Two more NJ towns add mental health screeners to police responseTwo more NJ towns add mental health screeners to police responseOn two shifts a week, cops in Elizabeth and Linden will be joined by mental health screeners in responding to 911 calls for behavioral health crises.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
78-year-old cabbie thrown onto Linden, NJ highway in carjacking78-year-old cabbie thrown onto Linden, NJ highway in carjackingThe cab was recovered in Elizabeth with $3,500 worth of wiring allegedly stolen from Home Depot in the trunk.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ woman neglected elderly person, causing heatstroke, AG saysNJ woman neglected elderly person, causing heatstroke, AG saysThe victim was left in the sun long enough for her internal body temperature to reach 106 degrees, and subsequently require intubation.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
NJ Turnpike settles lawsuit over trooper copying intimate videos during traffic stopsNJ Turnpike settles lawsuit over trooper copying intimate videos during traffic stopsThe case was one of two brought against Marquice Prather, who has since been fired from the State Police, for incidents in 2016.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
All but 3 school districts in NJ ready for home-based learning during outbreakAll but 3 school districts in NJ ready for home-based learning during outbreakIn order for days off for the COVID-19 outbreak to count towards the required 180 school days districts had to submit a plan to the state.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander