NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—In April, we reported on 15 alleged gang members and associates being charged in a massive case of racketeering and turf-war gang violence that wound up killing a New Brunswick man when a stray bullet ripped through his house in May of 2012.
Candidates Scramble to Replace Longtime US Senator in August 13 Primary Elections
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg's death came with nineteen months left in his six-year term, and a controversial decision announced by Governor Chris Christie has acclerated the schedule of a mounting electoral campaign to replace Lautenberg in the Senate.
The late senator passed away just one week ago, but candidates to replace him are required to submit 1,000 signatures from registered members of their political party by today at 4pm.
Rockoff Hall Sold to Pittsburgh-Based McKinney Properties For $57 Million
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—In February, the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) sold the city's first downtown dormitory, Rockoff Hall, for $44.1 million to a company based in Pittsburgh with a reputation for student housing.
South River Man Gets Four Years in Prison for Vehicular Homicide
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The South River man who struck and killed Rutgers student Chelsea Traynor with his truck in 2010 was sentenced on Monday to four years in prison.
Racketeering Charges For 15 Alleged Gang Members Arrested in 2012 Stray Bullet Murder Case
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) announced today that 15 alleged gang members and associates are being charged with racketeering for engaging in a turf war that claimed the life of an innocent man last May.
All 15 were officially charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering, the first time the MCPO has ever issued such a charge.
Seven City Residents Arrested in Statewide Drug Bust
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Seven New Brunswick residents were arrested on Tuesday as part of a state-wide drug bust organized by the New Jersey State Police – a bust that yielded over $250,000 worth of drugs, as well as $150,000 in cash.
Edison Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Hit and Run
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—An Edison man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead this past Sunday.