Former Teacher Of The Year Accepts Plea In Teen Sex Case

A West Orange High School English teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student pleaded guilty Tuesday to endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s office.

Gang Member Hid 100 Heroin Bags in His Anus, Police Say

A traffic stop on the Palisades Interstate Parkway Thursday led police to the arrest of an alleged gang member with 100 bags of heroin concealed in his anus, authorities said. 

Two Dead, Three Rescued From Flanders Fire

Two Flanders residents died after an early-morning fire Monday.

Alleged Gas Station Attendant Killer Arrested After 12-Day Manhunt

A man wanted for allegedly beating a gas station attendant to death, then robbing a Delran gas station days later, was captured in Camden Friday morning following a 12-day manhunt.  

Sparta Duo 'Misled the Public' With Sandy Relief Fund, State Charges

The state has filed suit against a Sparta pair who allegedly created a Hurricane Sandy relief fund without properly registering it as a charity, and “unlawfully misled the public,” Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa said.

Seaside Park Settles Suit With Former Bar Owner for $2.5M

Seaside Park has settled a lawsuit brought against the borough by the former owner of a boardwalk bar for $2.5 million. The suit, which named as defendants more than 50 borough employees and former employees, charged that borough officials and police conspired to run the bar's owner out of town after his establishment hosted a rap concert.

Former Students Threaten to 'Shoot Up' High School

Two former Highland Regional High School students were charged with posting to Facebook a threat to "shoot up" the Blackwood school in what police have labeled a hoax.

Ambulance Driver Charged with DWI Resigns, Officials Say

A Hackettstown First Aid & Rescue Squadmember was arrested Wednesday night on a charge of driving an ambulance while intoxicated, Sgt. Darren Tynan said.