Crime & Safety

Murder-Suicide Kills 4 in House Fire, Daycare Hosts 'Fight Club' Tops NJ Crime News

Rutgers football players arrested, landlord accused of killing tenant in Bergen County.

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Murder-Suicide Kills Four in Long Branch House Fire
Early morning blaze in Monmouth County was murder-suicide, police report.

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Elderly Landlord Charged With Killing Tenant in Bergen County
John Wisse, 83, accused of shooting and killing renter during dispute in Hasbrouck Heights.

Daycare Employees Encouraged ‘Fight Club’ Among Children, Prosecutor Says
Cranford daycare workers charged for allegedly instigating, encouraging fights among children ages four to six.

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WATCH: Fire Engulfs Car After Crash, Shuts Roads
Minor injuries after two cars collide at Morris County intersection.

Suspect Damaged Ex-Girlfriend’s Cars, Others In Cover-Up: Police
Two suspects allegedly damaged cars in Gloucester Township and surrounding areas earlier this week.

Man Forced His Way Into Wayne Home, Assaulted Teenager, Cops Say
Boy, 15, fought off alleged assailant, police report.

Rutgers Suspends Arrested Football Players After Assault Charges
Prosecutors say nine people, including Rutgers students, were arrested Thursday in connection with assault.

Couple Lied to Get $150,000 in Medicaid, Food Stamps, Prosecutor Says
Ocean County couple did not properly report income, officials report.

North Jersey Man Wanted by State Police Turns Self In, Cops Say
Justin Johnson alleged sent harassing messages to one person, violated restraining order on another.

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