Baby seal released after crossing NJ highway with police help
A baby seal rescued after police spotted her attempting to cross a highway in New Jersey has been released back into the wild.
NJ woman convicted of killing wife with wine chiller
Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of her wife, Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus.
New Jersey man gets 40 years in prison for child porn
A federal judge sentenced Sebastien Attar to 40 years in prison and lifetime supervision should he be released for abusing two infants.
Amtrak worker accused of stealing 77 chain saws
A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey is accused of stealing several dozen chain saws and hundreds of parts from the railroad and selling them online.
Army identifies soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California
The U.S. Army has identified two U.S. soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise Thursday night in Southern California.
NJ cop saves EMT choking on food
A New Jersey police officer has been praised for his quick-thinking actions after he prevented an emergency medical technician from choking on a piece of food at the Brick Township Town Hall in New Jersey.
Woman accused of beating wife to death with wine chiller
Authorities say a woman found dead in her southern New Jersey apartment last weekend was fatally beaten by her wife with a wine chiller.
Police use Snapchat geolocation to find drug suspect
Police in New Jersey used the geolocation feature on Snapchat to arrest a man on drug, weapon and harassment charges.
Dog owner sentenced for leaving pet in hot weather
The owner of a dog that died after it was left outside in sweltering temperatures for several hours will have to serve a county jail sentence and a probation term.
2nd teen arrested in shooting of student near high school
Authorities say a second teenager has been arrested in the shooting of a student near a New Jersey high school last week.
Arrest made in shooting near school in Brick Township
Authorities say that a 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in connection to a shooting in Brick Township on October 22.
Woman accused of fatally stabbing fiance during argument
Authorities say a woman stabbed her fiance during an argument in their southern New Jersey apartment and then left him in a car outside a hospital where he later died.
New Jersey homeowner gets $380K in dune compensation case
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey homeowner has been awarded $380,000 for the taking of part of his beach for a storm protection project.
Fire Island Lighthouse restoration
A Long Island landmark that miraculously survived superstorm sandy is finally getting the TLC it needs. Workers have begun restoring the Fire Island Lighthouse to its former glory. From the top of the lighthouse, you can see the entire barrier island. Its beacon helped steer sailors safely into New York Harbor way before there was GPS.