Accused Kidnapper Told NJ Girl, 12, He Was 'Following His Heart'

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Accused Kidnapper Told NJ Girl, 12, He Was 'Following His Heart'

Messages between the two show the 21-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl were involved in a dating relationship, and show they traded pictures with each other before kidnapping charges were filed.>>>Read more here.

Drunk Driver Ran Out Of Gas On Bridge, Police Say

The driver's speech was slurred, his eyes were bloodshot and watery and there was a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, police say.

3 Cars Stolen In One NJ Area Over Easter Weekend

Thieves can slowly drive down the road, using a mobile app that can detect if a key fob has been left inside the vehicle.

$622K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold

One lucky ticket sold matched all 5 numbers drawn winning the $622,251 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Thursday's drawing. Find out where.

Political Campaign Banner Defaced With Swastika: Police

A banner promoting two NJ council candidates was defaced with a swastika a month before an upcoming election, authorities said.

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The image of Liam Heim was previously provided by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office