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Police: 6 people arrested in Jersey City gang bust
Police: 6 people arrested in Jersey City gang bust
Six people were arrested this week in an effort to stop gang-related crime in Hudson County.Six people were arrested this week in an effort to stop gang-related crime in Hudson County.Police: Delaware man brought gun, 130 rounds of ammo to Westfield school
Police: Delaware man brought gun, 130 rounds of ammo to Westfield school
A Delaware man found outside a Westfield elementary school with a loaded gun and additional ammunition is now facing numerous charges.A Delaware man found outside a Westfield elementary school with a loaded gun and additional ammunition is now facing numerous charges.Police: 8th grader stabbed principal during graduation rehearsal
Police: 8th grader stabbed principal during graduation rehearsal
A 14-year-old boy is facing charges for allegedly attacking his school principal with a knife during graduation rehearsal.A 14-year-old boy is facing charges for allegedly attacking his school principal with a knife during graduation rehearsal.Prosecutor: Tanning salon owner was secretly filming clients
Prosecutor: Tanning salon owner was secretly filming clients
The owner of a Nutley tanning salon was secretly filming his clients, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.The owner of a Nutley tanning salon was secretly filming his clients, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.Plainsboro police seek suspect in slaying of 26-year-old woman inside home
Plainsboro police seek suspect in slaying of 26-year-old woman inside home
The Plainsboro Police Department and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the killing of a 26-year-old woman inside of her home.The Plainsboro Police Department and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the killing of a 26-year-old woman inside of her home.Police search for suspects who beat, burned dog to death
Police search for suspects who beat, burned dog to death
Police say there have still not been any arrests in a recent case of animal cruelty that left an innocent dog dead.Police say there have still not been any arrests in a recent case of animal cruelty that left an innocent dog dead.Police: Shooting injures 32-year-old in Paterson
Police: Shooting injures 32-year-old in Paterson
A victim is being treated for gunshot injuries in connection to a shooting early Saturday morning.A victim is being treated for gunshot injuries in connection to a shooting early Saturday morning.Police: Man seriously injured in Atlantic City shooting
Police: Man seriously injured in Atlantic City shooting
Police say a 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting in Atlantic City Friday night.Police say a 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting in Atlantic City Friday night.Police: Dog dies after being beaten, set on fire in Newark
Police: Dog dies after being beaten, set on fire in Newark
Newark police are investigating a case of animal cruelty in which a dog died after it was beaten and set on fire.Newark police are investigating a case of animal cruelty in which a dog died after it was beaten and set on fire.Prosecutors: Man charged in deadly unprovoked street attack in Newark
Prosecutors: Man charged in deadly unprovoked street attack in Newark
Authorities say a man who punched and seriously injured another man in an unprovoked street attack last week is now charged with aggravated manslaughter following the victim's death.Authorities say a man who punched and seriously injured another man in an unprovoked street attack last week is now charged with aggravated manslaughter following the victim's death.Prosecutor: Authorities make arrest in deadly shooting at housing complex
Prosecutor: Authorities make arrest in deadly shooting at housing complex
A 22-year-old man is facing charges for the deadly shooting and robbery at an Elizabeth housing complex.A 22-year-old man is facing charges for the deadly shooting and robbery at an Elizabeth housing complex.Police: Street shootout ends with no injuries, 3 arrests
Police: Street shootout ends with no injuries, 3 arrests
Authorities say a shootout on a central New Jersey street didn't injure anyone but led to three arrests.Authorities say a shootout on a central New Jersey street didn't injure anyone but led to three arrests.Man charged with disposing of newborn son’s remains freed from jail
Man charged with disposing of newborn son’s remains freed from jail
A man accused of putting his newborn infant son's body in a dumpster after his girlfriend allegedly killed the child has been freed from jail pending his trial.A man accused of putting his newborn infant son's body in a dumpster after his girlfriend allegedly killed the child has been freed from jail pending his trial.Prosecutor: 27-year-old man killed in Elizabeth shooting
Prosecutor: 27-year-old man killed in Elizabeth shooting
Prosecutor’s office confirms deadly shooting at apartment complex
Prosecutor’s office confirms deadly shooting at apartment complex
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed in Elizabeth early Tuesday morning.A 27-year-old man was shot and killed in Elizabeth early Tuesday morning.Police arrest 2 in connection to Connecticut mother's disappearance
Police arrest 2 in connection to Connecticut mother's disappearance
Police arrest 2 in connection to Connecticut mother's disappearance
Police arrest 2 in connection to Connecticut mother's disappearance
Police say Fotis Dulos and Michelle Troconis are charged with tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution in connection to the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five from New Canaan.Police say Fotis Dulos and Michelle Troconis are charged with tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution in connection to the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five from New Canaan.Police seek driver who struck 2 people and fled
Police seek driver who struck 2 people and fled
Officials are searching for the driver who struck two people and took off.Officials are searching for the driver who struck two people and took off.Man accused of deliberately running over family of geese
Man accused of deliberately running over family of geese
A 20-year-old Brick Township man is facing charges after authorities say he deliberately ran over a family of geese.A 20-year-old Brick Township man is facing charges after authorities say he deliberately ran over a family of geese.Police: Woman stabs man 3 times on their first date
Police: Woman stabs man 3 times on their first date
Police: Woman stabs man 3 times on their first date
Police: Woman stabs man 3 times on their first date
A Newark woman is facing charges after she allegedly stabbed a man she met online during their first in-person date.A Newark woman is facing charges after she allegedly stabbed a man she met online during their first in-person date.'Kai the Hitchhiker' gets 57 years for killing New Jersey attorney
'Kai the Hitchhiker' gets 57 years for killing New Jersey attorney
A man who gained internet fame as "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" has been sentenced to 57 years in prison for the beating death of a New Jersey attorney.A man who gained internet fame as "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" has been sentenced to 57 years in prison for the beating death of a New Jersey attorney.US Supreme Court to weigh 'Bridgegate' appeal June 13
US Supreme Court to weigh 'Bridgegate' appeal June 13
The U.S. Supreme Court has set a date for when it will consider whether to take up the appeal of convicted "Bridgegate" defendants Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni.The U.S. Supreme Court has set a date for when it will consider whether to take up the appeal of convicted "Bridgegate" defendants Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni.Brick police crack down on illegal behavior in parking lot of Pleasure Zone
Brick police crack down on illegal behavior in parking lot of Pleasure Zone
Brick Township police are cracking down on illegal and illicit activity in the rear parking lot of an adult book store.Brick Township police are cracking down on illegal and illicit activity in the rear parking lot of an adult book store.Newark police: 13 people accused of prostitution ring involvement
Newark police: 13 people accused of prostitution ring involvement
Newark police: 13 people accused of prostitution ring involvement
Newark police: 13 people accused of prostitution ring involvement
Newark police arrested 13 people accused of being involved in a prostitution ring.Newark police arrested 13 people accused of being involved in a prostitution ring.Police: Drunk driver fatally strikes teen in Old Bridge
Police: Drunk driver fatally strikes teen in Old Bridge
Police: Drunk driver fatally strikes teen in Old Bridge
Police: Drunk driver fatally strikes teen in Old Bridge
A 19-year-old woman is dead following a crash with a suspected drunk driver.A 19-year-old woman is dead following a crash with a suspected drunk driver.Man gets 30-year term for killing neighbor in street robbery
Man gets 30-year term for killing neighbor in street robbery
Jimmy Kearney received his sentence Friday. The 20-year-old Elizabeth man had pleaded guilty in March to murder.Jimmy Kearney received his sentence Friday. The 20-year-old Elizabeth man had pleaded guilty in March to murder.Old Bridge woman charged with murder, sex assault of 70-year-old woman
Old Bridge woman charged with murder, sex assault of 70-year-old woman
Authorities have made an arrest in the murder and sexual assault of a woman found dead in her Old Bridge apartment.Authorities have made an arrest in the murder and sexual assault of a woman found dead in her Old Bridge apartment.Prosecutors: Parents placed 4-month-old in ‘time out;' put comforter over him and left room
Prosecutors: Parents placed 4-month-old in ‘time out;' put comforter over him and left room
Prosecutors: Parents placed 4-month-old in ‘time out;' put comforter over him and left room
Prosecutors: Parents placed 4-month-old in ‘time out;' put comforter over him and left room
The parents of a 4-month-old boy who suffocated early last year at a motel have been indicted for murder in connection with his death.The parents of a 4-month-old boy who suffocated early last year at a motel have been indicted for murder in connection with his death.Grand jury indicts Newark police officer in deadly shooting during pursuit
Grand jury indicts Newark police officer in deadly shooting during pursuit
A grand jury has indicted a Newark police officer in a deadly shooting during a police pursuit.A grand jury has indicted a Newark police officer in a deadly shooting during a police pursuit.‘I just wanted closure’: Arrest made in girl’s 1992 cold-case slaying
‘I just wanted closure’: Arrest made in girl’s 1992 cold-case slaying
A Monmouth County cold case has just been solved after more than 25 years.A Monmouth County cold case has just been solved after more than 25 years.Police: Suspect killed during 7-hour hostage situation in Newark
Police: Suspect killed during 7-hour hostage situation in Newark
Police: Suspect killed during 7-hour hostage situation in Newark
A SWAT team in Newark fatally shot a man who was holding a woman hostage at gunpoint following an hourslong standoff, officials say.
A SWAT team in Newark fatally shot a man who was holding a woman hostage at gunpoint following an hourslong standoff, officials say.
Investigators: Victim killed in Newark hit-and-run
Investigators: Victim killed in Newark hit-and-run
Stabbing death of Montclair woman is 3rd homicide this year
Stabbing death of Montclair woman is 3rd homicide this year
Prosecutors are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Newark.
Prosecutors are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Newark.
KIYC: Stakes could be high in Menendez corruption trial
KIYC: Stakes could be high in Menendez corruption trial
The stakes could potentially be high when U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez goes on trial next month for corruption. Not just here in New Jersey, but across the country.
The stakes could potentially be high when U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez goes on trial next month for corruption. Not just here in New Jersey, but across the country.
Neptune City resident Preston Taylor admits helping to dispose of missing friend Sarah Stern’s body
Childhood friend admits helping to dispose of missing woman’s body
Preston Taylor, 19, admitted to his role in the death and disappearance of Neptune City teen Sarah Stern.
A judge accepted a plea agreement Monday for one of two men accused in the death of missing 19-year-old Neptune City resident Sarah Stern, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Officials said Preston Taylor, 19, pleaded guilty in front of Monmouth County Judge Richard English.
A judge accepted a plea agreement Monday for one of two men accused in the death of missing 19-year-old Neptune City resident Sarah Stern, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Officials said Preston Taylor, 19, pleaded guilty in front of Monmouth County Judge Richard English.
Grand jury indicts Liam McAtasney in murder of missing Neptune City teen Sarah Stern
Grand jury indicts teen in murder of Sarah Stern
Liam McAtasney was indicted in the murder of missing Neptune City teen Sarah Stern.
A Monmouth County grand jury indicted a Neptune City teen in the murder of his former high school friend. Liam McAtasney is accused of killing his high school classmate Sarah Stern in December 2016.
A Monmouth County grand jury indicted a Neptune City teen in the murder of his former high school friend. Liam McAtasney is accused of killing his high school classmate Sarah Stern in December 2016.
Morris County officer faces sexual assault charges
Morris County officer faces sexual assault charges
A Rockaway Township police officer is facing charges for alleged interactions with two teenage girls. The prosecutor's office says Wilfredo Guzman is accused of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Investigators say he engaged in sexual acts with one girl between the ages of 16 and 17, and another who was 15. They say these incidents occurred multiple times during 2014 and 2015. Guzman is also accused of giving both girls alcohol and prescription pills.
A Rockaway Township police officer is facing charges for alleged interactions with two teenage girls. The prosecutor's office says Wilfredo Guzman is accused of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Investigators say he engaged in sexual acts with one girl between the ages of 16 and 17, and another who was 15. They say these incidents occurred multiple times during 2014 and 2015. Guzman is also accused of giving both girls alcohol and prescription pills.
Police investigate 5 shootings in Paterson over weekend
Police investigate 5 shootings in Paterson over weekend
Police say two teenagers were injured in a Paterson shooting Saturday night.
Police say two teenagers were injured in a Paterson shooting Saturday night.
Police: Dead body found in Cumberland County
Police: Dead body found in Cumberland County
State police say a dead body was found in Cumberland County just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
State police say a dead body was found in Cumberland County just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
State police say a dead body was found in Cumberland County just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.
2 arrested for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana that sickened dozens
2 arrested for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana that sickened dozens
Investigators say Quadeer Nelson and Kevin McKenzie distributed synthetic marijuana, also known as K2.
Two men were arrested after being accused of distributing drugs in Newark that left dozens of people ill.
Two men were arrested after being accused of distributing drugs in Newark that left dozens of people ill.
1 killed, 1 injured in Paterson shooting
1 killed, 1 injured in Paterson shooting
Paterson police say they are reportedly investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in Passaic County.
Paterson police say they are reportedly investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in Passaic County.
Paterson police say they are reportedly investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in Passaic County.
Police: No threat after bomb squad investigates suspicious packages
Police: No threat after bomb squad investigates suspicious packages
Police say there is no threat after the bomb squad was called in to investigate suspicious packages Saturday in Fair Lawn.
Police say there is no threat after the bomb squad was called in to investigate suspicious packages Saturday in Fair Lawn.
Police say there is no threat after the bomb squad was called in to investigate suspicious packages Saturday in Fair Lawn.
Prosecutor: David Creato, dad accused of son's death, spoke of wood spirit
Prosecutor: Dad accused of son's death spoke of wood spirit
David Creato appears in court soon after his 2015 arrest for allegedly killing his 3-year-old son Brendan.
Testimony began at the murder trial of a New Jersey father accused of killing his 3-year-old son because he had become an impediment to his relationship with a teenage girlfriend. During opening statements Thursday, the prosecution told jurors that David Creato, 23, was consumed with jealousy when he killed his 3-year-old son Brendan.
Testimony began at the murder trial of a New Jersey father accused of killing his 3-year-old son because he had become an impediment to his relationship with a teenage girlfriend. During opening statements Thursday, the prosecution told jurors that David Creato, 23, was consumed with jealousy when he killed his 3-year-old son Brendan.
Hopatcong man who blew air horn in bunny suit at police pleads guilty
Man who blew air horn in bunny suit at police pleads guilty
Kevin Hemmerich (left) pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
A Sussex County man who wore a bunny costume and blew an air horn inside a police station has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. The judge also ordered a police officer charged with striking him in Hopatcong last November to stand trial July 6.
A Sussex County man who wore a bunny costume and blew an air horn inside a police station has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. The judge also ordered a police officer charged with striking him in Hopatcong last November to stand trial July 6.
Police called to Elizabeth motel for shooting
Police called to Elizabeth motel for shooting
A shooting was reported just after midnight Wednesday at Spring Lane Motel on Spring Street in Elizabeth.
Authorities were called to a motel in Elizabeth early Wednesday morning for a reported shooting, officials said.
Authorities were called to a motel in Elizabeth early Wednesday morning for a reported shooting, officials said.
Hudson County officials want changes to bail reform law to keep dangerous criminals locked up
Hudson County officials want changes to bail reform law
Some law enforcement officials in Hudson County say they would like to see some changes made to New Jersey’s bail reform law after dozens of criminals were released back onto the streets.
Some law enforcement officials in Hudson County say they would like to see some changes made to New Jersey’s bail reform law after dozens of criminals were released back onto the streets.
Police: Man arrested after standoff with Tinton Falls police had outstanding warrants
Police: Man arrested after standoff had outstanding warrant
Monmouth County authorities were in a standoff for several hours with a Tinton Falls man who refused to leave his home.
A man who barricaded himself inside a Tinton Falls home for several hours had an outstanding warrant against him for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
A man who barricaded himself inside a Tinton Falls home for several hours had an outstanding warrant against him for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
Men accused in Jersey City double shooting that killed teen, injured girl, plead not guilty
Men accused in Jersey City double shooting plead not guilty
Corey Pickett, 21, and Jonathan Ferrera, 21, pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man and shooting of a 10-year-old girl in Jersey City.
The two men accused in a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and a 10-year-old girl hurt pleaded not guilty to the crime. Corey Pickett, 21, and Jonathan Ferrera, 21, are charged in the murder of Jimmy Gregory and the attempted murder of a 10-year-old Riayna Albright, who was caught in the gunfire.
The two men accused in a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and a 10-year-old girl hurt pleaded not guilty to the crime. Corey Pickett, 21, and Jonathan Ferrera, 21, are charged in the murder of Jimmy Gregory and the attempted murder of a 10-year-old Riayna Albright, who was caught in the gunfire.
Prosecutor: Man charged for killing mother, critically injuring father in Bridgewater
Prosecutor: Man charged for killing mom, critically injuring dad
A 27-year-old Bridgewater man is facing charges for allegedly stabbing his mother to death, and critically injuring his father on Monday. Michael Litwornia was charged with homicide and aggravated assault.
A 27-year-old Bridgewater man is facing charges for allegedly stabbing his mother to death, and critically injuring his father on Monday. Michael Litwornia was charged with homicide and aggravated assault.
Man accused of dumping body to appear in court; search continues for accomplice
Man accused of dumping body to appear in court
The man who is accused of dumping a woman's body in the median of Route 22 in Branchburg is expected in court as police continue to search for his alleged accomplice.
The man who is accused of dumping a woman's body in the median of Route 22 in Branchburg is expected in court as police continue to search for his alleged accomplice.
