Thursday, February 26, 2026

Local Breaking News

Fugitive Captured in 2024 Maywood, NJ Armed Robbery Case

Suspect Arrested In New York City After 22-Month, Multi-State Investigation Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 A.M. ET. 4 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News, MAYWOOD, NJ.- A 22-month, multi-agency investigation...

Five Ocean County Residents Charged In Multi-Agency Narcotics And Weapons Investigation

Authorities Seize Cocaine, Heroin, Prescription Drugs, Firearm, & $25,000 In Cash Following Coordinated Raids In Toms River & Brick Township Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00...

Grand Jury Clears Deptford Officer in 2024 Non-Fatal Shooting

Prosecutors Say Use Of Deadly Force Was Justified Under State Law & Attorney General Guidelines Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 4:00 P.M. ET. 4 Minute Read,...

New Milford Man Charged With Producing, Possessing Child Pornography, Bergen Prosecutor Says

Authorities Allege Months-Long Probe Uncovered Explicit Material Involving Minors & Online Contact With A Juvenile Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8:00 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read,...

Local Teacher And Coach Sentenced For Sexual Relationship With Student

Former Middletown High School North Educator Receives 5½-Year State Prison Term, Lifetime Supervision, And Permanent Loss Of Teaching License Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:00 A.M....

DOJ Takes New Jersey To Court Over Sanctuary Executive Order

Justice Department Challenges Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order 12 For Hampering ICE Enforcement & Undermining Federal Immigration Law Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:30 A.M. ET....

Cumberland County, New Jersey Man Heading To State Prison For Child Sex Crimes

Former Millville Resident Sentenced To 75 Years After Jury Convictions On Multiple Counts Involving Sexual Assaults Of Two Young Children Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 8:30...

One Dead, One Jailed In Sunday Afternoon Central New Jersey Shooting

Family Dispute Turns Deadly In New Brunswick, New Jersey; Suspect Charged With Murder Monday, February 23, 2026, 10:30 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art...

End-Of-February Blizzard Paralyzes Eastern Seaboard, Burying Corridor From Washington To Maine Under Heavy Snow And Whiteouts

Power Outages Spread Across The NYC Metro & New Jersey As Emergency Declarations, Travel Bans, & Shutdowns Grip The Northeast Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:45...

Berkeley Township, NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Assault And Robbery

Defendant Admits To Handgun Assault At Local Park And Separate Armed Robbery Incident Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:10 A.M. ET. 3 Minute Read, By Art...

Warren County, New Jersey, Man Convicted On Friday Of Sexually Assaulting A Preteen Girl

Jury Finds Phillipsburg Man Guilty On Multiple Sex & Child Endangerment Charges; Sentencing Scheduled For April Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:20 P.M. ET. 2 Minute...