Warren Buffett Loan Co. In NJ Pays $20M For Racial Discrimination: DOJ

The DOJ accused the company of redlining practices, sending racist emails and letting warnings of potential violations go unheeded.

Wawa To Pay $8M For Data Breach That Impacted NJ Customers

Wawa failed to use 'reasonable' security measures that would have stopped hackers, according to the state attorney general's office.

New NJ Office Will Take Gun Industry To Court

A new law lets the state pursue civil action against certain firearm companies. But many gun-control laws will likely face legal challenges.

Illegal Credit Card Fees At 14 NJ Businesses, State Sends Warnings: AG

Card surcharges can help businesses during trying financial times. But they must be clear, and NJ legislators may change laws around them.

Worker Dies At Amazon Warehouse In Carteret

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said it is not investigating the death of the unnamed worker.

Judge To Decide Damages In Atlantic County Casino Tax Break Case

The Bill signed into law in December reduced payments casinos sent to the county.

NJ 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Found Dead In Dominican Republic

Anthony Mota kidnapped, tortured and killed a man, according to federal authorities. He was indicted in 1998 but never caught alive.

5 Weed Companies Violated NJ Rules During 1st Days Of Sales: State

The companies were fined a combined $360K for letting recreational sales occur during hours reserved for medical patients, authorities said.

Woman Who Killed Pro Cyclist Fled U.S. From Newark Airport: Feds

The Texas woman used a ticket and passport with someone else's name when she flew to Costa Rica, according to authorities.

Ice Cream Linked To Listeria Cases In NJ, 9 Other States

Nearly two dozen cases of listeria, including at least one case in New Jersey, have been linked to the brand, the CDC said.

NJ ShopRite Recalls Ground Meat With Metal Fragments

A New Jersey ShopRite store has issued a recall of store-made ground meat sold this week, according to a store notice.

Crews Battle 4-Alarm Fire At Palisades Park Warehouse

Over 100 firefighters responded to the four-alarm fire in Palisades Park.

NJ Police Licensing Program Awaiting Murphy’s Signature

A bill that aims to license law enforcement officers in the Garden State is inching closer to becoming law. Here’s the latest.

Crimes Against Asian-American Business Owners In NJ Have Spiked: FBI

Burglary rings have been targeting Asian-American business owners, surveilling them and burglarizing their homes, FBI-Newark warned.

NJ Transit Seeks Fines, Permanent Strike Ban In Juneteenth Union Suit

NJ Transit is seeking compensation for the buses and overtime engineers used during a union action that shut down service on June 17.

Murphy Seeks To Expand NJ Firearm Carry Ban: Here’s Where

The move follows a Thursday U.S. Supreme Court decision to ease public firearm carrying rules. Here’s what to know.

NJ Forest Fire Burns 12K Acres, Prompts Highway Closures

The Mullica River Fire could be New Jersey’s largest forest fire in 15 years before it’s completely contained, officials said.

NJ Forest Fire Reaches 11,000 Acres, Was Likely Human-Caused: Latest

Fire officials have "ruled out natural causes" in their investigation of a blaze that's spread to more than 7,200 acres of the Pinelands.

NJ Man's Sex Assault Conviction Tossed After Delays In DNA Testing

The state found a DNA match in 2016 — 15 years after the alleged assault and one year after the statute of limitations expired.

Investigation Reopened Into Killings Of NJ Politico, Wife: AG

The sons of John and Joyce Sheridan didn't believe the original investigation's conclusion. The AG will give it a new look, reports say.

Six Correctional Officers Accused Of Lying About Inmate Attack

Sgt. Michael Emmert, 37, of Toms River, faces the most serious charges: two counts of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence.

Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Arrests Suit Settled With Port Authority

The settlement stems from a lawsuit claiming unfair arrests of perceived LGBTQ+ individuals in the Port Authority men’s restrooms.

Dozens Of Neglected, Dead Animals At NJ Rescue: Prosecutor

The rescue says it takes in 'the abandoned, abused and neglected.' But authorities found similar conditions for more than 70 animals there.

4 NJ Southern Baptist Pastors ‘Credibly Accused’ Of Sex Abuse: Report

The Southern Baptist Convention released names after a report that top leaders stonewalled, denigrated sex abuse victims for years.

Infamous 'Makeshift Morgue' Nursing Home Could Be Taken Over By NJ

State officials claim that those running the troubled nursing home 'refuse to take responsibility for the people in their care.'

Buffalo Shooting Prompts NJ Investigation Into Twitch, Discord

The online platforms may violate state law by failing to moderate harmful content and prohibit violent extremism, according to the AG.

2 Years After George Floyd: What Changed In NJ, What Stayed The Same?

NJ policing policies have changed since the outcry over the murder of Floyd. But activists say the state hasn't gone far enough.

NJ Police Cracking Down On Seatbelt Safety As Crash Deaths Increase

702 individuals died in fatal car crashes in New Jersey in 2021. Police are now gearing up to curb the grim statistics.

Camp Director Covered Up NJ Teen’s Sex Assault: Lawsuit

An NJ woman is suing a popular Jewish sleepaway camp, alleging that a camp director covered up and downplayed her sexual assault.

Man Convicted Of Kidnapping, Assaults, Arson Of NJ Car Dealership

A jury found him guilty of a crime spree in which he sexually assaulted his ex and beat 2 people, including a pregnant woman.

Possible Drowning In NJ State Park, Victim's Condition Unknown: Police

Officials airlifted the victim to a hospital, according to New Jersey State Police.

$200K Workers' Comp Claim Denied By Owner, NJ Business Indicted: AG

2 people were indicted in separate labor cases, including a person who stole nearly $20K from unemployment while working, authorities said.

1,000-Pound Shark Located Near NJ Coastline

Ironbound, an adult shark spanning about 12 feet, was spotted 150 miles away from the Jersey Shore in April.

Off-Duty Trenton Police Officer Being Called A Hero After Foiling Bank Robbery

Police say the suspect identified as Samir Queen threatened an employee and demanded money.

American Dream Shooting Victim Released From Hospital: State Police

The man who was shot inside the American Dream megamall during an attempted robbery earlier this month is out of the hospital, police said.

House Fire In Woodbury, Gloucester County Leaves Family Displaced

Most of the building was charred by the flames and heavy smoke.

NJ Might Stop Using The Word 'Inmate' In Effort To Remove Its Stigma

Many find the term 'inmate' dehumanizing for individuals who have been incarcerated. NJ may replace this word in the near future.

3 Dunkin NJ Lawsuits Filed, Residents Claim Injuries Over Hot Coffee

Three separate lawsuits have been filed against the chain this month, with NJ residents alleging severe coffee burns and hazardous premises.

Crews Place Brush Fire Under Control In Paulsboro, Gloucester County

The fire was placed under control at 2:08 p.m.

3-Alarm House Fire In Trenton Leaves 20-Year-Old Twin Brothers Dead, 4 Firefighters Injured: Officials

Officials say one firefighter sustained burns and three others were injured due to a structural collapse.