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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Longtime NJ weed activist escapes crazy attempted-murder charge in Miami
According to a complaint obtained by New Jersey 101.5 from Miami police Forchoin was charged Tuesday for the incident that happened on Feb. 12 in front of a club called Joint of Miami which is owned by his son.
More arrests coming after stunt drivers block NJ bridge traffic
Two vehicles were hit by debris during the noisy display at the base of the Victory Bridge in Perth Amboy with a "minor" crash involving a car that was fleeing the area.
NJ mayor says NJ too soft on crime after merchant’s son victimized twice
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said that the legislature needs to change the classification of burglaries and home invasions to more than just trespassing.
Missing NJ woman found dead along Interstate 295
Willingboro police had initially posted on their Facebook page that resident Yvrose Germain was missing from her home in the Somerset Park section of Willingboro.
Democratic mayor calls for NJ getting tough on violent youth criminals
A customer was assaulted in the parking lot of the Patel Brothers food market in Edison on Saturday afternoon and two high end vehicles were stolen in Howell early Sunday morning.
NJ toddler hospitalized after falling out of 2nd story window
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said the mom brought the 2-year-old boy to the city's 4th precinct station around 7:25 p.m. looking for help.
NJ cops react after cars doing donuts block traffic on highway bridge
Traffic was stopped in both directions of Route 35 approaching Smith Street in Perth Amboy with drivers honking their horns in frustration as the cars drove in a circle in the middle of the intersection.
NJ man charged with putting grenade near Jewish school
The device was found on Nov. 19 at the corner of 4th Street and Forest Avenue in Lakewood.
Burst pipe washes away a road and floods homes in NJ
Gloucester County Emergency Management said the water was released from the Racoon Creek tributary in the Mullica Hill section of Harrison Township flooding an area by the Old Mill which sent water into the creek.
Parts of New Jersey feel earthquake, hear blast on Thursday
Tewksbury police, and emails from New Jersey 101.5 listeners, reported feeling the earthquake and hearing a loud explosion around 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon.