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Ocean County College Dean Arrested in Child Sex Sting, Jailed Pending Trial

Ocean County College Dean Arrested in Child Sex Sting, Jailed Pending Trial

PLEASANTVILLE—James Hadley, an Ocean County College dean, traveled to Atlantic County intending to meet a child for paid sex acts...

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West Deptford High School Cleared After 90-Minute Bomb Threat Lockdown

West Deptford High School Cleared After 90-Minute Bomb Threat Lockdown

WEST DEPTFORD—A bomb threat prompted a 90-minute lockdown at West Deptford High School on March 13, 2026, triggering a sweeping...

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Gang Lyrics Lead to 50-Count Racketeering Indictment

Gang Lyrics Lead to 50-Count Racketeering Indictment

TRENTON—Fifteen alleged members of the South Trenton-based “OutSouf” street gang stand indicted on a 50-count racketeering indictment. The 28-month investigation...

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NJ DCF Employee Indicted for Selling Child Protection Files

NJ DCF Employee Indicted for Selling Child Protection Files

TRENTON—A former Department of Children and Families technical assistant has been indicted by a state grand jury for allegedly accepting...

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Jersey City Police Report 17 Illegal Gun Arrests in Early 2026

Jersey City Police Report 17 Illegal Gun Arrests in Early 2026

JERSEY CITY — The Jersey City Police Department has arrested 17 individuals for unlawful possession of a handgun so far...

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