Rep. LaMonica McIver charged with assault after Newark mayor’s arrest outside ICE facility

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing federal assault charges after a clash with officers during the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside a detention center. Prosecutors dropped Baraka’s case but say McIver impeded law enforcement.

Teen escapes after being held captive, abused by South Jersey couple for years: officials

A South Jersey couple is facing a list of charges for a disturbing case of child abuse where officials say a girl was forced to endure deplorable living conditions while being sexually abused, before she was able to escape years later.

Nadine Menendez, wife of for Sen. Robert Menendez, convicted in bribery scheme

Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of conspiring with her husband in a sweeping bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash, and a luxury car.

NJ child left marked by dog shock collar as mother, grandmother arrested: officials

A disturbing case of child abuse in South Jersey has ended with the victim's mother and grandmother being arrested and charged in connection to the horrific crimes.

FedEx plane seen flying while on fire near Newark Airport

The video Saturday morning showed another aviation close call in recent weeks, worrying some about the safety of flying.

Massive junkyard fire under control and extinguished, officials say

The thick, black smoke billowed up from the fire and was visible for miles beyond the site of the fire, while up close, huge flames were seen leaping out into the sky. The fire was extinguished by Saturday evening.

Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'

President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."

Laura Caron: NJ elementary school teacher accused of having child with teen student

A New Jersey teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a young student and later having a child with him when he was just 13 and living in her home, according to court documents.

Trump on NJ drone mystery: 'The government knows what is happening'

President-elect Donald Trump said "the government knows what is happening" when asked about the New Jersey drone mystery during a wide-ranging Monday morning news conference..

Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.

Teacher accused of taping elementary student's head to desk

A teacher and a teacher’s aide have been arrested and charged with child endangerment after reportedly taping a student’s neck to his desk for nearly an hour.

No drone found after NJ residents report crash

The drone drama in the NYC area is deepening. Here are the top headlines so far from Friday.