Essex County Woman Admits Role in Three Robberies and Two Shootings in Jersey City
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, woman admitted her role in a one-night crime spree involving robberies and shootings in... Read More
Paterson City Council just agreed to this settlement in a police excessive force case
PATERSON — The city has agreed to pay $132,500 to settle a lawsuit accusing Paterson police officers of using excessive force while arresting a... Read More
Man shot by Bayonne police after theft at gas station files notice of lawsuit
A Jersey City man who was shot by Bayonne police after a gas station theft in July plans to sue the city... Read More
Five People Charged for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization Controlled by Sex, Money, Murder Street Gang
NEWARK, N.J. – Five people have been charged for their respective roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl, heroin, and... Read More
Ex-teacher who sexually abused Boy Scout sentenced to 18 months in prison
A former teacher from Morris County serving a 15-year federal sentence for producing child pornography was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in... Read More
Manhunt continues for 2nd day for N.J. man wanted on charges in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The search continues Thursday for a New Jersey man the FBI says is wanted in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol on... Read More
N.J. man convicted of killing, sexually assaulting girlfriend’s 2-year-old
A New Jersey man has been convicted of sexually assaulting and killing his then-girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter more than seven years ago. Michael Disporto Jr.,... Read More
Jersey City drunken driver sentenced to 10 years in fatal crash
A Jersey City man received a 10-year state prison sentence last week after admitting guilt for a drunken fatal crash in early... Read More
AG Platkin Issues New Law Enforcement Directive Establishing Multidisciplinary Response to Strangulation and Smothering
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today issued a Law Enforcement Directive establishing the framework for a response team — known as... Read More
Racial Bias In NJ Traffic Stops To Be Addressed, Attorney General Says
A study of more than 6 million traffic stops shows “concerning racial and ethnic disparities” in how state police choose to act,... Read More