Jon Bon Jovi helps with renovation of Camden homeless shelter

A Camden-based homeless shelter celebrated its new renovation and expansion Thursday with special guest Jon Bon Jovi.

Garbage truck crash in Cherry Hill causes downed power lines, road closure

Emergency crews in Cherry Hill are working to clear an accident after a garbage truck crashed into a telephone pole and tore down power lines.

Police investigate attack, attempted sexual assault in Lawrence Township

Police released a composite sketch of man who they say attacked a woman and attempted to sexually assault her in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.

Indictment: NJ police sergeant tried to lure 'teen girl' for sex

A suspended New Jersey police sergeant is accused of trying to have sex with someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl.

Reward increases to $52K in search for Dulce Maria Alavez

A reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez — who went missing in mid-September — has been increased to $52,000.

Program held to help parents recognize unfamiliar hazards indicative of drug use

Authorities are hoping to help parents of teens recognize unfamiliar hazards indicative of drug use. A drug expert showed parents Tuesday night how easy it is for teens to hide things in everyday items.

Police: 2 women tape number onto bingo card, claiming they won

Police say two women stepped forward with what they claimed was a winning bingo card, but investigators say it was all a fraud.

South Jersey woman struck, killed crossing busy highway

A South Jersey woman was killed crossing a busy highway, but her friends and loved ones say it could have been avoided. They say she had to cross the road because her HOA wouldn't let her park her car near her home.

Search for Dulce Maria Alavez enters third week

Family, friends and total strangers refuse to give up hope Dulce Alavez will be found, despite the three weeks she has been gone.

Bridgeton mother pleads not guilty to murder in toddler son's death

Nakira Griner entered her plea during an arraignment hearing Monday. The 25-year-old Bridgeton woman is charged in the death of 23-month-old Daniel Griner Jr.

NJ schools must now post lead testing results online

Lead testing results from New Jersey's schools will be posted online under new regulations Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled. 

Coyote attacks reported in New Jersey park

Authorities say a woman and a dog were injured in separate coyote attacks in a New Jersey park.

Jurors returning to mull ex-police chief's hate crime trial

A jury resumes deliberations Monday in the federal trial of a white former New Jersey police chief accused of slamming a handcuffed black man's head into a doorjamb three years ago.