New Docs Reveal What Feds Knew About NJ Drone Sightings

Newly released documents show federal officials may have known more than they claimed about drone sightings over New Jersey.

‘Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker’ Can't Sue Over Netflix Crime Doc: Report

Caleb "Kai" McGillvary is currently serving time in a New Jersey prison for killing a Clark attorney inside his home.

NJ Man Shot 5 Times In Shooting At Norfolk State University

A Gloucester County man was shot multiple times in the April 19 shooting on the Norfolk State campus, his family said.

2 Men Arrested For Filming Lavallette Council Meeting Sue Borough

The lawsuit accused Lavallette borough officials of violating the men's First Amendment and civil rights, according to court documents.

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez's Wife Convicted In Bribery Scheme

Nadine Menendez will be sentenced six days after her husband reports to prison.

Second Inmate Found Dead At Fort Dix In New Jersey

Officials said a 34-year-old man died Wednesday at the Burlington County prison. The first inmate died in March.

Murdered Son's Name Used To Send Pizza, Threaten Colleagues: NJ Judge

Judge Salas said she and other federal judges —​along with their adult children—​ have been sent anonymous pizzas using her dead son's name.

Family IDs 2 Sisters Killed In Fire That Engulfed 6 South Jersey Homes

The girls' father said he was able to get his 2-year-old twins out in time, but is now grappling with the loss of his oldest daughters.

Hunterdon County Native Among 6 Killed In New York Plane Crash

The family, along with their partners, was flying into the upstate New York area for a holiday celebration with family on Saturday.

NJ Councilman Among 39 Charged In Probe Tied To Lucchese Crime Family

Authorities said the charges stemmed from a two-year investigation into illegal poker clubs and online gambling operations in North Jersey.

2 Children Dead After Fire Tears Through Several Millville Homes

Authorities said nearly two dozen people were displaced following the Wednesday night blaze, according to reports.

1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized In I-78 Hit-And-Run Crash In Bethlehem

The crash involved a semi-trailer, a pickup truck hauling a camper, and an unknown vehicle on Sunday in Hunterdon County.

Lawsuits Claiming Abuse At NJ Child Treatment Centers Reach 150

The lawsuits follow decades of investigations that revealed widespread abuse and cruelty at New Jersey youth facilities, attorneys said.

NJ’s Distracted Driving Crackdown Begins: Here’s Where

A total of $1 million will be distributed to pay for extra patrols during the month-long “Put the Phone Away or Pay” enforcement campaign.

NJ Overdose Deaths Shift Dramatically, New Data Shows

Drug fatalities have declined across all racial and ethnic groups for the first time in a decade, according to state health data.

Pilot Killed In Plane Crash, Man Shot While Driving: NJ Weekend

Here's what made news over the weekend in New Jersey:

Police ID 2 NJ Brothers Killed In Weekend Crash; 2 Remain Critical

State Police have identified the four New Jersey brothers involved in Friday's fatal crash. Two brothers were killed and two are critical.

2 NJ Coffee Shops Among Best For Remote Workers: Survey

Financial media company MarketBeat.com recently surveyed workers to find out which U.S. coffee shops are the best for remote work.

22 Guns Seized At NJ Airports In 2024: TSA

The TSA said 94 percent of the firearms they intercepted at U.S. airports last year were loaded weapons.

NJ Woman Mauled To Death By Hippo On Safari; Husband Sues Tour Company

The Union County couple went on a safari trip to Zambia last June, and the husband claims the tour company did not keep them safe.

New Parole Proposal Could Keep 10 Percent Of Violators From Jail

A majority of people get their parole revoked for technical violations, not new crimes, according to the NJ Office of the Public Defender.

20K DWI Cases Tainted In Scandal: What NJ Drivers Should Know

Thousands of people charged with DWI can look through newly-released records to challenge their previous arrests and convictions.

Jersey Man's Neo-Nazi Pedophilia Group Groomed Children Online: DOJ

A federal indictment outlines "horrific acts against children," including sextortion and coercing children to kill themselves and stream it.

Ex- NJ Senator Menendez Sentenced To Prison In Gold Bar Bribery Case

Menendez's lawyer asked the judge for leniency for the man he said is now known as “gold bar Bob."

ICE Raids In NJ: What's Changed, What To Know

Officials' show of force has caused worry in parts of the state, while others are praising the deportation crackdown.

Most Common Passwords In NJ: Is Yours On The List?

A new analysis determined which passwords were most commonly stolen by malware or exposed in data leaks. See the top 20.

269 Percent Spike In Laser Strikes On Aircraft Over NJ, FAA Says

The administration said they have received “dozens of new laser reports” from pilots throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

22 Pounds Of 'Gas Station Heroin' Seized In South Jersey

Federal authorities said the drugs were being sent to an address in Edgewater before they were intercepted on Dec. 4.

Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Charged With NJ Woman's Murder

Rex Heuermann is now accused in a seventh death, that of a New Jersey woman found decapitated and dismembered.

Don’t Approach Downed Drones, Call Bomb Squad, NJ Says

An intelligence bulletin instructs fire crews to notify local law enforcement and the FBI if they encounter a drone on the ground.

NJ Native Who Killed Bride In DUI Crash Hours After Wedding Sentenced

Jamie Lee Komoroski, 27, was driving twice the speed limit and drank more than three times the legal limit when she struck the golf cart.

Spike In NJ Road Deaths Since Last Year, State Police Data Shows

The number of deaths from crashes in New Jersey are increasing this year after declining in 2023, state police data shows.

America's Safest States: See Where NJ Ranks In New Analysis

This study includes much more than just crime and road safety statistics, and compares all 50 states across 52 key safety indicators.

New Tool Helps NJ Parents Keep Kids Distraction-Free While Driving

In 2022, more than 3,300 people died on U.S. roads as a result of distracted driving. Two groups want to change that.

Car With Temporary NJ Plates Sought In NY State Trooper's Shooting

The trooper thought the driver might need help and stopped to check before he was shot, New York State Police officials said.

Fires Fueled By Dry Conditions, Near-Record Temps Across NJ

Several counties are experiencing severe drought conditions; brush fires and wildfires have popped up, along with a fatal house fire.

NJ Residents Linked To ISIS, Hezbollah Threat, New Report Says

The House Committee on Homeland Security reported identified three recent cases where New Jersey residents were linked to ISIS or Hezbollah.

Smoke Will Linger In South Jersey After Wildfire In State Forest

Crews were fighting the fire in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest throughout the day Wednesday, and asked residents to stay clear of the area.

TD Bank Enabled Drug Traffickers, Will Pay $3B Fine: Feds

Deficiencies in TD Bank's anti-money laundering compliance program​ "allowed criminal proceeds to flow" to Colombian cartels, per officials.

NJ Woman Hid 25 Pounds Of Pot As Christmas Gifts On Flight: PD

Ceestra Burgess, 23, of Irvington, was charged after a Customs and Border Protection canine alerted police to the presence of narcotics.