More protests in NJ remain calm with cops joining and listeningMore protests in NJ remain calm with cops joining and listeningChalk drawings, hugs and dancing were part of peaceful protests about the death of George Floyd while in police custody across New Jersey on Tuesday.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ virus crime this week: Having drinks at the American LegionNJ virus crime this week: Having drinks at the American LegionThe charges were among a dozen emergency-order violations reported in a Friday roundup by State Police.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ gym teacher accused of sexually assaulting second teen studentNJ gym teacher accused of sexually assaulting second teen studentFrancisco Realpe was arrested Feb. 3, stemming from an alleged sex assault reported in Jersey City. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Truck falls on Route 495: Driver hit gas, not brakes — probeTruck falls on Route 495: Driver hit gas, not brakes — probeEulalio Diaz, 53, said at the time of the crash that he hit the brake pedal and nothing happened.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Union City security guard found hanged at school, reports sayUnion City security guard found hanged at school, reports sayThe body of a security guard was found hanged at Union City High School on Wednesday.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Lincoln Tunnel closed after garbage truck falls onto highwayLincoln Tunnel closed after garbage truck falls onto highwaySeveral people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a garbage truck hit several cars and fell off an overpass. Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Union City dance instructor charged with molesting H.S. studentsUnion City dance instructor charged with molesting H.S. studentsA dance instructor who works at Union City High School has been charged with molesting two 17-year-old students.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Babysitter, 71, sexually abused 6-year-old in Union City — copsBabysitter, 71, sexually abused 6-year-old in Union City — copsThe assaults occurred on multiple occasions while he babysat the girl in his home.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ man made anti-Semitic, racist calls across U.S., cops sayNJ man made anti-Semitic, racist calls across U.S., cops sayAuthorities say Steve Ortiz, who has a Jersey address, roamed the country while phoning in threats to officials in NJ and elsewhere. He was caught last month.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Hudson County boy, an honorary cop, dies from brain cancer Hudson County boy, an honorary cop, dies from brain cancer After battling a rare form of brain cancer, 7-year-old Franklin Miranda has died. The Union City boy got to be "police officer for a day" last fall.Erin VogtErin Vogt