A self-described “gangsta rapper” had his second murder trial end in a deadlock. His lawyer argues that he was not responsible for the murder and that the state has held him for over six years based on purely circumstantial evidence. Charged Rapper’s Second Trial Deadlocks Isaiah Newsome was charged in Atlantic County over six years […]
A Newark gospel singer is facing charges including criminal sexual contact, unlicensed practice of medicine, and luring. Newark Man Alleged to Have Committed Sexual Act as Part of Purported Physical Exam Albert J. Lewis, 75, was arrested at his Newark home and charged with criminal sexual contact, unlicensed practice of medicine, and luring. Prosecutors from […]
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey recently announced a superseding indictment for several members of a drug trafficking ring that operated out of Newark. New Indictment Charges Ring Members with Conspiracy Charges The indictment imposes 34 counts on nine members of a drug trafficking operation that allegedly sold hundreds of thousands […]
In New Jersey, the law seeks to protect innocent people from having to live in fear due to the threatening behavior of others. Stalking is one of the types of threatening behavior that is outlawed under New Jersey criminal law. Stalking is considered a serious criminal offense, and a conviction carries significant penalties and consequences. […]
Police departments increase their presence during the holiday season to manage the increase of drunk drivers on the roads. People tend to drink more during the holidays, often due to the festivities. In an attempt to reduce drunk driving accidents, 106 New Jersey police departments plan on cracking down. This crackdown began at the beginning […]