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Man Convicted in Newark Shooting That Killed Innocent Bystander

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Altaariq Palmer of Newark, age 28, is found guilty of fatally shooting 41-year-old Latoya Miller-Kone when he fired 14 shots on 18th Avenue.

Man Convicted of Assaulting Woman and Sexually Assaulting Minor

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Caream Davis of Newark, age 46, is found guilty of physically assaulting a 51-year-old woman and sexually assaulting a male juvenile in Irvington.

Fairview Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Elder G. Mimbela-Portilla, age 59, is arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile in Fairview on multiple occasions between 2017 and 2021.

New Jersey Seeks Order to Stop Latest Tariffs

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in filing a motion to block the Trump Administration’s latest efforts to impose tariffs on products purchased in the U.S.

Tenafly Mayor's Message, March 13, 2026

▶ Posted 03-13-2026

Read the latest town updates from Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna.

Teen Dead Following Shooting in Paterson

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

Police are asking for help with information on the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in the area of Carroll Street and Godwin Avenue on March 11, 2026.

DPW Laborer Needed

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

The Borough of Westwood is seeking to hire an individual for a full-time position with the Department of Public Works.

Paterson Police Launches 2026 Recruitment Campaign

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

The Paterson Police Department is inviting motivated individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career in law enforcement.

Videos from Police-Involved Fatal Shooting in Newark Released

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

Officials release radio recordings and video footage related to the January 19, 2026 fatal shooting of 42-year-old Wali Bey by Newark Police.

Man Arrested for DUI Near Essex County Airport in Fairfield

▶ Posted 03-12-2026

Jayson Dicosta of Toms River, age 48, is arrested for driving while intoxicated after a motor vehicle stop stemming from multiple traffic violations.

Officials Push to Stop Closure of Jersey City Hospital

▶ Posted 03-11-2026

Jersey City is taking emergency measures to stop Hudson Regional Health from closing Christ Hospital (a.k.a. Heights University Hospital) this weekend.

Cliffside Park Awarded $1,092,000 for Sewer Improvements

▶ Posted 03-11-2026

Cliffside Park receives a $1,092,000 federal grant to upgrade storm and sanitary piping as part of an ongoing renovation project for the borough.

Rockaway Police Blotter: February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026

▶ Posted 03-11-2026

Read about last month's arrests and incidents as released by the Rockaway Township Police Department.

Bomb Threat at Harrison High School

▶ Posted 03-10-2026

Students are evacuated after school staff receives a phone call demanding $20,000 and claiming that an explosive device had been placed in the building.

Man Arrested for DUI After Crash in Fairfield

▶ Posted 03-10-2026

Vijayant Mehta of Montville, age 49, is arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a snowbank on Horseneck Road and refusing sobriety tests.

Wanted Man Arrested for Shoplifting at Fairfield Target

▶ Posted 03-10-2026

Dominick Robinson of Trenton, a 29-year-old man who is also wanted out of Mercer County, is arrested for fleeing the store with a computer gaming mouse.

Pompton Plains Man Arrested for DUI on Route 46

▶ Posted 03-10-2026

Eric Steinhilber, age 57, is charged with driving while intoxicated and other road offenses stemming from a report of erratic driving on US-46 West in Fairfield.

Three Arrested for Shoplifting at Fairfield Target

▶ Posted 03-10-2026

Shamecka Morrison of Passaic, Sharonna Patterson of Paterson, and Michael Coleman of Paterson, are charged for trying to steal $2,000 worth of goods.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: March 2, 2026 to March 8, 2026

▶ Posted 03-10-2026

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

Stuff the Pantry Food Drive

▶ Posted 03-10-2026

WSUS, WNNJ and The Bear radio personalities are spearheading a campaign this month to benefit the Sussex County Social Services food pantry.

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