Ewing Police Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle Leaves Teen Severely Injured After Multi‑Car Collision

A three-car crash in Ewing Township during a high-speed police pursuit injured one child, according to investigators. Police and emergency services responded to a car theft and dangerous chase across a busy intersection by two teens. Before 7:00 p.m., police claimed the pursuit began on Prospect Street near Parkway Avenue. Patrolling officers sought to halt…

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Deadly Confrontation Outside Upscale Woodland Park Venue Claims Life of Plainfield Man

The late-night fight outside a Woodland Park high-end catering and event site murdered a 46-year-old Plainfield man. Westmount Country Club, a Passaic County wedding and Christmas party venue, celebrated before midnight Thursday. After 11:50 p.m., the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and local police found a man not responding outside the venue. At Paterson’s St. Joseph’s…

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to Face Decades in Prison After Conviction for Repeated Child Sexual Assault

A New Jersey jury convicted a man of many child sexual crimes, highlighting child protection legislation. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced the conviction this week, underlining the crimes’ seriousness and trial evidence. Torean Nixon, 41, of Newark was convicted of two first-degree aggravated sexual assaults, two second-degree assaults, and two second-degree child endangerment. Each…

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State Oversight Under Scrutiny After Newark Child’s Death Despite Prior Warnings

Despite household abuse allegations, a 6-year-old Newark girl died days after a state welfare worker checked on her. This has raised public scrutiny of New Jersey’s child protection system. How warning signs are evaluated and why official alerts sometimes fail have been raised by the case. State officials reported multiple calls to New Jersey’s child…

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New Jersey Actor Faces Serious Charges After Alleged Road Rage Shooting Near Stockton University

A minor television and film star was indicted by a New Jersey grand jury for road rage near Stockton University. Prosecutors say a driving dispute evolved into a daytime life-threatening gunshot. Port Republic’s 47-year-old Ernest Heinz was charged with first-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapons crimes. According to court documents, the 31-count accusation follows…

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New Jersey Man Arrested for Kidnapping Disabled Resident, Assaulting Police Officer

Deptford Township police arrested a Camden man for kidnapping a disabled 59-year-old during a home invasion and assaulting a police officer. One occurrence raises concerns about violent crimes against vulnerable populations. Lahque St. Juste, 32, entered the victim’s 800 May Avenue home Thursday, police said. Police say the suspect abused the victim before driving his…

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Investigation Underway After Fatal Incident and Overnight Fire on Kearny Avenue

Following a Saturday flight delay, the Minnesota Vikings arrived in New Jersey hours before their Sunday afternoon game against the Giants. According to Vikings officials, their charter jet left MSP early. After takeoff, a mechanical issue forced the crew to return for safety. After the rapid decision, the jet returned to the airport safely, protecting…

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New Jersey Parole Reform Bill Triggers Sharp Debate Over Public Safety and Victims’ Rights

More Jersey prosecutors, defense advocates, and politicians disagree on whether parole breach restrictions would benefit or harm victims. Assembly and Senate bills aim to reduce non-criminal parole revocations and improve readmission. Governor Phil Murphy favors parole reforms that stress rehabilitation over punishment. According to state data, many New Jersey offenders were returned to jail for…

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New Jersey Police Use Supercar to Spotlight Opioid Recovery Efforts

A Bergen County, New Jersey, police department has found an unusual yet eye-catching way to discuss opioid addiction and recovery. Instead of usual awareness ads, the department has used a high-end sports automobile to raise awareness of the drug issue and treatment available. The Garfield Police Department and Lamborghini Paramus collaborated on the project. This…

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