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Police Investigate Two Fatal Shootings in Newark, NJ

Newark NJ police are investigating two shooting deaths on the same night. According to authorities, the murders occurred less than half an hour apart. Newark police received a call about a shooting in the area of Avon Avenue and Stratford Place in the Central Ward. When officers arrived at the […]

Teenager Accused of Several Burglaries in Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield NJ police arrested a teenager who allegedly burglarized a number of local homes. The 19-year-old suspect is accused of breaking into eight homes over a two-week period. According to authorities, the suspect targeted houses located on quiet side streets in the south end of the township. The suspect’s alleged […]

Newark Court Upholds Conviction of NJ Man Who Kidnapped, Assaulted Ex-Girlfriend

An appeals court in Newark NJ recently upheld the conviction of a man who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and then tried to kill her by shoving her into oncoming traffic. The defendant had dated the victim for nearly three years before she broke up with him in 2009. This angered the […]

East Orange NJ Man Pleads Not Guilty to Leaving Behind Handgun Used in Accidental Shooting

An East Orange NJ man has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges related to the accidental shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Newark, New Jersey. The 32-year-old defendant allegedly left a loaded 9-mm handgun in the Newark home of his girlfriend, whose 12-year-old son reportedly found the gun and accidentally […]

“Operation Joint Effort” Targets New Jersey Heroin Distribution Ring, Results in 31 Arrests

The acting Essex County Prosecutor and the acting Attorney General recently announced the results of a major narcotics investigation. The long-term probe, which is called “Operation Joint Effort,” involved several law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey and took three months. The acting Attorney General noted that the operation aimed to […]

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