New Jersey advances bill banning single-use plastic, paper bags
New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation to ban single-use plastic and paper bags, as well as plastic foam containers commonly used for takeout.
Police: $25,000 in drugs seized from 2 Trenton homes
Authorities say a Mercer County man and his girlfriend have been arrested after investigators seized more than $25,000 in heroin and cocaine from two Trenton-area homes this week.
Downed trees, closed roads slow storm power restoration in NJ
It may be Friday before all homes and businesses that lost electricity due to a New Jersey snowstorm have their power back.
Police: 1 killed in crash involving bus on New Jersey Turnpike
State Police say one person has died in a passenger bus crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Hamilton Township.
NJ faces highest holiday travel volume since 2005
New Jersey is expected to face its highest holiday travel volume since 2005 this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Police: Officers save drunk driver moments before train collides with car on tracks in West Windsor
An alleged drunk driver was saved by Mercer County police officers moments before an Amtrak train collided with her vehicle, which she had driven onto the tracks Tuesday.
Trenton police detective admits sexually assaulting 2 children
William Sanchez-Monllor entered his plea Monday as part of a deal with Burlington County prosecutors. He will receive a 30-year prison term with no chance for parole when he’s sentenced Feb. 28.
Prosecutors: 3 men arrested, $100k in heroin seized in multi-state drug bust
Authorities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania say an investigation into a multi-state drug ring resulted in the arrest of three men last week.
Officials: NJ animal shelter director indicted after 236 cats, 93 dogs prematurely euthanized
A New Jersey animal shelter director has been indicted on animal cruelty charges after authorities say more than 300 animals were prematurely euthanized under his care.
NJ considers ditching minimum sentences for some crimes
New Jersey will work to overhaul its criminal sentencing guidelines, slashing mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug and some other crimes.
Black New Jersey lawmakers introduce bill to explore reparations
Black New Jersey lawmakers have called on the state to examine its role in slavery and possibly pay reparations to its black residents.
NJ seeks $640M from Uber for misclassifying workers
New Jersey is seeking more than $640 million from Uber in taxes and penalties, saying the ride-hailing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors.
New Jersey lawmakers to take up ban on flavored e-cigarettes
New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider legislation to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
Police: Car that crashed into parked cars in NJ was fleeing from officers
It was a scary morning for a homeowner in New Jersey when police say a car they had been pursuing hit six parked vehicles and sent an SUV into a home's porch.
Trenton man charged with murder in death of 2-year-old girl
A Trenton man who prosecutors say abused and suffocated a 2-year-old girl in August has been charged with first degree murder among seven other crimes.
Police: Teen did not urinate on girl at Lawrence High School football game
Police say another teen has been charged in connection with an incident at a Lawrence High School football game last month. Police also said they found no evidence to support allegations that anyone was urinated on at the Oct. 18 game.
Police: Man makes getaway on bicycle after bank robbery in Trenton
Police say a man robbed a Trenton bank and made his getaway on a bicycle.
Authorities seize over $65K in narcotics, arrest three in Mercer County
Authorities say three people have been arrested and over $65,000 worth of narcotics has been seized as the result of a two month investigation into a suspected drug ring in Mercer County.
SEPTA may experience significant delays after person struck by Amtrak train in Trenton
SEPTA reports outbound service from Trenton is suspended due to an Amtrak train striking a person reportedly trespassing.
Police urge vigilance after attempted luring in West Windsor
Police in West Windsor, New Jersey are asking the public to be alert regarding an attempted luring of a student which occurred October 10.