Category: Crime

New Jersey federal prosecutors have charged a man and his co-conspirators with submitting fraudulent information on applications for loans through a federal small business lending program. The case highlights vulnerabilities in government-backed lending programs and raises important questions about oversight, fraud prevention, and the consequences for legitimate small business owners when bad actors exploit these…

A Hackettstown man was found guilty this week on multiple sexual assault charges involving a child under the age of 13, according to New Jersey authorities. The verdict marks the conclusion of a deeply disturbing case that has shaken the community and prompted renewed conversations about child safety, the warning signs of abuse, and the…

New data released this week paints a stark picture of law enforcement accountability in New Jersey. The state reported 817 major discipline actions taken against 654 officers, accompanied by more than 16,000 internal affairs cases filed across departments statewide. The figures have renewed calls for deeper reform and greater transparency in how police misconduct is…

A 27-year-old New Jersey man lost his life following a single-vehicle crash in Bedminster during the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to local authorities. Police said Noah Maitland, a resident of Randolph, was driving a 1979 Corvette westbound on Meadow Road at approximately 3:07 a.m. when the vehicle went out of control while navigating…

New Jersey’s Office of the Public Defender has formally asked federal authorities to stop attempting to question individuals arrested during recent demonstrations at Delaney Hall in Newark, arguing that such contacts interfere with the legal rights of people already represented by counsel. According to a letter sent Tuesday by the public defender’s office, federal agents…

A late-night emergency call prompted a major police response in Garfield, New Jersey, after a caller claimed to have a bomb and threatened to shoot anyone who approached the residence, authorities said. According to Garfield police, the incident unfolded around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday at a multifamily apartment building located on Spencer Place. The caller reportedly…

Seven people were injured in a late-night shooting incident in Trenton, New Jersey, with two victims reported to be in critical condition, according to authorities. Police said the shooting took place around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Centre Street and Furman Street. The incident came to attention after a ShotSpotter alert detected multiple rounds…

Roselle, New Jersey is preparing for the return of its former police chief, who is set to resume his position after a prolonged legal dispute that began with his termination over the use of homophobic slurs while on duty. Chief Stacey Williams, who was removed from his post two years ago following allegations of inappropriate…

A woman lost her life in a fatal single-vehicle crash on Routes 1 and 9 in Newark on Friday morning, according to local authorities. Police said the crash happened at approximately 8:35 a.m. while the driver was traveling northbound in the express lanes. Preliminary information released by investigators indicates that the woman lost control of…