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RELATED: Blue Line Related: CNB Crime Brookhaven, MS (May 28, 2017)--Deputy Sheriff William Durr was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at 2871 Lee Drive in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, at approximately 11:30 pm. When he arrived at the scene a male subject shot and killed him before murdering three females at the home. The subject then drove to two more locations in Brookhaven where he murdered four more people. He was taken into custody the following morning after attempting suicide-by-cop. Deputy Durr had served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for two years and had previously served with the Brookhaven Police Department for two years. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Sheriff Steve Rushing Lincoln County Sheriff's Office 215 Justice Street PO Box 587 Brookhaven, MS 39602 Phone: (601) 833-5231 Leave a Reflection · Update Memorial via www.odmp.org Related... Read more →

SAN DIEGO, May 27, 2017 – Kell Brook won his IBF welterweight title on foreign soil, defeating Shawn Porter in California in 2014. Errol Spence, Jr. took Brook's belt away in the same manner, beating the champion on his own turf Saturday and proving up to his nickname, "The Truth." In front of 27,000 screaming fans… Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 8, 2017)--Chick-fil-A in the Audubon Shopping Center will be hosting a fundraiser for the Gloucester City Police K9 Unit on June 8th. 2017 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A percentage of all sales during this time period will be donated to the Gloucester City K9 Association in order to help support the K9 Unit. You must mention the Gloucester City K9 Fundraiser when ordering. The Gloucester City Police Department would like to thank Chick-fil-A for their most generous support as well as all of our followers. Related: Gloucester City Police Dept's K-9 Patrol Graduates Read more →

An Information[1] was returned yesterday charging Bradley Mark Cohen, 60, of Ottsville, PA, with four counts of filing false tax returns and three counts of structuring cash deposits to avoid a reporting requirement, announced Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. The Information alleges that Cohen was the owner/operator of two companies, Green Revolution, Inc. and Plug-In Manufacturing, which were involved in the business of selling “green” energy products, such as capacitors, to commercial and residential customers. As alleged in the Information, between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2014, Cohen failed to report on his tax returns over $950,000 that he earned from these two companies, because instead he paid the majority of his personal living expenses, including his home mortgage, personal credit cards, golf club membership, and home improvements, through his business bank accounts and falsely treated these payments as business expenses. In addition, the Information further alleges... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. – A gang member who sold crack-cocaine for the New Jersey set of the Grape Street Crips was sentenced today to 112 months in prison, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Ernest Valentine, a/k/a “Bop,” 32, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares to an information charging him with conspiracy to distribute 28 grams or more of crack-cocaine. Judge Linares imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: The New Jersey Grape Street Crips controlled drug trafficking and other criminal activities in various areas of Newark, including the neighborhood of 6th Avenue and North 5th Street. Valentine obtained crack-cocaine from more senior gang members and associates who used and shared a dedicated cell phone to accept orders for thousands of clips of crack-cocaine. These gang-members included Hakeem Vanderhall, a/k/a “Keem,” a/k/a “Sugar... Read more →

Tyquil Clayron Norris III, 20, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged today by Indictment with sex trafficking via force, fraud, and coercion, and sex trafficking of a minor, announced the Acting United States, Attorney Louis D. Lappen. The Indictment alleges that Norris engaged in sex trafficking via force, fraud, and coercion, and in the sex trafficking of a minor, between April 2, 2017, and April 4, 2017. If convicted as charged, the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of life imprisonment, a mandatory minimum term of 15 years’ imprisonment, supervised release for a minimum term of five years and a lifetime maximum term, a $500,000 fine, mandatory restitution, and a $200 special assessment. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by United States Attorneys'... Read more →

The photos from President Donald Trump's overseas trip have been the gift that keeps on giving. Take this shot of Trump, his wife Melania and daughter Ivanka standing next to Pope Francis at the Vatican. Trump looks stoked. The pope looks like someone stole his ice cream cone. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and… Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 3 No. 49 (May 28, 2017) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 15. 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 image to enlarge) Related articles Tom Walker: a career sketching the news Dilbert's Perspective on the Muslim Invasion Mario Mikeal Maglieri Dead At 93 CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Services at issue in race for Latrobe mayor Pepe the Frog Creator Kills Off Character That Became Far-Right Hate Symbol Pepe the Frog cartoonist kills off character that became hate symbol Read more →

Hillary Clinton is still defiant about what happened on November 8, 2016. In an extensive new interview with New York Magazine, the former Democratic presidential candidate says that she beat both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. While discussing the election with the magazine, she talked about people wanting her to show her anger and frustration during… Read more →

John F. “Jack” Bishop, Jr., on May 27, 2017, of Runnemede, formerly of Philadelphia. Age 60. Beloved husband of Monica (nee McGovern) for 36 years. Devoted father of Angie Rambo (Brendan) and John F. Bishop III (Crystal). Loving Pop Pop of Jacquelyn, Kyrie, Autumn, and Guiliana. Dear brother of Mildred Duffy (Michael), Elizabeth Ann Lowery (Richard), and Theresa Fitzgerald (Howard). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jack was a member of VFW Post 3324 of Runnemede and a member and driver of J & J Racing. There will be a viewing Thursday evening 7 to 9 PM and Friday morning 8:15 to 9:15 AM at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10 AM Friday at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church, 13 E. Evesham Rd, Runnemede, NJ 08078. Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to... Read more →

Frederick W. “Pete” Mullin, Jr., on May 8, 2017, of Audubon. Age 87. Beloved husband of Arline “Tess” (nee Lynch) for 67 years. Devoted father of Michael Mullin (Paula) and Melinda Andrews (Timothy). Loving Poppy of Evan (Debra), Sarah (Mike), Kathryn (Steve), Keith, Ian and Shea. Great grandpop of Kelsey. Dear brother of Helen Koehl and the late Raymond Mullin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Pete proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Defender Fire Co. There will be a viewing from 9 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Pete’s memory to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 30 S. 17th Street, Suite 800, Phila., PA 19103. Related articles Funeral set for Norton Shores Police officer who died in crash Rise in... Read more →

Robert Vitacolonna, on May 15, 2017, of Bellmawr, formerly of Cramer Hill. Age 60. Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Brown) for 23 years. Devoted father of Elizabeth Vitacolonna (Brian Phelps). Son of the late Daniel and Clara (nee Henry) Vitacolonna. Dear brother of Elizabeth Scerrato (Armando), Michael Vitacolonna and the late Daniel. Brother-in-law of Marie Aldrich (Glenn), Cheryl O’Neill (Patrick) and Jeffrey Brown (Cindy). Son-in-law of Jane Brown and the late George Brown. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Vitacolonna was an avid Eagles fan and longtime season ticket holder. He was a custodian at Bellmawr Park School for 29 years and Parking Supervisor in Camden and Philadelphia for the past 17 years. There will be a viewing from 6 to 9pm Sunday eve and 10 to 11am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am Monday at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery,... Read more →

RELATED: Blue Line Related: CNB Crime Special Agent Michael Walter was shot and killed in the 1900 block of Redd Street in Richmond, Virginia while investigating a suspicious vehicle at approximately 7:30 pm. He and several Richmond Police Department officers were conducting high visibility patrols in the Mosby Court public housing complex due to a recent trend of shootings and other crime. The officers were approaching a vehicle parked facing the wrong direction on Redd Street. As they spoke to the two occupants of the vehicle the passenger opened fire on them, striking Special Agent Walter. Special Agent Walter was transported to VCU Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds early the following morning. The subject who shot him fled the scene but was arrested in Northumberland County, Virginia, several hours later. Special Agent Walter was assigned to the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Drug Enforcement Section.... Read more →

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 26, 2017) U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen toss their covers in the air during the graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The "hat toss," now a traditional ending to the ceremony, originated at the Naval Academy in 1912 and is a symbolic and visual end to the four-year program. This year's class graduated 1,053 men and women, including 768 Navy ensigns, 259 Marine Corps second lieutenants and 17 foreign officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Jones/Released) by Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The U.S. Naval Academy graduated 1,053 new Navy and Marine Corps officers at the annual graduation and commissioning ceremony May 26 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The graduating class includes 768 Navy ensigns and 259 Marine Corps second lieutenants. Among the graduates are two interservice commissions into the U.S. Air Force. Seventeen... Read more →

We appreciate the ambition, but its growth assumptions are wishful thinking. Weekly Wastebasket | Volume XXII No.21 There was plenty of coffee and donuts at the office this week—both necessary to TCS’s mission to be a reality check on the federal budget. Last week, the word—reflected by more than one economist in the news—was that this budget might be deader on arrival than most. This week, the words of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seem to make that true. Let’s add that although we at TCS are all for efforts to rein in the budget deficit, we’re also all for grounding these efforts in reality and math. Take for instance, the small matter of revenue – the budget projects an increase in both individual and corporate tax revenues over Congressional Budget Office projections, all while assuming deficit neutral tax reform. The growth assumptions here are wishful thinking. Not... Read more →

ESSENTIALS • 7 super softball semifinals • Complete softball Player of the Year watch • NJ.com Top 20 for May 25 • Statewide stat leaders • No-hitter hit now near 40 • Nearly 100 players on 100-hit list FEATURED GAMES NORTH 1, GROUP 4 5-Old Tappan at No. 7 1-West Essex, 4 • Live updates •… Read more →

FRIDAY ESSENTIALS • Baseball: State tournament schedule/scoreboard for Friday, May 26 • Baseball: State tournament results and links for Thursday, May 25 • 2017 State tournament brackets • Statement wins, upsets & surprises through Wednesday's action • New! Hit-by-pitch leaders, May bests and hot topics in N.J. basebal • Top 43 performances from Tuesday's state tournament… Read more →

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson announced a Camden man received an aggregate sentence of 20 years in prison for Witness Tampering and Aggravated Assault in Camden. Joshua Mendoza, 20, pled guilty to one count of 1st Degree Tampering with a Witness and Informants as well as one count of 2nd degree Aggravated Assault on April 17, 2017. The First-Degree Witness Tampering charges arose while Mendoza was incarcerated and awaiting indictment on the Aggravated Assault charges in a shooting that occurred on April 19, 2013 in the area of 32nd and High Street in Camden. Mendoza offered to pay the victim to recant his testimony; the defendant then tried to hire someone to kill the victim when he refused to recant. In accordance with the plea agreement that had been reached by Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Shilton, Joshua Mendoza will be required to serve... Read more →

Since Edward Snowden blew the whistle on the NSA four years ago, the right question to ask is not, “Is our government conducting warrantless mass surveillance on innocent Americans and then recklessly handling the sensitive information it collects?” but rather, “How expansive is this surveillance and how irresponsible is the data handling?” The answer, as an… Read more →

The Pennsylvania Game Commission tested 5,707 deer and 110 elk for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) during 2016. Twenty-five wild deer tested positive for CWD. All of the wild CWD-positive deer were in or near Disease Management Area 2 (DMA 2), the only area of the state where CWD has been detected in the wild. These 25 deer more than doubled the number of CWD-positive deer detected in DMA 2 from 2012 to 2015. Through 2016, 47 wild deer have tested positive for CWD in DMA 2. Each year, the Game Commission collects CWD samples from hunter-harvested animals, road-kills, escaped captive cervids, and any cervid showing signs of CWD. Since 2002, the Game Commission has tested over 61,000 deer for CWD. Although samples are collected from across the state, efforts were increased within the three Disease Management Areas (DMAs), which are areas in the state where CWD has been identified in... Read more →

CAPE MAY, N.J. – Coast Guardsmen will participate in numerous Memorial Day events to help Cape May County honor the service of America’s military members who have died in service to our country, Monday. The Coast Guard Training Center Cape May’s ceremonial staff will provide buglers, a color guard and firing parties at a number of community events in honor of Memorial Day. Senior officials from the training center are also expected to speak at a number of these events. “Memorial Day is about honoring the many lives that have been lost in protection of our freedoms,” said Capt. Owen Gibbons, commanding officer of Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. “Places like the jungles of Vietnam, the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan, the beaches of Normandy, and so many more towns, provinces and nations where blood was shed defending the rights of citizens against the enemies of peace. Their sacrifices... Read more →

Newswise — In a new study, scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas have found that some types of cancers have more of a sweet tooth than others. “It has been suspected that many cancer cells are heavily dependent on sugar as their energy supply, but it turns out that one specific type — squamous cell carcinoma — is remarkably more dependent,” said Dr. Jung-whan “Jay” Kim, assistant professor of biological sciences and senior author of the study published May 26 in the online journal Nature Communications. Kim and his collaborators initially set out to investigate differences in metabolism between two major subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer — adenocarcinoma (ADC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC). About one quarter of all lung cancers are SqCC, which has been difficult to treat with targeted therapies, Kim said. The research team, which included a Dallas high school student who interned in... Read more →

TRENTON – In advance of the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Division of Fire Safety and the New Jersey Department of Health are providing residents with grilling and food safety tips to keep holiday celebrations safe from injury and illness. The Memorial Day holiday is the unofficial start to summer, which typically means taking to the barbecue grill for hotdogs and hamburgers and other grill-prepared foods. “Beyond the normal precautions taken to keep a barbecue grill in good working order are those that involve transporting a propane tank,” said Louis Kilmer, Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and Acting State Fire Marshal. “The first of these is to make certain the tank is secured and visible.” It is also important to take steps to protect against foodborne illness during the summer barbecue season. Approximately 3,000 New Jerseyans each year visit... Read more →

(Trenton) - The Christie Administration today announced 373 Local Aid grants totaling $78.75 million to help municipalities advance a variety of transportation projects without burdening local property taxpayers. “Most of the Municipal Aid grants will support road resurfacing or preservation projects, and will help towns make much needed repairs,” NJDOT Commissioner Richard T. Hammer said. “These grants will help keep local roads in a state of good repair without burdening local property taxes.” The competitive Municipal Aid grant program attracted 628 applications worth $287.3 million in work. A total 373 municipalities applicants were awarded grants, which are funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund. Under the Municipal Aid grant program, each county is apportioned a share of the total funding based on population and the number of local centerline miles. Municipalities compete for portions of their county’s share. Past performance in connection with timely award of projects and construction... Read more →

Russell (Russ) Schillaci Sr., age 91 years, of Bellmawr NJ, passed on May 5, 2017 of severe dementia, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 29, 1925 and raised in Philadelphia, PA by Michael and Sara (Nee Calcavecchia). Russell Sr. Joined the US Navy at 18 years of age. After boot camp in New York, he reported to Norfolk, VA, then on to San Francisco where he was deployed to a destroyer escort. It took 7 days to reach Hawaii while waiting for Destroyer DD471. Russell spent 2 months picking up bones from the battleship Arizona. Russell then spent the next three years on the USS Beale 471. He took part in the defeat of the following Japanese crafts in the Pacific Theater: Battleship Yamashiro, 1 Destroyer, and 10 planes. In 20 operations against the Japanese, They never lost a man. Russ attended Yawn School of photography and... Read more →

WOODBURY, NJ (May 25, 2017)--Gabriel Torres, age 43 of Westville NJ, was charged this week with sexually assaulting a child under age 13 in Deptford Township on June 17, 2016. The complaints signed May 23, 2017 by an officer of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office charge Torres with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree sexual assault involving a sex act “through the use of physical force or coercion.” Torres is being held without bail on the charges pending a detention hearing. CNB NOTE: The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law Read more →

By Maddy Urbish Management of the New York City reservoirs in the upper reaches of the Delaware River Watershed has enormous implications for millions of people in our region. A standoff between New York City and the four states of the Delaware River Basin over who manages what is threatening our water resources. Water releases from… Read more →

NIAGARA FALLS, NY – The sixth-seeded Rider University baseball team fell to No. 4 Iona, 5-2, on Friday morning in an elimination game as part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Baseball Championships at Sal Maglie Stadium. The Broncs (24-28-1) see their season come to an end, while the Gaels (23-25) advance to play No. 3 Canisius in another elimination game later today. Rider opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to an RBI groundout from senior Tyler Kaiser (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown). The Broncs would add another run in the second to stretch their lead to two courtesy of two-out, run-scoring single through the left side by Richie Tecco (Drexel Hill, PA/Monsignor Bonner). Iona would answer in the bottom half of the second with a single and charge back to take their first lead of the contest with a four-run outburst in the fourth. In the frame,... Read more →

BELLMAWR, NJ (May 26, 2017)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Bellmawr Police Chief William Walsh reported filing charges against a Bellmawr man in connection with the sexual assaults of four women. Travis Harvey, 27, of Bellmawr has been charged with four counts of 2nd degree Sexual Assault as well as one count of 4th degreDeceaseded Person Committing an Act of Sexual Penetration. Anyone with information that maybe relevant to the investigation is asked to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Peter Longo (856) 580-5854 or Bellmawr Police Sergeant William Perna (856) 931-2121. All persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Released Friday, May 26, 2017. Related articles PWR BTTM Reportedly Cancel Entire Tour PWR BTTM "Strongly Contest" Sexual Assault Allegations In New Statement Banter #266: Stuart Taylor on due process on college campuses - The Bank of England should keep possible... Read more →

DOVER (May 25, 2017) – For the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind boaters that drinking and boating don’t mix – and that boat operators with blood alcohol levels of .08 or higher risk facing charges for operating under the influence (OUI), as well as putting themselves, their passengers and other boaters in Delaware waters at risk. “Just like driving a road vehicle, operating a boat with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher is in violation of Delaware and federal laws,” said Lt. John McDerby of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, noting that marine patrols are increased over the holiday weekend to ensure safe boating and public safety. “Boat operators found at or above the legal limit will find their voyage terminated, will be arrested and may have their vessel impounded. Boat operators under the influence also can face... Read more →

Courtesy: Claire Leger RELATED LINKS Box Score Sign Up For Free Email Updates NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Lee Lipinski (Glen Arm, MD/Calvert Hall) went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a pair of RBIs to lead the sixth-seeded Rider University baseball team past No. 5 seed Manhattan on Thursday night in an elimination game as part of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Baseball Championships at Sal Maglie Stadium. The Broncs (24-27-1) won their first MAAC Tournament game since 2013, while the Jaspers (18-35) see their season come to an end. Rider opened the scoring with two runs in the top of the fifth thanks to a solo home run from Lipinski and an RBI double off the bat of Jake Bender (Ellicott City, MD/Marriotts Ridge). Manhattan would get on the board and take their first lead of the game with a three-run outburst in the seventh. During the frame,... Read more →

Lawrenceville,New Jersey (PR MediaRelease) May 24, 2017 The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court has reversed the decision of a trial judge in favor of Union Carbide Corporation (“Union Carbide”), a subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company. The lower court dismissed a product liability and wrongful death action that had been brought by a widow on behalf of her husband who died of mesothelioma as a result of his workplace exposure to asbestos. The appeal of the lower court’s decision to dismiss the case was successfully prosecuted on behalf of the deceased’s estate by attorneys Robert E. Lytle, Esq. and Jeffrey P. Blumstein, Esq. from the law firm of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. As a result of the reversal, the complaint against Union Carbide has been reinstated and the action will now be remanded back to the lower court for purposes of trial. Szaferman Lakind’s client... Read more →

The parents' filing to the appellate division court is available online here Trenton, NJ—A group of Newark parents yesterday filed a formal request to appeal a trial court judge’s dismissal earlier this month of their lawsuit challenging the state’s “last in, first out” teacher layoff law. Filed last November, the parents’ lawsuit asserts that the LIFO statute violates students’ right to an education by unjustly requiring school districts to retain ineffective teachers while cutting other areas of education spending or laying off more effective teachers when faced with funding deficits. Defendants from Newark Public Schools (NPS) and the State of New Jersey did not move to dismiss the case. Instead, NPS admitted nearly every allegation made about the impact of New Jersey’s LIFO law on children within NPS. The motions to dismiss the case granted earlier this month were raised by intervening defendants from local and national teachers unions, including... Read more →

Students, Faculty, Staff, and Parents Assist with Literacy Efforts May 25, 2017 -- Yardley, PA –Grey Nun Academy (GNA), the independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school in Bucks County, PA, earlier this month conducted a book drive to benefit the Books For Africa program. Over 1,200 pounds of books were collected for the non-profit organization that works to end the book famine in Africa. This is the 3rd year the school has participated in this international community service effort. Under the supervision of Jeri Fox, campus ministry director, Grey Nun Academy students, parents, teachers and staff collected hundreds of books over the past few weeks for children of all ages. Books For Africa ships these books to rural school libraries, orphanages, adult literacy programs, and community resource centers across the continent. “Once again, the Grey Nun Academy community has proven their generosity with the outpouring of books we’ve received,” said Jeri... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ-- May 25, 2017, at 1:44 AM, the suspect entered the 7-11 located at 1215 Blackwood Clementon Rd. The male announced a robbery and displayed the butt end of a handgun. He is described as a black male, 30-40 years old, 5'10" 240lbs. He was wearing black square sunglasses, a pink bandanna worn over his face, a black pullover hooded sweatshirt, black/grey "mechanic" style gloves, black pants and grey or white sneakers. If you can identify the suspect in the video and photos call the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or call our GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560. To send an Anonymous Tip via Text Message to Gloucester Township Police, text the keyword TIP GLOTWPPD and your tip message to 888777. You may also click here to access our Anonymous Web Tip Page:https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/5170177. Our Anonymous Tip systems are NOT monitored 24/7. All incidents in Gloucester Township... Read more →

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recommends, ‘If you care, leave them there’ DOVER (May 25, 2017) – Whether in their backyards or while taking a walk outdoors, Delawareans are likely to encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young animals appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely that their mothers are watching over them somewhere nearby. The Division of Fish & Wildlife would like to remind well-meaning Delawareans that when encountering young wildlife, regardless of species, the best thing people can do is to leave the animals alone. “Most people want to do all they can to help wildlife,” said Division of Fish & Wildlife Biologist Emily Boyd. “When they see a young wild animal that appears abandoned, they want to help, but they don’t realize that what they consider to be ‘helpful’ is often harmful. Many wildlife species leave their young while they... Read more →

May 25, 2017 MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a member of a criminal street gang was found guilty today in Superior Court for his role in the robbery of a Mount Holly man at gunpoint two years ago. Tifani Young Jr., 22, of Pemberton Township, was convicted on charges of Witness Tampering (First Degree), Robbery (First Degree) and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery (Second Degree). Following the verdict, Young was detained by Burlington County Sheriff’s Officers and taken to the Burlington County Jail pending his sentencing on July 6 before the Hon. Charles A. Delehey, J.S.C. Young was waiting nearby as the getaway driver on May 7, 2015 when two fellow members of the Gotti Boy Movement (GBM) criminal street gang robbed a gas station worker on Hulme Street as he walked home after his shift. Young later threatened the victim of the robbery for... Read more →

Tournament marks the start of National Fishing & Boating Week June 3-11; entry forms online DOVER (May 25, 2017) – As part of activities for National Fishing and Boating Week, June 3-11, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police will hold its 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 3 at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro, Akridge Scout Reservation in Camden and at the dog training area of Lums Pond State Park in Bear. This is the first year the new Akridge Scout Reservation’s pond has been the tournament’s Kent County site. The tournament is open to youths ages 4 through 15. An adult must accompany youths under age 12 and contestants must bring their own fishing equipment. Prizes will be awarded at 1:30 p.m. in three age groups: 4-7, 8-11 and 12-15. The tournament is free and open to the public. Participants are asked... Read more →

After a teenage girl was reported missing in Virginia earlier this year, the FBI and police worked quickly to reunite her with her family and arrest the man who’d lured her away. Unfortunately, not all lost children are found quickly, and some never make it home. On National Missing Children’s Day, the FBI asks the public for help in locating any of the victims pictured here from our Kidnapping and Missing Persons webpage. With its partners, the FBI continues its efforts to eradicate predators from communities and to keep children safe. Ready response teams are stationed across the country to quickly respond to abductions. The Bureau offers a full array of forensic tools such as DNA, trace evidence, impression evidence, and digital forensics. And through improved communications, law enforcement also has the ability to quickly share information with partners throughout the world. The FBI also has several programs in place... Read more →

Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales succumbed to wounds sustained four days earlier when he was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in El Paso, Texas, while off duty. Agent Morales and several friend were walking to their cars in the 12000 block of Tierre Este when they were confronted by the subject. Agent Morales identified himself as a United States Border Patrol agent in an attempt to diffuse the situation. The man then attacked him with a knife and stabbed him in the eye. Despite the wound, Agent Morales chased the subject with several witnesses. The man was subdued by citizens and taken into custody by responding officers. Agent Morales was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition until passing away on May 24th, 2017. Agent Morales had served with the United States Border Patrol for eight years and was assigned to the Ysleta Border Patrol Station.... Read more →

WEDNESDAY ESSENTIALS • Statewide schedule/scoreboard • Tuesday's results and links • Baseball: Statement wins, upsets (dozens) & surprises through state tournament Round 1 • 2017 State tournament brackets • New! NJ.com Baseball Top 20, May 24: Tourney tests reshape the rankings • NJ.com's Pitchers and Hitters of the Week • Hot takes & hot topics in… Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 25, 2017)—Robert A. Savage, of Stratford, a former teacher's aide employed by the Gloucester City Public School District who was arrested by the Gloucester City Police on July 29, 2015 for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old student plead guilty on Monday, May 22, 2017 to the criminal offense of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9b, 3rd Degree Invasion of Privacy, one of the crimes charged in his indictment. According to the Camden County Prosecutors Office, the recommended sentence is a term of probation conditioned on 364 days in the Camden County Correctional Facility with no objection to programs. The defendant will also forfeit public office and agree to no contact with the victim. The crime to which he pleads guilty was committed on July 28, 2014, when the victim was 25 years old, said the prosecutor's office. On Monday Savage agreed to... Read more →

University Sports and Entertainment, LLC Announces New Jersey Jackals Acquisition; Plans for New Video Board and additional upgrades to the Picnic Area and Kids Zone. Little Falls, N.J. – May 25, 2017 – The New Jersey Jackals Professional Baseball Team today announced the team has been acquired by University Sports and Entertainment, LLC. The financial terms are not disclosed. Under the new ownership, Yogi Berra Stadium, on the campus of Montclair State University, will undergo over $1 million dollars in capital improvements to enhance the facility and fan experience. The Jackals have long-term plans to continue to play at Yogi Berra Stadium and compete as a member of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball. Among the many planned upgrades to come will be a state of the art video board, the first of its kind at Yogi Berra Stadium. Additionally, plans include upgrades to the Picnic Area, Kids Zone,... Read more →

RELATED: Chick-fil-A Fundraiser to Help Gloucester City Police K-9 Unit GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (MAY 25, 2017)--Gloucester City Police investigating a suspicious vehicle near the Dollar General on South Broadway discovered a loaded gun and a quantity of marijuana after the vehicle was searched by K9 Demo. According to the weekly crime report, on May 20 (8:25 pm) Ptl. John Bryszewski responded to the parking lot of the Dollar General on S. Broadway for a report of a suspicious occupied vehicle. Further investigation determined the driver of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license. Ptl. Blaise O’Donnell and K9 Demo responded to the scene and conducted an open air narcotics sniff around the exterior of the vehicle, resulting in a positive alert for the presence of narcotics odor. A search of the vehicle recovered a quantity of marijuana, a loaded 9mm handgun, and cash. Ergun Ozdemir (37), a resident of Delaware,... Read more →

What you need to know – and what you should and should not do if you ‘find’ them DOVER (May 24, 2017) – Fawning season for white-tailed deer has begun in Delaware, with the majority of fawns being born during the last week of May through the first week of June. Every year, during this time, well-meaning Delawareans make calls to DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife because they think they’ve found “abandoned” fawns. “Actually, these fawns have not been abandoned at all. The fawns and their mothers are doing what evolution has taught them to do,” said Division of Fish & Wildlife Deer Biologist Emily Boyd. “Even if a fawn appears to be alone, the mother is likely close by. Newborn fawns need to feed every few hours so the doe is never far away. Young fawns are left alone for extended periods of time by their mothers as... Read more →

NEW YORK (May 24, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it passes the Statue of Liberty during the 29th annual Fleet Week New York's Parade of Ships. Fleet Week New York is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's military. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Travis Simmons/Released) By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kristin M. Schuster, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East NEW YORK (NNS) -- U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton held a salute to the participating ships of 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY) during the official Parade of Ships kickoff, May 24. Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) rendered a seven-gun salute with U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton, with... Read more →

Dive into delicious summer treats at the first free-standing Yuengling’s Ice Cream Store in New Jersey Augusta, N.J. – May 24, 2017 – Nothing is better on a warm summer day than a baseball game and some delicious ice cream. This season, the Sussex County Miners are proud to announce the addition of a brand new Yuengling’s Ice Cream Store, located on the concourse at Skylands Stadium. Grab a delicious summer treat at the Miners’ this season at the new Yuengling’s Ice Cream Store. Skylands Stadium is proud to bring Miners fans the first free-standing Yuengling’s Ice Cream Store in New Jersey, featuring delectable flavors like the all-new Butterbeer, a mix of half buttercream ice cream and half butterscotch ice cream. Or dive into crowd favorites like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Yuengling’s Ice Cream first began in 1920 when Frank Yuengling started a dairy business to support his family during... Read more →

Friday, May 26 - Sunday, May 28 of Memorial Day Weekend, midnight - 5 a.m. Hammonton, NJ - May 24, 2017 - Global restaurateur HMSHost will provide free coffee to motorists who visit the Frank S. Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway from midnight to 5 a.m. on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 during the Memorial Day Weekend . "Each year we offer free coffee to late-night travelers as our way of saying thanks and helping them to stay alert after their busy days during the first holiday of the summer season," explained Gary Reinhart, Senior Director of Motorway Operations for HMSHost, the food and beverage operator of the Farley Service Plaza. Hammonton, NJ - May 24, 2017 - Global restaurateur HMSHost will provide free coffee to motorists who visit the Frank S. Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway from midnight... Read more →

TRENTON (May 24, 2017)--- New Jersey, consistently a national leader in ocean water quality and monitoring, is looking forward to another great tourism season as the state's final two major beach and dune projects get under way, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin said today during the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium's 15th Annual State of the Shore event in Long Branch. "The beaches are in great shape and our water quality is excellent," Commissioner Martin said. "When people come to the Jersey shore, catalyst for our state's $42 billion tourism economy, they can be assured that every effort is being made to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable visit." The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium's event is held every year just before the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the shore tourism season, as a time to provide a status report on water quality, beaches and... Read more →

Nicole Pensiero | CNBNewsnet Travel Author Nicole Pensiero at the childhood home of Paul McCartney The first time I went to Liverpool, England, in 1995, I was amazed at how charming a city it was. After all, any person raised on the Beatles has heard about what life was like growing up in the gritty Northern England port city during the post-World War II years. But the second time I went, I was not at all surprised that Liverpool had been named a "European City of Culture" and had its own world -class Tate Gallery, thank you very much. I had a five-night trip to London planned, with the last two nights on my own. So why not, I figured? Getting from London to Liverpool – which are about 200 miles apart (or some five hours by car) – is quite easy via high-speed rail service offered by Virgin Trains.... Read more →