Police: NJ woman groped by unidentified, naked man in her shower

The woman told police she was taking a shower in her home when a naked, unidentified man got into the shower and grabbed her from behind.

NJ man charged with federal hate crimes for attacks against Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood, Jackson

A New Jersey man who is accused of attacking several members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood and Jackson is now facing federal hate crimes charges. If convicted, he faces the possibility of a life sentence for each charge.

New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits

A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.

New Jersey woman shot dead in car wash parking lot

An investigation is underway after a 28-year-old woman was shot dead in the parking lot of a car wash Monday night.

Camden man charged with murder in 2013 cold case

A Camden man has been charged with murder in the 2013 cold case stabbing of a 57-year-old man.

NJ correctional officer charged, sentenced for breaking wrist of teen at juvenile facility, AG says

The AG's office says the officer pushed a 16-year-old resident at the JJC Medium Security Facility down on the ground, grabbed the teen's handcuffed wrists and twisted one until it broke "without apparent cause or justification."

NY woman charged for attempting to scam Hamilton 80-year-old out of $15K, police say

According to police, the woman from Corona, New York, was arrested outside of the Hamilton man's home where she was attempting to get $15,000 as part of a scam.

Hamilton man arrested, charged after exposing himself to 17-year-old, authorities say

Police say the Hamilton man is facing Lewdness and Endangering the Welfare of a Child charges after he pulled down his pants and began touching himself in front of a 17-year-old.

Could NJ recreational marijuana sales affect medical patients?

New Jersey is about to launch its recreational cannabis market. But will the rush of buyers affect the medical marijuana market?

A safe bet: Anyone wanting a casino job, odds are on their side

Like most businesses across the U.S., casinos are racing to hire new workers, which is leading to better wages and forcing casinos to be more creative in their hiring practices.

Officials: Double shooting in Maple Shade kills 1 man, critically injures another

Officials in Maple Shade say a 26-year-old man was critically injured and a 27-year-old man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex Friday morning.

NJ man ran over woman twice in horrific road rage incident, prosecutors say

A New Jersey man faces multiple charges after he allegedly ran over a woman, repeatedly, when she attempted to take pictures of his vehicle following a collision.

New Jersey to begin recreational marijuana sales next week, governor says

New Jersey residents over 21-years-old will be allowed to purchase recreational marijuana in the Garden State next week, according to Governor Phil Murphy. 

Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap

Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.

Camden School District changes milk distributor after possible contamination

The Camden City School District announced their new milk supplier after cartons of possibly contaminated milk was distributed and consumed last month, prompting students and a staff member to be taken to local hospitals.

New Jersey man charged in possible string of anti-Semitic attacks

Authorities in Lakewood, New Jersey have arrested a man accused of a violent string of crimes against members of the Orthodox Jewish community. 

New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales

New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.

Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing

Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."