Iconic children's attraction in NJ set to reopen after 21 yearsIconic children's attraction in NJ set to reopen after 21 yearsFairy Tale Forest, which closed in 2003, will be back in business with a soft opening on Thursday, Aug. 8 of its Brothers Grimm-themed cottages.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ locks up child rapist who got busted for dealing drugsNJ locks up child rapist who got busted for dealing drugsMichael Figueroa was first arrested for illegal drugs and guns — then police found child sex abuse material on his phone.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ investigators find sickening phone images after drug arrestNJ investigators find sickening phone images after drug arrestMichael Figueroa, of Jefferson, was accused of repeatedly assaulting a child over a two-year span and recording it.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Newark, NJ cop faces life in prison for killing wife in JeffersonNewark, NJ cop faces life in prison for killing wife in JeffersonJohn Formisano was found guilty by a Morris County Superior Court jury on all counts, stemming from the brutal 2019 shooting death of Christie Solaro Formisano, a 37-year-old mother of two.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Jefferson, NJ cop hit by suspected drunk driverJefferson, NJ cop hit by suspected drunk driverThe officer was sitting inside his marked SUV along Route 15 responding to another car crash early Sunday morning.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Newark police sued over cop charged with murdering wifeNewark police sued over cop charged with murdering wifeJohn Formisano is being sued, along with the police department he served on for two dozen years, over his estranged wife's violent death in July 2019.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ woman indicted for animal cruelty after death of caged puppy NJ woman indicted for animal cruelty after death of caged puppy The 10-week-old dog was found drowned in a cage, in a Passaic County pond in May. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Suspended officer ruled competent for trial in wife slayingSuspended officer ruled competent for trial in wife slayingProsecutors told the court he planned to offer a plea deal before the next scheduled hearing. Associated PressAssociated Press
NJ cop, still in psych hospital, indicted on wife-murder chargeNJ cop, still in psych hospital, indicted on wife-murder chargein a shooting at the Formisano home on July 14. Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Newark cop pleads not guilty to murder of wifeNewark cop pleads not guilty to murder of wifeJohn Formisano was in uniform when he followed his wife and shot her on his neighbor's front steps.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander