Reward increases to $52K in search for Dulce Maria Alavez

A reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez — who went missing in mid-September — has been increased to $52,000.

3 bronze plaques stolen from Sept. 11th memorial in New Jersey

Three bronze plaques detailing the timeline of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have been stolen from a memorial site in New Jersey.

Missing NJ girl with autism located

Police in New Jersey say they have located a girl with autism who ran off from a family member Wednesday night.

Dulce Maria's family holds onto hope she is returned to them

A vigil for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez was held in Cumberland County Saturday night as law enforcement officials from various agencies continue their search for the young girl.

Massive search continues for Dulce Maria Alavez; $35K reward offered

Law enforcement officials from various agencies continue their search for a 5-year-old girl who they say was abducted on Monday.

NJ referee who told wrestler to cut dreads suspended for 2 years

A New Jersey referee has been placed on a two-year suspension following a December 2018 incident in which a high school wrestler had his dreadlocks cut on the mat before a match, rather than forfeit, authorities announced Wednesday.

New Jersey man accused of posing as soldier on dating websites, scamming women out of $2M

A New Jersey man posed as a member of the United States military on dating websites to bilk more than 30 women out of $2 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

NJ town's Labor Day parade canceled due to security concern

Officials in South Plainfield canceled the town's Labor Day Parade just hours before it was to step off after "destructive devices" were discovered in a nearby home.

NJ man accused of stabbing, pouring bleach on caged raccoons

Police have arrested a man who they say doused raccoons in bleach, then stabbed the animals, in Bergen County.