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Edison Police Officer Michael Dotro in court on May 24, 2013 (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

N.J. Cop Accused Of Firebombing Boss’ Home Pleads Not Guilty

Edison Police Officer Michael Dotro, 35, is accused of setting fire to his boss’ Monroe Township home early Monday morning.

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Edison, NJ police car. (credit: CBS 2)

NJ Cop Charged With Multiple Counts Of Attempted Murder In Alleged Firebomb Attack

The charges came on the heels of an intensive investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Monro Township Police Department.

2013/05/23

Tim Farrell

After Losing Home To Sandy, N.J. Firefighter Loses New Condo To Fire

A firefighter who lost his home to Superstorm Sandy responded to a call last week, only to find his own new home was on fire.

2013/05/21

Michael Fugee in court on May 21, 2013 (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Once-Accused Pedophile Priest Held On $25,000 Bail In New Jersey

The Rev. Michael Fugee, 52, traded in his collar for an orange prison jumpsuit, handcuffs and shackles during his brief court appearance in Bergen County on Tuesday morning, 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg reported.

2013/05/21

Woman aiming gun (file/credit: CBS 2)

New Jersey Lawmakers Give Final Green Light To 3 Gun Control Bills

The New Jersey State Assembly on Monday gave final approval to three gun control bills, sending them to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.

2013/05/20

Michael Fugee

Once-Accused Pedophile Priest Arrested For Having Contact With Children

A once-accused pedophile priest in New Jersey has been arrested, on charges that he violated a judicial order by having contact with young parish members.

2013/05/20

Misty the pit bull (credit: Misty’s Journey Facebook page)

Misty The Pit Bull Is Missing In New Jersey

New Jersey residents were on the lookout on Sunday for the ‘sweet natured’ dog who was last seen on Friday on East Wilson Ave in Riverdale.

2013/05/19

Rutgers dormitory

Largest Class In School History Graduates From Rutgers

Rutgers University graduated the largest class in school history Sunday.

2013/05/19

FILE - Mega Millions lottery ticket forms at a convenience store (Credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New Jersey

A Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold in New Jersey Friday night, while the Powerball jackpot stands at a whopping $600 million.

2013/05/18

Jets Practice Field

Planned Jets Helipad Has Madison, N.J., Residents Fuming

The New York Jets have found themselves locked in a fierce battle with their neighbors, as hundreds of residents living near the team’s practice facility protest new construction plans for a helipad.

2013/05/15

Photo Of Crime Scene Tape (John Li/Getty Images)

Report: Teen Shot Dead A Block From High School In Newark

A teenager in Newark was killed Wednesday in a drive-by shooting about a block from the high school he attended, according to a published report.

2013/05/15

Brandon Holt (CBS 2)

Lawyer: Father Of 4-Year-Old Boy Who Shot Playmate In New Jersey Is Cooperating

Attorney Robert Ebberup released a statement Wednesday in which he criticized the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office for arresting his client in front of his family while they ate dinner Monday.

2013/05/15

Facebook homepage (NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

Prosecutors: Men Scammed Investor By Claiming They Had Early Facebook Shares

Three men have been charged in New Jersey with stealing $6.7 million from an investor, in part by claiming they had special access to Facebook shares before the company went public.

2013/05/14

Rashawn West

Newark Man Accused Of Holding 3-Year-Old Hostage In Apartment

A man has been arrested and charged, after allegedly holding his girlfriend’s toddler-age son hostage as he threatened suicide in Newark, N.J.

2013/05/14

Brandon Holt (CBS 2)

Authorities Charge Father Of 4-Year-Old Who Shot Playmate, 6, In New Jersey

Anthony Senatore, 33, was arrested at his Bayville home Monday night, CBS 2 reported. He was charged with of having multiple unsecured weapons accessible to children, according to a published report.

2013/05/13

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