NJ News Update – December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

A Pennsylvania man — responsible for a crash that injured a state trooper– is now charged with assault by auto and driving under the influence. The 67-year-old was driving west on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 in Knowlton at the time of the incident.

A man who struck a Manville police officer– with his car and then crashed into a home– on North 5th Avenue — was found guilty on several charges. 39-year-old Brian Niziolek, of Basking Ridge, is scheduled to be sentenced next month and could spend over 80 years in prison.

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen recently hosted his Holly Jolly Christmas event at Adventure Aquarium. He was joined by a special guest – Jordan Davis of the Philadelphia Eagles.

1888 Studios — broke ground on its film and television production campus in Bayonne. The facility is set to become the largest of its kind — in the state. Paramount has already signed a ten-year lease with the complex.

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Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!