Mark D'Amico, accused GoFundMe scam ringleader, gets 27-month federal prison sentence

A New Jersey man who conspired with his then-girlfriend to cook up a feel-good story about a helpful homeless man and then used the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online was sentenced in federal court Friday to more than two years in prison.

NJ state bird is now the middle finger, governor says

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Friday changing one of the state's symbols to "reflect New Jersey's culture and values" — the state bird is now the middle finger.

Man guilty of attacking Atlantic City hotel housekeeper in 2018

Jurors have convicted a man of sexually assaulting a housekeeper in an Atlantic City hotel after he was released following his arrest on charges that he had beaten his girlfriend. 

Police investigating possible package theft ring in Maple Shade

Authorities are searching for a person of interest in possible New Jersey package theft ring who police believe is impersonating as a delivery driver. 

Connecticut investigating dairy where milk contaminated with sanitizer originated

Investigators in Connecticut believe they've pinpointed a batch of school cafeteria milk tainted with sanitizer that sickened several children in New Jersey this week.

New Jersey motorists suspicious of price gouging as gas prices remain high

If you’ve driven anywhere in 2022 you may have noticed that the price you’re paying at the pump, is a far cry from what it was just a year ago.

New Jersey issues statewide recall of cafeteria milk that may contain sanitizer

New Jersey has issued a statewide recall of a specific brand of school cafeteria milk after officials said it contained sanitizer that sickened several students when they unknowingly drank it. 

Trenton community mourns 9-year-old girl killed in shooting

SeQuoya Bacon-Jones, the nine-year-old who was shot and killed in Trenton late Friday night, was honored by the Trenton community during a balloon release Sunday.

New Jersey man wins more than $3 million off three scratch-off tickets in single day

A New Jersey man is bringing new meaning to the phrase "third time's the charm" after scratch-off tickets earn him $50, $100, and then the $3 million Ultimate Riches prize.

'RoboBurger': Robot grills burgers at mall in New Jersey

In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.

9-year-old girl fatally shot in Trenton, prosecutor says

According to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, officers responded to reports of a shooting and fights breaking out amongst a large group when they found the child suffering from a gunshot wound.

Prosecutors: Uncle charged in overdose death of New Jersey boy found unresponsive on school bus

A Camden County man is facing charges after prosecutors said his nephew suffered lethal exposure to fentanyl that caused the child to have a medical emergency aboard a school bus and die days later.