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NJ Corrections Officer Indicted for Assault, False Reports, Framing Inmate

The New Jersey Attorney General announced a 12-count indictment against a suspended Department of Corrections Officer, Daniel Petoia, for alleged aggravated assault, filing false reports, and framing an inmate for weapon possession. The indictment stems from an incident on December 20, 2024, at New Jersey State Prison.

Grand Jury Declines to Charge Guttenberg Officer in Nov 2024 Incident

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced that a state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against a Guttenberg police officer involved in an incident on November 12, 2024. The investigation, conducted by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, concluded that no criminal charges were warranted.

New Jersey AG Sues USDA Over Funding Conditions

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, joined by 21 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's USDA. The suit challenges the imposition of vague and unlawful conditions on over $2 billion in USDA grants, impacting programs like SNAP, WIC, and TEFAP.

AG Investigates Civilian Death After Police Encounter

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of Steven Fitzpatrick, 61, following a March 10, 2026, encounter with Franklin Township Police. Mr. Fitzpatrick suffered an apparent medical episode while being handcuffed and later died. The investigation is being conducted by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) as required by state law.

New Jersey AG Investigating Fatal Evesham Crash

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Evesham, NJ. The incident involved a civilian vehicle that collided with a second civilian vehicle while an Evesham Township police officer was attempting a traffic stop. One civilian sustained fatal injuries.

New Jersey Sues ICE and DHS Over Warehouse Detention Facility Plans

New Jersey, Governor Sherrill, Attorney General Davenport, and Roxbury Township have filed a lawsuit against ICE and DHS to halt plans to convert a warehouse into a mass immigration detention facility. The suit alleges the federal agencies bypassed lawful processes, disregarded environmental impacts, and ignored state and local concerns regarding infrastructure and public safety.

New Jersey AG Releases Identities in Fatal Police Shooting

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability has released the identities of the decedent and the officer involved in a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on March 16, 2026, in Lacey Township. The investigation into the incident, which resulted in the death of Susanne Clarke, is ongoing.

NJ AG and DEP Amend Lawsuit Against EMR Advanced Recycling

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have amended their January 2026 lawsuit against EMR Advanced Recycling. The amendment adds allegations related to several additional fires that occurred at EMR's facilities and on a company-owned barge in recent weeks, citing ongoing public health and safety risks.

Hudson County Woman Indicted for Debit Card Fraud

The New Jersey Attorney General announced the indictment of Ibelis Gonzalez for allegedly using fake IDs to obtain debit cards and steal over $86,000 from six victims. The alleged fraud occurred between May and June 2024.

NJ AG's Office Releases Video of Fatal Vehicle Collision

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) has released video footage related to a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on November 9, 2025. The release is part of an ongoing investigation into the law enforcement encounter that led to the fatality.