I have been covering New Jersey news for more than 25 years, and have served as New Jersey 101.5’s lead investigative reporter since 2000. I've reported on a number of breaking news stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 9/11 Terror Attacks, the Jersey based Anthrax Attack Investigation, the resignation of Governor Jim Mcgreevey, Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy as well as the terror bomb attack down the shore. I have covered the campaigns of Governors McGreevey Corzine, Christie and Phil Murphy, as well as U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg Bob Menendez and Cory Booker. Additionally, I broke the story – in a series of reports – on New Jersey’s crumbling, dangerous bridges. I am proud to have received numerous awards for coverage of New Jersey stories, and been featured as an expert reporter on CNN’s Nancy Grace show, covering various topics including the Prom Mom Baby dumped in Trash segment.
David Matthau
NJ residents keep getting duped in romance scams
The FBI in New Jersey wants anybody who’s been victimized to report the crime as soon as possible
Seen any weird drone activity? NJ Homeland Security wants to know
They say terrorists and criminals are frequently using drones and they’re asking for the public’s help in reporting any unusual drone activity near sensitive areas
NJ gets grant money to promote rail safety
See Tracks, think Trains banners will soon be appearing all over the Garden State,
more than a dozen NJ residents were killed on railroad tracks last year
The NJ sportfishing industry faces a severe threat because of whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could adopt a new speed reduction rule that might force sport fishing companies out of business
NJ urged to ban all sales new gas, diesel vehicles by 2035
The Advanced Clean Cars II program calls for every new car and light-duty truck sold in NJ to be zero-emission within 11 and a half years
NJ registered sex offender admits guilt, faces possible life sentence
A 33-year-old resident of Camden admits to sex trafficking three minors
Millions earmarked to help NJ firefighters
Additional funds for PPE and a wide range of protective equipment is included in this year’s proposed state spending plan
A new demand to halt NJ offshore wind, investigate whale deaths
New Jersey State Senate Republicans hold a virtual hearing and encourage a temporary freeze on windfarm survey work to review the cause of whale and dolphin deaths
Is your hospital one of the best? The latest NJ safety grades
An updated report finds most NJ hospitals get high grades for safety, but there are some infection concerns
A group called Waggle is working to get NJ pets the help they need
They’ve created a way to raise funds for vet bills that NJ families can’t afford to pay