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NEWS Woman raped, robbed after being followed home during her run. Suspect still at large.
A New Jersey woman went out for a run, but was followed home by a man who sexually assaulted and robbed her. Police say the suspect is still at large.NEWS Convicted killer recently released from prison caught in Florida after allegedly shooting man dead in New Jersey
A convicted killer released from prison less than two years ago was arrested in Florida in connection to a recent deadly New Jersey carjacking, officials said.NEWS 'God told me to do it: Man butchers grandfather with an ax, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 81-year-old grandfather with an ax. Police say he said "God told me to do it" and attack the victim.NEWS He flashed his high beams at an innocent mother on the highway. Then her family heard a ‘bang.’
A man in New Jersey was convicted of murder for the shooting of a mother on the highway. The victim was in the car with her family when she was shot.NEWS ‘Depths of depravity’: New Jersey woman sentenced after admitting to videoing sexual assault of toddler.
A woman convicted of arranging, participating in and filming the sexual assault of a toddler was sentenced to 35 years behind bars, prosecutors said.NEWS New Jersey man accused of stabbing 21-year-old to death
A man in New Jersey has been charged with murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old. The stabbing happened early in the morning.NEWS Explosive device detonated in New Jersey, police say they nabbed the suspect in a traffic stop
A man in New Jersey faces several charges after police say he was arrested when a bomb went off. The suspect now faces several charges and is being held in jail.SERIAL KILLERS Serial killer used dating apps to lure women to their demise. Now, he'll be a prison inmate for life.
A serial killer in New Jersey who lured women via dating apps was sentenced to prison. One victim's family helped police catch the suspect after the murder.NEWS Woman in vehicle with only one functional brake accused of plowing car into crash investigation, killing fireman
A New Jersey woman driving a Jeep determined was in poor condition is charged with third-degree murder after she fatally struck a firefighter last summer.NEWS Man’s New Balance sneakers help identify him as suspect in fatal shooting, police say
A pair of New Balance sneakers led investigators to a suspect in a murder of a New Jersey man who died after he was shot in the face. The suspect was arrested in Nebraska.NEWS Woman accused of stabbing 87-year-old father, his 75-year-old girlfriend to death
Prosecutors in New Jersey said a woman stabbed her elderly father and his 75-year-old girlfriend to death in Ocean County. The suspect has been charged with murder.NEWS Teacher submitted fake documents to avoid school mask requirement: prosecutors
A teacher in New Jersey allegedly submitted false information about religious exemptions to avoid the mask requirement at her school, prosecutors said.NEWS Four men accused of raping 14-year-old girl who had run away from home
Four men have been charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child after they allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl. Police say she ran away from home.NEWS New Jersey father tosses newborn from balcony. Officer manages to catch the baby, authorities say.
A New Jersey father dropped his newborn off a balcony and an officer on the scene was able to catch the baby. The dad has now been charged with attempted murder.NEWS New Jersey man admits to getting behind the wheel drunk and killing a pedestrian
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to striking and killing a pedestrian in his vehicle. He also pled guilty to driving while intoxicated at the time of the crash.NEWS New Jersey man accused of fatally gunning down Amazon delivery driver
Quahif Lane was charged with gunning down and murdering an Amazon delivery driver in mid-afternoon in Plainfield, New Jersey, according to prosecutors.COLD CASES DNA genealogy leads to arrest of man accused of murdering New Jersey teenager in 1999
Police have arrested a man after a grand jury in New Jersey indicted him in connection to the 22-year-old cold case murder of a teenager, officials said.NEWS Double homicide caught on doorbell camera in New Jersey. Suspect accused of murder.
A New Jersey man has been charged for killing a couple during a dispute. He was caught with blood on his clothes near the scene, police said.NEWS An elderly man is behind bars after investigators say he sexually abused children
Paterson, New Jersey police received a report involving a 71-year-old resident sexually abusing two child victims. He is being held in jail ahead of trial.NEWS Man who allegedly ordered hit on girlfriend last Valentine’s Day now accused of trying to off 2 more people
A New Jersey man is accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a trio of people, including his ex-girlfriend. He now faces charges in connection to the murder-for-hire plot.NEWS New Jersey inmate released from prison because of COVID-19 concerns allegedly kills man days later, officials say
A man in a New Jersey prison was released early because of the coronavirus. Two days after gaining his freedom, he allegedly killed a teenager.NEWS Report: New Jersey couple invite teenage boy into their home, sexually assault him
A New Jersey couple invited a teenage boy the husband knew into their home, police said. There, they sexually assaulted the victim. The duo faces charges.NEWS New Jersey murder suspect cuffed at airport trying to flee, prosecutors claim
A New Jersey man was arrested at Newark Airport after he allegedly shot and killed a man in July. He has been charged with first-degree murder and gun charges.NEWS Standout high school soccer player slain in shooting, 20-year-old accused of murder
A standout New Jersey soccer player was shot to death in June. Now, police say a 20-year-old man has been charged with his murder and other counts.NEWS Ghislaine Maxwell complained of her treatment in prison. The warden was just accused of murdering her husband.
The warden at a federal prison in Brooklyn, New York, is accused of murder. The facility houses notable inmates such as R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell.NEWS New Jersey man beats stranger to death in street, indicted on murder charge: report
A New Jersey man beat a stranger to death in the streets last summer using a blunt object. Officials have now indicted the suspect on a murder charge.NEWS Man fatally shot victim in dispute over parking spot outside popular Philadelphia restaurant: reports
A Pennsylvania man was charged with murder after shooting a New Jersey man outside of Pat's King of Steaks in Philadelphia, according to police.NEWS New Jersey man allegedly said he killed his wife because ‘she cheated on me with someone from Applebee’s’
A New Jersey man allegedly upset after his wife confessed that she had an affair has been indicted for her murder that happened a year ago, prosecutors said.NEWS 10-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in New Jersey, three suspects arrested
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in New Jersey. A 10-year-old girl was killed by a bullet while visiting her grandma.NEWS Mom slain, child kidnapped and AMBER Alert helps police track down the suspect
A child has been found safe in Tennessee after an Amber Alert was issued in New Jersey. Police suspect the father in connection with the child's mother's murder.NEWS Duo stole more than $10 million in HIV meds from VA Hospital, feds allege
A duo is accused of stealing more than $10 million in HIV medication from a VA hospital. One of the suspects worked as a procurement officer at the facility.NEWS New Jersey gang member accused of murder tracked down via Instagram, copssay
A gang member in New Jersey has been arrested after he allegedly killed a rival gang member. Police say they tracked him down from an Instagram post.NEWS Waitress chases down 5 people who ran out on bill, gets abducted and assaulted: reports
A New Jersey waitress chased down five people who did not pay their bill, then they abducted and assaulted her. The police are now searching for the suspects.NEWS Woman called elderly people who recently had a death in the family to scam them out of thousands of dollars, feds say
A woman in New Jersey is accused of participating in a scheme where callers tricked elderly people who recently had a death in the family out of thousands of dollars.NEWS Suspect arrested in connection to drug overdose deaths of two UK tourists at Atlantic City casino
An Atlantic City man has been charged with homicide in connection to the overdose death of two U.K. tourists found overdoses in an Atlantic City, NJ, casino room.