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
Body of infant left in dumpster by NJ teen mom not recovered, cops say
Jada McClain told investigators that she, along with the man she said was the baby's father, placed the child in a dumpster.
NJ teen mom suffocated newborn, boyfriend left body dumpster, cops say
Jada McClain told friends during her pregnancy that she was drinking and smoking marijuana in an effort to kill her unborn child, investigators said.
Stomach ailment sends NJ kids home from school
The Township of Ocean Intermediate School has been cleaned and is open as usual on Thursday.
NJ man, 20, dies after being shot during military training exercise
Spc. Nicholas Peter DiMona III's father also died during a training exercise in 2004.
Samantha Josephson: What we know about her violent death
More details about what led to the Robbinsville resident's death in South Carolina are coming out.
UPDATE: NJ forest fire burns 10,000 acres, now 75% contained, DEP says
Smoke was seen and smelled as far north as Union County, as the flames burn in Burlington. No homes were in danger, as of Sunday morning according to NJ DEP.
Man killed in Long Branch house fire
Firefighters brought a man onto the front lawn and tried to revive him with CPR.
Biological parents of missing Toms River teen charged with hiding her
Ashley Combs was moved to several locations before she was found with her biological father on Wednesday night, police said.
Missing NJ girl reappears at Toms River police station
Attorney Jef Henninger said she appeared at the Toms River police station on Wednesday evening but many unanswered questions remain.
FDA issues alert about tainted lots of dog food
Darwin Natural Pet Products said it was "disappointed" the public warning was issued, and believes it is in retaliation for the company's refusal to to provide customer contact information.
Carjacking internet rumor not true, Toms River police say
The fake alert mentions a warning from three Toms River police officers claiming carjackers are putting pieces of paper on the rear windows of cars which leads to the attack.
NJ girl remains ‘missing’ after deadline for her return passes
The attorney for her father said that Ashley Combs has to surface at some point and whoever has her will be brought to justice.