Crime

Bomb threats were made against at least seven polling locations in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties as voting got underway Tuesday morning according to New Jersey Attorney Matt Platkin.

A local favorite, TacoRito, faced an unexpected attack last weekend. The quick response from community members and police led to an arrest and criminal charges.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said the toddler was found with a stab wound to the chest at a home on Burke Lane in Brick on Saturday afternoon.

A 17 year old boy was fatally stabbed during a chaotic street in Trenton on Halloween night with no arrests made, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office

The Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house, once a place for brotherhood, is now shutdown and under investigation after a student was critically hurt.

A Jersey City man has been arrested and charged for burglarizing two restaurants in Middlesex Borough over the summer, stealing $18,000 worth of wine and cash from one establishment, police say.

In Monmouth County alone, 140 final restraining orders were issued this year. It's a reminder of the resilience of those seeking justice and support.

The family of 17-year-old Maria Niotis, killed in a crash, is pushing for justice against the teen charged with her murder, amid rising tensions and threats.

Retired police Sgt. Kevin Betyeman did a year in jail for the tragic DWI death of jogger Celeste Andresen. Now, he avoids further time for a separate arrest.

A New Jersey man admitted to authorities he killed his girlfriend after a breakup fight, dumped her body near an Essex County golf course, then pretended she was still alive by sending fake text messages from her phone, authorities say.