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Woman stops to help NJ teens in explosive car fire
The car caught fire Tuesday night in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton and only a woman named Jackie stopped to help the three teens standing along the side of the road.
$2,500 reward follows police sketch in Franklin trail sex assault
A man with a heavy build, said to be in his 30s, was being sought in connection with a sex assault reported by a female runner on Monday evening in Somerset County.
Rookie NJ juvenile correctional officer beat up by inmate
The newly graduated correctional officer was punched repeatedly in the head by two inmates.
Jersey City, NJ officer charged with making false police report
The defendant is a former Hudson County Sheriff's officer.
Middletown police investigate heist of cockapoo from pet shop
A male suspect was seen running with the dog to a small, black SUV, possibly a Nissan Rogue, with New Jersey license plates partially reading "X58."
Monkeypox in NJ? Everything you need to know about rare virus
The virus dates back decades — but has been seeing a surprise spread beyond Africa in May 2022. How likely is a severe case, is there always a rash — here's all the answers we could find.
NJ car dealerships pay to settle consumer protection complaints
The dealerships are paying more than $436,000 to settle complaints about their sales practices.
Tornado Watch in effect for much of NJ as summer heat arrives
Thunderstorms that develop on Friday could contain gusty winds and downpours especially to the north and west.
Hallalujah! Stolen Trenton, NJ Angel of Hope statue found
The Angel of Hope statue cut at the feet from its base in front of three Trenton churches was found in tact except for an arm that was also cut off.
BMW 'toll cheat' nabbed at NJ tunnel owes nearly $25K
A habitual toll cheat was caught at the Holland Tunnel after a Port Authority officer caught him covering rear license plate.