Ever since he was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper, Dan Alexander has always had an interest in the news. Alexander says he learns something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. Alexander has been with New Jersey 101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
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Naked man on a rampage completely trashes NJ restaurant
Lakewood police said an employee reporting for work around 10 a.m. to Maggie's Bar & Grill on Country Club Drive at the Lakewood Country Club found a man inside destroying furniture, equipment and inventory.
Residents outraged, scared to go to sleep: Toms River cops tackle home break-ins
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little is holding a community meeting on Sunday to discuss the recent thefts and the department's plans to fight back at the crimes.
More home invasions in NJ: Residents robbed at gunpoint
The home invasions of homes in Toms River and Lakewood took place Saturday morning.
Man fires gun through door of home in Toms River, NJ
A resident of Oxford Street in Toms River reported a man, later identified as Asheer Johnson, 18, came to his home, banged on the front door and showed gun he was carrying.
‘I’ll see you in afterlife’ — NJ dad’s disturbing video before killing son, cops say
Manuel Rivera, charged with first degree murder in the death of his son Christian Rivera, threatened to kill the boy before he left the house on Thursday evening.
Toms River, NJ mayor dismisses petition against police funding change
Despite the petitions being certified by township clerk Mike Cruoglio and the council unanimously voting to repeal the ordinance Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick said nothing will change regarding police funding.
$1 million in merchandise stolen from NJ mall store
Thieves broke into an office of Venzio Jewelry located in the mall's food court through the wall sometime after the mall closed Wednesday morning.
Prominent Princeton grad charged with possessing child porn in NJ
Roy ‘Trey’ Farmer, 53, a member of the class of 1993, was taken into custody at his Princeton home with assistance from the Mercer County Tactical Response Team.
Disturbing rise in serious crimes in Monmouth County, NJ
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry is concerned it will take a tragedy for change to the juvenile system to even be considered by the legislator.
NJ announces $3M study of offshore wind impact on marine life
The DEP announced Monday it will spend $3.7 million for "scientific research projects being undertaken to ensure ecologically responsible development of offshore wind energy," according to a statement from DEP commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy.
New York commuting: More congestion pricing exemptions revealed
Reports by several media outlets say the MTA will add exemptions to congestion pricing before Wednesday's expected final vote on the plan.
Bullet hole found in wall of Lakewood, NJ bedroom
The homeowner wasn't sure when the shot was fired but did hear gunshots fired Sunday afternoon a short distance away.