New Jersey’s annual black bear hunt began this week, as the highest number of bear incidents continue to be centered in the state’s western counties but reaching into more suburban counties as well. The biggest jump this year so far was in Morris and Warren counties. Sussex continues to see the most activity overall.
New study finds prevalence in more than 90% of NJ’s sampled rivers and lakes
Benjamin J. Hulac, Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON — A new survey of water quality across the country found a widespread presence of dangerous chemicals from coast to coast, including in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
Using federal water data from the Environmental Protection Agency, the report from a coalition of environmental organizations found significant of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals, detected at roughly 83% of 1,602 locations nationwide.
In New Jersey, the prevalence exceeded 90% of sampled sites.
Continue reading “‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Surface Water Statewide”
Philadelphia (Manayunk), PA – Philadelphia’s scariest haunted attraction is back – darker, more twisted and more terrifying than ever before. Lincoln Mill Haunted House in Historic Manayunk returns with its most chilling chapter yet. Descend into the depths of the historic mill and face the tormented souls trapped within. With each new season, emerges new rooms including The Gatehouse, The Infirmary Passage, and The Sewing Room, plus new terrifying characters, immersive photo ops and an all-new Mill Yard Experience. For the first time ever, the Mill Yard will transform before your eyes with an enhanced experience featuring a projection mapping system.
Continue reading “Lincoln Mill Haunted House Debuts Paranormal Tow Path Ghost Tours”
Building on the Department of Environmental Protection’s commitment to making the outdoors more accessible to all, New Jersey State Parks today announced the deployment of five new all-terrain wheelchairs at state parks and historic sites across the state.
The wheelchairs are now available at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County, Liberty State Park in Hudson County, Waterloo Village Historic Site in Warren County, Round Valley Recreation Area in Hunterdon County and Parvin State Park in Salem County.
Continue reading “NJ State Parks Extends Trail Accessibility With All-Terrain Wheelchairs”
Lower Township, New Jersey – Cape May County ProsecutorJeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Donald Vanaman of the Lower Township Police Department announce the arrest of Thomas J. Crandley, a 50-year-old male resident of the Villas section of Lower Township, New Jersey, for the charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Manufacturing and Possession of CSAM).
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Woodbury, NJ – A Paulsboro mother and stepfather are charged with murder and endangering the welfare of a child in the death of a 9-year-old girl, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case:
India Miller, 27, and Sean D. Scott, 45, both of Paulsboro, called 911 at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Oct. 13, 2026, reporting a minor victim was not breathing. Scott reported the child was walking the dog and was possibly struck by a vehicle, while Miller told investigators she heard a loud sound, similar to tires screeching, before Scott went outside and found the victim by their shed.
Continue reading “Paulsboro Couple Charged with Murder in Beating Death of 9-Year-Old”
Image provided by Philadelphia Police
On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 am, a fire was reported at a commercial property at 19xx Ringgold Street. The following video segments three unknown persons causing damage to the ATM Machine. One suspect will be shown hurting his hand as he wedges a pick axe between his hand and the ATM machine. The final segment shows a suspect squirting a charcoal lighter fluid in the store isle and then a fire seen in the kitchen. Central Detective Division and the ATF Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force is kindly asking for the publics assistance in identifying the following 3 individuals responsible for the arson and burglary of the commercial property.
Continue reading “Wanted: Philadelphia Arson Suspects”The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Garden State Film Festival will host an evening featuring a curated selection of award-winning short films from around the world at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike in Collingswood at 7 p.m. tonight, October 15th.
The festival will feature a special screening of acclaimed short films from the past and present, including two films with Camden County connections: Terroir, filmed at Amalthea Cellars in Atco, and Outside the Lines, a documentary chronicling the Winslow Township Girls Track Team created by students through Studio 106, the high school’s television production and media program.
Continue reading “Short Film Festival in Collingswood Tonight”
TRENTON — Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that three members of a Gloucester County, New Jersey, family were charged in connection with their alleged roles in a homeowners’ insurance fraud scheme involving more than $100,000 in fraudulent payments.
Donald Feldman, 65, and his wife, Carolyn Feldman, 61, both of West Deptford, New Jersey, were charged in a seven-count indictment with second-degree conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, substantive second-degree charges for insurance fraud and theft by deception and third-degree charges for commercial bribery, insurance fraud, and theft by deception. They were arrested Oct. 13, 2026.
Continue reading “Family Charged With Insurance Fraud”
SWAT OFFICERS shooting at suspect who fired at them when they broke down the front door of the property.( Image from Police body camera)
TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today released radio transmissions and police body-worn camera footage relating to the June 2, 2026, death of a civilian during an encounter with law-enforcement officers in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The decedent was previously identified as Donald Gardner (also known as Donald Capriotti), 52, of Atlantic City.
DCJ is investigating the encounter. The Attorney General’s Office is releasing the video and audio pursuant to policies designed to promote fair, impartial, and transparent investigations of fatal police encounters. Representatives of Mr. Gardner’s family were given an opportunity to review the recordings prior to their public release.
There were a dozen or more SWAT officers involved in the raid. (Image from Police body camera
According to the preliminary investigation, officers assigned to the Atlantic City Police Department’s (ACPD) SWAT team, along with members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office SWAT team, attempted to execute a search warrant at a residence on the 100 block of North Florida Avenue on June 2, 2026. Upon arrival, officers observed the front door was open, but an individual inside closed it. Officers announced their presence and purpose at the door, then used a mechanical device to breach it.
As the door opened, Mr. Gardner, who was inside the residence, fired multiple gunshots at the officers. A projectile hit one ACPD officer in the helmet; another ACPD officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Officer Robert Reynolds of the ACPD, who was not struck by gunfire, responded and fired his weapon multiple times, striking Mr. Gardner. Mr. Gardner was subsequently pronounced deceased. A handgun was recovered from the residence. The two wounded officers were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
The circumstances of the encounter and cause and manner of death are under investigation, which is ongoing. No further information is being released at this time.
The recordings are available to view here:
https://njoag.box.com/s/piswq1p7wai1d4mvx0t5rrhbt1nlpltu
A 2019 law, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires the Attorney General’s Office to conduct investigations of a person’s death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.
Further information about how fatal police encounters are investigated in New Jersey under the Independent Prosecutor Directive can be found here.