Where does crime happen in N.J.? A county-by-county look
A county-by-county look at crime statistics.
View ArticleHave you shared a bed with an infant? Tell us your parenting story (SURVEY)
Is bed sharing, or parents sleeping with infants less than a year old, a dangerous practice or a way to bond with a child? Share your parenting opinions and experiences. SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US The...
View ArticlePossum in road leads to rear-end wreck in N.J.
Two people were taken to area hospitals for treatment, police say. A large possum crossing Route 57 led to a crash Thursday night in Mansfield Township, police report. Kimberly Northuop, 57, of...
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N.J. man shows knife during gas station dispute, cops say
The man is later picked up some distance away. A New Jersey man who cut in front of other customers Monday morning at a Hackettstown gas station displayed a knife when he was challenged by a station...
View ArticleReward offered for info on 'profanity house' fires in N.J. state park
Anyone with information on the blazes can contact the Sussex County Sheriff's Crimestoppers tipline at 973-300-CRIME. GREEN -- A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest...
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Cops ID man accused of fleeing after assaulting officer
The accused was last seen running toward Knowlton Township. A man accused of assaulting an officer and then running away has been identified by the Blairstown Police Department. Ryan Smithers...
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Iconic Ronald McDonald statue stolen, Hamburglar suspected
The McDonald's Restaurant in Clinton Township is being refurnished and the owners were in the process of having the Ronald McDonald statue moved to a secure location. CLINTON TWP. - Ronald McDonald...
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Man on lam in Blairstown tried to hit N.J. trooper with car, cops say
Police say 21-year-old Ryan Smithers was trying to escape a multitude of previous charges. A manhunt is underway for a 21-year-old Stroudsburg man who police say tried to hit a New Jersey State Police...
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Route 57 briefly closed in Lopatcong due to downed wires
The road was shut down between Routes 22 and 519 for almost two hours. Route 57 was closed Tuesday afternoon in Lopatcong Township after a branch fell on power lines. The road was shut down in both...
View ArticleEmergency crews cut driver free after Route 57 crash
The apparent head-on collision briefly closed the road in Mansfield Township. UPDATE: Sleepy driver allegedly caused Route 57 head-on crash First responders had to cut free at least one of two drivers...
View ArticleThe 3 high schools in each county with the best SAT scores
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View ArticleSleepy driver allegedly caused Route 57 head-on crash
Both drivers were hospitalized after the accident in Mansfield Township. A driver nodded off and crossed into oncoming traffic on Route 57, causing a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon, according to...
View ArticleThey're already lining up to challenge N.J.'s Lance in 2018
Two Democrats have thrown their hats into the ring 18 months before Election Day. WASHINGTON -- Rep. Leonard Lance, one of only 23 House Republicans representing a district carried by Hillary Clinton...
View ArticleHospital visitor allegedly causes stir seeing patient
The 30-year-old was found with two containers of Vodka, police said. A visitor of Hackettstown Regional Medical Center appeared intoxicated and caused a stir while seeing a patient, police said....
View ArticleCops: Partygoers had open bottles of alcohol, drugs in traffic stop
The driver willingly turned over a bag of cocaine, according to police. Three New Jersey partygoers were busted with drugs and having open containers of alcohol during a Mansfield Township traffic...
View ArticleHalsey is coming home: N.J. pop star will headline Jersey arena for 1st time
This will be the largest home-state show the alt-pop songstress has played NEWARK -- Halsey is coming home. The alt-pop songstress who exploded onto the mainstream consciousness last fall with the...
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N.J. lawmaker tweaked by Colorado pol over description of zombies in Boulder
State Assemblyman Parker Space said he meant no offense. NEWTON -- A Colorado congressman responded with an incredulous tweet and an invitation to visit after a N.J. state legislator related a...
View ArticleEmployee stole thousands from funeral home, police say
The 43-year-old quit at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc. before being linked to the theft. A 43-year-old Warren County woman allegedly stole about $12,000 from DeVoe Funeral Service Inc. while working...
View ArticleWoman arrested in theft of friend's $4K engagement ring
Reported stolen in March, the ring was recovered and returned to the victim, police said. A 42-year-old Washington woman was arrested Wednesday in the theft of a friend's $4,000 engagement ring,...
View ArticleThis month in N.J. history: May
The people and events that shaped our state and the world. In our continuing series on "This Month in N.J. History," we move to May for a look at important people and significant events tied to the...
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