Today’s news
Judge Rules Somerville Stabbing Suspect Incompetent for Trial
27-year-old David Shroitman charged with 2024 murder of former classmate Maryrose Fealey

Dog Allegedly Stabbed by Owner Remains at Monmouth County Animal Shelter
Pitbull named Trouble was stabbed by his owner during a domestic dispute, and the criminal case has not yet been resolved.
New Podcast Investigates Young Serial Killer's Undetected Crimes
NJ.com's 'Someone's Hunting Us' traces how Khalil Wheeler-Weaver targeted Black girls and young women in North Jersey
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Man Uses Google Translate to Announce Newark Restaurant Robbery
Suspect tried to steal cash register before fleeing the scene, police say.
Mar. 9, 2026
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Hackettstown Jaywalking Incident
62-year-old man airlifted to hospital after being struck by car while crossing street outside of crosswalk
Mar. 9, 2026
New Jersey Man Tries To Use Google Translate During Attempted Restaurant Robbery
The suspect's language barrier didn't help his robbery attempt go smoothly.
Mar. 7, 2026
Outrage as man who 'stalked and threatened' missing Rutgers student walks free
Mortimer 'Morty' Wortman IV has been missing since November, and his family believes the last person seen with him, Adam Zalouk, knows what happened.
Mar. 6, 2026
22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in Deadly Long Branch Stabbing
Nija Faust admitted to fatally stabbing a Long Branch resident last year, authorities said.
Mar. 5, 2026
Vineland Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Millville Mom's Murder
Eric Bundy-Johnson pleaded guilty to killing Bonnie Hitchens, a mother of five, in a 2024 shooting outside a convenience store.
Mar. 5, 2026
Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Black Horse Pike
Monroe Township police investigating fatal crash involving Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mar. 4, 2026
Long Branch Man Admits to Fatal Stabbing of Local Resident
Nija Faust pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter for killing Eren Kurkcu last March.
Mar. 4, 2026
15 Alleged Gang Members Indicted for Violent Crimes in Trenton, NJ
New Jersey Attorney General announces charges against "OutSouf" gang for murders, shootings, and other offenses.
Mar. 4, 2026
Man Found Guilty of Murder After 2022 Shooting Outside South Jersey Bar
Walter Gilliano faces life in prison for killing Chad Stuart in Sicklerville, New Jersey
Mar. 3, 2026
Judge orders aggressive off-leash dogs involved in 2 attacks in NJ to be euthanized
A dog owner faces charges after his pets were seized following two attacks in New Jersey.
Mar. 3, 2026
Tragic six-vehicle crash in Edison claims life of 77-year-old woman
SUV went airborne, hit a turning tractor-trailer, and became wedged underneath
Mar. 3, 2026
Lawyers for Convicted Murderer Paul Caneiro Seek New Trial
Caneiro was found guilty of killing his brother, sister-in-law, and two nieces just weeks ago.
Mar. 2, 2026
3 Charged in Viral Wendy's Drive-Thru Ransacking Incident in South Jersey
The suspects remain at large after the incident at a Wendy's restaurant in Ewing, New Jersey.
Mar. 2, 2026
Two Overnight Fires in Paterson Displace 24 Residents; Firefighter Injured, Suspect Arrested in Separate Blaze
Paterson fire chief reports multiple incidents, including a three-alarm apartment fire and a separate blaze tied to a stabbing
Mar. 2, 2026
Atlantic City 'Batman' Cleared of Aggravated Assault Charges
Prosecutor's office dismisses case against local celebrity who dresses as the Caped Crusader
Mar. 2, 2026
NJ Man Charged with Killing Homeless Person with Hammer
The suspect, also homeless, faces first-degree murder and weapons charges.
Mar. 2, 2026
Trenton Women Charged After Wendy's Drive-Thru Incident
Police identify three women who allegedly broke a drive-thru window and tried to climb inside the restaurant.
Mar. 2, 2026
Mays Landing Man Killed in Route 40 Crash
Single-vehicle incident leaves 41-year-old dead at the scene
Mar. 2, 2026
NJ Man Found Guilty of Fatally Shooting, Pistol-Whipping Robbery Victims
Jarell Riles convicted of murder, robbery, and weapons offenses for 2023 New Year's Eve attacks in Newark