Law & Justice Top Stories

May 20, 2025

MANASQUAN, NJ — A long-running investigation by the Manasquan Police Department has led to the arrest of a Wall Township man suspected in a series of car burglaries dating back to 2021. The arrest was celebrated during a recent Borough Council meeting, where council Public Safety liaison Gregg ...

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NEWARK, NJ — A federal prosecutor has dropped Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka's misdemeanor charge of trespassing in connection with a high-profile incident last week outside an immigrant detention center, but has charged U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault and interference in that same ...

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NEWARK, NJ — A federal prosecutor has dropped Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka's misdemeanor charge of trespassing in connection with a high-profile incident last week outside an immigrant detention center, but has charged U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault and interference in that same ...

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NEWARK, NJ — Federal authorities have dropped Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka's misdemeanor trespassing charges in a high-profile incident last week outside an immigrant detention center, but they have now charged U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault and interference in that same scuffle.Baraka, a ...

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A federal prosecutor has dropped Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka's misdemeanor charge of trespassing in connection with a high-profile incident last week outside an immigrant detention center, but has charged U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault and interference in that same scuffle.Baraka, a ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A Florida man was found guilty Monday in connection with a 2019 Paterson crash that killed a pedestrian and injured another driver, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes announced.According to a statement, Alvin Mootoo, 52, of Orlando, was convicted by a jury of one count of death ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an armed robbery during a merchandise transaction in Howell Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.Giancarlo Nevarez, a resident of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, faces several ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an armed robbery during a merchandise transaction in Howell Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.Giancarlo Nevarez, a resident of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, faces several ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an armed robbery during a merchandise transaction in Howell Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.Giancarlo Nevarez, a resident of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, faces several ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an armed robbery during a merchandise transaction in Howell Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.Giancarlo Nevarez, a resident of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, faces several ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — Two men have admitted guilt in connection with a July 2023 shooting in Asbury Park that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man and left two others injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.Appearing before Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley on ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Back on Thursday, May 1, a series of May Day rallies occurred in hundreds of cities throughout the nation and beyond, as organizers and protesters affirmed their opposition to a variety of policies and practices of the Trump Administration, which had just completed the first 100 days ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — Two men have admitted guilt in connection with a July 2023 shooting in Asbury Park that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man and left two others injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.Appearing before Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley on ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — Two men have admitted guilt in connection with a July 2023 shooting in Asbury Park that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man and left two others injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.Appearing before Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley on ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — Two men have admitted guilt in connection with a July 2023 shooting in Asbury Park that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man and left two others injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.Appearing before Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley on ...

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TRENTON, NJ – A Somerset man has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography following a federal investigation, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced in a press release.Elliott Souder, 51, was charged by criminal complaint and made his initial court appearance before U.S. Magistrate ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites students from grades 5-12 to attend its crime scene class at the Borough Hall Community Room on Saturday. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. S.T.E.M. principles relating to forensics and solving crime scenes will be explored.

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