Dry Winter Leads To Busy Wildfire Season In New Jersey

“This is combat. This is frontlines. This is very much akin to a battle,” said Greg McLaughlin, chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

N.J. Municipal Judge Inappropriately Touched Employee, Complaint Alleges

A New Jersey judge is facing charges of violating judicial conduct rules after a law clerk reported he inappropriately touched her leg.

NJ Man Wounds Woman, Officer Before Shooting Himself: Officials

An officer, who was shot in the thigh, tried to fire on the suspect but his weapon malfunctioned. The man then shot himself, said officials.

Distracted Driving Crackdown Begins In 157 NJ Towns This April

A total of $1.1 million will be distributed between these departments to pay for saturation patrols during the distracted driving campaign.

Trump Indictment: Security Plans Ready In NJ, Murphy Says

Murphy said NJ officials will be “preemptive” in preparing for any large-scale security issues as the former president appears in NYC court.

Army Sgt. David Solinas Jr. Of New Jersey Killed In Kentucky Helicopter Crash

"We are a faithful family, and we are proud David was training to rescue soldiers on the battlefield," said Solinas' brother Aidan Solinas.

NJ Soldier Among 9 Dead In Kentucky Helicopter Crash, Army Says

The crash occurred Wednesday when two air assault helicopters went down during a routine training mission, officials said.

Russia Detains NJ Native Working For Wall Street Journal: Reports

A Russian court ordered Evan Gershkovich, 31, detained until May on spying allegations, which his employer has denied.

Xylazine Threat In NJ: Feds Issue Warning Over Fentanyl Mixture

The dangerous drug is making its way into street opioid supplies in New Jersey, and is meant for use in veterinary medicine.

TikTok-Fueled Kia, Hyundai Thefts: NJ AG Calls On Companies To Do More

Car companies haven't done enough to stop thefts of certain models as a TikTok "fad" encourages users to swipe unprotected models, AGs say.

Video, 911 Calls, Released In Fatal Police Shooting Of Paterson's Najee Seabrooks

“No one is trying to hurt you,” a dispatcher told Seabrooks one of the many times he called 911 for help.

$1.87M Verdict for Woman Injured at Cranbury Inn

Debra Forman, 62, suffered traumatic brain and orthopedic injuries after a fall

220 NJ Hate Crimes Reported In Updated FBI Data

Fewer than one-third of NJ law enforcement agencies submitted data on bias incidents in 2021, which were mostly based on race and ethnicity.

Sex Assault Evidence Must Now Be Held For 20 Years In NJ: AG

A new directive preserves survivors’ rights to pursue justice and establishes guidelines for storing sexual assault evidence, the AG said.

Killing Of Paterson Man Spurs Demand For More Mental Health Aid During Police Calls

“It’s clear that regular police units are not properly trained and equipped to deal with mental health crises,” said Lawrence Hamm.

20 NJ Nursing Licenses Rescinded Following Federal Investigation: AG

More than 45 people have been told to stop practicing nursing in NJ amid a reported diploma scam in which six NJ residents are also charged.

Steering Wheel Came Off NJ Tesla Driver’s SUV, Federal Probe Reveals

As many as 120,000 Model Y SUVs may be affected by the issue, according to the NHTSA, which is also probing Tesla’s autopilot system.

NJ Mother Killed In Plane Crash ID'd; Daughter 'Fighting For Life'

The mother and daughter were fulfilling a "a long-standing wish" of theirs by going on the flight.

NJ Mother Killed, Daughter Injured, In Fatal Plane Crash: Attorney

The mother and daughter had booked the demonstration flight through a Groupon, the attorney for the plane's operator told Patch.​

Man Who Died In Shooting At N.J. Rest Stop Was Wanted For Murder

Officials say Kyle Foggy, 29, of Cherry Hill, was pronounced dead later Tuesday night at a hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Man Fatally Shot By Paterson Police Identified As Violence Intervention Activist Najee Seabrooks

The governor tweeted, "Our thoughts are with the Paterson Healing Collective as they mourn the loss of a team member."

Antisemitic 'Day Of Hate' Threat Mobilizes Cops Around NJ Synagogues

Authorities stress that they haven't seen credible threats. But Jewish communities and several local governments have raised concerns.

NJ Man, 2 Others Killed During Avalanche In Washington: Sheriff

Another New Jersey resident, with no reported injuries, hiked back to the base camp and got help.

23-Year-Old Khalil Glanton Stabbed To Death At High School Basketball Game In Trenton

Police say 23-year-old Khalil Glanton was stabbed several times after a fight broke out during a tournament.

Accused Michigan Shooter Threatened 2 NJ Schools, Prompting Closure

The man, later found dead, used to live in the Trenton area. He killed 3 people and critically injured 5 in Michigan, authorities said.

Skull ID'ed As NJ Man Missing Since 1984

Richard Thomas Alt and his girlfriend were suspected homicide victims. A fisherman found his skull in Pennsylvania in 1986.

Alligator Owner Staged Abandonment In Neptune, NJ: MCSPCA

The man is facing charges for keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species.

Woman Arrested After Stealing Truck From NJ Auto Dealership

Joseph Fioravanti said he saw a woman, who police identified as Rita Ramminger, climb into a truck in the dealership lot.

Where Jan. 6 Criminal Cases In NJ Stand On Insurrection's Anniversary

New Jersey's connections to the attack on the U.S. Capitol two years ago linger, from rioters to victims to key witnesses.

2022 Traffic Deaths In NJ Reach Highest Number In 15 Years: NJSP Data

2022 has hit the highest number of traffic-related deaths in the state in 15 years, according to state data.

1 Cent Difference In Stolen Xbox Case Earns NJ Man New Sentence

Prosecutors improperly included sales tax in the stolen item's value, which steepened the charge, the appeals judges ruled.

NJ Text Message Scam Impersonates USPS, Officials Warn

According to officials, the scam urges the recipient to click on a link to address an issue with a package delivery.

Man Admits Role In Burglary Ring Targeting Asians In NJ: Feds

A New Jersey man admitted his role in a multi-state scheme that targeted Asian business owners in residential burglaries, officials said.

NJ Transit’s Access Link Program Found In Violation Of Federal ADA Law

Excessively long trips, late pickups, late drop-offs and long phone hold times were all found to violate users’ civil rights, officials said

NJ Influencer Among 8 Charged In $100M Stock Fraud Scheme

Federal officials accused a social media influencer of taking advantage of followers and feeding them misinformation in order to make money.

Chris Christie's Niece Hurt 6 Deputies Being Taken Off Plane: Police

She was removed after asking a family she believed to be Latino if they were "smuggling cocaine," according to The Times-Picayune.

NJ Leads Nation In Holiday-Burglary Spike: Why That Might Be

Burglaries around the nation tend to increase during the summer months. But New Jersey has a different story during the holiday season.

This NJ County Busted 97 For Child Sex Crimes In 5 Months: Prosecutor

Offenses included sexual assault, child luring and endangering a child by sexual conduct, according to authorities.

NJ Man Killed After SUV Drives Through Apple Store In MA

At least 16 people were injured, according to authorities.

6 Charged In $3M Auto-Theft Ring Linked To 30+ Vehicles: State Police

Six individuals were charged in connection with an auto-theft ring that targeted expensive vehicles from Essex to Burlington counties.