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Lodi Man Charged With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

▶ Posted 08-07-2026

Jesus Arellano, age 20, is arrested after a court-authorized search of his residence uncovered 191 sexually explicit items depicting children.

New Jersey Launches Civil Rights Investigation at ICE Facility

▶ Posted 08-07-2026

The NJ Division on Civil Rights issues investigative subpoenas regarding the violation of civil rights of the people detained at Delaney Hall in Newark.

Newark Activates CODE RED for Thursday Through Friday

▶ Posted 08-06-2026

Newark is activating CODE RED from 11 a.m. August 6th through 8 p.m. August 7th, during which temperatures are expected to reach the high 90s.

Hoboken Police Arrest Blotter: June 11, 2026 to June 17, 2026

▶ Posted 08-06-2026

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

Arrest Made in January 1, 2026 Fatal Shooting in Paterson

▶ Posted 08-06-2026

David Lawrence of Paterson, age 41, is arrested on murder-related charges for killing a 36-year-old man in the area of Market Street and Memorial Drive.

Man Convicted of Attempted Murder for 2025 Shooting in Newark

▶ Posted 08-06-2026

Daishaun Mercer, age 26, is found guilty of attempted murder for shooting Dominique Horne of Irvington six times during an altercation on Academy Street.

Montclair Police Blotter: July 28, 2026 to August 4, 2026

▶ Posted 08-05-2026

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

Paterson Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Assault

▶ Posted 08-05-2026

Jericho Banchon, age 24, is convicted of sexually assaulting an adult woman at a residence in Paterson while she was incapacitated.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: July 27, 2026 to August 2, 2026

▶ Posted 08-05-2026

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

Latest Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 08-04-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Multiple Arrests Made in North Arlington Double Homicide

▶ Posted 08-04-2026

Altray Brown, Leibys Mercedes, Lydell Mercedes, and Yolanda Montgomery are arrested on charges related to the murders of two men on July 19, 2026.

East Orange Mayor Announces Events to Expand Workforce Pipeline

▶ Posted 08-04-2026

East Orange is hosting workforce-focused events designed to connect residents and businesses to employment, apprenticeship, and contracting opportunities.

8 Smoke Shops Shut Down With 225 Pounds of Marijuana Seized

▶ Posted 08-04-2026

East Orange shutters 8 illegal smoke shops and confiscates 225 pounds of marijuana being unlawfully sold during a crackdown that results in 11 arrests.

New Jersey Sues Amazon Over Its Handling of Delivery Drivers

▶ Posted 08-04-2026

The NJ Attorney General announces an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon over its anti-competitive practices that limit employment opportunities for its drivers.

New Jersey Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Tariffs

▶ Posted 08-04-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration imposing tariffs on U.S. consumers and businesses.

Secaucus Police Blotter: July 27, 2026 to August 2, 2026

▶ Posted 08-03-2026

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

Fitness Activities for the Week of August 3, 2026

▶ Posted 08-03-2026

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.

New Jersey Sues to Protect Residents’ Personal Information

▶ Posted 08-03-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful access to the sensitive private information of millions of families.

Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Car Crash in West Milford

▶ Posted 07-31-2026

Donovan Kelly of Hewitt, age 28, is charged for causing a motor vehicle collision that killed a 30-year-old man while driving with an suspended license.

Newark Launches New Educational Program for Pre-K Students

▶ Posted 07-31-2026

Newark kicks off its 'Three Cheers for Pre-K' pilot partnership with Savvas Learning Company and Programs for Parents to spur early reading for young kids.

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