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East Hanover Police Officer Sentenced for Fatal Car Crash

▶ Posted 06-17-2025

Keith M. Gunther of Wanaque, age 42, is sentenced to 5 years in state prison for causing a fatal car collision on Route 23 in Riverdale while intoxicated.

91-Year-Old Man Murdered Inside Jersey City Residence

▶ Posted 06-17-2025

Police are investigating the death of An Quan, who medical examiners determined to have been beaten to death at 2554 Kennedy Boulevard.

Results from Newark's Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

▶ Posted 06-17-2025

Newark holds a panel discussion on the data gathered from the Newark Movement for Economic Equity (NMEE) program for low-income residents.

Newark Man Charged with Animal Cruelty and Drug Distribution

▶ Posted 06-17-2025

Ibn Lloyd, age 38, is arrested on charges related to animal cruelty, the operation of a drug production facility, and illegal possession of a firearm.

New Campaign to Help Residents Avoid Contractor Mistakes

▶ Posted 06-17-2025

New Jersey launches 'Nail It!' education campaign to protect consumers from being deceived by contractors hired for home renovation projects.

Northern State Prison Corrections Officer Arrested for Accepting Bribes

▶ Posted 06-17-2025

Christopher Santana of Hackensack, age 32, is arrested for accepting bribes in exchange for providing contraband to inmates at the Newark prison facility.

Dover Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

▶ Posted 06-17-2025

Anthony Kelly of Ledgewood, age 37, pleads guilty to charges related to the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material over the Kik messaging application.

Paterson Woman Arrested for Unlawfully Taking Her Own Children

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

Irene Frazier, age 39, is charged with interference with custody and contempt of a court order after taking her three children in contravention of a prior ruling.

Paterson Man Sentenced to Prison for Uploading Child Pornography

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

Renato C. LaTorre, age 25, is sentenced to 6 years in state prison for uploading videos depicting Child Sexual Abuse Material to his Google accounts.

2025 Secaucus Concerts Announced

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

See a list of free concerts that will be taking place in Secaucus over the summer.

East Orange Unveils New Community Engagement Tool

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

The East Orange Police Department launches Axon’s My90, a way for residents to offer anonymous feedback online about their interactions with officers.

Secaucus Police Department Seeking Qualified Candidates

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

The examination to become a member of the Secaucus Police Department is taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Secaucus Police Blotter: June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

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

Sussex County Libraries to Digitize Historic Collection

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

The Sussex County Library System receives funding to digitize a portion its historic newspaper collection and provide free, searchable online access.

2025 SCLS Summer Reading Program

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

All ages are invited to join Sussex County Libraries' 2025 Color Our World summer reading program to earn raffle tickets for exciting prizes.

Carjacker from Bayonne Shot by Police in North Arlington

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

Emmanuel Etienne, age 42, is shot during a police encounter on Porete Avenue where he was caught with a ride-share vehicle he carjacked in Kearny.

States Agree to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

New Jersey and its local governments will collectively receive an estimated $124.5 million from a settlement with Purdue Pharma over its opioid litigation.

Dance Related Events for the Week of June 16, 2025

▶ Posted 06-16-2025

From elegant dances like the Tango to more fast-paced styles like the Salsa, there are lots of ways to trip the light fantastic. Get your feet moving with these dance-related events happening in Northern New Jersey.

Local Man Shot in Paterson

▶ Posted 06-14-2025

Police are investigating the shooting of a 24-year-old man in the area of Ellison Street and Summer Street during the early morning hours of June 14, 2025.

Relocation of Internal Affairs Outside of Police Headquarters

▶ Posted 06-13-2025

The Paterson Internal Affairs Unit is moving to a new neutral location to enhance accessibility and impartiality for community members to discuss concerns.

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