Safe Corridor Grants Aimed at Lowering Crash Rates on NJ Highways
Local law enforcement patrolling New Jersey state highways get some help from Trenton to catch speeders and other traffic violators who are driving up the crash and fatality rates. Read More|Comment...
View ArticleTwo heroin networks smashed in twin probes, say authorities
Two networks suspected of moving tens of thousands of hits of heroin each week through Ocean, Monmouth, Atlantic, and Union Counties and Philadelphia are simultaneously shut down and 34 suspects are...
View ArticleNew arrests in Sin City, Broken Rule drug probes
Investigators who collared dozens of suspects in a probe of two major heroin operations at the end of April add 13 more to the total. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBeteagle "bookie" from Wall Township sentenced
Acting as a bookie for the Beteagle online betting site earns a Wall Township defendant 21 months in prison. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleConfessed opiate peddler sentenced to seven years
A Marlboro 44-year-old who admitted dealing thousands of oxycodone tablets with the complicity of a doctor who wrote bogus presciptions is handed a seven-year term in a state prison. ... Read...
View ArticleShot last year, Linden woman has gone missing after visiting Long Branch
Linden Police are looking for a 41-year-old-woman who was last seen at the Long Branch train station. Continue reading…
View Article$10K reward in search for Tyrita Julius, last seen in Long Branch
With the the last sighting of Tyrita Julius of Linden falling on March 8 in the Long Branch train station, Union County Crime Stoppers offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and...
View ArticleBrush fires burning in South and Central Jersey
Brush fires burned several dozen acres of woods and march in South and North Jersey on Wednesday. Continue reading…
View ArticleLinden mom still missing after a month — and authorities now doubt friend's...
Parts of the circumstances around the disappearance of Linden resident Tyrita R. Julius have come into question as the search for her whereabouts remain active a month after she was last seen in Tinton...
View ArticleNJ cop 'superheroes' ready to honor their real-life heroes at Special Olympics
As New Jersey gears up to host its annual Special Olympics Summer Games in June, one group of law enforcement officers is again bringing attention, awareness and funding to the athletes in their own...
View ArticleVideo of gunmen who killed NJ merchant released as police search for suspects
Authorities released videos Wednesday of two men who allegedly gunned down a 21-year-old Rahway store owner. Continue reading…
View ArticleMeet an inspiring Jersey girl who could be Rio-bound for the Olympics
Stories like this are why I'm a Proud Jersey Girl. Here's teen track star Sydney McLaughlin. The Union Catholic H.S. student is in the U.S. Olympic trials. Continue reading…
View ArticlePGA championship at NJ golf club could pump $100 million into state
One of the biggest and most prestigious golf tournaments in the world comes to the Garden State later this month. Continue reading…
View ArticleGo USA! Let's cheer on these NJ athletes headed to Olympics in Rio
Elite NJ athletes are trekking to Brazil this summer. From track & soccer stars, to a fierce teen gymnast from Middlesex County, here's almost 3 dozen to watch. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat 'pieces of NJ' are going to Rio with Olympic teen Sydney McLaughlin?
I also asked the track phenom about music that gets her pumped, and how her siblings are handling her new fame. Continue reading…
View ArticleHere's a list of dozens of NJ restaurants where kids can eat free
When it comes to a family meal out, treat yourself! I've rounded up a bunch of New Jersey restaurants offering "kids eat free" promotions. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs someone poisoning cats in this NJ neighborhood?
A 28-year-old resident told police on Sunday that he found his cat Teddy lying dead across the street from his home. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs that the 'police' calling you on the phone? Just hang up
The Union County Prosecutor’s Office this week said they're investigating three new cases involving calls from con artists claiming to be law enforcement. Continue reading…
View ArticleBomb explodes near Elizabeth train station; another four found
The discovery of 5 explosive devices in Elizabeth near a train trestle caused the shutdown of NJ Transit and Amtrak service on the Northeast Corridor early Monday. Continue reading…
View ArticleApartment in Elizabeth surrounded after bomb goes off near train station
Police are searching a food store not far from the Elizabeth train station where several explosive devices were found on Sunday night. Continue reading…
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