Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Biological parents of missing Toms River teen charged with hiding her
Ashley Combs was moved to several locations before she was found with her biological father on Wednesday night, police said.
Missing NJ girl reappears at Toms River police station
Attorney Jef Henninger said she appeared at the Toms River police station on Wednesday evening but many unanswered questions remain.
FDA issues alert about tainted lots of dog food
Darwin Natural Pet Products said it was "disappointed" the public warning was issued, and believes it is in retaliation for the company's refusal to to provide customer contact information.
Carjacking internet rumor not true, Toms River police say
The fake alert mentions a warning from three Toms River police officers claiming carjackers are putting pieces of paper on the rear windows of cars which leads to the attack.
NJ girl remains ‘missing’ after deadline for her return passes
The attorney for her father said that Ashley Combs has to surface at some point and whoever has her will be brought to justice.
Missing girl’s father: Whoever has her in for a ‘legal nightmare’
Ashley Combs' father said he is concerned her biological mother may have Ashley in her custody and she is being hidden by family and friends.
It’s TODAY: But why NJ marijuana bill may not come up for a vote
Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leadership worked last week and through the weekend to line up votes.
Have you seen her? Toms River teen still missing since Friday
Ashley Combs' father updated his initial post about her disappearance on Sunday.
Powerball jackpot keeps growing to $750 million
They're not jackpot winners but there's still some big money prizes that were won in New Jersey from Saturday night's drawing.
Powerball jackpot grows again to $625 million
One ticket played in New Jersey matching all five white balls is a $1 million winner.
Raccoon beating in Ocean County could ban teens from buying traps
Animal abuse tendencies in teens can lead to worse adult behavior, according to state Senator Vin Gopal.
Man appears to have shot himself at Jackson Premium Outlets
Jackson Police said they received a call around 10 a.m. from about a man threatening to kill himself with a gun.