April 12, 2023 2 New Jersey police chiefs brought up on misconduct charges Manville, New Jersey police Chief Thomas Herbst is accused of sexual assault, while ex-Howell Chief Andrew Kudrick reportedly had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
April 12, 2023 Florida to execute 'ninja killer' Louis Gaskin for 1989 double homicide Florida is set to make "ninja killer" Louis Gaskin's execution its hundredth since the death penalty's reinstatement. Gaskin killed a couple at their Flagler Beach winter home in 1989.
April 12, 2023 New Jersey wildfire grows to 2,500 acres, threatening structures and forcing evacuations A New Jersey wildfire spread to 2,500 acres since Tuesday. The blaze forced evacuations around Manchester Township and closed roadways. It is 10% contained.
April 12, 2023 New Jersey firefighters battle 500-acre forest fire in Ocean County Firefighters in New Jersey are battling a 500-acre forest fire in Ocean County. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents on Division Street in Lakewood.
April 11, 2023 Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop announces plan to run for NJ governor next year Steven Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City, announced that he plans to run to be the next governor of New Jersey. Fulop announced his bid in a video posted online.
April 11, 2023 New Jersey cheer coach's mom allegedly told son's accuser to recant sex abuse allegations: cops New Jersey cheer coach Jonathan Ryker allegedly sexually abused at least two teenage girls, and his mom, Angela Ryker, allegedly told one of the victims to recant, police said.
April 10, 2023 New Jersey police put black panther social media rumors to rest The Hamilton Township Police Department in New Jersey extinguished rumors on Friday, that a black panther was roaming around the town, after it was determined to be something else.
April 10, 2023 NJ Gov. Murphy eyes dropping college requirements for some state jobs Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday directed the state's civil service commission to identify government jobs for which education requirements could be eliminated.
April 10, 2023 New Jersey Omar Mosque stabbing suspect believed to be involved in another mosque attack: report The man accused of stabbing an imam at a mosque Sunday is going to be in court Monday. One media outlet says he committed a similar attack just weeks prior.
April 10, 2023 Thousands of Rutgers professors, lecturers go on strike, citing stalemate in contract talks Rutgers professors and other workers have gone on a strike citing a stalemate in contract talks since July. Three unions representing about 9,000 staff members are involved.