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73-Year-Old Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a Child 35 Years Ago

▶ Posted 07-17-2026

Police arrest Peter F. Knipe of Vernon for sexually assaulting a juvenile in Fair Lawn on multiple occasions between December 1990 and December 1991.

Millburn Police Case Updates: July 16, 2026

▶ Posted 07-16-2026

Read details on recent arrests and incidents as released by the Millburn Police Department.

New Jersey Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects

▶ Posted 07-16-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for indefinitely delaying wind projects across the country.

Montclair Police Blotter: July 7, 2026 to July 14, 2026

▶ Posted 07-15-2026

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

One Dead Following Paterson Shooting

▶ Posted 07-15-2026

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man who was found lying in a driveway in the area of East 26th Street and 10th Avenue.

81-Year-Old Arrested for Sex Crime Involving Young Girl in Union City

▶ Posted 07-15-2026

Mamdouh Ghattas of Williamstown is charged with Sexual Assault by Contact for inappropriately touching an 11-year-old girl at a flea market.

Local Man on Electric Scooter Killed in Union City Crash

▶ Posted 07-15-2026

Police are investigating a collision between a sanitation truck and an electric scooter that killed the scooter's operator, 22-year-old Mauricio Rodriguez.

Hoboken Police Arrest Blotter: May 14, 2026 to May 20, 2026

▶ Posted 07-15-2026

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

Air Quality Alert and Resources

▶ Posted 07-15-2026

Due to the poor air quality and adverse heat impacting parts of NJ, the Sussex County Division of Health is sharing a list of helpful resources.

Hudson-County-Official-Charged-With-Theft-and-Official-Misconduct

▶ Posted 07-14-2026

Frank Alonso of Union City, age 58, is arrested for diverted government funds into his own accounts and stealing over $250,000 using unauthorized checks.

Latest Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 07-14-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Wyckoff Man Arrested for Distribution of AI Child Pornography

▶ Posted 07-14-2026

An investigation reveals Brian C. Saracusa, age 50, created and distributed computer-generated child porn and also secretly filmed an undressed adult.

Secaucus Police Blotter: July 6, 2026 to July 12, 2026

▶ Posted 07-13-2026

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

Literature and Poetry Related Events for the Week of July 13, 2026

▶ Posted 07-13-2026

Are you an avid reader? Or perhaps you are a budding novelist or poet? Explore your literary side with these events related to books and poetry happening in North Jersey.

Harrison Police Blotter: July 13, 2026

▶ Posted 07-13-2026

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

Bloomfield Police Blotter: July 6, 2026 to July 12, 2026

▶ Posted 07-13-2026

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

New Jersey Challenges Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger

▶ Posted 07-13-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation.

Rockaway Police Blotter: June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

▶ Posted 07-13-2026

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

Three Arrested During Investigation at Secaucus Hotel

▶ Posted 07-13-2026

Larry W. Urtarte, Austin L. Brown, and Franklin Farino are arrested on drugs and weapons charges stemming from criminal activity at Rodeway Inn on Route 3.

Local Man Gunned Down Inside North Bergen Home

▶ Posted 07-11-2026

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Christopher Novembre, age 47, inside an apartment at 1525 48th Street on the afternoon of July 10, 2026.

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