despite efforts from negotiators and the Emergency Response Team, the situation escalated when Seabrooks, armed with knives, set a fire and threw objects at officers. Officers Tsay and Hernandez discharged their weapons after Seabrooks exited a bathroom with at least one knife, leading to his death.
In response to incidents like this, Attorney General Platkin took steps to transform the Paterson Police Department in 2023 by appointing new leadership and introducing department reforms. These initiatives aimed to rebuild trust and improve community policing, supported by various
TRENTON, N.J. – A new resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate formally condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, recognizing the contributions of the Hindu American community and declaring the state…
NEWARK, N.J. – Another criminal illegal migrant has been snatched from New Jersey’s sanctuary city of Newark. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with assistance from the FBI, arrested Douglas…
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with federal and local law enforcement, arrested Ismail Sayik, a Turkish citizen unlawfully present in the United States, during…
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education recently announced it would sue the state, alleging that the funding formula has been applied unfairly to the district. The council expressed…