Woodbridge High Grad Killed In Long Branch Beach Shooting Mourned

"He had a good heart — well-liked, respected and a fighter on the field," said the former Woodbridge High School football coach.

GoFundMe Started For Woodbridge High Grad Fatally Shot On Long Branch Beach

The teen shot and killed last Thursday night​ on the beach at Pier Village in Long Branch has been identified as Chrystofer Whyte, 18.

Teen Who Brought Loaded Gun Into Woodbridge High School Sentenced

The loaded gun was found in the teen's backpack inside Woodbridge High School March 18. He was sentenced Monday.

Woodbridge Jewelry Store Robbed In Broad Daylight Saturday

The smash-and-grab robbery occurred at 12:40 p.m. Saturday. Four men entered the store, smashed jewelry cases and then ran off.

Avenel Man Was Part Of Large-Scale Union County Drug Ring, Prosecutor Says

An Avenel man is one of 24 people charged with being part of a large-scale drug and illegal gun ring that mainly operated in Union County.

Iselin Man Ran Bogus Investment Scheme, Gets 2 Years In Prison

Mohammed Rahman, 64, scammed people into investing in his company, Caltech, said federal prosecutors.

Man Fatally Shot By Woodbridge Police Sgt. Outside Convenience Store

This happened at 1 a.m. Thursday. The man who was killed has been identified as Aamir Allen, 35, of Carteret.

More Than 500 Teens Descend On Woodbridge Mall, Shut Down Carnival

More than 500 teens descended on Woodbridge Center mall and a carnival in the mall parking lot Saturday night, in another pop-up party.

Man Hit, Killed While Fixing Truck On Rt. 9 Bridge Over Raritan Bay

This is the accident that caused traffic delays for hours Wednesday morning on Rt. 9, Rt. 35 and even the Parkway.

Teens From Woodbridge, New Brunswick Involved In Menlo Park Mall Brawl

Teens from Fords, Woodbridge, Port Reading, New Brunswick and more were arrested as part of the 300-person disturbance at Menlo Park mall.

Man Dies In Fire At Woodbridge Mobile Home Park Off Rt. 1

The fire broke out at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday at Hiram's mobile home park on Rt. 1 north.

No Charges For Woodbridge Police Officer Who Used Chokehold On Suspect

In 2021, after George Floyd's murder, the NJ Attorney General changed its use-of-force policy and said a police chokehold is deadly force.

Fatal 4-Car Crash On Turnpike In Woodbridge Saturday Morning

The 67-year-old man killed was driving a Chevrolet Malibu south on the Turnpike when he was rear-ended by a Mazda CX-5, said police.

South Plainfield Man Busted For Getting $3.2M In COVID Loan Fraud

An Israeli man who used to live in South Plainfield admitted to obtaining more than $3.2 million in a PPP COVID loan fraud:

Woodbridge Woman Accused Of Illegally Collecting Unemployment

One of the 10 was even an East Orange woman who worked for the NJ Department of Labor —​ the state agency that gives out unemployment.

Woodbridge Teen Arrested In Connection With Linden Applebee's Shooting

Dwayne Exilus, 18, was arrested in Iselin Monday. He is wanted in connection with a March 23 shooting at the Linden Applebee's.

Woodbridge Man Killed In Tractor Trailer Crash On NJ Turnpike

A 59-year-old resident of the Keasbey section of Woodbridge was killed late Monday night in a tractor trailer crash on the NJ Turnpike.

Woodbridge Man Charged With Murder In Death Of Son, 4

A Woodbridge man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his son, a 4-year-old boy, last February in a Somerset County motel.

Some NJ Drunk Driving Convictions Can Be Overturned: See If You Apply

A New Jersey State Police sergeant was found to be calibrating several Alcotest instruments used to take breath samples:

Carteret Man 'In A Rage' When He Critically Injured Newborn Son: Cops

The man is Ezekiel Crespo, 20, and he was alone in the house caring for his six-week-old son. The boy's mother was at work.

Man Was Drunk, Speeding In Crash That Killed Avenel Woman: Prosecutor

The prosecutor says Jair Montero-Moran was driving drunk, speeding when he collided head on with another car on the West Carteret Bridge.

Carteret Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Newborn Son

An infant remains in critical condition and the child's father, 20, of Carteret, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder.

Woodbridge Twp. Man Admits To Running Bogus Investment Scheme

The man is Mohammed Rahman, 64, of Iselin.

Woodbridge Woman, 34, Killed In Carteret Car Crash

An Avenel woman was killed in a car crash Saturday night in Carteret.

Woodbridge Doctor Admits She Kept Illegal, Live-In Servants

Dr. Harsha Sahni, who owned a rheumatology practice in Colonia, admitted she kept two women from India as low-pay household servants.

Serious New Year's Day Crash On Rt. 1 At Woodbridge Center Drive

The crash happened at 4:40 a.m. at the intersection of Rt. 1 and Woodbridge Center Drive:

$3.3 Million Fine For Container Ship That Dumped Oil Into Arthur Kill

The particularly large fine is intended to send a message to the international shipping companies that dock at the Port of Newark:

Unlicensed Middlesex Co. Woman Ran Cosmetic Surgery Biz From Home: PD

Police say Yamile Mattos, 61, offered various cosmetic procedures, including buttock augmentation​ and wrinkle removal, out of her home:

Woodbridge Man Attacked Stepfather With Hammer, Prosecutor Alleges

This happened at approximately 6:42 p.m. Saturday inside a home on Sherry Street in Woodbridge:

NJ Woman Smoked Pot, Drank Before Rt. 1 Crash That Injured Family: PD

The woman charged with DUI in a Thanksgiving eve crash on Rt. 1 told police she smoked pot and drank alcohol before getting in her car:

Middlesex Co. Girl, 15, Still Critical After Hit By Alleged DUI Driver

The 15-year-old Middlesex County girl who was struck by an alleged drunk driver the night before Thanksgiving​ is fighting to survive:

Woodbridge Woman Critical After She Was Hit By DUI Driver: Prosecutor

A Woodbridge woman and her teen stepdaughter were seriously injured Wednesday night by a Cranford DUI driver, said the county prosecutor:

McGuire Street Homeowner Set Fire To His Own Home: Woodbridge Police

The homeowner of 86 McGuire Street in Woodbridge is charged with intentionally starting a fire at his home:

Mercedes Benz Stolen In Woodbridge Re-Sold In Bronx For $7,500

On Nov. 7, federal prosecutors said they busted a ring of eight men who stole luxury cars throughout New Jersey —​ including Woodbridge.

Officer Shot While Stopping Dog Attack On Boy At Sayreville Motel

A police officer was hit by a stray bullet when police fired on a dog attacking a boy, 10, at the Knights Inn in Sayreville Monday:

7 Rescued From Balconies In Woodbridge Terrace Apt. Fire

Seven people were rescued from balconies Sunday night when a fire broke out in the apartment complex across from Woodbridge Center Mall:

Year In Prison For Woodbridge Man Who Filed False Tax Return

A Woodbridge man was sentenced Thursday to 12 months and a day in prison for filing false tax returns, said U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger.

Driver Ran Off In Fatal Woodbridge Car Crash Friday

There was a fatal car accident Friday in Woodbridge, where a passenger in the car​ died and the driver ran off before police got there:

Magnolia Street House Fire Started Outside The Home

All eight members of the family that lived in the home did make it out, but several suffered from smoke inhalation:

911 Calls Draw Large Police Response To Clark Street In Woodbridge

An individual having a health issue prompted a large police response to Clark Street Sunday night: