Ever since he was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper, Dan Alexander has always had an interest in the news. Alexander says he learns something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. Alexander has been with New Jersey 101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
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Man fires gun through door of home in Toms River, NJ
A resident of Oxford Street in Toms River reported a man, later identified as Asheer Johnson, 18, came to his home, banged on the front door and showed gun he was carrying.
Jewel thieves meticulously planned $1 million heist at NJ mall
Thieves took several steps to conceal their entry into a vacant store next to Venzio Jewelry in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River.
NJ student, weeks from graduation, dies at Pennsylvania college
Bucknell University said Christian Samay died on the campus in central Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Threat on plane mirror causes ’emergency’ on board Newark flight
The Boeing 767 landed a "short distance" from the terminal around 8:20 p.m where passengers were able to exit the plane before it was checked by Port Authority police.
Traffic nightmare: Route 95 in Philadelphia closed after truck hits overpass
The overpass over Route 95 North was struck around 1:30 p.m. Monday.
‘I’ll see you in afterlife’ — NJ dad’s disturbing video before killing son, cops say
Manuel Rivera, charged with first degree murder in the death of his son Christian Rivera, threatened to kill the boy before he left the house on Thursday evening.
1,000 brightly lit drones will launch from NJ park tonight
The drones are scheduled to launch from Weehawken Waterfront Park in Hoboken at 9 p.m. and fly in an area spanning 500 feet, the size of a football field-and-a half.
More home invasions in NJ: Residents robbed at gunpoint
The home invasions of homes in Toms River and Lakewood took place Saturday morning.
Sayreville, NJ dad charged with killing son in car he set on fire
The charges against Manuel Rivera, 43, of Sayreville were upgraded Friday night by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone following the tragic discovery Thursday night at Sayreville War Memorial High School.
Toms River, NJ mayor dismisses petition against police funding change
Despite the petitions being certified by township clerk Mike Cruoglio and the council unanimously voting to repeal the ordinance Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick said nothing will change regarding police funding.