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Bayonne Man Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography

▶ Posted 07-11-2025

Jonathan Chevere, age 24, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child for storing more than 250 files depicting child sexual abuse material online.

15-Year-Old Charged in Connection with Accidental Shooting

▶ Posted 07-11-2025

An Elmwood Park juvenile who accidentally shot himself in a residence on Donor Avenue is charged after falsely reporting that the injury was due to a drive-by.

Members of Burglary/Auto Theft Ring Indicted

▶ Posted 07-11-2025

Samir White of Newark, age 19, along with four co-defendants are arrested for a series of high-end auto thefts throughout New Jersey.

Tenafly Mayor's Message, July 11, 2025

▶ Posted 07-11-2025

Read the latest town update from Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna.

New Jersey Blocks the Sale of Machine Gun Conversion Devices

▶ Posted 07-11-2025

Following a lawsuit alongside other states, the Trump Administration is halting its plans to allow the sale of machine-gun conversion devices in New Jersey.

Newark Unveils New Financial Empowerment Blueprint

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

Newark releases a municipal financial empowerment plan that sets clear goals and strategies for helping residents achieve their economic goals.

Religious Instructor Charged with Sex Offense Involving of a Child

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

Haitham Altartir of Elmwood Park, age 62, is charged with criminal sexual contact after touching an intimate part of a 14-year-old child in Paterson.

One Injured from Shooting in Paterson

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

Police are investigating the shooting of a 55-year-old Paterson man in the area of 12th Avenue and Madison Avenue on the night of July 9, 2025.

Phillipsburg Man Arrested for Contact with a Minor

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

James J. Kelly, age 59, is arrested for establishing contact with a child even though he is not permitted to do so due to a previous sexual offense conviction.

Hackensack Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

Alfredo F. Ingasicha, age 38, is arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile in Hackensack on multiple occasions as well as providing the child with alcohol.

Fort Lee Man Charged for Luring and Sexually Assaulting a Juvenile

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

Marc Piovanetti, age 58, is arrested after luring a child over social media, providing the victim with drugs, and sexually assaulting the victim at this residence.

NY Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Car Accident In Alpine

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

Ryan D. Chambers, age 21, is arrested for allowing a 15-year-old in his care to drive who subsequently caused a fatal accident on Palisades Parkway.

Summer Program Grants Awarded to New Jersey Organizations

▶ Posted 07-10-2025

New Jersey awards grants totaling more than $533,780 to 21 organizations across the state to expand summer programs for at-risk youth.

Montclair Police Blotter: July 1, 2025 to July 8, 2025

▶ Posted 07-09-2025

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

Midland Park Man Charged with Sex Offenses at School in Fair Lawn

▶ Posted 07-09-2025

John C. Stewart, a 33-year-old former school employee, is arrested for masturbating in different areas of Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

West New York Man Charged with Arson In Secaucus

▶ Posted 07-09-2025

Joherik D. Urena, age 30, is arrested for vandalizing Spotless Mind Hair Studio on Front Street and setting an American flag at a nearby residence on fire.

Jersey City’s Summerfest Celebrates 50 Years of Free Music

▶ Posted 07-09-2025

Jersey City kicks off the 50th Anniversary Season of Summerfest, the city’s iconic outdoor concert series with free performances through August 17, 2025.

One Dead Following a Fight in Paterson

▶ Posted 07-09-2025

A 44-year-old man from Paterson is killed during a fight in the area of Broadway and Carroll Street on the morning of July 4, 2025.

Letter from Westwood Mayor Regarding Solar Energy Program

▶ Posted 07-08-2025

Learn about the New Jersey Community Solar Energy Program which could potentially reduce energy costs without installing solar panels on your roof.

$10,000 Reward for Information on Fatal Newark Shooting

▶ Posted 07-08-2025

Up to $10,000 is being offered for information on the murder of 23-year-old Quaze Vines behind the Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School on Broadway.

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