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🇺🇸 ATLANTIC CITY MAYOR PRESENTS $25,000 DONATION TO 9/11 MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Mayor Marty Small, Sr. donated $25,000 to the Saracini-O’Neill Foundation during Atlantic City’s annual September 11 memorial ceremony. The money, raised from the mayor's inaugural gala, will help maintain the local monument honoring those lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

🚔 BRIDGETON MAN ARRESTED ON CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CHARGE

Bridgeton police arrested 45-year-old Kyle Rodriguez on September 8 and charged him with criminal mischief. Authorities released the Pineview Terrace resident on his own recognizance following the afternoon arrest.

🚔 BRIDGETON MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED ATM BREAK-IN AT BANK OF AMERICA

Bridgeton police arrested 37-year-old Evi Roa-Ruiz early Thursday morning after he allegedly broke into a Bank of America automated teller machine. Officers caught Roa-Ruiz following a brief foot pursuit and charged him with burglary, theft, and weapons offenses.

⚖️ 12-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR TOMS RIVER MAN IN COCAINE CASES

A judge sentenced a 41-year-old Toms River man to 12 years in prison following his guilty plea for cocaine distribution, eluding, and financial facilitation. Police arrested him twice in 2025 after uncovering large amounts of drugs and cash during separate investigations.

🚨 POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH MAN INDICTED IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL CASE

An Ocean County grand jury indicted John Olson of Point Pleasant Borough for allegedly possessing and manufacturing child sexual abuse material. Investigators claim Olson used hidden cameras to record children inside a home that formerly operated as a foster care facility.

🏆 BLOOMFIELD HONORS TICE FAMILY & DANIEL BITECOLA III WITH 2026 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

Bloomfield officials honored the Tice family and Daniel Bitecola III with the 2026 Community Service Awards for their extensive volunteer work. The recipients were recognized during a September ceremony for their long-term dedication to local youth sports, charities, and township events.

✈️❤️ FLIGHT ATTENDANT CATCHES FALLING BABY DURING NEW JERSEY-TO-MICHIGAN FLIGHT

Flight attendant Monique Harris caught a baby slipping from a sleeping mother’s lap during a flight from Newark to Michigan. Harris then held the infant so the mother could rest, earning widespread praise after a passenger shared the story online.

🎗️ NJ MOM FACING BREAST CANCER SEEKS HELP WITH MEDICAL BILLS & EVERYDAY EXPENSES

Caitlin Quinoñes, a single mother from Hillsborough who works with special needs children, is seeking community support following a breast cancer diagnosis. A fundraiser is helping cover her medical bills and living expenses while she recovers from upcoming surgery.

🌅 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY MONDAY — SEPTEMBER 14, 2026! 🇺🇸☀️

New Jersey will enjoy a mostly sunny and less humid Monday with comfortable afternoon temperatures in the mid-70s. The cooler conditions follow a humid Sunday, with overnight lows expected to drop into the 50s across the state.

🚔⚖️ OAKLAND, NJ: MAN CHARGED IN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD UNDER 13

Bergen County authorities arrested 39-year-old Victor G. Sayas on Wednesday for the alleged sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. The Oakland man faces several charges, including first-degree aggravated sexual assault, and is currently held in the county jail.

🚨📧 SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ: SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNS FAMILIES ABOUT FRAUDULENT STAFF EMAILS

South Brunswick School District officials are warning families to ignore fraudulent emails that appear to be from staff members. The messages falsely request money, gift cards, or personal information for classroom supplies.

🚨🕯️ JERSEY CITY, NJ: FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH PROMPTS ROAD CLOSURES FOR INVESTIGATION

A 58-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning on Routes 1 and 9 in Jersey City. Part of the highway will close for several hours this Sunday morning while authorities continue their investigation into the crash.

🚨👜 PRINCETON, NJ: 4 MASKED THIEVES STEAL 75 DESIGNER HANDBAGS IN MINUTE-LONG BURGLARY

Four masked thieves stole 75 designer handbags from a business on Witherspoon Street in Princeton on September 1. The suspects smashed a glass door and completed the burglary in about one minute before fleeing, and police are currently searching for them.

🚍💥 LAKEHURST, NJ: SCHOOL BUS CRASHES INTO HOME, TWO INJURED

A Manchester Township Schools bus crashed into a pickup truck and a home in Lakehurst on Thursday morning. No students were on the bus, and the two drivers were hospitalized with minor injuries after the house sustained significant damage.

🚔⚖️ FLORHAM PARK, NJ: POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, STALKING

Florham Park police officer Gregory M. Dietz faces charges including aggravated assault and stalking after allegedly choking a woman until she lost consciousness. The Roseland Police Department arrested Dietz following an investigation into the July incident, and his current employment status remains unclear.

🚨💎 SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ: THIEVES SMASH JEWELRY CASES DURING OVERNIGHT BREAK-IN

Two burglars smashed display cases at Bentley Diamonds on Route 35 early Thursday morning before fleeing the scene. Spring Lake Heights police are investigating the break-in, which follows a similar jewelry store burglary in nearby Ocean Township last month.

🚨 DENVILLE, NJ: OVER 25 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA SEIZED DURING TRAFFIC STOP

Denville police arrested a 24-year-old man Thursday after a routine traffic stop on Route 46 led to the discovery of over 25 pounds of marijuana. Officers also seized cash and drug paraphernalia, charging the driver with drug distribution and money laundering.

🌅 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY SUNDAY, NEW JERSEY! 🇺🇸☕ — SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

New Jersey faces a humid Sunday with morning rain and possible thunderstorms that could lead to localized flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect as temperatures reach a high of 82 degrees Fahrenheit before skies begin to clear this afternoon.

🔥 PLEASANTVILLE HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE AFTER POSSIBLE EXPLOSION REPORTED 🏠💥

A fire destroyed a home in Pleasantville on Tuesday after reports of a possible explosion. While everyone evacuated safely and only one firefighter suffered minor injuries, the American Red Cross is assisting four residents displaced by the blaze.

🚨 SOMERSET COUNTY ALREADY SURPASSES 2025 FATAL CRASH TOTAL 🚨

Somerset County has recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes through August 2026, already surpassing last year’s total. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office is urging drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to prioritize safety to reverse this deadly trend.

🚨 RAMAPO COLLEGE LOCKDOWN ENDS AFTER REPORTED GUN THREAT DEEMED UNFOUNDED 🎓

Ramapo College lifted a campus lockdown Thursday night after police determined a report of a man with a gun was unfounded. Officers searched the Mahwah campus but found no active threat, marking the second false alarm at a Bergen County school that day.

📍 ASBURY PARK, NJ Two beloved geese that have called Deal Lake home for nearly 15 years are back where they belong after being taken from the lake earlier this month. According to the Monmouth Coun

Two local geese named Taco and Churro have returned to Deal Lake after being taken on September 2. Authorities rescued the birds from a Warren County farm following a social media search, and the geese are now healthy and back home.

🚔 BLOOMFIELD POLICE ARREST MAN AFTER WOMAN ALLEGEDLY ATTACKED ON STREET 🚨

Bloomfield Police arrested Gabriel Pillajo, 27, for allegedly attacking a woman on Delaware Place in late August. Investigators say the suspect shoved the victim and touched her inappropriately, and they believe he may be involved in similar cases in other towns.

🌧️ WEEKEND WEATHER ALERT: HEAVY RAIN & FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF NJ ⛈️

New Jersey faces heavy rain and potential flash flooding starting Saturday night through Sunday morning. Some areas could see rainfall rates up to two inches per hour, which may overwhelm drainage systems and create dangerous driving conditions across the state.

🏠 FAMILY ASLEEP AS UNIDENTIFIED MAN ALLEGEDLY ENTERS NEPTUNE APARTMENT 🚔

Neptune Township Police arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly remaining inside a family’s apartment for four hours while they slept. Justin Johnson faces burglary charges after a home camera captured the incident at the Jumping Brook Apartments.

🚨 DEADLY PARKWAY COLLISION CLAIMS TOMS RIVER RESIDENT 🚨

A 57-year-old Toms River man died Thursday afternoon after his SUV struck a guardrail and crashed into a tree on the Garden State Parkway. New Jersey State Police are still investigating the cause of the fatal accident near milepost 103.1.

🌅 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY SATURDAY! — SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 🌅

New Jersey will see a mix of sun and clouds this Saturday with high temperatures in the low 80s. Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight and into Sunday, bringing the potential for heavy rain across the state.

📉🚔 NEW FBI DATA SHOWS VIOLENT CRIME CONTINUES LONG-TERM DECLINE IN NEW JERSEY

New Federal Bureau of Investigation data shows violent crime in New Jersey dropped nearly 12 percent in 2025. This continues a long-term downward trend, with the state's violent crime rate falling roughly 70 percent since its peak in 1990.

🕊️🇺🇸 10:03 A.M. — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania at 10:03 a.m. on September 11, 2001, after passengers fought back against hijackers. All 40 people on board were killed, but their bravery prevented the aircraft from reaching a target in Washington, D.C.

🔥🚔 LAKEWOOD MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ARSON AFTER SYNAGOGUE FIRE INVESTIGATION

Lakewood police arrested Yaakov Stern, 48, for aggravated arson following a fire at a local synagogue on Delaware Trail. While the blaze was initially considered accidental, investigators charged Stern after surveillance footage allegedly showed him intentionally setting fire to religious podiums.

🕊️🇺🇸 9:37 A.M. — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

On the anniversary of September 11, we honor those lost when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. The nation remembers the victims, their families, and the brave first responders who acted during the coordinated terrorist attacks in 2001.

🕊️🇺🇸 9:03 A.M. — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

New Jersey residents are pausing to remember the lives lost during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The tribute honors the victims and first responders who were affected when two planes struck the World Trade Center towers twenty-three years ago.

🚔🌿 MOUNT ARLINGTON MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED IMPAIRED DRIVING INCIDENT IN FAIRFIELD

Fairfield Police arrested a Mount Arlington man on Saturday night for allegedly driving while under the influence of marijuana. Officers pulled over the driver on Route 46 and discovered several cannabis products and drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle.

🕊️🇺🇸 8:46 A.M. — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Communities are honoring the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The tribute marks the moment American Airlines Flight 11 struck the World Trade Center's North Tower, beginning a day of immense loss and bravery.

🎈🌿 MONMOUTH COUNTY’S NEWEST CANNABIS DISPENSARY OPENS IN NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP

Pink Balloon Dispensary recently celebrated its grand opening on Route 66 in Neptune Township. Co-founded by a local physician, the new business aims to provide an educational environment for adults and supports the community by employing staff on the autism spectrum.

🚨⚖️ WASHINGTON BOROUGH MAN FACES ADDITIONAL CHARGES IN CHILD ABDUCTION INVESTIGATION

Lester Noe Perez-Amador of Washington Borough faces new charges, including aggravated sexual assault, after allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old girl from her home. The girl returned home safely an hour later, and the suspect remains in custody pending further court proceedings.

🚔🍺 BRONX MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED WRONG-WAY DWI INCIDENT WITH CHILDREN IN VEHICLE 🚨

Fairfield police arrested a Bronx man for allegedly driving the wrong way on Route 46 while intoxicated with three children in his vehicle. Miguel Nocelo-Soto faces multiple charges, including child endangerment, after failing sobriety tests during the early morning traffic stop.

🚨 TWO CLIFTON WOMEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING ALLEGED TARGET SHOPLIFTING IN FAIRFIELD

Fairfield police arrested two Clifton women for allegedly stealing about $256 worth of merchandise from a local Target. Authorities charged the pair with shoplifting and conspiracy after security officers reportedly caught one woman leaving the store without paying.

🌅 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY FRIDAY, NEW JERSEY! 🇺🇸 | SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

New Jersey will observe a day of remembrance for September 11 with pleasant weather and low humidity. Residents can expect sunshine and comfortable temperatures reaching the high 70s or low 80s before a clear, cool night.

🚔💊 NEWARK MAN ARRESTED DURING SECAUCUS TRAFFIC STOP ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG CHARGE ⚖️

Secaucus Police arrested a 31-year-old Newark man Sunday morning during a traffic stop. Officers charged Brandon Nelson-Lyde with possession of a prescription drug he was not authorized to have before taking him to the county jail.

🚔🛒 MAN ARRESTED AFTER REPORTED SHOPLIFTING AT SECAUCUS HOME DEPOT 🚨

Secaucus police arrested a 23-year-old man for shoplifting at the Home Depot on Paterson Plank Road on Friday morning. Jose Aguilera-Marquez was issued a summons and released pending a future court appearance.

🚨🚔 JERSEY CITY MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULT AND POLICE FOOT PURSUIT IN SECAUCUS 🚔🚨

Secaucus police arrested a Jersey City man Wednesday night after he allegedly committed an assault at a Sam’s Club and fled on foot. Dante Moore faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.

🚨🏛️ NJ LT. GOV. DALE CALDWELL DENIES MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS AS INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and ethics violations as a state-ordered investigation continues. Governor Mikie Sherrill said her administration will take appropriate action once the inquiry, led by outside attorneys, reaches its conclusion.

🚔⚖️ NEWARK WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON SECaucus SHOPLIFTING WARRANTS ⚖️🚔

Police arrested a 38-year-old Newark woman for two separate shoplifting incidents at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls in Secaucus. She faces charges of shoplifting and conspiracy and was transported to the Hudson County Jail following a custody transfer from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office.

🚔⚖️ TWO WOMEN ARRESTED IN SECAUCUS VICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION ⚖️🚔

Secaucus police arrested two women on prostitution charges during a vice enforcement operation on September 3. Officers detained a Bayonne resident and a Bloomfield resident, both of whom were released on summonses pending court appearances.

🚔💵 LOS ANGELES WOMAN ARRESTED IN SECAUCUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTING TO USE FRAUDULENT CURRENCY 💵🚔

Secaucus police arrested a 22-year-old Los Angeles woman for allegedly trying to use counterfeit money at a CVS on September 3. Kimeya Sanders was charged with forgery and released with a summons to appear in municipal court.

🚔⚖️ UNION CITY MAN ARRESTED IN SECAUCUS ON PUBLIC RECORDS TAMPERING CHARGE ⚖️🚔

Secaucus Police arrested a Union City man for tampering with public records during a traffic stop on August 31. Officers released 36-year-old Justin Rodriguez on a summons to appear in court at a later date.

🚨🏠 STRANGER FOUND HIDING INSIDE BERKELEY HEIGHTS HOME AFTER ASKING TO USE BATHROOM 🚔

Berkeley Heights police are warning residents not to let strangers inside after a man hidden in a home was found by officers on Saturday. The individual entered the house after asking to use the bathroom and then attempted to hide.

🌅 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 10, 2026! 🇺🇸☀️

New Jersey will be humid and breezy today with temperatures reaching the high 80s. A stray morning shower is possible, while scattered thunderstorms may arrive later this afternoon.

❤️🚧 TOMS RIVER DPW WORKERS STEP IN TO HELP 6-YEAR-OLD AFTER MOM SUFFERS MEDICAL EPISODE 🚧❤️

Two Toms River Department of Public Works employees are being praised for assisting a 6-year-old boy after his mother suffered a medical emergency. The workers comforted the child and ensured he arrived safely for his first day of school.

🚨🔫 16-YEAR-OLD SHOT IN ARM DURING ALTERCATION AT PISCATAWAY PARK 🔫🚨

Piscataway Police Department detectives are investigating a Sunday evening shooting at Irishtown Park that left a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his arm. The teenager was treated and released from a local hospital following a physical altercation with two suspects.

⚖️🏛️ GOV. SHERRILL ADDRESSES MISCONDUCT REPORTS AMID INVESTIGATION INVOLVING LT. GOV. CALDWELL 🏛️⚖️

Governor Mikie Sherrill is addressing an internal investigation into Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell following allegations of ethics violations and inappropriate behavior toward women. Former Attorney General Christopher Porrino is leading the inquiry, though no final findings have been released yet.

🏫⚠️ MOLD DISCOVERY COULD KEEP HARDYSTON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL BUILDING FOR WEEKS ⚠️🏫

Hardyston Elementary School will likely remain closed for weeks after officials discovered mold in several areas of the building. Students will temporarily move to the middle school while workers clean the facility and conduct further air quality tests.

🔥🚒 SOUTH PLAINFIELD HOME HEAVILY DAMAGED BY EARLY MORNING FIRE 🚒🔥

A woman escaped safely after heavy flames heavily damaged a South Plainfield home early Tuesday morning. Firefighters believe the blaze started in the garage, but the official cause remains under investigation.

🏍️💥 31-YEAR-OLD MOTORCYCLIST CRITICALLY INJURED IN LABOR DAY CRASH OUTSIDE MENLO PARK MALL 🚨

A 31-year-old Metuchen man remains in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with an SUV outside Menlo Park Mall on Labor Day. Edison Police are investigating the crash, which occurred as the driver of the SUV attempted a left turn on yellow.

🚨 TRAFFIC STOP IN WILDWOOD LEADS TO MAJOR GUN BUST, POLICE SAY 🚨

Wildwood police arrested three Pennsylvania residents during a traffic stop after finding two loaded handguns, including one modified for fully automatic fire. The suspects face multiple weapons charges after officers also recovered a stolen firearm, high-capacity magazines, and hollow-point ammunition.

🌅 GOOD MORNING & HAPPY WEDNESDAY — SEPTEMBER 9, 2026! 🌅

New Jersey will see a warm and humid Wednesday with temperatures reaching the high 80s. While most areas will stay dry today, residents should prepare for breezy afternoon conditions and a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday.

🚨 BRICK DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER POLICE SAY SCHOOL ZONE STOP TURNED INTO HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT 🚔

Brick Township police arrested a local man Tuesday after he allegedly fled a traffic stop near a high school. Officials say the driver reached 73 mph and nearly struck two crossing guards before leading officers on a foot chase through neighborhood backyards.

🔥🚒 THREE-ALARM FIRE DISPLACES 22 RESIDENTS IN NEW BRUNSWICK 🚒🔥

A three-alarm fire at an eight-unit residential building in New Brunswick displaced 22 residents on Tuesday afternoon. Three firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze, which remains under investigation by local officials.