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A 23-year-old New Jersey woman was recently arrested for both possession of a controlled dangerous substance and destruction of evidence after police claimed she swallowed “several bags of raw marijuana.” She is by far not the first individual to try and get out of a drug charge by swallowing the evidence, but in the case of… Read more →

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source FBI Liban Haji Mohamed, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Somalia, has been named to the FBI’s list of Most Wanted Terrorists, and a reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Mohamed is charged with providing material support and resources to al Qaeda and al Shabaab, a Somali-based terrorist organization. The FBI also announced today it is seeking information about another individual, Ghazi Nasr Al-Din, regarding fundraising efforts on behalf of the terrorist group Hizballah. Read more →

By Senator Mike Lee/ Republican senator from Utah The Daily Signal A good primary and secondary education is the cornerstone of the American Dream: it prepares us for economic and personal success and facilitates our pursuit of happiness. But too often the history of America’s public school system has been a story of dashed hopes, deferred dreams, and unfulfilled promises. Hopes of parents—that the local school system would prepare their kids to climb higher than they ever could. Dreams of students—that their teachers would inspire and believe in them. And promises of policymakers—that more money would fix a fundamentally broken system. Millions of low-income families who are stuck in underperforming schools have no way out and no way to choose something better. These families are not just let down by our nation’s dysfunctional education policy—they are trapped by it. Providing a solid education for the next generation is, as Abraham... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP (January 29, 205)--The Gloucester Township Police Department and the Camden County Board of Freeholders partnered together to lower the speed limit on Somerdale Road from 40 mph to 35 mph. The new 35 mph speed limit signs are being installed on Thursday January 29th and take effect immediately. Variable message boards will also be in place notifying drivers of the speed limit change. Somerdale Road was previously designated as having a 35 mph speed limit within the Borough of Somerdale.The speed limit will now be consistant through mutliple jurisdictions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), exceeding the posted speed limit or driving too fast for conditions is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes. Speed is involved in about one out of three fatal crashes each year. Additionally, in 2013 data released by the New Jersey State Police, 82 of the 508... Read more →

WASHINGTON —U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) released the names and photographs of 10 fugitives wanted for human trafficking crimes, in the hope that tips from the public could lead to the identification and arrest of these individuals. “The Department of Homeland Security and ICE take the crime of human trafficking very seriously. We have invested countless investigative hours and victim support resources into more than 1,000 cases this past year alone,” said ICE Director, Sarah R. Saldaña. “Now we are asking you to assist us in bringing these fugitives to justice.” In fiscal year 2014, HSI identified more than 440 victims of human trafficking and arrested 1,770 perpetrators of this crime. HSI is a leading agency in the fight against human trafficking and routinely works with federal, state, local and international law enforcement agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations, to identify and prosecute human traffickers... Read more →

by Bishop Dennis Sullivan Bishop of the Camden Diocese There is a large attractive billboard located on Route 130 South at the Brooklawn Circle. It looms over the road. Its colorful graphics are eye catching and its message riveting. It certainly did that for me and for my two companions as we recently drove past that intersection. It caught our attention. Ten baby fingers are displayed with this message: “I have unique fingerprints nine weeks from conception.” Think about it. Those unique and life-lasting human markings on the skin, fingerprints, are already in place at the ninth week of the life of a baby in the womb of his or her mother. Human fingerprints are absolutely individual; no two sets of fingerprints among the entire human race are alike. In the beginning of the third month of pregnancy that unique human identification is in place on the fingers, a personal... Read more →

English: Hunting camp on Schoodic Lake, Maine; from a c. 1905 postcard published by the Hugh C. Leighton Company, Portland, Maine. (Bangor & Aroostook Railroad series) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) RELEASED JANUARY 27, 2015 NO MINIMUM AGE PLACED ON MENTORED YOUTH HUNTERS All could continue to hunt deer and turkey, but only those 7 and older would be issued harvest tags. There still is no minimum age to participate in Pennsylvania’s Mentored Youth Hunting Program. And there is no minimum age for Mentored Youth to hunt deer and turkey. However, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave preliminary approval to a measure that would require any antlered deer or turkey harvested by a Mentored Youth hunter younger than 7 to be taken with valid harvest tags provided by his or her adult mentor. Antlered deer and spring harvest tags would be issued only as part of the Mentored Youth Hunting... Read more →

On January 28, 2015. Age 72. Of Gloucester City. (nee Freidel) Cherished daughter of the late George and Margaret Freidel. Survived by her loving children, Charles P. Keenan (Audrey), Janice Keenan (Richard Sr.) and Stephanie Hevey (Jerry) and their father Charles M. Keenan. Cherished grandmother of Richard Seiverd, Jr., Charmaine Seiverd, Shana Keenan, Charles P. Keenan, Jr., Meghan Hevey and Katelyn Hevey. Cherished great-grandmother of Giavonna, Joshua, Devin, Kyle, Layla, Mariah and Ashton. Dear sister of Peggy Whitman (John) and the late Thomas Freidel (surviving Elaine). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 28, 1942, Betty was raised in National Park and Gloucester City. She was a graduate of Woodbury High School and worked many years at Acme in Audubon. Betty was a member of the Drill and Baton team with Verga VFW Post #7125. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on... Read more →

On January 27, 2015. Age 81. Of Gloucester City. (nee Helms) Daughter of the late Ira and Laura Helms. Survived by her sons Harry, Thomas and Jay Clayton; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her 3 siblings. Funeral services will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Marion E. Clayton. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Read more →

Stella M. Giglio (nee Michalski), on January 28, 2015, of Bellmawr. Age 84. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Giglio. Devoted mother of Joseph M. Giglio (Sally), Deborah Rosen (Rodney), Anthony C. Giglio (Anne), and Christina Cribbin (Dave). Loving grandmom of Christopher, Heidi, Kristy, Taylor, Devon, and Morgan and great grandmom of CJ. Dear sister of the late Stanley, Anthony, and Jean. There will be a visitation from 6pm to 8pm Friday evening at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR. Memorial service 8pm at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 or MANNA, 2323 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Related articles Joseph Halliwell, Jr. of Bellmawr, Vietnam Army Veteran, Teamster Local 107 and 676 Franklin W. Lathrop Jr., formerly of... Read more →

By CHRIS FRY DISPLAYED HERE WITH PERMISSION http://www.courthousenews.com HACKENSACK, N.J. (CN) - Tenants displaced from last week's massive residential apartment fire along the Hudson River in Edgewater, N.J., claim in court that the lack of sprinklers in attics of their complex and use of lightweight wood construction "may have accelerated the spread of the fire." The class action against Avalon Bay Communities in Bergen County Superior Court comes just days after a Jan. 21 fire burned to the ground the 408-unit luxury housing complex known as Avalon Bay at Edgewater, constructed in 2002. Citing New York Times coverage of the fire, the residents say maintenance workers sparked the fire while using a blowtorch in the basement of the complex to fix a plumbing issue. The fire displaced more than 1,000 people, half of them permanently, and completely destroyed 230 units, according to the complaint. Both of the class action's named... Read more →

Sunday, March 08, 2009 TIPS AND SNIPPETS BY William E. Cleary Sr. A source told me recently that Mayor and Council have requested all departments to put together a list of names of three people with the less seniority. The list is being formulated in case it is necessary to make cutbacks in the City's workforce because of the lack of money. According to my source department heads have passed the request down to the individual union leaders for the fire, police, highway, and water employees. Officer William Johnson Jr. , president of PBA Local 40 was asked to clear up some of the rumors surrounding the grievances filed by the union. "We have filed over 13 grievances in the past year and a half. These grievances were filed in response to changes in working conditions that was made by the Chief (Crothers) without negotiating with the PBA prior to... Read more →

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Merchantville Police Chief Wayne Bauer are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a bank Wednesday. The suspect entered the PNC Bank located at 26 West Maple Avenue in Merchantville and passed a demand note to a teller around 1:40 p.m. The robber did not display a weapon. He fled through the back of the bank and ran east on West Maple Avenue with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as a white adult male standing about 5-foot-9 with a thin build. He is believed to have brown eyes and black and gray stubble. He was wearing a black cap with a small brim, a three-quarter length navy jacket, blue jeans, white sneakers and black gloves. Surveillance photos of the robber are posted below. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Vince... Read more →

Case Highlights FBI’s Commitment to Anti-Trafficking Efforts 01/27/15 The young Ukrainian men and women—many of them out of work and with few prospects—were promised good-paying jobs in the United States. But instead of living the American dream, they were thrust into a nightmare of violence, threats, and forced servitude. For years, five brothers who ran a human trafficking organization victimized dozens of unwitting Ukrainians, underscoring the reality that modern-day slavery exists in the United States and around the world—and requires a strong response by governments and law enforcement. In recognition of that fact, and to speak out for the victims, January has been declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by the U.S. government. Human trafficking can take many forms, from forced servitude to sexual exploitation of children, and the FBI is fighting these crimes on every front (see sidebar). Although Ukrainian trafficking victims were told they would gain... Read more →

Edward Myers, Jr., on January 26, 2015, of Runnemede. Age 91. Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (nee Repasy). Devoted father of Gerry Fulgham, Kathy Brennan (Tim), and Edward (Brookie) and father-in-law of the late Rick Fulgham. Loving grandfather of Kim & RJ Fulgham. Tim Brennan, Jr., Nicole Arntz & Nick Brennan, and Brandi & Sarah Myers and great grandfather of Kyle Brennan, Austin Liwock, Ryan Brennan, Emily Arntz, Maddie Brennan, Ryleigh Brennan, Tyler Arntz, Mackenzie Brennan, and Vinny Luna. Dear brother of Russell Myers and Rose Blatcher. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Edward proudly served with the US Marine Corps for four years during World War II with the 5th and 2nd Divisions. He was a lifetime member, past Post Commander, and past District Commander with the VFW in Runnemede and was a member of the Marine Corps League. There will be a viewing from 10... Read more →

On January 25, 2015. (nee Pike) Loving wife of 34 years to the late Walter E. Ramick, Sr. Devoted mother of Walter E. (Renee) Ramick, Jr. of Marlton and Caroline (Michael) Dougherty of Gloucester City. Beloved grandmother of Walter E. (Desiree), III, Stephen C. (Meghan) , Kelli (Mike), Michael (Tabby), David (Maribeth) and Kevin. Cherished great-grandmother of Rhylin, Chad, Emma, Shane, Gemma and “One on the way.” Avis was a fantastic mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who loved playing cards and buying her lottery tickets. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Friday morning from 9 am to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment with her late husband in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorial... Read more →

Gloucester City, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) January 28, 2015 — Along with every New Year come new expectations for self-improvement regarding both personal life and work. While the economy and job market continue to improve and 2015 is finally here, why spend another year trying to survive the corporate grind and feeling like you are working on someone else’s dream instead of your own? Gloucester City-area advisors with The Entrepreneur’s Source, an alternative career coaching franchise dedicated to individuals wanting to explore their option to become self-sufficient, suggest that it might be time to leave behind the fears of the unknown and finally take steps toward self-sufficiency and true work-life balance by pursuing entrepreneurship. According to these career coaching professionals, corporate America often creates a rigid and predictable atmosphere for those within and, even after years of hard work, a huge portion of Americans are still not confident in their ability... Read more →

The week of Monday, January 26th is 2015 National Drug Facts Week. The Pine Hill Police Department will be joining this national health observance for teens to help shatter myths about drugs. During the week’s activities Ptl. Marino, Ptl. DiGiacomo and SRO Rowello will be spending time teaching D.A.R.E. and Keepin’ It Real at the John Glenn Elementary School, the Dr. Albert Bean Elementary School and the Pine Hill Middle School. D.A.R.E. and Keepin’ It Real are programs that help our Officers proactively take a stand against drugs with students by supplying facts directly to students during each session. The School District’s Guidance Team will also be reading drug facts each morning during announcements with the Pine Hill Police Department to continue the trend and support the nationally observed week. On Friday, the Philadelphia Police Department, in conjunction with the Pine Hill Police Department and Pine Hill School District’s Guidance... Read more →

I am proud to announce that the Humane Society has given me a 100+ grade for my work in the 113th Congress on its annual scorecard. This score reflect... Read more →

By William E. Cleary Sr. A BIG CHEER to GHS girls’ basketball Coach Sean Gorman for guiding this year’s team to a 27-3 record. With him at the helm the team won the school’s first South Jersey title in girls basketball and reached the Group I state championship. Included in the kudos are the members of the team. CHEER-To the outstanding group who dedicated their Saturday to repair a roof for our own nuns here in Gloucester City that needed repair and a lack of funds to do it with. Thanks to volunteers who in spite of their own economics still try to help others to keep the fabric of our community together. CHEER-To Saint Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City, on their 150th Anniversary. Fond memories of my eight years at St. Mary’s come to mind. Although it was years ago I have never forgotten my teachers. Such as Sister... Read more →

William J. Labbree Age 80. Of Gloucester City. 11/11/34 – 1/26/15 (CNBNews)--Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, wife, Jean (nee DeMora) of 57 years, daughters Lisa Labbree (John Banning) and Lori Thomson (Chuck), and son Bill (Tracy). He was much loved by his grandchildren Cole and Shane Banning, Cory, Brandon, Cameron, and Miranda Labbree, and Chelsea, Lindsay, Sydney, and Trey Thomson. He is also survived by his sister Marie Sammons Winkler (Bob), sister-in-law Theresa Lonabaugh, brother-in-law Sam DeMora (Cass), and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Bill was born, raised, and lived his entire life in his beloved Gloucester City. He was a veteran of the US Navy and then began a career in real estate that spanned over 50 years. He opened Labbree Realty in Gloucester City in 1979 and was named Realtor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors. He was honored by Gloucester City in... Read more →

FBI Badge & Gun. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Spy Ring Attempted to Collect Economic Intelligence and Recruit New York City Residents as Intelligence Sources; Evgeny Buryakov, a/k/a “Zhenya,” Worked Under “Non-Official Cover” as a Bank Employee in Manhattan Eric Holder, the Attorney General of the United States, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John S. Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and Randall C. Coleman, the Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) for the Counterintelligence Division, announced charges today against EVGENY BURYAKOV, a/k/a “Zhenya,” IGOR SPORYSHEV, and VICTOR PODOBNYY in connection with BURYAKOV’s service as a covert intelligence agent on behalf of the Russian Federation (“Russia”) in New York City, without notifying the United States Attorney General of BURYAKOV’s status as an agent of Russia, as required by federal law. BURYAKOV was placed under arrest earlier today in Bronx,... Read more →

Statistics released today in the FBI’s Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report reveal overall declines in both the number of violent crimes and the number of property crimes reported for the first six months of 2014 when compared with figures for the first six months of 2013. The report is based on information from 11,009 law enforcement agencies that submitted three to six months of comparable data to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program for the first six months of 2013 and 2014. Violent Crime All the offenses in the violent crime category—murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape (revised definition), aggravated assault, and robbery—showed decreases when data from the first six months of 2014 were compared with data from the first six months of 2013. The number of murders declined 6.0 percent, the number of rapes (revised definition) declined 10.1 percent, aggravated assaults decreased 1.6 percent, and robbery offenses decreased 10.3... Read more →

By Mark Lagerkvist | New Jersey Watchdog As his first official step in a likely run for the White House, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has formed a political action committee to raise money, hire a staff and fund his campaign trips. For New Jersey taxpayers, the bad news will be an increase in Christie’s out-of-state political sojourns and the cost of the state police protection details that travel with the governor. New Jersey Watchdog first reported the travel costs of the Executive Protection Unit have grown by 1,800 percent since Christie became governor in 2010. So far, those expenses have totaled nearly $1 million — not including unreleased expense information for the fourth quarter of 2014, according to state records. Christie announced the launch of his Leadership Matters for Americapolitical action committee Monday on Facebook. “The PAC’s goal to get real leadership back in our country starts today,” posted... Read more →

MAYS LANDING (January 23, 205) – An Atlantic City Police officer pled guilty today to official misconduct for exploiting his position as a police officer in order to sexually assault a child, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced. On Monday, May 19, 2014, as a result of an investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, with the assistance of the Atlantic City Police Department, Atlantic City Police officer Andre L. Corbin, 44, of Northridge Drive, Mays Landing, was arrested without incident in Atlantic City. Corbin was charged with two (2) counts of Official Misconduct, two (2) counts of Sexual Assault, and one (1) count each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Sexual Contact. The charges specified that Corbin committed acts related to his office that constituted unauthorized use of his official position as a police officer in order to obtain benefit for himself, specifically... Read more →

released January 25, 2015 To prepare for a winter storm you should do the following: Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit:Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete list of recommended products. Sand to improve traction. Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm. A NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts alerts and warnings... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a Morristown man was sentenced to prison today for exposing himself using a webcam to an undercover detective he believed was a 13-year-old girl. The man, who was convicted at trial in June 2014, was already a registered sex offender under Megan’s Law due to a prior conviction for a similar incident.Thomas W. Phillips, 34, of Morristown, was sentenced today to four years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Robert J. Gilson in Morristown. He was found guilty on June 12, 2014 by a Morris County jury of third-degree charges of attempting to endanger the welfare of a child and attempting to transmit obscene materials to a person under 18 years old. As a result of this conviction, Phillips will be subject to parole supervision for life. Deputy Attorney Generals Lilianne Daniel and Naju Lathia tried the case and... Read more →

Around 110 million viewers will tune in for Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday. Many of them will be watching solely for the high-production commercials delivered each year by Budweiser, Coca-Cola, Doritos and many more companies who spend tons of cash to make a splash on America's most visible stage in 2015. The going rate this year… Read more →

Charges stem from probe by NJ Attorney General’s Office & Waterfront Commission of NY Harbor TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John H. Hoffman announced that a former top official of the International Longshoremen’s Association, a former Newark police officer and a third man pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from an investigation into a scheme to extort money from dock workers by demanding “tribute” for better jobs and wages.The three men were indicted in 2011 in “Operation Terminal,” an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice and the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor into the activities of a criminal enterprise that exercised control and corrupt influence over International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) locals operating shipping terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Two other defendants previously pleaded guilty. Nunzio LaGrasso, 63, of Florham Park – the former secretary-treasurer of ILA Local #1478 and former vice... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ (January 26, 2015)The Fugitive Investigation Unit of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, assisted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service, arrested Michael J. Joyner (DOB 6/10/82), who had been wanted for violation of his parole. Joyner fled when approached and was apprehended 1/23/15 in a wooded area behind his most recent Baird Ave. address in Paulsboro. In addition to the VOP warrant, Joyner was charged with resisting arrest and possession of narcotics- nine glassine bags containing suspected crack cocaine. He was turned over to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department. He is being held without bail. Joyner was paroled 5/29/13 from state prison, where he was serving a five-year sentence on narcotics charges. Read more →

Born: November 21, 1970 Died: January 10, 201 Tara W. Megna (nee Canning), on January 10, 2015, of Runnemede, formerly of Oaklyn and Blackwood. Age 44. Beloved fiancée of Ed Atlee. Loving mother of Stiles. Step-mother of Rhiannon, Samantha, and Arabella. Dear daughter of Donald Canning, Jr. and the late Priscilla Watson. Step-daughter of Kerm Watson. Sister of Donald Canning, III and the late Sheryl L. Godwin. Step-sister of Karin, Suzanne, Brian, and Steven. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. There will be a visitation from 2pm to 3pm Saturday afternoon at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service 3pm at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family. Read more →

Elizglie “Elijah” H. Brown of Woodbury, NJ, on January 20, 2105. He was 48 years old. Legacy Elijah was born in Brooklyn, New York. He enjoyed worshiping and working in stage and production with Faith Fellowship Ministries of Southern New Jersey. Elijah loved sports, especially football and enjoyed cheering on the local teams. He had a passion for music and loved spending time with his son and with his family at get togethers. Family He is the beloved father of Jacob; beloved son of Reanie (Nee Hayes) and Fred Brown; dear brother of Kevin and Alexander Brown and brother-in-law of Eddie Valentin. Farewell Tribute Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation 12 Noon and ShareLife® Ceremony 2 PM Saturday in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Fellowship Ministries of Southern New Jersey, P.O. Box... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY NJ (January 23, 2015)Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo reported a Lindenwold man has been charged for selling heroin to another man who later died of a drug overdose. Kevin Croxton, M/26, was charged Thursday with first-degree Strict Liability for a Drug-Induced Death. The victim, a 29-year-old Laurel Springs man, was found dead at his residence April 6, 2014. The cause of his death was determined to be from the adverse effects of drugs. During the course of the investigation, Croxton was identified through cell phone records and other evidence as the person accused of selling the heroin to the victim. Investigators determined the alleged drug deal happened in Lindenwold mere hours before the victim’s death. Croxton was also charged with three third-degree crimes: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute within 1,000... Read more →

Click on thumbnail for larger image John Wheatley Carlos Mason Steven Kundert (JANUARY 23, 205)HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the arrest of four Pennsylvania men on unrelated charges as the result of ongoing efforts to target the online sharing, downloading and distribution of child pornography. The latest arrests occurred over the past week in Erie, Philadelphia and Washington counties. The defendants are identified as: John Wheatley, 49, 533 S. Main St., Washington, Washington County; Girma Kinfu, 28, 5205 Overbrook Ave., Philadelphia; Steven A. Kundert, 50, 1442 Pearce Park, Apt. 9, Erie, Erie County; and Carlos Mason, 39, 1002 66th Ave., Philadelphia. "Our office will continue to crack down on those who possess or trade child pornography," said Attorney General Kane. "We've arrested hundreds of these predators and will arrest many more." John Wheatley of Washington County John Wheatley was arrested on Jan. 20 following an online... Read more →

CNBNEWS TIPS AND SNIPPETS: By William E. Cleary Sr. CNBNews was contacted recently by a number of parents in Bellmawr, Brooklawn and Gloucester City about the upcoming PARCC exam (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) to be given in March. The PARCC is a group of 19 states working together to develop a common set of computer-based K–12 assessments in English language arts/Literacy and math linked to the new, more rigorous Common Core State Standards (CCSS). PARCC is one of the two state consortia developing assessments aligned to the CCSS through the federal Race to the Top assessment grant program. Some parents feel the test doesn’t have any assessment value at all. As such they don’t want their child taking the test. The one question we keep hearing is, “What will happen to my child if he/she doesn’t take the test?” New Jersey does not have an... Read more →

press release The Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated scam targeting businesses working with foreign suppliers and/or businesses that regularly perform wire transfer payments. Formerly known as the Man-in-the-E-mail Scam, the BEC was renamed to focus on the “business angle” of this scam and to avoid confusion with another unrelated scam. The fraudulent wire transfer payments sent to foreign banks may be transferred several times but are quickly dispersed. Asian banks, located in China and Hong Kong, are the most commonly reported ending destination for these fraudulent transfers. The BEC is a global scam with subjects and victims in many countries. The IC3 has received BEC complaint data from victims in every U.S. state and 45 countries. From 10/01/20131 to 12/01/2014, the following statistics are reported: Total U.S. victims: 1198 Total U.S. dollar loss: $179,755,367.08 Total non-U.S. victims: 928 Total non-U.S. dollar loss: $35,217,136.22 Combined victims: 2126 Combined dollar... Read more →

Jan 19, 2015 at 12:51 PM By Gary Mercante PHILADELPHIA PA--On January 14, 2015, at 1:18 pm, an unknown male entered the ubiq store located at 1509 Walnut Street and picked three shoes and took them to the cash register. As the suspect was getting ready to pay for the items he showed the employee he was armed with a handgun telling him he wanted everything for free and demanded money from the cash register. After the employee complied giving the suspect and undetermined amount of money, he fled the store and was last seen east on Walnut towards 15th Street. No Injuries were reported during this incident. Suspect Description: Black male, 20 years-of-age, 5’7″, 145 lbs., wearing a dark gray jacket, jeans, black sneakers with orange laces, and armed with a handgun. SEE VIDEO BELOW If you see this suspect do not approach him, contact 911 immediately. To submit... Read more →

On January 18, 2015. U.S. Navy Honors and Inurnment Thursday 2 pm at Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery: 240 North Tuckahoe Road, Williamstown. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Charles F. Stewart . Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME : 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. PH: 856 – 456 - 1142 Related articles Colin Gerald Fitzpatrick, age 23, of Boca Raton Florida, Gloucester City High School Alumnus William J. Fredhoff, Jr. "Doc", of Bellmawr; GCHS Alumnus; Vietnam War Navy Veteran Danny Langsdorf explains decision to leave Giants for Nebraska offensive coordinator job Gloucester County Wall of Heroes: 2nd Lt. Edgar Crouthamel CNBNews Tips and Snippets: You're Fired! The UEZ Could Make a Comeback CNBNews Archives December 2008: Gloucester City Has Hired a New Administrator Read more →

Vol. I No. 31 (January 25, 2015) Editors Note: Every Sunday evening at 7 pm we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 14. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade. (click on the image to enlarge) Related articles CNBNews Comics 26: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics 27: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics 28: JEROME by Dave Wolfe 10 Famous Comic Strip Characters Drawn In The Style Of 10 Different Cartoonists Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Cartoonists 2015 Read more →

On January 23, 2015. Age 90. Of Gloucester City. (nee Flannagan). Loving wife of 46 years to the late Frank F. Calzonetti. Loving mother of Carmine (Ramona), Francis (Joann), Dennis (Joyce), Kevin (Amy), Gregory (MaryJo), Mark (Shannon), Karen Gizzie (Ed) and the late Joseph. Cherished grandmother of 22 and great –grandmother of 17. Dear sister of Patricia Thom and the late Margaret Ritter. Frances was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and enjoyed traveling. She was a dedicated basketball mom and grandmom, who rarely missed a game. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM in the church. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to: St. Mary’s Church Fund: 426 Monmouth... Read more →

Jan 20, 2015 at 12:51 PM By Gary Mercante On January 13, 2015, at 7:11 pm, an employee, a 44 year-old male, of Steven’s Grocery Store at 2963 D Street was behind the counter talking to a witness when two unknown males entered the store. Once inside suspect #1 placed a handgun to the witness’s head while suspect #2 attempted to go behind counter when the employee pulled his firearm firing it at the suspects approx three times. During this time, the victim was shot in his shoulder. Both suspects then fled store on foot in separate directions. The employee was transported to Temple Hospital where he was listed in stable condition. Nothing was taken from store. Suspect Description: Suspect #1: Male, unknown race, wearing a black coat, blue hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and armed with a handgun. Suspect #2: Male, unknown race, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with a... Read more →

Philadelphia, January 22, 2015 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter issued the following statement in response to the decision today from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in the case of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers v School District of Philadelphia: “As the School Reform Commission reviews its next steps, we urge the PFT and the SRC to get back to the bargaining table immediately and do the work needed to reach agreement on a contract that provides for the changes needed to educate better our children and that also respects the teachers in their work. We need to move forward, get a contract done and educate our children.” press release Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a Flemington man who was arrested last year for allegedly distributing child pornography online was arrested again today on charges he repeatedly telephoned an 11-year-old girl and urged her to send him naked photos of herself after playing games with her and chatting on the Internet. Thomas Pirretti, 31, of Flemington, was arrested today at his home and charged by complaint-warrant with third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He also was charged with a new count of second-degree distribution of child pornography in connection with hundreds of files of child pornography that he allegedly sent and received as email attachments. The charges stem from an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice and ICE Homeland Security Investigations. They were assisted in the arrest by officers of the Raritan Township Police Department. Pirretti was lodged in the Hunterdon... Read more →

Cheers & Jeers (Photo credit: CNBNEWS.NET) We are putting together our JANUARY 2015 Cheer and Jeer column. Now is the time to give a "shout out" to that friendly neighbor for putting out your trash, or clearing the snow off your sidewalk. Or a Jeer to that person/ or entity you feel deserves to be criticized. Send your remarks to [email protected]. Deadline JANUARY 31, 2015 Related articles Cheers and Jeers: Tuesday Cnbnews Cheers and Jeers April 2014 Heckled: Audience Erupts in Cheers, Jeers During Weiner Resignation Obama urinal stickers draw cheers & jeers CNBNews Cheers and Jeers for OCTOBER 2014 Read more →

The Lipinsky Stradivarius, shown here shortly after recovery, is 300 years old and valued at more than $5 million. 01/23/15 When a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin valued at more than $5 million was stolen from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond last year, investigators initially believed the theft may have been the work of sophisticated art thieves. The truth turned out to be much less glamorous. Still, the tale of the theft and recovery of this rare instrument goes down in the annals of the FBI’s Art Crime Team as a one-of-a-kind case. When Almond emerged from a back door of a concert hall at Wisconsin Lutheran College last January, where he had just performed, he was carrying the “Lipinski Strad”—made by Antonio Stradivari in 1715 and later named for the Polish violinist Karol Lipinski who played it. As Almond walked to his car, a man approached, pulled a Taser from... Read more →

Albert R. Petrongolo, on January 21, 2015, of Bellmawr. Age 92. Beloved husband of Conchetta “Sue” (nee DiSantis) for 66 years. Devoted father of Ronald (Debbie), Joseph (Anita), Michael (Angela), Albert, Jr. (Nancy), Allen (Robin), A. Thomas, Marianne Pierce (Robert), and Paschael (Ann). Loving grandfather of Daniel, Amedeo, Anthony, Michelle, Christine, Joseph Jr., Nina Marie, Michael, Suzann, Gina, Nicole, Dominic, Rocco, Maria, Charlie, Julia, Alisha, Nicholas, Paschal, John, and Mary and great grandfather of Natalie and Veronica. Dear brother of Amedeo “Moe” (the late Anna), Anthony (Rosalyn), Joseph (Gilda), and Francis (Dolores). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Albert proudly served with the US Army during World War II. He worked for GE in Phila., PA for 20 years and then was president and owner of AP Construction until his retirement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Men of Malvern. Albert was also a... Read more →

Jan 22, 2015 at 2:50 PM By Gary Mercante PHILADELPHIA PA--East Detective Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects who robbed a McDonald’s restaurant Rhawnhurst. On December 11, 2014, at 4:15 pm, two unknown males entered a McDonald’s restaurant located at 7613 Castor Avenue with their hoods up when one of the suspects pulled a handgun ordering the employees to the rear of the restaurant while the second suspect remained at the front counter watching the customer inside. The suspect inside then forced a manager to take him to the safe ordering him to remove the money and place it inside a black book bag. Both suspects then fled the store and were last seen east on Glendale Street running between houses into a driveway. see video below Suspect Description: Suspect #1: Light skin black or Hispanic male, late teens to early twenty years-of-age, 5’6”, thin... Read more →

On January 4, 2015. Age 62. Of Blackwood. One of seven children to Fetuao Fuifui and Sina Tuiaana. Survived by his wife, Dolores M. (nee Young); his sons Nicholas and Christopher Fetuao and 6 grandchildren. Born in Pavaia’ I Tutuila in America Samoa. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. At the request of family, funeral services will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Fetuao Fetuao. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Related articles THIS JUST IN:Mrs. Louisa W. Llewellyn, Former President of the Gloucester City School Board Succumbs Nicole Lynn Wagner age 35, of Gloucester City James P. Krogh Luther Reinking William Smith Read more →

On January 18, 2015. Age 72. Of Cherry Hill. Cherished daughter of the late Armondo and Gloria DelRocini. Loving mother of Robert Schmidt, James Schmidt, Sherry Schmidt, Gloria Borrell and the late Charles Schmidt. Also survived by her 5 loving siblings, 5 cherished grandchildren, 5 cherished great-grandchildren and many devoted friends. Sherry was a graduate of Pennsauken High School and later worked for many years in the cafeteria of the Junior High School in Pennsauken. At her request, cremation will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Sherry Ann Schmidt. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Read more →