Crime

As two city council members urged a State Police takeover, the acting police chief and local union rep say the local force needs more resources.

A three-vehicle crash unfolded after a fight between two drivers, ages 18 and 73, prosecutors said. The 18-year-old Lakewood man is facing charges.

The violence broke out among a crowd of "hundreds" at a Cumberland County home, according to State Police and the governor.

Multiple people were shot in the violence among a crowd of well over 100 on Saturday night, according to State Police.

Christopher Walls, 50, also had six guns and ammo in an open, unlocked safe in the same home as a child, authorities said.

Lasers can temporarily blind a pilot and knowingly aiming one at an aircraft is a federal crime.

Two scammers were arrested after scamming a 78-year-old man out of nearly $10,000 and then asking for another $50,000.

New Jersey prosecutors must waive mandatory minimum prison terms for non-violent drug offenses, the state attorney general said Monday in a new directive.

Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed into law seven bills aimed at strengthening protections for sexual assault victims.

No one was hurt in the incident that caused a lockdown very early Sunday.