Developer Pleads Guilty in $13,000 Newark Permit-Bribery Scheme September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Menashe Davidovitz pleaded guilty in a $13,000 Newark permit-bribery scheme and a separate Homeland Security ID card conspiracy.
Rockaway Police Officer Charged With Obstruction, Drug Conspiracy September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Prosecutors allege Rockaway Township police officer warned the subject of an investigation during a March police operation.
New Jersey joins lawsuit accusing Amazon of manipulating ad auctions September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. FTC and 22 states allege Amazon’s ad auction reserves raised costs by billions. Amazon denies deception and says its system improved results.
Federal charges add a second explosives case against Denville man September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Denville man Joseph Rizos faces three federal explosives charges tied to materials allegedly stored at his home. No motive is alleged.
Prospect Park councilman admits directing gambling proceeds to his campaign September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Shah is one of 42 people who have been indicted since the initial arrests in April 2025 following a two-year investigation into illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering tied to the Lucchese crime family.
Morris County Leads NJ in ARRIVE Mental-Health Contacts August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Morris County recorded 3,669 ARRIVE Together mental-health interactions, the most in New Jersey, as the program expands countywide.
DHS Confirms 12 Arrests Near Morristown but Leaves Seven People Unidentified August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. DHS confirms 12 arrests near Morristown, identifies only five, and leaves seven detainees unnamed with key case details undisclosed.
Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion and Restrict Teen Accounts August 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1 billion and impose new Facebook and Instagram teen restrictions under a proposed settlement.
Morris County Spends Millions on AI Technology, From Drone Detection to License Plate Readers and AI Cameras, Without One Public Inventory August 28, 2026August 20, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Public records show nearly $12M in Morris County spending on counter-drone systems, ALPRs and cameras, with no countywide inventory.
New Jersey law will restrict notifications and adult contact on minors’ social media accounts August 18, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey’s new online safety law limits notifications, adult contact and data collection on minors’ accounts.
