Law & Justice Top Stories

April 6, 2025

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A woman was left with bruises and red marks on her neck, shoulders, and arms after a domestic dispute with her husband escalated into violence in Coral Springs, according to a police report.The March 25 fight started at a restaurant and continued at the couple’s home, where the ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – A 24-year-old man who pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rutgers Islamic center on College Avenue on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr and vandalizing it in 2024 has been sentenced to six months in prison.Jacob Beacher, of North Plainfield, has also been sentenced to a year of ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – A 24-year-old man who pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rutgers Islamic center on College Avenue on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr and vandalizing it in 2024 has been sentenced to six months in prison.Jacob Beacher, of North Plainfield, has also been sentenced to a year of ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Miami man thought he could quietly make off with more than $800 worth of cardboard and wooden pallets from a Coconut Creek Publix — but his getaway didn’t last long.Gabino GarciaMartinez, 49, was caught in the act on March 25, loading two massive cardboard bales and a pair of ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing new civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka “deepfakes.”Under the provisions of ...

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CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - If Matt Cazacu was ever on trial, he knows the type of lawyer he’d want: Joe Pesci from "My Cousin Vinny."The delivery of the iconic actor really stood out because the viewer and the courtroom can’t help following along with the narrative. Crucial, reasoned the John Jay senior, ...

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NEWARK - The 14-year-old arrested for fatally shooting a Newark police officer last month will likely be tried as an adult in federal court, according to a federal prosecutor. Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba sent “a very serious message” to New Jersey gangs in a morning appearance ...

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NEWARK - The 14-year-old arrested for fatally shooting a Newark police officer last month will likely be tried as an adult in federal court, according to a federal prosecutor. Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba sent “a very serious message” to New Jersey gangs in a morning appearance ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police have arrested a Boca Raton woman for driving under the influence after she jumped a curb and hit two parked cars near Planet Fitness at the Marketplace at Hillsboro, according to a police report. A witness told police that he saw Andreza Fagundescampos, 48, ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - From now until May 2, the New Jersey State Police will be actively recruiting interested individuals from three Elizabeth recreation centers. These recreation centers include: Fred Erxleben Recreation Center: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6 p.m. Mickey Walker Recreation Center: ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – A 24-year-old man who pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rutgers Islamic center on College Avenue on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr and vandalizing it in 2024 has been sentenced to six months in prison.Jacob Beacher, of North Plainfield, has also been sentenced to a year of ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 54-year-old Staten Island man was arrested earlier this week by members of the Jersey City Police Department’s Burglary Unit.Jersey City Spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione confirmed to TAPinto that John Hyland is charged with more than 30 burglaries, including seven in ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 54-year-old Staten Island man was arrested earlier this week by members of the Jersey City Police Department’s Burglary Unit.Jersey City Spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione confirmed to TAPinto that John Hyland is charged with more than 30 burglaries, including seven in ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened on Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Elected officials and community members attended Phillipsburg’s LEAD and Prevention Is Key Legislative Breakfast on the morning of April 3, 2025, allowing individuals the chance and opportunity to survive another day by providing access to care through law enforcement and mental ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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NEWARK - The 14-year-old arrested for fatally shooting a Newark police officer last month will likely be tried as an adult in federal court, according to a federal prosecutor. Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba sent “a very serious message” to New Jersey gangs in a morning appearance ...

Read more »

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

Read more »

NEWARK - The 14-year-old arrested for fatally shooting a Newark police officer last month will likely be tried as an adult in federal court, according to a federal prosecutor. Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba sent “a very serious message” to New Jersey gangs in a morning appearance ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened on Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A teenager from Virginia is facing a litany of charges following an incident that occurred on Route 130 last month in which he stabbed a Florence Township Police Officer, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Florence Township Police Chief Brian Boldizar announced on ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - A beloved member of the Flemington community has been detained by ICE, and residents and elected officials are working together to try to get him released.A popular server at the former Blue Fish Grill in Flemington (now Nova), Karim Daoud was detained on March 12 and brought to ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A shoplifting attempt escalated into a man pulling a knife on a Coral Springs Lowe’s store employee during a confrontation over stolen merchandise, according to a police report. Andres Garcia was confronted by a loss prevention employee as he attempted to leave the store --- at ...

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