John Hoffman

Last week, following the deaths of Jersey City police officer Melvin Santiago and his killer, leaders of the United Blood Nation gang issued threats about attacking other officers.

Fraudulent activity connected to Superstorm Sandy is still being uncovered by New Jersey law enforcement, nearly 17 months since the storm made landfall.

Dozens of men have been charged or arrested in connection with a violent, international carjacking and stolen vehicle trafficking enterprise.

This week's takedown of a violent and long-running narcotics distribution network in Camden serves as an unpleasant reminder that New Jersey is home to one of the most dangerous cities in the United States.

New Jersey is no stranger to corruption. In recent years, there have been a number of arrests of elected officials with the latest happening just last week when Assemblyman Albert Coutinho pleaded guilty to theft charges after admitting that he cashed checks meant for his family's charitable foundation and used the money for himself.