Passaic Co.'s 200-Acre Wildfire Dampened By Rain As Containment Progress Slows

Despite some rainfall Thursday night, containment of the major wildfire has not progressed much in the last 12 hours, officials said.

1 Dead, More Displaced Following North Jersey House Fire

Red Cross New Jersey was on the scene, assisting six people who were displaced by the blaze.

NJ Woman Beat 4-Year-Old To Death While Father Was At Work, Affidavit Says

New details of the gruesome killing have been released by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.

North Jersey Man Who Stabbed Man To Death Sentenced To Prison

The sentencing comes four years after an altercation that left two men dead.

NJ Driver Arrested After Car Crash Kills His Teen Passenger, Injures Others: PO

The charges stem from a fatal accident that occurred six months ago.

West Milford Wildfire Burns 160 Acres, Now Half Contained: Live Updates

The flames have become a "major wildfire," according to experts.

Man Shot Dead On North Jersey Street Over Holiday Weekend, Cops Say

An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

​2 Suspects Nabbed Following Passaic County Shooting

One suspect was found with hollow tip ammo and a large-capacity magazine, according to authorities.

16-Year-Old Killed In Passaic County Shooting

This marks the fifth shooting in the area this month, the third with a teen victim.

North Jersey Couple Indicted In The Death Of A 4-Year-Old Girl

An autopsy revealed the girl's manner of death to be homicide, prosecutors say.

Knife-Wielding Man Threatened Wayne Father, Tried To Pick Up His Daughter, Cops Say

The suspect received several charges, including terroristic threats and aggravated assault.

Florida Man Sentenced 6 Years After Fatal Passaic County Car Crash

The Orlando man was traveling 30 miles over the speed limit before the crash, authorities said.

Man Convicted For The Killing Of Passaic Co. Street Vendor

The defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder, among other charges.

Another Teen Shot, Marks 3rd Shooting In This NJ City Within 2 Weeks

Two of the shootings, believed to be separate incidents, occurred on the same day.

Mom Killed Son, Left Body In Apartment For 2 Days Before Calling Police: Authorities

"I was trying to kill both of us, he died, and I didn't...He's dead and I'm alive," she told 911 operators two days after the incident.

Mentally Ill Woman Missing Without Her Medication In North Jersey, Police Seek Help

The 34-year-old is from West Milford, Passaic County, but was last seen in Morris County, officials said.

Scooter-Driving Chain Snatcher Nabbed In Passaic Co., Cops Say

The suspect would "forcibly" rip chains off of women's necks before escaping via electric scooter, police said. One victim was hospitalized.

Video Catches NJ Bear Breaking Into Car In North Jersey, Report Says

Footage acquired by News12 New Jersey shows the bear opening the driver's door of a car parked outside a residence.

North Jersey Man Lured Teen, Kidnapped And Sexually Assaulted Him, Cops Say

A nearly year-long investigation has led police to the suspect.

Home Invader Raped Woman At Knifepoint, Tried To Kill Her, Prosecutors Say

A months-long investigation led police to the suspect, who faces attempted murder, assault, and robbery charges.

Cross-County Car Burglary Ring Busted, 3 Suspects Arrested

One suspect is accused of allowing the thieves to use her car and phone in exchange for "kickbacks."

13-Year-Old Threatens Wayne Motel Guests With Gun, Adult Accomplices Charged: Cops

The two adult accomplices face child endangerment and shoplifting charges.

​North Jersey 6-Year-Old Dead, Mother Faces Child Endangerment Charges

Police believe the accused tried to kill her autistic son before attempting suicide, officials said.

Customer Stabs 2 Passaic Co. Bakery Workers Over Wrong Order, Cops Say

Last week's stabbings were over an eggplant sandwich order from four years ago, according to reports.

Man Attacked Bus Drivers, Smashed Bus Windows: Passaic Co. Sheriff’s Office

In addition to assaulting drivers and damaging bus, the accused didn't pay his bus fares, authorities said.

2 Teens Shot In Passaic County Suburb

An investigation determined that both shootings occurred in the same area, police said.

NJ Massage Parlor Raids End In Prostitution Arrests

More than $13,000 of suspected prostitution money was recovered, according to authorities.

Passaic Co. Man Sentenced For Child Porn Possession

In addition to the prison sentence, the accused has to pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution.

Months-Long Drug Dealing Investigation Leads To Passaic Co. Suspect

Several pounds of drugs were seized, along with nearly $100,000.

Police Nab Passaic County Shooting Suspect

The accused faces several charges and decades of prison time.

3rd Pool Drowning In 3 Days In This NJ County

Three drownings were reported in one county this weekend, two of them fatal.

NY Man Drowns At Wayne Pool Party

This is the third drowning incident reported this weekend in the area.

1 Dead, 2 Injured Following I-80 Car Crash

The three victims were standing on the roadway before the fatal collision.

Teen Hospitalized After Apparent Pool Party Drowning in Passaic Co.

Witnesses said they unsuccessfully tried to remove the teen from the water, according to authorities.

5-Year-Old Found Dead In Wayne Swimming Pool

The boy was unaccompanied by an adult at the time of the incident, according to authorities.

Wayne Police Warn Residents Of Ongoing Phishing Scam

Scammers are using "Wayne Township" as the caller ID, according to police.

2 Teens Killed In Passaic County Motorcycle Crash

The collision occurred early Thursday morning, according to police.

6-Year-Old Found Dead In Passaic Co. Home

The child was pronounced dead after police arrived at the scene.

Man Shot, Left For Dead On NJ Sidewalk

The man was left on the sidewalk after suffering a gunshot wound, police said.

5-Year-Old Drowns In North Jersey Swimming Pool, Police Say

The five-year-old boy was found unresponsive in the pool, according to witnesses.