Law & Justice Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
January 3, 2025
ALLENTOWN, NJ – An Allentown man has been charged in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting incident that caused a townwide shelter in place alert while law enforcement searched for him, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Daniel Williams, 52, faces multiple charges, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two Greek shipping companies pleaded guilty and were ordered to pay the United States $3.375 million in fines for fouling the Arthur Kill in 2022 and shorelines in Sewaren and nearby Carteret.In a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Jersey – Avin International ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - An Elizabeth man was charged with a deadly stabbing, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca, and Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves announced on Thursday. 52-year-old Jose Melo is facing several charges including first-degree murder, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson, Chief of Detectives Timothy J. Drew, and High Bridge Police Chief Brett Bartman announce that motor vehicle summonses have been issued regarding the November 27, 2024 fatal motor vehicle crash at the intersection of CR 513 and Larrison ...
Princeton, NJ – Two former Princeton University football players, who became friends in college and ended up working at the same New York brokerage firm after graduation, traveled together to New Orleans to visit family and friends over the New Year’s holiday. They were on Bourbon Street at 3:15 in ...
Princeton, NJ – Two former Princeton University football players, who became friends in college and ended up working at the same New York brokerage firm after graduation, traveled together to New Orleans to visit family and friends over the New Year’s holiday. They were on Bourbon Street at 3:15 in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek Police officers assisted in the arrest of a Coral Springs man accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Pompano Beach that killed a scooter operator on New Year’s Eve.The crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday near the 3000 block of Copans ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking and killing a scooter operator on New Year’s Eve in Pompano Beach before driving off and then trying to get away in an Uber.The fatal crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday near the 3000 block of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 30-year-old Jersey City woman was arrested and charged with Forgery after reportedly trying to cash a fraudulent check at TD Bank in Bayonne.According to the Bayonne Police Department, following the arrest, Desirae Guzman was also found to be in possession of various narcotics ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Yesterday, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) announced the addition of 9 towns to their existing list of drone ‘no fly’ zones in New Jersey, citing the drones' proximity to “critical New Jersey infrastructure.” This list is in effect until 1/18/25.The list of towns ...
ALLENTOWN, NJ – A Monmouth County man from the small town of Allentown, has been charged in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting incident, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Daniel Williams, 52, faces multiple charges, including first-degree Attempted Murder, ...
ALLENTOWN, NJ – A Monmouth County man from the small town of Allentown, has been charged in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting incident, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Daniel Williams, 52, faces multiple charges, including first-degree Attempted Murder, ...
ALLENTOWN, NJ – A Monmouth County man from the small town of Allentown, has been charged in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting incident, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Daniel Williams, 52, faces multiple charges, including first-degree Attempted Murder, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 33-year-old man is in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the parking lot of Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, according to court records and a local media report.Hosea Smith Jr. has been charged with sexual battery, two counts of lewd ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 33-year-old man is in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the parking lot of Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, according to court records and a local media report.Hosea Smith Jr. has been charged with sexual battery, two counts of lewd ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ—A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with a destructive house fire in Deal, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Monday. The blaze, which consumed a residence on Lady Bess Drive early Sunday morning, has left the home destroyed. Nasyr-Alaire D.
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city’s newest municipal judge has served as a prosecutor for 21 of 25 Middlesex County municipalities, as well as several towns in Monmouth and Mercer counties.Lorraine J. Nielsen, who was appointed to the New Brunswick Municipal Court following a vote by the City Council at its ...
EDISON, NJ - Over Christmas week, President Biden signed the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act into law. The bill prepares schools to handle life-threatening cardiac emergencies. The bill was authored by Congressman Frank Pallone and was ...
EDISON, NJ - Over Christmas week, President Biden signed the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act into law. The bill prepares schools to handle life-threatening cardiac emergencies. The bill was authored by Congressman Frank Pallone and was ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The following is a statement from James Davis III regarding the fact that he's been retained by the daughter of John Amos, Shannon Amos. The information concerning Davis's retention by Ms Amos and the goals of the investigation are all stated in the following memo: Attorney ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A prominent real estate developer from Florham Park has admitted to bribing Carmelo Garcia, a former Newark deputy mayor and high-ranking official, in exchange for preferential treatment in acquiring and redeveloping city-owned properties, federal prosecutors announced.Frank ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A prominent real estate developer from Florham Park has admitted to bribing Carmelo Garcia, a former Newark deputy mayor and high-ranking official, in exchange for preferential treatment in acquiring and redeveloping city-owned properties, federal prosecutors announced.Frank ...
PATERSON, NJ - Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of criminal contempt for violating a 2017 court order that permanently barred him from holding or seeking public office in New Jersey. The plea stems from Torres’ attempt to retake his mayoral seat during the ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - On Monday December 23. 2024, a dual announcement was made by Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Essex County College Police Department Chief of Police Anthony Cromartie, that an adjunct professor at Essex County College in Newark, was taken into custody and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of criminal contempt for violating a 2017 court order that permanently barred him from holding or seeking public office in New Jersey. The plea stems from Torres’ attempt to retake his mayoral seat during the ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At Friday night's Neptune Township Committee Meeting, the last of 2024, the Neptune Township Police Department hired five new Officers and promoted Detective Carrie Bartlett to the rank of Sergeant.Sergeant Bartlett has served with the Neptune Township Police Department since ...
East Orange, NJ - U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that a man admitted to distributing cocaine, possessing with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, and possessing three firearms, including two assault rifles with high capacity magazines.A 32-year old man, Azmar Carter, also known as ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 33-year-old Jersey City man has been charged in connection with his role in the shooting of rival gang members, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced last week.Micah Reid, aka “Nips”, is charged with one count of violent crime in aid of racketeering activity and one count ...
NEW JERSEY – With the holidays upon us, the FBI Philadelphia bureau issued a simple warning: Don't Be Scammed this holiday season. The agency said "Tis the Season for Holiday Scams with criminals still hard at work, particularly through online shopping scams, during the end of year holidays. The ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – An alleged drunk driver crashed into another car in Coconut Creek earlier this month, causing an estimated $10,000 in damage to both cars.Damion Smith, 39, of Fort Lauderdale, was charged with DUI (second offense), DUI with property damage, and careless driving following the ...