Irving Mayren-Guzman: 3 sentenced for assault of teen who was later found dead in Pleasantville
Three men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in the assault of Irving Mayren-Guzman, who was later reported missing and found dead in a marsh in Pleasantville, New Jersey.
N.J. lawmakers, mental health experts gather to find answers to combat rise in teen suicide cases
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing on Thursday afternoon where nearly a dozen speakers gave testimony on the great need for mental health resources among other interventions to support young people.
N.J. lawmakers, parents, mental health experts gather for hearing on teen suicides
In the hope of learning how to prevent teen suicides, N.J. lawmakers, parents and mental health experts gathere in Trenton for a hearing.
Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office trying to identify remains found nearly 2 years ago
Authorities in Atlantic County are seeking the public's help in identifying human remains that were found nearly two years ago.
New Jersey State Trooper shot while on patrol in Paterson
A New Jersey State Trooper was shot while on patrol early Thursday morning, officials said.
Another dead whale floats off Ocean County coast, as a dolphin washes up in Brigantine
In a span of 24 hours a dolphin washed up on the shore in Brigantine, and a dead whale was spotted floating off of Seaside Park. So far, no one has an answer as to why so many mammals have washed up dead on the shore.
Supreme Court seems to favor Jersey in dispute with New York over port watchdog
The Supreme Court seems ready to allow New Jersey to withdraw from a commission the state created decades ago with New York to combat mob influence at the joint port.
'Silly seal alert!' Seal pup rescued trying to cross highway in Ocean County
Why did the baby seal cross the road? To go on an adorable adventure, of course!
Officials: State police, US Marshals involved in NJ Turnpike shooting that left man injured
A shooting at a New Jersey Turnpike rest area involving state and federal law enforcement is under investigation.
Here are the happiest cities in the US
Is the city you live in considered "happy"? WalletHub released their rankings of 2023’s Happiest Cities in America.
Police investigate deadly box truck, cherry picker accident in Mercer County
An accident involving a cherry picker and box truck claimed the life of at least one person in Mercer County Monday morning.
Murphy unveils $53.1B budget, renewing property tax rebates
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a $53.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024. That's about 5% more than this year's spending plan.
New Jersey man attempted to board plane with handguns, AR-15, Taser, fake US Marshal badge
The man tried to board a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 30. Officials said he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon in 2016.
Woman finds 8-foot beached dolphin during dog walk on Avalon beach
A woman was walking her dog on a beach in Cape May County when she stumbled across an unfortunate discovery.
Chicken waste spill shuts down part of Route 55 in Deptford during morning commute
South Jersey drivers were met with an unpleasant - and possibly smelly - commute to work Monday morning.
DA: Repeat offender arrested for child sex abuse material crimes in Camden County
A Camden County man with a previous criminal history has been arrested and charged for possessing child sexual abuse photos and videos.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby blue penguin to its growing colony
Congratulations are in order! The Adventure Aquarium in Camden has added a new - and very adorable - member to its penguin family.
Officials: Driver who fled fatal hit-and-run accident on foot sought by Middlesex County authorities
A driver who, police say, fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident on foot is sought by officials in Middlesex County.
Philadelphia worker dead after being trapped under concrete balcony in Sea Isle City, officials say
Officials say a 43-year-old construction worker is dead after a concrete balcony collapsed at a condominium in Sea Isle City, trapping the man and sparking an hours-long recovery operation.