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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NJ State Police trooper involved in Route 42 crash, reports say
CBS Philadelphia reported the trooper's vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle in the southbound lanes near Exit 8 around 8:30 p.m.
5 women OD on fentanyl in NJ shopping mall parking garage
The women, between the ages of 29 and 41, were unconscious when first responders arrived at the mall's lower garage off Route 4 and immediately used Naloxone (Narcan) to revive them.
Sixth dolphin washes up dead on New Jersey beach
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry said the dolphin washed ashore at the Leonardo State Marina located along Sandy Hook Bay near the Naval Weapons Station Earle pier
Flashy Fla. sheriff fires back at NJ hate ‘clown’ charged with death threats
Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood said Richard Golden, 38, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick made a threat in a 4 Chan chat room in February to shoot him in the head.
Brooklyn shooting victim waits hours before checking into NJ hospital
One of four people shot at an apartment in Brooklyn Saturday afternoon checked into an Elizabeth hospital for treatment.
Video: Burglars smash into NJ jewelry store but get away with nothing
Security footage shared by owner Austin Renaud shows the thieves using a hammer to break the glass of the front door of an Aberdeen jewelry store on Route 34 around 5:30 a.m.
NJ dermatology practice suddenly closes, leaving patients in the dark
The owner of South Jersey Dermatology Center in Toms River and the Manahawkin said he had a signed agreement to be sold. The purchasing company said there was no final agreement.
Man shot at NJ Turnpike service area in South Jersey
The man was shot “in the presence of law enforcement” at the Clara Barton service area on the southbound side between Exit 2 and Exit 1 of the NJ Turnpike.
Hillsborough, NJ tragedy: Man struck and killed by family member
A 41-year-old man was hit around 2:30 a.m at hisClark Lane home and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No boating allowed in Lakewood, NJ this summer because of severe damage
Yonoson Ely told The Lakewood Scoop that there is severe damage to the docks and equipment that will require "hundreds of thousands" dollars to repair.
Cops on guard for ‘National Day of Hate’ targeting NJ communities
Lakewood police and other law enforcement agencies warned about a “National Day of Hate” planned for Saturday targeted at the Jewish community with signs, banners and graffiti.
NJ man killed in avalanche triggered by hikers
Six members of a New York based hiking club were caught in an avalanche on Colchuck Peak in Washington State and slid 500 feet down a gully.