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NJ Troopers capture 2 DE robbery suspects at Turnpike rest stop
Two men wanted in connection to a robbery in Delaware were arrested at a service plaza halfway up the New Jersey Turnpike.
Free Weed: NJ dispensary giving away a pound of pot on 4/20
Win a free bag of weed at Brute's Roots, a family-owned South Jersey cannabis dispensary, celebrating 4/20 day 2024.
NJ weather: From 50s and showers, to 40s, to heavy rain and wind
The winter-ish chill relaxes temporarily on Wednesday with scattered rain showers, then New Jersey's weather turns colder and stormy later this week.
Egg Harbor City homeowner ordered detained in cockfighting case
A homeowner who was arrested earlier this month in connection to a cockfighting ring in Galloway Township has been ordered detained pending trial.
New Jersey's self defense gun laws — NJ Top News
A Trenton, NJ, man shot and killed a burglar who had entered his home. What are New Jersey's laws about the use of a gun in self defense? Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.
When you can use a gun in NJ to defend your home or self
Answers to questions about the use of deadly force in protection of your person and property in New Jersey
NJ man found guilty of murder and hostage situation at house
Larry Brown was convicted of first-degree murder in the June 2022 killing of Cecilio Luciano at a Beverly City home.
NJ man tried to meet with teen he met online for sex, cops say
Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said Middletown police were contacted about Jeremy M. Slickerman, 33, of West Deptford and his contact with a 14-year-old.
5 men charged with stabbing murder at New Jersey bar
A fugitive is being sought and four men have been arrested for a fatal stabbing outside JoJos bar in Garfield, according to authorities.
Thousands of cherry blossoms are about to bloom in one NJ park
The 48th annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park, Newark will take place April 6-14, with thousands of cherry trees in full bloom.