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August 10, 2021

Justice Department, NJ agree to monitor at women's prison

To protect inmates in New Jersey's only women's prison from sexual abuse the U.S. Justice Department and the state Department of Corrections reached an agreement to install an independent monitor, among other reforms, officials said Tuesday.

August 6, 2021

Dr. Saphier knocks New Jersey Governor Murphy for requiring masks in schools: 'Spewing rhetoric'

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor and mother of three reacted Friday to Governor Phil Murphy's school guidance reversal, requiring students K-12 to wear masks in schools.

August 6, 2021

New Jersey police chase stolen tanker truck, smash windows to apprehend driver

New Jersey police last month chased a woman who allegedly stole a tanker truck and eluded capture for about 80 miles before officers finally managed to arrest her. 

August 6, 2021

Dog attack outside NJ restaurant leads to charges for security guard

A security guard whose dog bit a man outside a New Jersey restaurant has been charged with aggravated assault.

August 5, 2021

New Jersey woman accused of killing husband was warden at NYC federal jail: reports

A New Jersey woman accused of fatally shooting her husband earlier this week worked as an associate warden at a federal detention facility in Brooklyn, New York, according to reports.

August 5, 2021

DOJ settles lawsuit with New Jersey over voter registration

The Department of Justice announced Thursday it has settled a lawsuit it filed against the state of New Jersey over voter registration opportunities for customers of disability transportation services.

August 4, 2021

NJ man charged with breaching Capitol, assaulting police officer set to plead guilty

A New Jersey man indicted for his role in the insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 is set to plead guilty, his attorney said Wednesday.

August 4, 2021

New Jersey dad, two daughters and niece were not wearing seat belts in fatal car wreck

The New Jersey father, his two daughters and another young relative who were killed in a Saturday night car wreck were not wearing seat belts at the time

August 2, 2021

NJ Gov. Murphy announces private health care workers must vaccinate or get regular tests

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that as of Sept. 7, workers at certain health care facilities and what the state refers to as "high-risk congregate settings" – including both state-run and private – will have to either by fully vaccinated against coronavirus or get tested as often as twice a week.

August 2, 2021

NJ man dies following West Nile diagnosis, officials say

A New Jersey man who died last month had tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials confirmed.