Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden gets probation for NJ cocaine charge
Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden has been sentenced to a year of probation in connection with a drug arrest in New Jersey in 2019.
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Magic mushrooms added to NJ's pot decriminalization plan
Hallucinogenic ‘magic mushrooms’ were added to marijuana decriminalization legislation by a Senate committee. The bill is listed for a final vote Monday.
Violent crime up in NJ: Feds blame drug traffickers
Project Safeguard is cracking down on violent drug traffickers across the Garden State.
IRS agent sold cocaine from NJ stash house over decade, feds say
Michael Shelli was arrested at his New York home, federal prosecutors said, accused of taking part in a Bergen County drug ring.
NJ bill to let more syringe access, harm reduction centers open
Two New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would expand what are known as harm reduction programs.
Someone dropped a dime on NJ officers — But no prison for cocaine
Five law enforcement officers in Morris County copped a plea deal that will keep them from behind bars for drug crimes.
Cops: $1M, yacht confiscated after happening upon drug mill
Prosecutors say police scuttled a million-dollar opioid facility being run out of an Amazon driver's apartment, confiscating numerous luxury items including a 40-foot yacht.
Monmouth County cop admits witness tampering after his drug bust
A veteran New Jersey police officer has pleaded guilty to witness tampering in connection with a drug investigation.
Overdoses spiking in Burlington County, now offering 24/7 help
Operation Helping Hand in Burlington County is expanding services for those seeking substance abuse help 24/7 through August 31.
NJ's addiction hotline still taking calls, with some adjustments
Reach NJ, the state's confidential addiction hotline is still taking live calls 24/7 to help people seeking treatment during the COVID-19 crisis, but with some adjustments.