Rick has proudly been a part of the newsroom at New Jersey 101.5 since March 2022, reporting on all things Jersey. He was born in Princeton, has lived in the Garden State nearly his entire life, and got his start in radio news covering Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania. When he isn't working on a story, Rick is probably playing too loud on the electric bass or listening to Tool.
Rick Rickman
Global predator: NJ strips teaching credentials from appalling pedophile
New Jersey has revoked the teaching certificate of a former special education teacher who is in prison for traveling overseas to have sex with children.
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous green Honda Accord car during a traffic stop in Hamilton in Mercer County.
Howell, NJ ex-police chief sentenced for workplace affair cover-up
Former Howell police chief Andrew Kudrick has been sentenced for lying to investigators about a scandalous affair with a subordinate.
1 dead in NJ as CDC investigates listeria outbreak in deli meats
Federal health officials are investigating a listeria outbreak that has killed at least one person in New Jersey.
NJ Gov. Murphy emerges as possible VP pick after Biden drops out, report says
Democratic leaders are talking to Gov. Phil Murphy about the vice presidency in the 2024 presidential election after Biden dropped out, according to a report.
Driver without license kills NJ pedestrian in hit-run, prosecutors say
An Ocean County man is charged with running over a pedestrian in Toms River in broad daylight and driving away, according to authorities.
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
Parents are holding the Wayne schools superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group.
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term.
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
A North Jersey English teacher had his teaching certification revoked for unsettling remarks he made to a student including that she had a "grown woman scent."
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs.
NJ police chief’s firing over homophobic slurs is ‘despicable,’ attorney says
The embattled police chief of Roselle Borough, NJ has lost his job after being accused of using homophobic slurs at work.