Newark NJ

Montclair is often seen as one of New Jersey’s more desirable places to live, but like any community, it isn’t immune to crime. Recent conversations with residents, local law enforcement, and security experts reveal a nuanced picture: while violent crime remains relatively low, property crimes like home burglaries...

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — A New York high school student from Haiti was released from ICE custody Wednesday, more than a month after he was detained at a court in Lower Manhattan, officials said. Alan Junior Pierre, 20, who attends Spring Valley High School, was taken into custody following an immigration hearing on...

Two people, including a young mother, are dead and five others were injured following a fiery crash on the Belt Parkway on July 5. According to the NYPD, at approximately 6 a.m., a BMW 428i, driven by Noah Thompson, 24, was traveling eastbound on the Belt Parkway approaching the Nassau Expressway when Thompson failed...

A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in Newark, New Jersey on Wednesday.

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A New Jersey family is searching for their dog, who requires medication to prevent blood clots. The Guachichullca family’s car was stolen, along with their beloved 1-year-old dog, Alvin. The family’s vehicle was later found in Newark, but Alvin is still missing, the family said. “I’ve been crying...

A man who was abducted outside his home in Queens wound up with a slash on his head — and some criminal charges when police allegedly found a loaded gun in his possession, cops and sources said. Jhann Lara, 24, was held up at gunpoint by three men outside his Woodside residence at 70th Street and Queens Boulevard...

NEW YORK - An ongoing clash over a parking spot in New York City exploded into violence on Monday, and according to social media users, it was only a matter of time. Police say Andreea Dumitru, 45, and Sabrina Starman, 21, believed to be mother and daughter, attacked a 21-year-old woman over a parking spot outside...

The Rikers Island sign is seen on Oct. 24, 2022. The 51-year-old man died while receiving palliative care, according to city jail officials. [ more › ]

In response to alarming reports of masked, unidentifiable federal agents abducting immigrants on New York streets. A coalition of elected officials led by Assemblymember Tony Simone has introduced the Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act. The legislation, modeled after California’s SB 627, seeks to outlaw the...

Norma Nazario, second from left, front row, stands at a press conference in October 2024 as Mayor Eric Adams holds a photo of an unidentified individual subway surfing. Norma Nazario says the social media apps target young people with posts that encourage dangerous behavior. [ more › ]