Law & Justice Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
May 15, 2026
“The simplest pleasures in life brought Angel and Daniela great joy. They would often explore local hiking trails finding beauty in nature. They made time to have gatherings in their home and to visit family and friends no matter how near or far. Anyone who knew Angel and Daniela were touched by ...
“The simplest pleasures in life brought Angel and Daniela great joy. They would often explore local hiking trails finding beauty in nature. They made time to have gatherings in their home and to visit family and friends no matter how near or far. Anyone who knew Angel and Daniela were touched by ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Central Bucks man was sentenced to 18 to 54 years in state prison yesterday for abusing 18 minors over three decades while giving them piano lessons.Timothy James Shay, 51, was accused of using his position of trust to abuse students. In early 2025, a victim came forward to the ...
TRENTON, NJ - Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) has introduced legislation aimed at connecting domestic violence survivors with safe, temporary housing while offering incentives for property owners to participate.The proposed bill would establish a public-private partnership designed ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Borough Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would prohibit short-term rentals in the borough, with officials saying the measure is being fast-tracked ahead of FIFA World Cup events coming to New Jersey.The ordinance was introduced on first reading at the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents across Morris County are being encouraged to stay informed about evolving laws surrounding e-bikes, as state officials roll out new resources to help riders remain compliant.The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has created an email update system for both current ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Elected officials, first responders, and community leaders from Hudson County and beyond came together Tuesday to honor the late Congressman Bill Pascrell’s dedication to public service and advocacy for police, firefighters, and emergency services with a lasting tribute.Hudson ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
DOVER, NJ - A 20-year-old Dover man has been arrested and charged with invasion of privacy, stalking, cyber harassment and related offenses, authorities announced.Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney said Eric ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking the public’s help locating Luis Marin, who is wanted in connection with a homicide investigation dating back to March 23, 2026. According to a wanted flyer issued by the U.S. Marshals Service, Marin is wanted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the Mercer County Rapid Response Task Force joined forces with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and State Preparedness (NJOHSP) on April 30, 2026 to conduct a comprehensive active shooter drill to put the skills to the test. Members of the respective first ...
TRENTON, NJ - A series of proposed reforms targeting New Jersey’s correctional system would expand access to basic services and address barriers to reentry for incarcerated individuals.The legislative package, introduced by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen), focuses on fairness, ...
Flemington, NJ – The Hunterdon County Commissioner Board approved Proclamation #2026-26 on Tuesday, May 5th, recognizing several local first responders and law enforcement officers throughout Hunterdon County upon being named the recipients of The 200 Club of Hunterdon County's annual Valor and ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
ORANGE, NJ — An Orange resident is facing a vehicular homicide charge in connection with a July 2, 2025 crash in Harding Township that claimed the life of a young tow truck operator working along Route 287, according to Morris County officials.Pierre Innocent, 54, of Orange, has been charged with ...
PATERSON, NJ - Four members of a gun trafficking ring that transported more than 120 firearms from South Carolina into Paterson for illegal sale were sentenced Friday, The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Criminal Justice announced.Travis Thomas, 45, of Lamar, South ...
NEW JERSEY. — The former chief executive officer of a publicly traded healthcare services company has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale investment fraud scheme that authorities say involved more than $212 million in fraudulent transactions.Parmjit Parmar, ...
NEW JERSEY. — The former chief executive officer of a publicly traded healthcare services company has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale investment fraud scheme that authorities say involved more than $212 million in fraudulent transactions.Parmjit Parmar, ...
NEW JERSEY. — The former chief executive officer of a publicly traded healthcare services company has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale investment fraud scheme that authorities say involved more than $212 million in fraudulent transactions.Parmjit Parmar, ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
EDISON, NJ — A state Appellate Court ruled that former Edison police officer Michael Dotro should continue to serve a two-decade prison sentence from a 2017 conviction for firebombing a police captain’s home and other charges.Dotro sought Appeals Court relief claiming his original attorney provided ...
FREEHOLD — A Keansburg man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Freehold Borough, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Authorities charged 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful ...
FREEHOLD — A Keansburg man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Freehold Borough, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Authorities charged 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful ...
FREEHOLD — A Keansburg man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Freehold Borough, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Authorities charged 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful ...
EDISON, NJ - An Appeals Court has denied a petition for post-conviction relief from a former Edison Police Officer, currently serving a 20-year sentence for setting fire to a police captain's home. Michael Dotro pleaded guilty and was sentenced in 2017. On May 20, 2013, a fire began to engulf the ...
Part of TAPinto's Divorce Talks SeriesNEW JERSEY — Divorce is one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can face — and how well someone manages that trauma can directly affect the outcome of their case.That is the message from Jeralyn Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Law Divorce and ...
Part of TAPinto's Divorce Talks SeriesNEW JERSEY — Divorce is one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can face — and how well someone manages that trauma can directly affect the outcome of their case.That is the message from Jeralyn Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Law Divorce and ...
NEWARK, NJ - A Morristown man admitted in federal court that he conspired to defraud small businesses through phony debt relief services, federal officials announced.Mark Csantaveri, 53, of Morristown, pleaded guilty on May 4, 2026, before U.S. District Court Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden ...