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Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in Paterson shooting
Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in Paterson shooting
One person is dead and another was injured following a shooting in Paterson Sunday.One person is dead and another was injured following a shooting in Paterson Sunday.Prosecutors: 2 Asbury Park police officers accused of vandalizing 2 cars
Prosecutors: 2 Asbury Park police officers accused of vandalizing 2 cars
Two Asbury Park police officers have been charged with vandalizing two cars.Two Asbury Park police officers have been charged with vandalizing two cars.Man admits to misleading donors, pleads guilty in GoFundMe scam
Man admits to misleading donors, pleads guilty in GoFundMe scam
A man has admitted to misleading donors into giving more than $402,000 in a New Jersey GoFundMe scam.A man has admitted to misleading donors into giving more than $402,000 in a New Jersey GoFundMe scam.Prosecutors: Bridgewater man faces charges after firing off rounds in garage
Prosecutors: Bridgewater man faces charges after firing off rounds in garage
A Bridgewater Township man is facing several charges after he allegedly fired off several rounds in his garage, prompting a major police response and the lockdown of a neighborhood.A Bridgewater Township man is facing several charges after he allegedly fired off several rounds in his garage, prompting a major police response and the lockdown of a neighborhood.Police: Drug raid leads to discovery of cockfighting ring in Paterson
Police: Drug raid leads to discovery of cockfighting ring in Paterson
Authorities who raided a Passaic County building as part of a drug investigation say that they also uncovered a cockfighting ring – including dozens of roosters and hens.Authorities who raided a Passaic County building as part of a drug investigation say that they also uncovered a cockfighting ring – including dozens of roosters and hens.Police: 2 suspects in Rahway Fire Department burglary turn themselves in
Police: 2 suspects in Rahway Fire Department burglary turn themselves in
Police say that two of the four suspects accused of robbing the Rahway Fire Department headquarters have turned themselves in.Police say that two of the four suspects accused of robbing the Rahway Fire Department headquarters have turned themselves in.Doctor who described himself as 'El Chapo of Opioids' pleads guilty to fraud
Doctor who described himself as 'El Chapo of Opioids' pleads guilty to fraud
A New Jersey doctor who authorities say referred to himself as the "El Chapo of Opioids" has pleaded guilty to a health care claims fraud charge.A New Jersey doctor who authorities say referred to himself as the "El Chapo of Opioids" has pleaded guilty to a health care claims fraud charge.Officials: Middle school student injured by knife brought in by another student
Officials: Middle school student injured by knife brought in by another student
Officials say that an incident at a Union County middle school left one student with minor injuries and another student facing disciplinary action.Officials say that an incident at a Union County middle school left one student with minor injuries and another student facing disciplinary action.Police: Metuchen man charged with aggravated assault following motorcycle crash
Police: Metuchen man charged with aggravated assault following motorcycle crash
A Metuchen man has been charged following a motorcycle crash in a school zone Thursday.A Metuchen man has been charged following a motorcycle crash in a school zone Thursday.Police: Man wanted for breaking into cars in Millstone, Upper Freehold
Police: Man wanted for breaking into cars in Millstone, Upper Freehold
Police say they're searching for a man wanted for breaking into cars in Millstone and Upper Freehold this weekend.Police say they're searching for a man wanted for breaking into cars in Millstone and Upper Freehold this weekend.Police: Man, woman accused of shoplifting from Neiman Marcus at Short Hills Mall
Police: Man, woman accused of shoplifting from Neiman Marcus at Short Hills Mall
Police say a man and woman were arrested while driving on Route 78 in connection to a shoplifting incident at Short Hills Mall.Police say a man and woman were arrested while driving on Route 78 in connection to a shoplifting incident at Short Hills Mall.Former pastor in Diocese of Metuchen accused of sexually assaulting minor
Former pastor in Diocese of Metuchen accused of sexually assaulting minor
A former pastor in the Diocese of Metuchen was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.A former pastor in the Diocese of Metuchen was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.Officials: Camden man brought gun to Marlton movie theater
Officials: Camden man brought gun to Marlton movie theater
A Camden man was arrested for bringing a handgun to a movie theater in Marlton on Monday, officials say.A Camden man was arrested for bringing a handgun to a movie theater in Marlton on Monday, officials say.Men charged in connection with high school football shooting face judge
Men charged in connection with high school football shooting face judge
Several men charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a high school football game in Atlantic County faced a judge Thursday.Several men charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a high school football game in Atlantic County faced a judge Thursday.Woman gets 6 years for stabbing her identical twin to death
Woman gets 6 years for stabbing her identical twin to death
Prosecutor's office: Woman fatally stabbed identical twin after heated fight
Prosecutor's office: Woman fatally stabbed identical twin after heated fight
A Camden woman who stabbed her identical twin to death during a drunken street fight is now headed to prison.A Camden woman who stabbed her identical twin to death during a drunken street fight is now headed to prison.Amid new grief, schools finish playoff game interrupted by shooting
Amid new grief, schools finish playoff game interrupted by shooting
A 10-year-old Atlantic County boy who was shot at a high school football game last week died shortly before the game was resumed at the home field of the Philadelphia Eagles.A 10-year-old Atlantic County boy who was shot at a high school football game last week died shortly before the game was resumed at the home field of the Philadelphia Eagles.Prosecutor praises law enforcement who responded to HS football shooting
Prosecutor praises law enforcement who responded to HS football shooting
The Atlantic County prosecutor is praising the quick actions of law enforcement officials who responded to a shooting at a high school football game.The Atlantic County prosecutor is praising the quick actions of law enforcement officials who responded to a shooting at a high school football game.Police: 1 dead, 3 injured in Newark street shooting
Police: 1 dead, 3 injured in Newark street shooting
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting on South Eighth Street in Newark.One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting on South Eighth Street in Newark.Defendant in NYC Halloween attack that killed 8 speaks out in court
Defendant in NYC Halloween attack that killed 8 speaks out in court
(St. Charles County, Mo. Department of Corrections/KMOV via AP) This undated photo provided by the St. Charles County Department of Corrections in St. Charles, Mo., via KMOV shows Sayfullo Saipov.
(St. Charles County, Mo. Department of Corrections/KMOV via AP) This undated photo provided by the St. Charles County Department of Corrections in St. Charles, Mo., via KMOV shows Sayfullo Saipov.
A New Jersey man charged with killing eight people on a New York City bike path on Halloween has insisted on speaking out at a pretrial hearing.A New Jersey man charged with killing eight people on a New York City bike path on Halloween has insisted on speaking out at a pretrial hearing.Boy remains critical after HS football game shooting; game to be finished at Eagles’ stadium
Boy remains critical after HS football game shooting; game to be finished at Eagles’ stadium
A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was shot at a high school football game in Atlantic County.A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was shot at a high school football game in Atlantic County.Officials: Victim in Pleasantville HS football game shooting faces weapons charges
Officials: Victim in Pleasantville HS football game shooting faces weapons charges
Police say a sixth person has been charged in connection to the Pleasantville High School football game shooting - and he also happens to be one of the victims.Police say a sixth person has been charged in connection to the Pleasantville High School football game shooting - and he also happens to be one of the victims.Police: Newark man illegally sold alcohol in restaurant
Police: Newark man illegally sold alcohol in restaurant
Police say a Newark man was arrested Saturday for illegally selling alcohol in the restaurant he owns.Police say a Newark man was arrested Saturday for illegally selling alcohol in the restaurant he owns.Former NYC cop gets life for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Former NYC cop gets life for stabbing ex-girlfriend
A former New York City police officer has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend with a machete-style knife during an ambush at her New Jersey home.A former New York City police officer has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend with a machete-style knife during an ambush at her New Jersey home.ACLU: NJ marijuana arrests jump about 35% over 4 years
ACLU: NJ marijuana arrests jump about 35% over 4 years
A report by the ACLU of New Jersey shows marijuana-related arrests jumped about 35% over a four-year period ending in 2017.A report by the ACLU of New Jersey shows marijuana-related arrests jumped about 35% over a four-year period ending in 2017.‘They’re not impulsive’ – officials receive training to help prevent school shootings
‘They’re not impulsive’ – officials receive training to help prevent school shootings
A shooting at a southern California high school left at least two students dead and several more injured. Nearly 3,000 miles away, some New Jersey school officials and first responders were learning about ways to prevent such a shooting.A shooting at a southern California high school left at least two students dead and several more injured. Nearly 3,000 miles away, some New Jersey school officials and first responders were learning about ways to prevent such a shooting.New Jersey considers ditching minimum sentences for some crimes
New Jersey considers ditching minimum sentences for some crimes
Gov. Phil Murphy says the state will work to overhaul its criminal sentencing guidelines, including eliminating certain mandatory minimum sentences.Gov. Phil Murphy says the state will work to overhaul its criminal sentencing guidelines, including eliminating certain mandatory minimum sentences.Prosecutors: Man killed mom, left body in car at pizza shop where he worked
Prosecutors: Man killed mom, left body in car at pizza shop where he worked
Prosecutors: Man killed mom, left body in car at pizza shop where he worked
Prosecutors: Man killed mom, left body in car at pizza shop where he worked
Authorities say a man from New Jersey killed his mother inside her apartment, put her in a chest and then drove her body to a pizza shop where he worked.Authorities say a man from New Jersey killed his mother inside her apartment, put her in a chest and then drove her body to a pizza shop where he worked.Authorities ID 2nd man fatally stabbed before Jamesburg home set on fire
Authorities ID 2nd man fatally stabbed before Jamesburg home set on fire
Authorities have released the name of a second man who they say was stabbed to death inside a New Jersey home last week before it was set on fire, allegedly by the son of one of the victims.Authorities have released the name of a second man who they say was stabbed to death inside a New Jersey home last week before it was set on fire, allegedly by the son of one of the victims.Warren County man accused in parents' slaying pleads not guilty to murder
Warren County man accused in parents' slaying pleads not guilty to murder
A man who allegedly used baseball bats and a knife to kill his parents in their home has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.A man who allegedly used baseball bats and a knife to kill his parents in their home has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Bait and switch – Woman allegedly switched, stole rings from NJ Costco stores
Police say a woman from Nutley has been arrested after allegedly committing what is determined to be a bait and switch related incident involving a $28,000 ring at two different Costco stores.Police say a woman from Nutley has been arrested after allegedly committing what is determined to be a bait and switch related incident involving a $28,000 ring at two different Costco stores.Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials: 19 arrested in connection to drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County
Officials say 19 people have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County.Officials say 19 people have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking ring in Monmouth County.‘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.
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.
