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Gang members flooding NJ with deadly fentanyl, prosecutors say
A year-long federal investigation has resulted in drug distribution charges against nine suspected members of Sex, Money, Murder in Plainfield, NJ, authorities said.
Lakewood man sentenced for leaving the scene of a fatal crash
A man from Lakewood will be spending the next several years behind bars for leaving the scene of a fatal accident last summer.
The NJ Scratch-Off Games with the Most Remaining Prizes Updated
It stands to reason that the games with more prizes are going to give you a better chance of winning a prize.
I've done the research for you. I created a list of 15 games that still have the most prizes available to win.
NJ woman indicted for taking $1M in benefits for dead aunt: Feds
A NJ woman has been indicted for allegedly stealing over $1 million of federal benefits over the course of a quarter of a century intended for her dead aunt.
National retailer with 23 NJ, PA stores closing all locations
Another large domino in the world of retail is about to fall in what has been a brutal year for businesses across the country.
Contractor in Ocean County scammed 17, now he's going to prison
A contractor in Ocean County who scammed at least 17 homeowners is headed to prison for the next several years and he has to payback nearly $600,000.
Pigs on the run in 2 NJ towns — Cops capture 200-pound porker
In a bizarre coincidence, police officers in two South Jersey towns just had to deal with pigs on the run — one topping the scales at about 200 pounds.
NJ officials slam Rutgers, threaten funding, for 'caving'
Republicans and Democrats said the public university should not be negotiating with lawbreaking demonstrators.
NJ man busted in house full of suspected heroin, fentanyl
Woody Demosthenes was taken into custody as law enforcement raided his Egg Harbor Township home.
Menacing man arrested at 4 a.m. in Toms River neighborhood
Toms River police said the man carrying a bat around 4 a.m. in the Tallymawr development told an officer he was making TikTok videos.