A tragic chain-reaction crash on Route 1 in South Brunswick, New Jersey, left one man dead after he was reportedly struck by another vehicle while standing outside his car early last month, according to authorities. Officials said the incident happened around 2 a.m. on April 19 on the northbound side of Route 1 near Ridge…
A New Jersey criminal case tied to the death of a Cumberland County man is taking a new turn after a judge openly questioned how strong the prosecution’s case may be during a recent court hearing. The case centers on the death of 54-year-old Louis “Gus” Serbeck of Millville, who died after a violent confrontation…
A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been arrested after police said several synagogues in the township were burglarized during overnight break-ins that allegedly involved stolen cash from donation and charity boxes. According to authorities, the investigation began after a series of burglaries were reported at synagogues across Lakewood starting in March. Police said the suspect allegedly…
Three people were injured early Sunday morning after gunfire erupted outside a well-known smoke shop and restaurant in Trenton, New Jersey, according to authorities and the business owner. The shooting happened on the rear patio of NJ Weedman’s Joint during a crowded weekend gathering that drew hundreds of customers for music, food, and nightlife activities….
A 44-year-old New Jersey man will spend 18 months in federal prison after admitting he helped transport nine Irish citizens who illegally entered the United States through the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont, according to federal authorities. Federal prosecutors said Tyshan Murray, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was sentenced in federal court and will also serve three…
A 38-year-old Bergen County man is facing serious criminal charges after authorities say he fled the scene of a deadly crash that killed a 74-year-old pedestrian in Hackensack early Friday morning. According to prosecutors, the incident happened around 12:50 a.m. near the intersection of Essex Street and Summit Avenue. Investigators said the victim was crossing…
A Mother’s Day gathering in Paterson turned deadly Sunday night after gunfire erupted on a busy city street, leaving two men dead and four other people wounded, according to local authorities. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue, an area that quickly became crowded with police…
A former New Jersey police officer who previously served prison time in a Superstorm Sandy fraud case is now facing serious criminal charges after authorities accused him of forcing his way into a Bergenfield home during a violent confrontation that left multiple people injured, including two children. According to Bergenfield police, the incident happened shortly…
Students at Rutgers University faced disruptions during the exam period after a major cybersecurity incident affected Canvas, a widely used online learning platform relied on by colleges and universities across the United States. University officials confirmed that Rutgers was among the institutions impacted by a data breach connected to Instructure, the parent company behind the…
A former Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps instructor at a New Jersey high school has been sentenced to probation after admitting he intentionally touched a student without her consent during school hours. James H. Merritt, 65, of Franklinville, entered a guilty plea during a court appearance in Gloucester County this week in connection with an…
