Spotswood is in trouble after officials unknowingly transferred millions of dollars to a criminal posing as a trusted local contact in a sophisticated cyber scam. Town leaders say precise email impersonation tricked the school district and borough offices into sending money to the wrong address. An ordinary department exchange became one of the community’s most…
A New Jersey family is suing after discovering a stranger was buried in a grave they bought years ago. According to the lawsuit, the family bought plots at Cedar Park and Beth El Cemeteries to ensure future burials. They say a new burial in a relative’s grave broke their trust earlier this year. The family…
The complicated email scam cost a town in Middlesex County $4.8 million. Local officials say that a criminal pretended to be trusted contacts and moved money to Spotswood school district and borough accounts that weren’t supposed to have it. Mayor Rich O’Brien told people that a “third-party cyber criminal” fooled school and borough employees into…
Officials from the Trump administration say that a man tried to get to Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba in her Newark federal office building, but he was stopped before he could do any damage. Because of Habba’s high-profile job and the politically charged cases she worked on, the disturbance on Wednesday made…
In southern Edison, New Jersey, first responders found over 100 small animals in unsanitary conditions during a routine medical call. An early afternoon home health emergency on Stony Road West prompted police and emergency response. One of the men called 911. Doctors found unusually many animals in the house’s upper floors and basement. Middlesex County…
An 18-year-old Woodbridge shipping and logistics worker was arrested by federal immigration authorities. New Jersey high school graduate. Suero worried about her son’s safety after his late Sunday night move. ICE arrested 46 Savino Del Bene employees in Avenel, Woodbridge, including Bello-Cabrera. Jhonatan called his mother at 2 a.m. to say a guard had ordered…
New Jersey judge allowed the driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew to testify for the prosecution. The Gaudreau brothers were biking in Salem County when Sean M. Higgins, 44, was charged with the fatal August 2024 crash. Higgins’ lawyers requested suppressed crash and interview police statements. The defense claimed that Higgins…
New Jersey governor Phil Murphy has granted 48 more pardons and commutations, increasing his total to 217. The governor has granted four major clemency orders since the state created its first advisory council for these cases. His commitment to second chances and criminal justice reform is evident. Criminals for murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, and drug…
A shocking incident occurred at a Westchester County amusement park, where three young individuals allegedly invaded the waterfront park after hours. Law enforcement said the trio arrived by small craft around midnight, navigated the shoreline, and scaled a perimeter fence to enter the closed site. After entering, they damaged critical infrastructure, stole hundreds of prize…
New Jersey lawmakers are taking efforts to guarantee law enforcement can respond quickly and effectively to school active shooter scenarios in response to mounting school safety concerns. In such cases, seconds can mean life or death. Schools have improved security to deter intruders, but first responders may find it harder to enter when time is…
