July 26, 2024 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 26, 2024, the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P., sentenced Dion Marsh, 29, of Manchester, to 30 years New Jersey State Prison – without the possibility of parole – as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to Terrorism in connection with…

LONG BRANCH, NJ (MONMOUTH) – Governor Phil Murphy today signed a series of bills to continue the fight to combat auto theft in New Jersey. The four bills strengthen the criminal penalties associated with auto theft, with a particular focus on persistent, repeat offenders and large-scale automobile trafficking networks. “Every person should be able to feel…

April 26, 2024 On Workers Memorial Day, April 28, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration remembers and honors all the workers in New Jersey and across the country who have lost their lives due to an injury, illness or disease on the job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 5,486 people died…

November 22, 2024 TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man made his initial court appearance today for an alleged armed bank robbery, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Jeffrey L. Kniffin, 50, of Wall Township, is charged by complaint with one count of armed bank robbery. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge…

August 21, 2024 EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–In a significant move to revitalize a long-vacant and underutilized commercial area, the Ewing Township Council has recently adopted a redevelopment plan for the Lexington, Parkway, and Olden Avenue Redevelopment Area. This decision follows the planning board’s confirmation that the plan aligns with the township’s master plan, and the…

According to court documents victims were from: Hamilton, Lindenwold, East Orange, Toms River, Williamstown, East Brunswick Teaneck, Warren, in New Jersey. Additional victims included are in states of Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. August 5, 2024 NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals were charged in connection with a sprawling “grandparent scam” to defraud hundreds of elderly…

January 11, 2024 Man Charged with January 11, 2024 Shooting in Trenton TRENTON (Mercer) – Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting that occurred this evening (Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024) in the Chambersburg section of the city.  It was about 6:50 p.m. when emergency services were dispatched to the area of South Broad Street and Chestnut…

July 21, 2024 MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–New Jersey State Police, Sgt. Charles Marchan, told MidJersey.news that Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 12:47 a.m. on the New Jersey Turnpike North, milepost 73, Monroe, Middlesex County, Saturday July 20, 2024. Based on a preliminary investigation, two tractor-trailers were traveling north when they were involved…

May 10, 2023 LAKEWOOD, NJ (OCEAN)–Lakewood Police reported that last evening just before 10:00 p.m. Officer Christopher Dunphy was exiting a convenience store located on Route 70 when he heard what he described as a loud bang followed by yelling and screaming that someone was just struck by a car. Officer Dunphy entered his marked…

October 10, 2023 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Bridgeton Township man for the stabbing death of Corey Jones. James B. Draper, 46, is charged with one count…