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The first class of police officers at the FBI’s police training school—the National Academy—assembled in July 1935 in Washington, D.C., for the inaugural 12-week session. Eighty years ago today, on July 29, 1935, the FBI opened its training facilities and expertise to law enforcement officers across the U.S., and the National Academy was born. The idea of a national training academy was first raised in late 1934 as part of U.S. Attorney General Homer Cummings’ “war on crime.” FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover then fleshed out an idea for professional education for law enforcement officers at the annual meeting of... Read more →

Genevieve Wood / @genevievewood / July 29, 2015 In the case of the unfolding scandal involving the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, much of the mainstream media have fallen for the old line, “Nothing to see here.” And now we find out perhaps one reason why is that Planned Parenthood has hired a major crisis PR firm to make sure the news media stay on the sidelines of what is clearly a newsworthy story. According to Politico: The group circulated a memo to reporters and producers late Monday that discouraged them from airing the undercover videos, arguing that they... Read more →

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog This one shouldn’t require much explanation, Save Jerseyans. Not content to rule only New Jersey’s future, gubernatorial aspirant and incumbent Senate President Steve Sweeney is in the news today after floating a “plan” for a trillion dollar, multi-state bailout of our country’s many under-capitalized state-based public pension systems. “We are glad that Senate President Sweeney continues to explore every possible option for helping New Jersey responsibly meet its pension obligations,” chimed in NJEA President Wendell Steinhauer. Every “option” except for those that would fix the root problems, of course. Which is convenient... Read more →

A crewmember at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, New Jersey, received the 2015 Douglas A. Munro Inspirational Leadership Award during a ceremony at the Navy League of the United States National Convention held June 19. ATLANTIC CITY NJ--Petty Officer 2nd Class Noel Cordero, a storekeeper in the supply division of Air Station Atlantic City, was recognized for her performance of duty while assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley during 2014. Cordero singlehandedly operated the supply division of her Alaska-based ship as a junior member for an entire month prior to new personnel reporting in. "It was a... Read more →

For Immediate Release – July 30, 2015 | CNBNewsnet Cape May Court House, New Jersey - Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Middle Township Police Chief Chris Leusner announce the arrest of Jamar Lovett 19 year old male, of Middle Township, N.J, for the shooting of a male in the unit block of Swainton Goshen Road, Middle Township, N.J. The victim was subsequently transported to Cape May Regional Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. On July 28, 2015, Middle Township Police responded to Swainton Goshen Road for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers encountered... Read more →

Brookers Win 6th Straight Championship! photos/press release provided by American Legion Post 401 MOODY FIELD EWING NJ July 30, 2015 (CNBNewsnet)--The American Legion Baseball state championship games were played after an hour and a half rain delay at Moody Field, Ewing, on July 30, 2015, with Flemington squaring off against defending National Champion Brooklawn. NJ State Commander Mike Babli threw out the first pitch strike. Flemington won the first game, forcing a second for the championship. Brooklawn prevailed 9 to 6 shortly after midnight, earning their sixth straight State Championship. Commander Babli and Frank Calandrillo, state baseball chair, presented awards... Read more →

CNBNews Archives posted Saturday, November 14, 2009 Image via Wikipedia George Carlin's Views on Aging Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. 'How old are you?' 'I'm four and a half!' You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key. You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.... Read more →

PASSING THE HAT – New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney (right) offers Gov. Chris Christie a gift cap as Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto applauds By Mark Lagerkvist | New Jersey Watchdog The U.S. government should rescue troubled state pension plans with billions of dollars in long-term, low-interest loans, New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney proposed on Wednesday. The trillion-dollar question is whether it would save pensions or sink states deeper in debt. That’s the amount of underfunding public retirement plans collectively face in the 50 states, according to a Pew Foundation study. “A federal plan to restructure the pension debts... Read more →

press release |July 30, 2015 A new study overturns longstanding scientific ideas regarding how energy is distributed within muscles for powering movement. Scientists are reporting the first clear evidence that muscle cells distribute energy primarily by the rapid conduction of electrical charges through a vast, interconnected network of mitochondria — the cell’s “powerhouse” — in a way that resembles the wire grid that distributes power throughout a city. The study offers an unprecedented, detailed look at the distribution system that rapidly provides energy throughout the cell where it is needed for muscle contraction. “These observations solve the problem of how... Read more →

CNBNewsnet photo credit PSE&G press release July 27, 2015 Trenton, NJ: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection denied a request by 13 conservation and fish organizations and over 600 individuals (so far) to extend the time to comment on a draft Clean Water Act Permit issued for the Salem Nuclear Generating Station. The Draft Permit, which took the state nine years to draft and was finalized and released in response to a legal action brought by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Clean Water Action and New Jersey Sierra Club, allows the facility to continue with the once through cooling system that... Read more →

By Eric Boehm | Watchdog.org The IRS fined more than 7.5 million Americans who didn’t have health insurance in 2014, even as Obamacare subsidies flowed to people who didn’t even exist. The Treasury Department reported last week the number of Americans who faced fines because of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate was significantly higher than the Obama administration expected. For 2014, the IRS projected that roughly 6 million would face fines, but the final total was 1.5 million higher. It was the first year in which buying health insurance was made mandatory under the ACA, with penalties of $95... Read more →

MOODY PARK EWING NJ July 30, 2015--Brooklawn American Legion won a sixth straight New Jersey American Legion State Title by beating Flemington Legion 9 - 6. Tyler Mondile was the winning pitcher and the tournament MVP. Brooklawn Legion now heads to the MidAtlantic Regionals in Leesburg, Virginia next week. photo credit and caption Bruce Darrow (see more photos) RELATED CATEGORY BROOKLAWN RELATED CATEGORY GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC RELATED CATEGORY SPORTS Related articles Legion: Brooklawn pulls away from Flemington in State Final 8 Legion: Brooklawn, Flemington to meet for state title at Moody Park Mr. Edward "Ed" J. Simila, of Brooklawn, Avid Hunter... Read more →

CNBNEWSNET OAKLYN -- The Camden County man who led police on a pursuit that raced between New Jersey and Pennsylvania multiple times allegedly harassed a Gloucester County woman for years, according to NBC10. The victim, who spoke on the condition of anonymity with the television station, is apparently a Washington Township resident and single mother. She claims… Read more →

Bob Gieson (left) with his 55-pound striped bass and Erik Olsen on the party boat Queen Mary in Point Pleasant Striped bass regulations have changed. The Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) closed on May 1, 2015 and will reopen September 1, 2015.Detailed information about new SBBP procedures, including permits and reporting will be provided through various outlets including this webpage as soon as they become available. All current permit holders received notice that the old 2015 permits are no longer valid and will automatically receive a new permit prior to September 1, 2015. Those permits will be issued first before... Read more →

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. JULY 29, 2015 — Crew members from Coast Guard Station Chincoteague helped enforced the safety zone Wednesday at the 90th Annual Pony Swim between Assateague and Chincoteague islands off Virginia's Eastern Shore. Thousands of spectators gathered for the event both on shore and on the water. The Station Chincoteague crews used the 24-foot Special Purpose Craft-Shallow Water boat for the event. The annual event gained international recognition after Marguerite Henry's children's novel "Misty of Chincoteague" was published in 1947, and the subsequent release of the 1961 film "Misty," based on the book. Read more →

Help Your Community Prosper We Urge You To Shop Local Support the Businesses In Your Community Brought to you as a public service by CNBNews.net Advertisement space donated by CNBNEWS.NET Related articles Nicholas J. Antinone of Runnemede, WW II Army Veteran, Knights of Columbus Member | cnbnews.net Young Lawyers Donate Money and Books to Camden County Library System Edwin E. Lunn, former Runnemede School Board Member, Korean War Navy Veteran | cnbnews.net Gloucester City Residents: Community Garden Openings Are Available | cnbnews.net Only in New Jersey | cnbnews.net CNBNews Weekly Stats : 28 Jul - 3 Aug 2014 Live Long... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY Little League Fall Ball sign-ups are beginning for players from ages 6 to 11 FREE to any player who played this past spring New player's are $20. Contact Jeffrey Gurcik on Facebook (Gloucester City Little League) or come to the Little League meetings on Wednesday nights at the Major League Complex, Nicholson Road and Johnson Blvd. at 8p.m. Read more →

With both foreclosures and new quarterly bankruptcy listings reaching their lowest rates since 2006, the leading personal finance website WalletHub checked The Health of the Housing Market in 25 Big Cities. Given such evidence of the U.S. economy’s steady recovery, WalletHub assessed the health of the real-estate markets in 25 of the largest metropolitan areas. We did so by examining 10 key metrics, ranging from the interest rate on a first mortgage to the percentage of households that received state or local assistance on their first housing loan. Healthiest Housing Markets 1 Boston, MA 6 Austin, TX 2 Oklahoma City,... Read more →

Three Labrador retrievers have joined the Pennsylvania Game Commission to aid in wildlife detection, article searches and tracking. This video documents their second week of official training. Related articles CNB Hunting/Fishing Pennsylvania: VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES GOOSE HUNT ANNOUNCED Pennsylvania Reports Record Number of Bald-eagle Nests CNB Hunting/Fishing Pennsylvania: Antlerless Deer Licenses On Sale July 13 Well: Are Ideals of Canine Beauty Making Our Dogs Fat? Black bear captured in Fairview Township: Police Read more →

Separate detours in place for cars and trucks (Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the Creek Road Bridge over Route 42 will be closed with a detour this weekend as the Direct Connection project in Bellmawr and Mt. Ephraim, Camden County advances. One half of the new bridge has been constructed and traffic has been shifted onto the new section. The remaining half of the old bridge will now be demolished and construction of the new half will begin. NJDOT's contractor, PKF Mark III, will close traffic across the Creek Road Bridge over Route 42... Read more →

press release Cherry Hill, NJ – The next Kennedy Health Alliance “JustWalk™” Walk With a Doc walking program will be held on Saturday, August 1st at Washington Lake Park in Washington Township (meet at Fireman Memorial). The walk – which is open to community members of all ages – will begin at 8:30 a.m. and runs until approximately 10 a.m. Enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with Kennedy Health Alliance (KHA) Family Physician Richard Weiss, D.O., and other KHA healthcare professionals, who will provide support and answer questions. All walkers are reminded to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water... Read more →

Born: June 28, 1921 Died: July 28, 2015 Eleanor Mickewicz went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2015. She was 94 years old. Beloved wife of the late Bill Mickewicz for 46 years. Devoted mother of Sophie D’Agostino (Robert) and Carole Ann Covert (James). Loving grandmother of Michael and Victoria Egnak and William Covert. Also survived by niece, Irene Abrams, and her family, as well as nephews, Ludwik and Stanley Samselski. Eleanor was born and grew up in Camden, NJ. She attended St. Joseph’s Elementary and High Schools. She worked as a floor supervisor for Campbell Soup.... Read more →

On July 23, 2015. Age 76. Of Westville. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Frederick R. and Sadie U. (nee Freeman) Lambert. Robert is survived by his wife, Diane Lambert (nee Gardner); sister, Dorothy Sabot; sister-in law, Norma Lambert; nieces, Donna Emma, Sandra Ryan, Linda Jalio; nephews, Frederick Lambert and Francis Sabot. He was predeceased by his son, Robert W. Lambert, Jr. in 2005 and his brother, Frederick Lambert in 2007. Robert retired from the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2006 after more than 20 years working as a machinist. He had worked for the Philadelphia Bulletin... Read more →

Cape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Captain Robert Sheehan, of the Cape May City Police Department announce the arrest of Frank L. “Sandy” Thompson, a 68 year old male resident of Cape May City. Thompson was arrested for Aggravated Sexual Contact, Luring/Enticing a Child and two (2) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. At the time of his arrest Thompson was an Assistant Scout Master with a Boy Scout Troop in West Cape May as well as the treasurer at the Corinthian Yacht Club in the City of Cape... Read more →

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Lindenwold Police Chief Thomas Brennan reported a homicide in Lindenwold last night. Lindenwold Police were dispatched at approximately 8:09 p.m. on Wednesday to the Arborwood apartment complex for a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located the victim, Henry Lugo, 24, of Camden, lying on the ground in front of an apartment building. He had been shot multiple times. Lugo was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:21 p.m. via telemetry by a doctor. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s... Read more →

July 30, 2015 Local Beat is NJ News Commons’ weekly roundup of the best and most topical reporting from local news sites around New Jersey. The Delaware River Keeper Network is providing the opportunity for the public to learn more about all the crude oil that is currently being moved by CSX rail through local townships like Hopewell and Pennington Boroughs. Mary Galioto of MercerMesays the purpose of the August 6 information session is to help prevent spills and increase awareness and preparedness in the event of an emergency. IN DARK OF NIGHT, OFF-DUTY TROOPER FIRES AT UNARMED TEENS Three... Read more →

press release JULY 29, 2015--As part of an initiative to combat predatory towing in New Jersey, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has reached settlements with six towing companies that allegedly violated the State’s predatory towing law, with the companies collectively agreeing to pay $55,106 in civil penalties, consumer restitution and reimbursement for investigative and legal costs. “Imagine returning to a parking lot and finding your car gone, and being left stranded. Even worse, imagine if warning signs were either not posted or inadequate, in violation of our Predatory Towing Prevention Act,” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said.... Read more →

By Eric Boehm | Watchdog.org Citing vague and ill-defined nuisance laws, officials in St. Alban’s Township, Ohio, are trying to make two residents to mow their lawn and destroy two years’ worth of work on a small-scale nature preserve. Sarah Baker and Daryl Watson, according to local news reports, were told by township officials in mid-June they had one month to mow their yard or the township would do it and stick them with the bill. They say that action is a violation of their property rights and their Christian values, but local officials are unmoved. Shutterstock image A REAL... Read more →

International Parental Kidnapping Case Partnerships, Publicity Key to 9-Year-Old’s Rescue 07/29/15 When 9-year-old Billy Hanson didn’t return to Pennsylvania after spending the summer with his father in Seattle, the boy’s mother called her local police department, setting in motion an international kidnapping investigation that led FBI agents halfway around the world to a tiny island in the South Pacific. What would eventually bring the case to a successful conclusion was the extraordinary collaboration between local, federal, and international law enforcement and other agencies. But on that September day in 2014 when Billy was not on the flight he was supposed... Read more →

A US charity has discovered the bodies of 36 American Marines in Kiribati, including a famous Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, at the scene of some of the fiercest fighting in the Pacific during World War II. The Associated Press reported that a ceremony was held this past Sunday in Pearl Harbor to mark their return. History Flight has started identifying the remains, and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency will complete the effort, the Marines said. The Marines plan to return the remains to their families after they've been identified. More than 990 U.S. Marines and 30 sailors died during... Read more →

Creative Commons photo There’s money in Houston, maybe even enough to pay down the city’s pension debts. By Jon Cassidy | Watchdog.org Houston’s debts are now bigger than Detroit’s. According to one key measure of fiscal health, Houston’s situation is nearly as bad as that of Chicago, which is starting to collapse under its debt burdens. The city’s financial reputation took a hit earlier this month when Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook on Houston to “negative.” Even that review doesn’t capture the depth of some of the holes the city’s financial planners have dug. Moody’s has gotten a reputation... Read more →

Press release/July 29,2015/CNBNewsnet (BELLMAWR, NJ) - Tonight 5th Legislative District Democratic leadersnominated Camden City Councilman Arthur Barclay and Camden County Surrogate Patricia Egan Jones to join the ticket led by Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez in this fall’s elections. Mrs. Jones will replace Assemblyman Angel Fuentes, who resigned from his seat effective July 1, both in office and on the ballot this November. Mr. Barclay will replace Holly Cass, the winner of the Democratic primary, for the second Assembly slot on the ticket. Members of the Camden and Gloucester County Democratic Committees in the 5th District made the nominations Wednesday evening at... Read more →

press release Joel Junior Lantigua-Lora, 28, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged today by Indictment with illegal reentry after deportation, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. The indictment alleges that on or about June 24, 2015, Lantigua-Lora, an alien, and native and citizen of the Dominican Republic, was found in the United States after having been deported from the United States on or about August 23, 2012. If convicted the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years. The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (“ERO”), and is being prosecuted by Assistant United... Read more →

In light of back-to-school season and given the strong connection between educational attainment and income potential, the leading personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015's States with the Best & Worst School Systems. To find the best school systems, WalletHub compared the quality of education in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia by analyzing 13 key metrics. Our data set includes such metrics as the pupil-teacher ratio, dropout rates, standardized-test scores and bullying incidents rates. States with the Best School Systems States with the Worst School Systems 1 Massachusetts 42 New Mexico 2 Colorado... Read more →

The Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) would like all residents to be vigilant about reporting solicitors going door-to-door in the township who do not comply with the Municipal Code or appear suspicious. Solicitors are required to possess and carry an identification card issued by the Township. Never hesitate to contact the GTPD if you are suspicious of someone in your neighborhood who is soliciting. Especially, if they are being pushy or aggressive; be sure to call the GTPD non–emergency number 856-228-4500 or if an emergency situation thendial 9-1-1. Call the Police Department at 856-228-4500 to report anyone going door-to-door who:... Read more →

2015 State Finals Starts Saturday, July 25, 2014 Location - Moody Park, Ewing, NJ Jul 25/Sat 10:00 AM Game 1 Hamilton 31 0 vs Brooklawn 72 6 DH Game 2 Flemington 159 8 vs Hopewell 339 7 4:00 PM Game 3 Gibbsboro 371 11 vs BCAL Bears 3 DH Game 4 Broad Street Park 313 1 vs Gloucester Twp 281 9 Jul 26/Sun 10:00 AM Game 5 Hamilton 31 7 vs BCAL Bears 6 (Out) DH Game 6 Hopewell 339 1 (Out) vs Broad Street Park 313 6 4:00 PM Game 7 Brooklawn 72 9 vs Gibbsboro 371 2 DH... Read more →

JULY 28, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAMDEN —Camden County Women’s Center, a non-profit agency that provides services and shelter to victims of domestic violence, is seeking volunteers to join the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). DVRT members are trained volunteer advocates who are available to meet confidentially with victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. The volunteer advocates work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence. 40-hour domestic violence training class is slated to begin in Fall 2015. Interested applicants will need to submit to a background check, and can apply... Read more →

Stratford, NJ -- Kennedy University Hospital recently received a $123,126 award from the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Network for its exceptional quality and safety measures. The Horizon Hospital Recognition Program for Quality & Patient Safety rewards high-performing New Jersey hospitals for providing safe, high-quality and effective hospital care, and is based on measures calculated by The Leapfrog Group. The reward, based on calendar year 2014 performance, will be used for ongoing patient safety and quality initiatives at Kennedy. Shown at the check presentation are, from left: Horizon-BCBSNJ Network representatives, Hospital Specialist Ryan Lachowicz and Medical Director... Read more →

LEWES DELAWARE (July 28, 2015) – DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police have arrested 12 men this month and charged them with lewdness-related offenses in the Wolfe Neck parking area near an intersection with the Junction & Breakwater Trail. The men were arrested on an assortment of charges, ranging from offensive touching; criminal solicitation; lewdness and indecent exposure; and loitering to engage in or solicit sex. Nine of the arrested men were from Delaware; two were from New York and another from Pennsylvania. Their ages ranged from 49 to 82 years old. DNREC has received many complaints... Read more →

Kelsey Harkness / @kelseyjharkness / July 28, 2015 A new documentary-style video was released today about Planned Parenthood’s alleged “black market” in harvesting and selling fetal body parts. The 12-minute video, titled “Human Capital,” features a woman who says she worked for a company that procured tissue and organs for Planned Parenthood clinics describing what she considers the profit motive involved in the harvesting of aborted fetal body parts. Viewers should be warned that the video is graphic. There are images of aborted fetal body parts. “I thought I was going to be just drawing blood, not procuring tissue from... Read more →

press release Voorhees, NJ – Kennedy Home Health Care has received a Four-Star rating in the new Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) program that evaluates home care companies across the country. Kennedy Home Health Care is the only agency in its service area of Camden, Gloucester and Burlington counties to receive a Four-Star (out of a possible Five-Star) rating. 2015 marks the first time that Medicare has established a Five-Star rating program for Home Care companies. These ratings, made public in July, can be found on its Home Health Care Compare (HHC) website (www.medicare.gov/homehealthcompare). The HHC ratings are a compilation... Read more →

Press release/July 29,2015 (BELLMAWR, NJ) - The Camden County Democratic Committee tonight selected Freeholder Michelle Gentek-Mayer to replace on the fall ballot out-going County Surrogate Patricia Egan-Jones, who was nominated for a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly in the 5th District. The County Surrogate Judge is a state-mandated constitutional row office that administers wills, estates, trusts, and adoptions. First elected a Freeholder in 2012, Mrs. Gentek-Mayer made a mark quickly in her first term, focusing on economic development and sustainability. Prior to winning public office, she was a long-time community leader, including serving as Chairwoman of her Neighborhood... Read more →

press release/July 29, 2015 Cape May Court House, New Jersey – County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Avalon Police Chief William McCormick, announce the arrest of Egidijus Riaubys, a 22 year old, Lithuanian national who resides in Avalon over the summer months on an International Work Visa for Aggravated Sexual Assault, which occurred on July 26,2015, at approximately 3:00am, in the 2300 Block of Ocean Drive in Avalon. There, Officer Ashworth and Officer Manning of the Avalon Police Department were patrolling the neighborhood on bike-patrol and came upon a male subject assaulting an unconscious female. Officers immediately detained the male,... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY NJ JULY 28, 2015--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson announced a Camden man was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for stabbing a woman to death in the city. Hector Cordero Arocho, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter in May before Superior Court Judge Gwendolyn Blue. Judge Blue imposed the sentenced today. Cordero Arocho committed a series of stabbings within hours on June 11, 2012. He stabbed 42-year-old Delita Robinson with a knife near 8th and Division Streets in Camden at approximately 3 a.m. Robinson, a Camden resident, was... Read more →

CNBNEWSNET State officials announced on Tuesday a multi-million dollar effort to expand the use of police body cameras by state police and law enforcement agencies across New Jersey. The state Attorney General's Office also released a 24-page directive for the use of the devices, known as "body worn cameras," or BWCs. Here's what you need to know… Read more →

By Mark Lagerkvist | New Jersey Watchdog As Donald Trump rises to the top of political polls among Republican candidates for president, the biggest loser may be Gov. Chris Christie in the crucial primary state of New Hampshire. The outspoken billionaire was the runaway leader with 24 percent of GOP voters in the Granite State in a Monmouth University poll released Tuesday. Christie trailed in eighth place with only 4 percent. Behind Trump and ahead of Christie were Jeb Bush (12 percent), John Kasich (7 percent), Scott Walker (7 percent), Marco Rubio (6 percent), Ben Carson (5 percent) and Rand... Read more →

Critical Funding Comes Less Than 2 Months Before Papal Visit Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) is pleased to announce multiple port and transit security grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that will ensure a safer South Jersey. Among the grant recipients, New Jersey Transit, which received $17,361,332 and The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) which received $2,655,200. The grants were awarded under DHS’s Transit Security Grant Program, which provides funds to the nation’s high-threat urban areasto protect critical surface transportation and the traveling public from acts of terrorism. Separately, DHS awarded $100 million to help protect... Read more →

CNBNewsnet PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., and four associates were indicted Wednesday on racketeering conspiracy charges stemming from several alleged schemes to misuse campaign funds and hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grant money to further their political and financial interests. The five schemes include accepting a $1 million illegal loan for Fattah's failed… Read more →

Press release / CNBNewsnet Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Haddonfield Police Chief Ted Stuessy announced a man has been arrested for an armed robbery and a carjacking in Haddonfield. Donald C. Hart, 27, a semi-professional wrestler from Mantua and Palmyra, is accused of robbing the Rite Aid on the 700 block of Haddon Avenue at gunpoint around 12:10 p.m. on June 16, 2015. He then allegedly carjacked a priest in the pharmacy’s parking lot and drove to the 100 block of Marne Avenue before fleeing in a different vehicle he had parked there earlier. Detectives processed the vehicle... Read more →

Kenneth W. Bailey NEAR BOWERS BEACH, Del. (July 28, 2015) – DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested a New Jersey-based, Delaware-licensed commercial waterman July 24 on numerous fisheries-related charges and a felony after he tried to evade a fisheries compliance boarding on Delaware Bay and steered his vessel away and into the path of a police boat. Natural Resources Police said that as their patrol boat neared the commercial vessel, its captain, Kenneth W. Bailey, 61, of Heislerville, N.J., put the motor in gear and turned hard, nearly causing a collision with the approaching patrol... Read more →