WATCH: Dye pack explodes on suspected bank robber in New Jersey
He wasn't exactly “caught red-handed,” but police in Newark say a man wanted for robbing a bank found himself overcome by a plume of red smoke when a security dye pack exploded as he fled the building.
He wasn't exactly “caught red-handed,” but police in Newark say a man wanted for robbing a bank found himself overcome by a plume of red smoke when a security dye pack exploded as he fled the building.
Golden retriever missing for 2 weeks found swimming in bay by NJSP, reunited with owners
Chunk, a three-year-old golden retriever who had been missing for two weeks, was reunited with his owners Tuesday morning after New Jersey State Troopers pulled him from the waters of Barnegat Bay.
Chunk, a three-year-old golden retriever who had been missing for two weeks, was reunited with his owners Tuesday morning after New Jersey State Troopers pulled him from the waters of Barnegat Bay.
Police: Waitress abducted, assaulted by non-paying customers in New Jersey
Police in Gloucester County are looking for a group of people they say assaulted and kidnapped a waitress after they left the restaurant without paying.
Police in Gloucester County are looking for a group of people they say assaulted and kidnapped a waitress after they left the restaurant without paying.
700-pound statue of George Floyd unveiled in Newark
A new statue of George Floyd was unveiled at Newark's City Hall.
A new statue of George Floyd was unveiled at Newark's City Hall.
Coast Guard suspends search after reports of a downed aircraft off coast of LBI
Authorities ended a water rescue search off the coast of Long Beach Island on Thursday after receiving reports that an aircraft had fallen from the sky.
Authorities ended a water rescue search off the coast of Long Beach Island on Thursday after receiving reports that an aircraft had fallen from the sky.
New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
NJ toddler dies after falling from window, dog attack
A 3-year-old boy died after falling from a window in his family's New Jersey home and being attacked by dogs in the backyard.
A 3-year-old boy died after falling from a window in his family's New Jersey home and being attacked by dogs in the backyard.
14-year-old girl hands newborn baby to strangers at NJ restaurant
The couple who took care of the baby before police arrived said the teenage girl had asked for help from employees at the restaurant before they intervened.
The couple who took care of the baby before police arrived said the teenage girl had asked for help from employees at the restaurant before they intervened.
Bridgeton shooting: Victims identified, one arrest made after mass shooting at NJ house party
Kevin Elliot, 30, and Asia Hester, 25, have been identified as the two people who were killed when gunfire broke out at a large house party in Bridgeton New Jersey Saturday night. So far, one arrest has been made.
Kevin Elliot, 30, and Asia Hester, 25, have been identified as the two people who were killed when gunfire broke out at a large house party in Bridgeton New Jersey Saturday night. So far, one arrest has been made.
Mom's comment may have led to New Jersey man's Capitol breach arrest
A comment by a New Jersey man's mother may have led to his arrest for allegedly participating in the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol.
A comment by a New Jersey man's mother may have led to his arrest for allegedly participating in the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol.
New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated
More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.
More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.
New Jersey now offering Gender 'X' option on driver licenses
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.
NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
New Jersey man accused of assaulting cops at Capitol riot
The FBI says images show Christopher Quaglin of New Brunswick attacking several police officers during the pro-Trump riot in Washington on Jan. 6.
The FBI says images show Christopher Quaglin of New Brunswick attacking several police officers during the pro-Trump riot in Washington on Jan. 6.
Dr. Oz, Port Authority officer revive passenger at Newark airport
A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.
A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.
Gov. Murphy signs laws to set up recreational marijuana market in New Jersey
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino imploded Wednesday
The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.
The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.
World's first face, double hand transplant recipient addresses media
A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.
A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.
Manhunt underway for suspect in brutal murder of NJ hunter
An “extensive search” was underway in New Jersey for a man who was charged with stabbing and beating another man to death.
An “extensive search” was underway in New Jersey for a man who was charged with stabbing and beating another man to death.
NJ police department didn’t fire single shot in 2020 thanks to de-escalation program
Not a single shot was fired by officers in Newark, New Jersey in 2020, and city officials credit the department’s ongoing de-escalation training.
Not a single shot was fired by officers in Newark, New Jersey in 2020, and city officials credit the department’s ongoing de-escalation training.