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Drug Dealer Charged for the Death of Guttenberg Teen

▶ Posted 03-05-2026

Joshua V. Burgos from Ridgefield Park, age 30, is arrested for distributing narcotics containing fentanyl to an 18-year-old female that led to her death.

New Jersey Sues Trump Administration Over New Tariffs

▶ Posted 03-05-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in a lawsuit to block President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses.

Weehawken Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

▶ Posted 03-05-2026

Richard Moran, age 25, is arrested for sexually assaulted a 15-year-old female who he met on Instagram on multiple occasions at his residence.

Local Man Convicted in 2021 Fatal Hit-and-Run in Newark

▶ Posted 03-05-2026

Justin Brown, age 36, is convicted in a hit-and-run incident that killed Alejandro Garcia from Passaic at the corner of Third Avenue and McCarter Highway.

Arrest Made in November 15, 2025 Shooting In Paterson

▶ Posted 03-04-2026

Naason Wimbush from Paterson, age 38, is arrested for the shooting of a 36-year-old woman in the area of Piercy Street and Presidential Boulevard.

2 Women Charged in Jersey City Hit-and-Run That Injured Juveniles

▶ Posted 03-04-2026

32-year-old Tamara Tyre and 56-year-old Yolanda Tyre are arrested for a hit-and-run incident on Wilkinson Avenue that injured multiple juveniles on mopeds.

Daylight Savings Time

▶ Posted 03-04-2026

Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: February 23, 2026 to March 1, 2026

▶ Posted 03-04-2026

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Bloomfield Police Department.

Hoboken Police Arrest Blotter: February 5, 2026 to February 11, 2026

▶ Posted 03-03-2026

Read about the latest arrests and incidents as released by the Hoboken Police Department.

Newark Man Sentenced to Over 150 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minors

▶ Posted 03-03-2026

Terrence Mells, age 42, is sentenced to 154 years in prison for sexually assaulting 3 underage family members on multiple occasions between 2015 and 2023.

One Dead Following Fire at Irvington Building

▶ Posted 03-03-2026

Officials are asking for help regarding information on a fire at an industrial building on Coit Street that took a man's life on the early morning of March 2, 2026.

North Haledon Man Charged With Theft By Deception

▶ Posted 03-03-2026

Steven C. Berger, age 65, is arrested for using his position as controller to embezzle over $878,000 in unauthorized raises and bonuses from his company.

Hasbrouck Heights Man Sentenced to 6 Years For Vehicular Homicide

▶ Posted 03-03-2026

Julio C. Guerrero-Brito, age 41, is sentenced to six years in prison for driving drunk and killing his passenger, Richard Bahamonte, in an accident in Teaneck.

Harrison Police Blotter: March 3, 2026

▶ Posted 03-03-2026

Read about the latest arrests and incidents as released by the Harrison Police Department.

Secaucus Police Blotter: February 23, 2025 to March 1, 2026

▶ Posted 03-02-2026

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Secaucus Police Department.

New Affordable Housing to Be Built in Jersey City

▶ Posted 03-02-2026

Jersey City announces the construction of additional affordable housing at 808 Pavonia Avenue, pivoting away from plans for the Pompidou Museum.

Fitness Activities for the Week of March 2, 2026

▶ Posted 03-02-2026

Feel like you are becoming a couch potato? Then get off the sofa, and check out these upcoming fitness activities happening in Northern New Jersey.

Arrest Made in Homicide of a Homeless Person in Paterson

▶ Posted 03-01-2026

Jamie Lopez, a 32-year-old homeless man, is arrested for fatally striking another homeless person with a hammer in the area of 140 Marshall Street.

Man Found Dead in Paterson

▶ Posted 02-28-2026

Police are asking for help regarding information on the death of a 32-year-old homeless man who was found with a severe head injury on Marshall Street.

Arrest Made in Arson Attempt at East Rutherford Hotel

▶ Posted 02-27-2026

Sean P. McDermott, age 36, is charged with arson for intentionally trying to set his room on fire at the Residence Inn while he departed the hotel.

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