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Juvenile Arrested in Fatal Carjacking Attempt in Newark

▶ Posted 04-08-2026

A juvenile faces murder and carjacking charges after he tried to drive off in 46-year-old Jhon Aponte Alarcon's car and caused an accident that killed Alarcon.

New Jersey and Roxbury Request District Court to Block ICE Facility

▶ Posted 04-07-2026

New Jersey and the Township of Roxbury are seeking a injunction to prevent ICE from converting a warehouse in Roxbury into a detention facility.

Newark Activates ‘Code Blue’ for Tuesday Night

▶ Posted 04-07-2026

Newark is activating “Code Blue” from 8 p.m., April 7th until 8 a.m., April 8th, during which temperatures are expected to drop to 29°F.

Hoboken Police Arrest Blotter: March 12, 2026 to March 18, 2026

▶ Posted 04-07-2026

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

Secaucus Police Blotter: March 30, 2026 to April 5, 2026

▶ Posted 04-06-2026

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

Bloomingdale Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

▶ Posted 04-06-2026

Nasir Sharrock, age 20, is arrested after an investigation revealed that he had sexually assaulting an 11-year-old child on July 22, 2026 in Bloomingdale.

Wayne High School Teacher Charged With Child Endangerment

▶ Posted 04-06-2026

Rashid Darrisaw of Haledon, a teacher at DePaul Catholic High School, is arrested for exchanging inappropriate messages with a 15-year-old student.

Suspect Sought in Fatal Carjacking Attempt in Newark

▶ Posted 04-06-2026

Police are asking for help with information on a carjacking on Bergen Street that resulted in the death of 46-year-old Jhon Aponte Alarcon from Elizabeth.

Arts & Crafts Related Events for the Week of April 6, 2026

▶ Posted 04-06-2026

Are you into art? Enjoy working with your hands? From art exhibits to learning new crafts, discover your inner artist with these creative events happening in North Jersey.

Wyckoff Police Press Release: April 3, 2026

▶ Posted 04-03-2026

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

New Jersey Sues to Block Federal Control Over Elections

▶ Posted 04-03-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in suing President Trump over his attempt to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections.

Three Arrested During Englewood Shooting Investigation

▶ Posted 04-02-2026

Jalen Everett of Lodi, Joshua Khan of Englewood, and Louis Placide of Cresskill are arrested for shooting a 33-year-old near Park View Housing Apartments.

Child Pornography Charges Upgraded Against Lodi Man

▶ Posted 04-02-2026

Paul D. McErlean, age 55, is further charged after investigators discovered he possessed and distributed over 1,000 depictions of child sexual abuse material.

NJ Transit to Pilot Microtransit Shuttle Service

▶ Posted 04-02-2026

NJ Transit launches a pilot shuttle program in portions of Monmouth and Bergen counties to offer free connections to major bus stops and park & rides.

Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 04-02-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: March 23, 2026 to March 29, 2026

▶ Posted 04-01-2026

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

Nutley Teacher Charged With Cruelty and Neglect of a Child

▶ Posted 04-01-2026

Jenna Junio, age 41, is arrested after an investigation revealed she used narcotics while supervising minors and performing her duties as a teacher.

New Jersey Launches New Campaign to Combat Distracted Driving

▶ Posted 04-01-2026

The NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety announces increased enforcement efforts around the state targeting distracted drivers.

Videos from Police-Involved Fatal Shooting in Jersey City Released

▶ Posted 04-01-2026

Officials release body-worn camera and surveillance footage related to the 2025 fatal shooting of 26-year-old Steven B. Sanchez by Jersey City Police.

Newark Mayor Presents 12th State of the City Address

▶ Posted 04-01-2026

Mayor Ras J. Baraka delivers his annual State of the City Address at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center highlighting the progress that Newark has made.

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