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A Barnegat man recently pleaded guilty in federal court to a string of bank robberies stretching from the end of 2013 to the first week of 2014. He admitted that in a nine-week span from October 30, 2014 to January 7, 2014, he robbed eight banks, seven of which were in New Jersey and one in New Y...

Long Beach Island is a well-known summer destination in New Jersey, and every year some visitors get caught up in all the opportunities for fun which can lead to run-ins with law enforcement. Lewdness is charge in New Jersey that is prosecuted every year in Long Beach Island which carries serious...

Have you or someone you know been charged with a DWI in Long Beach Island? If so you should be aware that New Jersey has some of the strictest drinking and driving laws in the entire country which bring severe punishment. For those drivers who have a CDL license, a potential conviction for DWI ca...

The highest court in the state of New Jersey has handed down an important ruling when it comes to trials involving Long Beach Island DWI charges. Driving while intoxicated is a traffic offense and not a criminal offense in New Jersey, but it can still lead to substantial fines and jail time. Howe...

On May 19th, a man was caught on a surveillance camera breaking into a home in Wanamassa and stealing electronics. After police released the video to the public, they received tips that led to the arrest of a 37 year old man from Ocean Township. Law enforcement issued warrants for the suspects ar...

During the summer, many teenagers head to the Long Beach Island for a weekend of fun. While there are lots of things in this area that can be enjoyed legally, plenty of teens try to push the envelope by attempting to buy alcohol, get into clubs or both. Teens who decide to go down that route gene...

At the end of May, a couple from Waretown was arrested by police on charges of burglary and theft. The charges stemmed from a break-in that occurred at a home in Forked River. The police report for the break-in states that thousands of dollars' worth of laptops, jewelry and silverware were stolen...

New Jersey State Police recently announced that they will be setting up more DWI checkpoints this summer season. These checkpoints are part of an aggressive crackdown that police are launching in response to drunk driving around the Jersey Shore. According to a division spokesman for the NJ State...

The body of a 26-year-old man from Galloway Township, was found after he was struck and killed in Absecon. Police reported that the man was struck by a 2012 Honda Civic shortly after he exited another vehicle near Routes 30 and 9 in Absecon. The Civic allegedly stopped and then left the scene. Th...

North Brunswick, Somerset and Two Milltown Residents Are Charged with Drug and Paraphernalia Possession on the Garden State Parkway in Lacey Township The scene was a prisoner apprehension causing bumper to bumper traffic on the Garden State Parkway in Lacey Township. But, the unexpected conseque...

On September 16, 2014, a Brooklyn man responded to a Craigslist advertisement regarding the sale of a Mercedes-Benz SUV. The 41 year old man drove to Elizabeth, New Jersey and was shot after test driving the vehicle. Police responded to reports of gunshots near the corner of Jacques and East Jers...

A woman was arrested in Newark several weeks ago in connection with an illegal drug ring. During the process, she made a crucial, costly mistake as she threatened to kill the arresting officer. Because of this, along with charges for drug possession with intent to distribute, the woman has also b...

In New Jersey, there are specific laws that govern the riding of bicycles. There are even specific laws that govern what a bicycle is, which include things like having a rear driven chain. People who ride bikes are legally afforded the same rights as those who operate motorized bikes such as a mo...

In New Jersey, when we hear the term ‘Restraining Order', we almost always imagine an abusive domestic partner, sexual offender or stalker. It is indeed true that New Jersey courts frequently issue Restraining Orders that legally restrict such dangerous people from contacting or communicating wit...

If you live in New Jersey, you know that the statistics on heroin addiction are staggering.  Heroin is hitting New Jersey hard and has been for years.  But, why?  Why here?  And, why are the demographics of the average heroin addict changing to younger middle-class adults? The prevalence of pure,...

In a September 2015 ruling, a New Jersey Appellate Court upheld the initial decision of the State's Supreme Court regarding medical marijuana legalization. Although the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act legalized medical marijuana in 2010, the smell of marijuana is still probable...