FBI: Items found in Wiltsey search couldn't be linked to boy
Lab examinations of items found with Timmy Wiltsey's remains didn't link them to the boy, a retired FBI agent said. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- A retired FBI agent, who organized the search that...
View ArticleAltruism and criminality meet in sentencing of mortgage firm founder
Besides a prison sentence, Lester Soto will have to make restitution of $3.7 million. NEWARK -- The anguish for U.S. District Judge Esther Salas was palpable. In her courtroom Wednesday stood Lester...
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New book explores N.J. man's quest to find sunken U-boat
It's probably the last sunken U-boat off the Atlantic coast that can be explored by scuba divers. In his day job, Joe Mazraani is a criminal defense attorney in Middlesex County. A book out this week...
View Article2 million people have watched this Iselin 12-year-old's viral video
Sparsh Shah, who suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta, recorded a rap of Eminem's 'Not Afraid' that has scored nearly two million views on YouTube Watch video ISELIN -- It's not everyday you see...
View ArticleAuthorities identify man killed in head-on collision with U-Haul truck
The man was driving in a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am that was hit head-on by a U-Haul rental truck, authorities said. Watch video EDISON -- Authorities have identified the driver killed Tuesday in a...
View ArticleFBI agent admits he had neighbors 'steal' the trash of Timothy Wiltsey's mom
A retired FBI agent admitted he enlisted Michelle Lodzinski's landlady's help in stealing Lodzinski's garbage in 1992. NEW BRUNSWICK -- Retired FBI agent Ron Butkiewicz admitted Wednesday afternoon...
View ArticleFormer Rutgers football players named in additional indictments
Former Rutgers football players indicted for robbing former student at his dorm in Piscataway. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK -- Two former Rutgers football players were indicted Wednesday on robbery and...
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Vintage aerial photos of N.J.
Before Google Earth, aerial photos were the only time regular folks got a first-hand, bird's eye view of land and sea without flying. I freely admit that I'm not a frequent flyer. And, I can honestly...
View ArticleFormer mayor used police as henchman against adversaries, lawsuit alleges
The mayor of Helmetta allegedly had an arrests in mind, and used her power to make sure they were carried out. HELMETTA -- The former mayor of Helmetta used her political position to influence law...
View ArticleLIVE coverage (4/7/16): Trial of N.J. mom accused of killing her son
Retired FBI agent's testimony to continue this afternoon with other witnesses in the morning at N.J. mom's murder trial. NEW BRUNSWICK -- Retired FBI agent Ron Butkiewicz is expected to continue...
View ArticleN.J. university looking for student facing gun, drug charges
Rowan University issued the alert Thursday morning, saying the student may be on campus. GLASSBORO -- Rowan University has issued an alert regarding a student sought on weapon and drug charges. Robert...
View ArticleFire engulfs truck in Woodbridge, Route 9 south closed
Smoke and loud booms fill the sky as firefighters battle truck blaze. Firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed a tractor trailer carrying barrels of unknown chemicals on Route 9 in Woodbridge as the...
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Glimpse of History: A stadium in its younger days
The facility was renovated again in 2009 for its current capacity of more than 52,000. PISCATAWAY -- This undated photo offers an aerial view of Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway with a football game in...
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Undercover buys led to Plainsboro man's arrest, prosecutors say
Undercover police bought firearms including at least one assault rifle from the man, prosecutors said TRENTON - A Plainsboro man was arrested after he sold firearms to undercover police officers in...
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N.J. man posing as DEA agent had cache of weapons, cops say
A cache of weapons was allegedly found in the car of a man who had been impersonating a DEA agent. File Photo MILLTOWN -- Police say they found a cache of weapons -- including knives, machetes,...
View ArticleTip led to reopening case of who killed Timothy Wiltsey, investigator says
A Middlesex County investigator testifies a tip reopened the investigation into who killed Timmy Wiltsey. NEW BRUNSWICK -- A tip came in to Crime Stoppers in June 2011 about a case that made national...
View Article50 mph wind gusts could accompany storms Thursday afternoon
Several counties in central and southern New Jersey are targeted by a wind alert issued by the National Weather Service. Lots of flight delays at Newark airport. At least two bands of heavy rain...
View ArticleTrack & Field's Fab 50: Ranking N.J.'s top male athletes, Nos. 1-10
Who is the best of the best in New Jersey track and field? NJ.com tries to answer that question this season with the brand new Fab 50 individual male rankings. Check back each week for five new...
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Rape suspect 'Zombie Mike' sought, has ties to N.J. carnival
Michael Hawkins is wanted for two alleged rapes in New York. ALBANY, New York -- "Zombie Mike," a man sought by authorities for allegedly raping a wheelchair-bound woman, was formerly employed with a...
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Art auction to benefit homeless pets
All proceeds benefit the care of animals at the Plainfield Area Humane Society. Proceeds benefit animals at the Plainfield Area Humane Society PISCATAWAY -- The Plainfield Area Humane Society will...
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