Law & Justice Top Stories

May 14, 2025

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Whippany man is facing multiple drug-related charges following his arrest in Morristown on Tuesday, May 13.George R. Washington, 61, was taken into custody after a joint investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and several local law enforcement agencies led to the ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Whippany man is facing multiple drug-related charges following his arrest in Morristown on Tuesday, May 13.George R. Washington, 61, was taken into custody after a joint investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and several local law enforcement agencies led to the ...

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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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DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Bucks County Sheriff’s Office is launching a second mobile gun permit unit to help residents get a gun license in the convenience of their own communities.Sheriff Fred Harran launched the Mobile Gun Permit Unit in 2022 to help residents avoid making a trip to the Sheriff’s ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying three persons of interest in connection with a cash app scam that occurred at Pier C Park on April 30, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. The individuals approached a victim stating that they were seeking ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Whippany man is facing multiple drug-related charges following his arrest in Morristown on Tuesday, May 13.George R. Washington, 61, was taken into custody after a joint investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and several local law enforcement agencies led to the ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson woman is demanding accountability after she says she was hit by a drunk driver early Monday morning — and that driver was Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez.Knolaisha Washington, a city resident and mother, publicly confronted Velez during Tuesday night’s City Council ...

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WESTCHESTER, N.Y. - School and other officials are urgently reaching out to parents, students, and the public about a viral TikTok trend that has participants intentionally damaging their school-issued computers.Known as the “Chromebook Challenge,” it encourages kids to stick things such as paper ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - A Croton-on-Hudson man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend in Somers. On Monday, April 28, the victim filed a report with state Police in Somers alleging that another vehicle had almost collided with her car. She further explained that the driver of ...

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NEWARK, NJ - A Paterson man has been charged with child sex trafficking and child pornography offenses, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.According to a statement, Keshawn Harley, 38, is charged by complaint with one count of sex trafficking of a minor, one count of production of child ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 26-year-old Maple Shade man has been charged with possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) as well as Animal Cruelty, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher announced on Monday.Hunter Roy was ...

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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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HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Recreation Department invites young residents ages 8 to 12 to participate in its Youth Mock Trial on May 31. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the justice system by participating in a real mock trial experience. A practice day will be held on May 17, ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 26-year-old Maple Shade man has been charged with possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) as well as Animal Cruelty, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher announced on Monday.Hunter Roy was ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka – who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor – has been charged with federal trespassing after he was arrested on Friday during a chaotic scene involving protesters, members of Congress and federal agents outside Delaney Hall, the first new immigration ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka – who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor – has been charged with federal trespassing after he was arrested on Friday during a chaotic scene involving protesters, members of Congress and federal agents outside Delaney Hall, the first new immigration ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka – who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor – has been charged with federal trespassing after he was arrested on Friday during a chaotic scene involving protesters, members of Congress and federal agents outside Delaney Hall, the first new immigration ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka – who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor – has been charged with federal trespassing after he was arrested on Friday during a chaotic scene involving protesters, members of Congress and federal agents outside Delaney Hall, the first new immigration ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Brian J. Cariddi, 40, of  Hanover Township has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison, announce Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock.According to authorities, Cariddi was ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka – who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor – has been charged with federal trespassing after he was arrested on Friday during a chaotic scene involving protesters, members of Congress and federal agents outside Delaney Hall, the first new immigration ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Last week, people were asking whether the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office should work with ICE in identifying and detaining undocumented immigrants. This week, the conversation has shifted to whether Sheriff Fred Harran has the legal authority to do so.On Monday, ACLU Pennsylvania sent ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was released from the Homeland Security Investigations Newark office at about 8 p.m. Friday after he was arrested during a protest at Delaney Hall that afternoon.  Baraka was arrested for trespassing, and Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba’s ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The town reportedly agreed to pay a $197,000 out-of-court settlement to end a 2019 lawsuit from a South Amboy woman who alleges police used excessive force when they burst into her townhouse and wrongfully arrested her.Woodbridge reportedly agreed to this out-of-court settlement in ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Louis “Bobby” Manna, the alleged mastermind behind a plot to murder mafia boss John Gotti, has been released from federal prison after 36 years.Manna, originally from Jersey City, held court at a tavern located in Hoboken (recently demolished) where he is said to have plotted the ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – The driver of a stolen BMW who led Montville Police in a chase on 202 and Route 287 was sentenced to five years in prison last month, Morris County officials and Police Chief Andrew Caggiano announced May 9.Nasir Moses, 20, of Jersey City, pled guilty on March 17, 2025 to one count ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was released from the Homeland Security Investigations Newark office at about 8 p.m. Friday after he was arrested during a protest at Delaney Hall that afternoon.  Baraka was arrested for trespassing, and Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba’s ...

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STAFFORD, NJ - A Stafford K-9 was instrumental in the arrest of two individuals in late April. On April 24 at approximately 8 p.m., the Stafford Township Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) conducted a motor vehicle stop which led to the arrest of 50-year-old Melissa L. Clevenger of Manahawkin and ...

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East Orange, NJ- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested by ICE in Protest Over Immigration Detention PracticesNewark, NJ — In a dramatic escalation of tensions between federal immigration authorities and local leaders, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was released from the Homeland Security Investigations Newark office at about 8 p.m. Friday after he was arrested during a protest at Delaney Hall that afternoon.  Baraka was arrested for trespassing, and Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba’s ...

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was released from the Homeland Security Investigations Newark office at about 8 p.m. Friday after he was arrested during a protest at Delaney Hall that afternoon.  Baraka was arrested for trespassing, and Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba’s ...

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