Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Tractor Trailer Plunges Off Turnpike Ramp, Bursts Into Flames
NJSP spokesman Sgt. Jeff Flynn said a truck struck a barrier and a guard rail around 6:30 PM Sunday and burst into flames engulfing the truck and entrapping the driver who was killed.
Couple Claims NJ Uber Driver Kicked Them Out Because They’re Gay
A gay couple from Camden County said they were ordered out of their Uber vehicle after they kissed in the backseat as they headed to a concert at the BB&T Pavilion.
9-year-old Protecting Mom Gets Hit in Head With Baseball Bat — Cops
A 9-year-old girl from Bridgeton was hit in the head with a baseball bat when she got in between her mother and boyfriend during a fight last week.
Lakewood Fire Damages 16 Apartments, Sends Three to Burn Center
At least 16 apartments were damaged, with five police officers hospitalized and released, in an overnight fire at an apartment complex.
Two NY Men Charged With Doxing 38 Law Enforcement Officials in NJ
Two New York men have been charged in New Jersey with “doxing” 38 law enforcement officials.
A Rare Two-headed Timber Rattlesnake Has Been Found in NJ
Already considered the state's most endangered species, the venomous two-headed timber is extremely rare. The 8-inch snake has two fully functioning heads, four eyes, and two tongues.
Teen’s Body Found Eight Blocks from Spring Lake Beach Where He Went Under
The body of a Ewing teen who was presumed drowned in the rough surf of the Atlantic Ocean off the Brighton Avenue Beach was discovered by police about eight blocks away.
15-year-old Swimmer From Ewing Goes Missing at Jersey Shore Beach
State Police and the U.S. Coast Guard joined the water search for a missing boy off Spring Lake on Sunday.
Kmart Closing Four More New Jersey Stores, Including Somers Point
Four more Kmart stores will be closing in New Jersey, including their Somers Point location.
Sex Offender On the Run in NJ: Have You Seen This Man?
A man who police say failed to register as a sex offender in Burlington County is considered a fugitive and remains on the run.