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Middle District of Pennsylvania WILLIAMSPORT PA- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Jason Webb, age 45, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was indicted on October 16, 2018, by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, Webb conspired with others to distribute marijuana from December 2017 to October 5, 2018, in Lycoming County. The case was investigated by the Williamsport Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Alisan V. Martin is prosecuting the case. Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The... Read more →

Middle District of Pennsylvania SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Peter Mastin, age 26, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institute at Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession of a weapon. According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, the indictment alleges that on June 24, 2018, Mastin possessed a seven-inch metal weapon sharpened to a point, commonly known as a “shank.” The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Assistant U.S. Attorney Jenny P. Roberts is prosecuting the case. Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the results of a new CBS poll of Catholics: A poll by CBS of American Catholics reveals that Pope Francis is no longer receiving the high marks he once enjoyed, especially with regards to his handling of clergy sexual abuse. Three years ago, roughly half of Catholics thought he was doing a good job dealing with this issue, but now only 29% feel this way. It has even led about a quarter of Catholics to question whether they will remain in the Church. These results are not good, but they are not as bad as they seem. Current reports of past instances of sexual abuse have had no serious effect on 70% of Catholics (they are not contemplating leaving). The figure is even higher for those who regularly attend Mass; conversely, those who only occasionally attend Mass are the most prone to question... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (October 18)(CNBNewsnet)--Nasir Mason, 19, and Morton Newman, 20, both of Camden, were charged in connection with a shooting that killed Diquese Young. Camden County Police responded to the MD Anderson Cancer Center on October 14, 2018 at approximately 8:32 p.m. for a report of a man who had been shot. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Diquese Young, 19, of Camden, suffering from a gunshot wound. Diquese Young was transported across the street to Cooper University Hospital by EMS. Diquese Young succumbed to his injuries two days later and was pronounced deceased on October 16, 2018, at approximately 12:58 p.m. During the investigation, detectives were able to determine that the shooting took place inside Morton Newman’s residence on the 2500 block of Baird Boulevard in Camden. On October 15, 2018, Morton Newman and Nasir Mason were charged with Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault (Pointing a Firearm), and... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (October 17,2018)(CNBNewsnet)The Gloucester City Police K9 Unit has been nominated for the 2018 Aftermath K9 Grant. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, and vote for our unit! Voting opens on October 18th. To vote, CLICK HERE Anyone in the community – whether you are a student, a local business, or a fellow officer – can vote to support their favorite nominated K9 unit! Individuals may vote ONCE every 12 hours online and ONCE daily on Instagram (follow @AftermathK9Grant). Please vote responsibly. Votes will be tallied after the voting period ends and the winning K9 units will be announced on November 5, 2018. So be sure to spread the word and come back daily starting TOMORROW to ensure that your department wins a grant! This year, the Aftermath K9 Grant will award a total of $16,500 in grants that can be used to further established K9 units... Read more →

Trooper Kevin K. Conner North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina End of Watch Wednesday, October 17, 2018 COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (October 17, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Trooper Kevin Conner was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on U.S. 701, near Sellers Town Road, in Columbus County at 12:15 am. The subject opened fire on Trooper Conner as he was approaching the stopped vehicle , fatally wounding him. The man fled but was located near Fair Bluff. He lead officers on a pursuit until his vehicle became disabled on railroad tracks in the town. He then fled on foot but was located and taken into custody at 4:00 am. Trooper Conner had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 11 years. He is survived by his wife. Via Officer Down Memorial page RELATED: CNB Crime Blue Line CNBNews Tips and Snippets CNBNews Point of View BREAKING NEWS Read more →

AUTHORITIES SAY FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION CNBNews graphics file BROWNS MILLS, NJ (October 17, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief David H. Jantas announced that two people died last night in a fire that destroyed a house in the 500 block of Willow Boulevard in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at approximately 8:45 p.m. Multiple fire departments responded to the call and were met with heavy flames and thick smoke upon arrival. Lore Smith, 92, was pronounced dead last night after being taken to Lourdes Emergency Department at Deborah Hospital in Pemberton Township. An elderly male was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of family members. Another man was taken to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and placed on a ventilator. He is listed in stable condition with complications from smoke inhalation.... Read more →

In one of my very first messages as national commander, I urged you to contact the U.S. Postal Service regarding a proposed rule that would severely hinder the ability of The American Legion and other nonprofit organizations to raise funds for outstanding programs. I am asking you to once again voice your objections. It’s that important. The proposed rule would reclassify fundraising incentives like calendars, stickers, labels and other items as “first class mail” rather than the nonprofit rate that is currently used. This is not a simple change in the category of how mail is sent. This change would increase The American Legion’s mailing cost of such items by almost 200 percent. That significant increase would critically impact our programs dedicated to helping and advocating for veterans, mentoring children, assisting transitioning servicemembers, providing scholarships for students, and comforting the afflicted throughout every community in our great nation. We must... Read more →

BEVERLY, NJ (October 16,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Beverly City Public Safety Director Rich Wolbert announced that four people were arrested earlier this month in connection with drug activity following the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Broad Street in Beverly City. During the investigation that preceded the search, it was determined that Derrick Bell, 27, (photo) was distributing crack cocaine from his residence at 231 Broad Street. Bell was taken into custody on October 4 and charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine (Third Degree), Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute (Third Degree), Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute within 1,000 feet of a School (Third Degree), Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute within 500 feet of a Public Park or Housing (Third Degree), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Disorderly Persons Offense) and Resisting Arrest (Disorderly Persons... Read more →

CNBNewsnet graphics file David Zechmeister, 78, of Gibbsboro, Camden County NJ was charged with aggravated sexual assault for sexually assaulting the victim when he was between the ages of 10 -12 years old. The victim, whose name will not be released, prompted an investigation when he disclosed to a pastor at Zechmeister’s church. The victim reported to police that David Zechmeister is alleged to have sexually assaulted him on multiple occasions between May of 1987 and May of 1990 in the basement and the cabin in the rear of Zechmeister’s property in Gibbsboro. While these charges were pending, another victim came forward and reported to police that he also experienced sexual contact by Zechmeister when he was 12 years old on a date between August of 1990 to the fall of 1990. The victim told police this sexual contact is alleged to have occurred in the cabin at the rear... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY (October 16, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)—Redevelopment plans for properties on the west side of Broadway will be discussed at the Wednesday, October 17 Gloucester City Planning Board meeting to be held at 7:30 PM in council chambers, 313 Monmouth Street. On January 25, 2018 City Council adopted resolution R#027-2018 directing the Planning Board to conduct an "Area in Need of Redevelopment" study. The area to be studied as directed in the Resolution is bounded by the Delaware River to the west, Somerset Street and Monmouth Street to the north, Washington Avenue to the east and Powell Street to the south. The resolution initially identified a large area, which consisted of approximately 500 parcels. However, it was decided to cut the area and focus on a smaller size. According to Kathy Jentsch, municipal clerk, the Planning Board will release the findings of their study... Read more →

Dear supporters, friends, and those interested in the Republican Party of Pennsylvania: We are now almost 20 days out from Election Day and, as our work continues, we had another very exciting week at the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, we were proud to welcome President Donald Trump to Erie, PA where he spoke in support of Lou Barletta’s Senate campaign and Mike Kelly’s reelection effort. He also endorsed Gubernatorial nominee Scott Wagner! I had the pleasure of MCing the pre-rally program where strong elected officials and candidates like Congressman GT Thompson, State Sen. Michele Brooks, and Scott Wagner warmed up the crowed talking about how important the 2018 election is. If you missed my remarks, you can watch them HERE or by clicking the picture below. We were also proud to welcome into Pennsylvania US House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who came in to support the reelection efforts... Read more →

Latvian Man Used Fake Ads on Newspaper Websites to Spread Malware While waiting for a (non-government) technical training class to begin, FBI Special Agent Robert Cameron used his instructor-provided computer to check the local news. Soon, the computer began to slow down and malfunction. Cameron hadn’t downloaded anything or clicked on any suspicious links, but just by visiting a local news site, the computer he was using had been affected by malware known as “scareware.” Scareware slows the system and causes pop-ups that demand the user pay to have purported “anti-virus” software installed. “I pulled the plug on the computer, and with the teacher’s permission, I opened the hard drive to find out what happened,” said Cameron, a cyber agent and computer expert in the FBI’s Minneapolis Division. The next day, the local news website ran an apology to its readers, saying that what they thought was a legitimate advertisement... Read more →

Photo Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Pictured below along with Cassidy (centered) are family and friends September was Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Gloucester City High School honored Cassidy Voll, a Junior and cancer survivor during halftime of the GHS vs. New Egypt football game. She was accompanied by her family. Throughout the past few weeks under the guidance of our Nurse, Mrs. Stewart, Cassidy and her GHS classmates coordinated multiple fundraisers to raise awareness for this powerful & important cause. Mr. Gorman proudly communicated "that the Gloucester City High School community collectively raised well over $1,000 that will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Cassidy's honor. CHOP provided excellent care to Cassidy as she was diagnosed with Leukemia in the 6th grade. That diagnosis led her to endure 5 rounds of chemotherapy. She is now in remission but has been further challenged by results of the chemotherapy which... Read more →

Vivian G. “Gail” Reed (nee Shinn) On October 11, 2018, of Runnemede. Age 56. Devoted mother of Michelle DeJesus, Michelle Rebilas (Peter), and Sherri Parker (Daniel). Loving grandmother of Layla, Christian and Henry. Dear sister of William Shinn (Lisa) and Michael Shinn (Donna). Also survived by nieces, nephews and her beloved pets. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Wednesday eve and 10 to 11am Thursday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am Thursday at the funeral home. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gail’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 5 No. 17 (October 14, 2018) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 18. 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) Read more →

by Erik Zlokovit Grant Morris caught this nice snakehead while kayak fishing. Photo by Don Goff We have been in a warmer, dry “Indian summer” weather pattern. Many anglers have been getting out on the bay to enjoy action with top water striped bass, late season bluefish and the last of the Spanish mackerel. Forecast Summary: Oct. 10-16 While the calendar says October, we won’t see fall-like weather until later this week. Windy and wet conditions through Friday followed by much cooler air the rest of the week will to continue to mix and cool bay waters. Once the winds decrease Saturday, expect fishing conditions to steadily improve as uniformly mixed waters provide plenty of cool, well oxygenated water for hungry gamefish to roam from the surface down into deeper waters of at least 30 feet. However, the Don’t Fish Below Depth at Swan Point and the Bay Bridge is... Read more →

By Lt. Amanda Faulkner and PA1 Seth Johnson The Coast Guard is known for saving lives at sea, but did you know the service plays a huge role in the economy, too? As a regulatory entity, the Coast Guard conducts marine inspections on vessels entering United States ports to make sure the vessels do not pose a safety, security, or environmental threat to the country. With 90% of U.S. imports and exports entering or exiting the country by ship, these inspections ensure there is fuel at the gas station, food in the store and presents at birthday parties. But even before a ship ever gets in the water, the Coast Guard is behind the scenes working to make it ready for sea. Coast Guard marine inspectors work in tandem with ship builders in the United States to ensure the vessels are both safe for the workers and for operation in... Read more →

John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LAVON YOUNG, 39, of Union City, New Jersey, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 96 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for bank robbery. According to court documents and statements made in court, at approximately noon on January 27, 2018, YOUNG and David C. Earl drove to a Key Bank branch located on East Main Street in Branford, and planned to rob the bank. They both exited the car wearing dark upper-body clothing. YOUNG also wore a dark, hooded sweatshirt and a green “scream mask” over his face. Earl wore a mask over his lower face, sunglasses over his eyes, and a red-hooded sweatshirt under his overcoat. The two men walked up to the bank entrance and pulled on the doors, but they were locked. They... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 12, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)----Gloucester City Police answered a call for a male who was unconscious on a NJ Transit Bus at the intersection of Broadway and Morris Street. According to the crime report on October 7 (11:57 am) Ptl. Sean Gartland responded to Broadway at Morris St. for a report of an overdose on a N.J. Transit bus. Upon arrival, the (43) year old male resident of Franklinville was found unconscious and not breathing. Ptl. Gartland administered two doses of Naloxone and the male regained consciousness. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. In other matters, 10/4 (11:10 am) A traffic stop on Rt. 130 at Market St. conducted by DSgt. Carl DePoder and Det. Joe Hopkins resulted with the arrests of the following individuals: Amy Tressler (43), a resident of Hainesport and Brian M. Hearns (37), a resident of Marlton, were arrested and charged with... Read more →

CAMDEN, N.J. – A New Jersey resident was convicted by a federal jury today of two counts of threatening to murder U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo and members of the congressman’s staff, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Joseph Brodie, 39, of Millville, New Jersey, was convicted in Camden federal court following a seven-day trial on two counts of making threats to officials, officers and employees of the United States – specifically, for threatening to murder LoBiondo’s chief of staff and threatening to murder LoBiondo, his chief of staff, his veterans affairs liaison, and all of the staff of the Mays Landing office. The jury deliberated for approximately six hours before returning the verdict. According to documents filed in this case and the evidence presented at trial: In the spring of 2017, Brodie reached out to LoBiondo seeking assistance with the medical care and treatment that Brodie was receiving from the Veterans... Read more →

Absecon, NJ – Kennedy Health Care Foundation’s Golf Invitational, held October 9th at Galloway International Golf Club, raised $116,000, the net proceeds of which will benefit the Patient Assistance Program at Jefferson Health – New Jersey. The event packed an extra bit of excitement with the announcement of Earth, Wind and Fire as the headlining entertainment for 2019’s Kennedy Health Care Foundation Gala. The Gala entertainment announcement was made by Joe Davi, CEO of New Jersey-based Medi-Centrix, a revenue cycle optimization and healthcare analytics firm. Medi-Centrix is the Presenting Sponsor for the Kennedy Gala, set for Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ. Shown here at the Kennedy Golf Invitational, are, from left: Michelle Gollapalli, Vice President of Development and Executive Director of the Kennedy Health Care Foundation; Mark Schanck, President of Medi-Centrix; Joe Davi; and Jefferson Health – New Jersey President Joseph W. Devine. For... Read more →

BY CNBNEWS STAFF (Published April 22,2013)--DRPA UNDER INVESTIGATION...AGAIN--A Philadelphia grand jury is investigating million of dollars of politically connected “economic-development” spending by the Delaware River Port Authority. DRPA chief executive John Matheussen told the Philadelphia Inquireron April 5, "I can confirm that we have been served with a subpoena by the U.S. Attorney's Office." DRPA, which operates four toll bridges and the PATCO commuter rail line between Philadelphia and South Jersey, spent nearly $500 million over 15 years to underwrite museums, sports stadiums, a concert hall, a cancer center, the Army-Navy football game, and other non-transportation projects. In the immediate area, the DRPA gave the City of Gloucester $400,000 towards the $1 million construction of Freedom Pier, which was dedicated in September 2011. The pier is located at the former Coast Guard Base, at King and Cumberland Streets. Last year, New Jersey state Comptroller Matthew Boxer issued a report critical... Read more →

Voorhees, NJ, October 10, 2018 – Helene Burns, DPN, RN, NEA, Vice President of Clinical Services & Chief Nurse Executive of Jefferson in New Jersey, is the lead author of the October cover story for Nursing Management: the Journal of Excellence in Nursing Leadership. The article written by Burns, who recently oversaw Jefferson – New Jersey’s successful journey to Magnet® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center is titled “The CNO’s Role in a Healthy Work Environment.” The cover story focuses on the value of a Healthy Work Environment (HWE) in the hospital setting and how Chief Nursing Officers can provide leadership in the development and fostering of a HWE for clinical nurses. The research article was Burns’ Doctor in Nursing Practice project, in which she surveyed Chief Nursing Officers throughout New Jersey to determine their priorities in developing and maintaining a Healthy Work Environment. The co-authors served as her... Read more →

MAYS LANDING, N.J. (Oct. 9, 2018) – Atlantic City Electric is recognizing Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13) by donating 2,800 smoke alarms to local communities through its partners at the southern New Jersey Fire Marshal’s Offices. This is the 19th year Atlantic City Electric has donated these important life-saving devices. “Nothing is more important to us than the safety our customers, communities and employees,” said Gary Stockbridge, Atlantic City Electric region president. “With these donations, we are making an immediate difference in household and building safety for residents in South Jersey. It’s great to be a part of a program that strengthens our partnership with local emergency service providers and delivers on our commitment to our communities.” Since 2000, Atlantic City Electric has worked with local emergency service providers to donate nearly 38,000 smoke alarms to communities across southern New Jersey. Atlantic City Electric maintains a close partnership with local... Read more →

Gloucester Township Police Eye Watch VIDEO- Theft of a Delivered Package, La Cascata Townhomes ...This GTPD Eye Watch Video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/w56LkY4O3Xw GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (October 9,2018)(CNBNewsnet)-Shortly after UPS delivered a package to the victim’s front steps, the pictured suspect was captured on camera approaching the residence and stealing that package. The same suspect was captured on camera in Stratford on the same day stealing a package from another victim’s front steps. If you can identify the suspects in the video and photos call the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or call our GTPD Anonymous 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 →

KRISTOPHER DAVID YOUNGBERG Federal Agent Kristopher Youngberg, age 41, was killed in a vehicle crash on I-40 near Okemah, Oklahoma. He and four other agents had attended training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, and were returning to Amarillo, Texas, in a department van. The van struck the back of a dump truck that was attempting to make a U-turn in the median of the interstate. Agent Youngberg suffered fatal injuries at the scene while three of the other agents were critically injured. Agent Youngberg was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the National Nuclear Security Administration - Office of Secure Transportation for eight years. He is survived by his wife, two children, father, and sister. Via Officer Down Memorial page RELATED: CNB Crime Blue Line CNBNews Tips and Snippets CNBNews Point of View BREAKING NEWS Read more →

Deputy Sheriff Raymond Bradley Jimmerson Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, Texas End of Watch Friday, October 5, 2018 Nacogdoches County, Texas (October 10, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Deputy Sheriff Raymond Jimmerson, age 49 was struck and killed by a vehicle on US Highway 259, approximately seven miles north of Nacogdoches, at approximately 6:45 am. He had responded to the area for reports of debris in the roadway. He was fatally struck while attempting to remove the debris. Deputy Bradley had served with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office for 19 years and had served in law enforcement for over 20 years. He is survived by his fiancee, mother, father, and brother. Via Officer Down Memorial page RELATED: CNB Crime Blue Line CNBNews Tips and Snippets CNBNews Point of View BREAKING NEWS Read more →

Drew Angerer / Staff / Getty Images Rapper Kanye West, who has said that he and President Trump both share "dragon energy," will drop by the White House this week to have lunch with the president, the White House said Tuesday (October 9, 2018) Presidential son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner will also meet with West when he visits, press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. “Topics of discussions will include manufacturing resurgence in America, prison reform, how to prevent gang violence, and what can be done to reduce violence in Chicago,” Sanders said. Trump on Monday said he had instructed the Department of Justice to work with law enforcement in West's hometown of Chicago to “straighten out the terrible shooting wave." The president has also threatened to send in federal forces to clean up Chicago. CONTINUE TO READ Read more →

CNBNews graphics file CAMDEN CITY, N.J.(OCTOBER 9, 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in robbing the PNC Bank branch in Marlton, New Jersey, on Dec. 8, 2017, as well as two other bank robberies, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Matthew Burney, 44, of Brigantine, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joseph Rodriguez in Camden federal court to an information charging him with one count of bank robbery. During the plea hearing, Burney also admitted committing two additional bank robberies. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: Burney entered the PNC Bank branch in Marlton while wearing a mask that covered the lower part of his face. He threatened to shoot the occupants if the alarm was activated. He pointed what appeared to be semi-automatic handgun at one of the tellers, threatened to shoot her, and demanded all... Read more →

BURLINGTON CITY, NJ (October 9,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and City of Burlington Police Chief Alan Snow announced that a man was arrested yesterday for fatally shooting a fellow Burlington City resident early Saturday morning near the intersection of Barclay and York Streets. Thomas A. Thompson Jr., 39, was charged with Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. Thomas was taken into custody without incident Monday night in Bordentown Township by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department Warrant Unit and the U.S. Marshal’s Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force. Thompson will face a detention hearing in the near future in Superior Court in Mount Holly. He will be prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Hutchison. The investigation revealed that Thompson approached a vehicle driving along Barclay Street on October 6 at approximately 1:30 a.m. and fired into the open window, striking Hubert... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput’s statement of October 4 on the Vatican Youth Synod document: Archbishop Charles Chaput possesses both the brilliance to astutely analyze the content of the dominant culture, and the courage to challenge us to think more clearly about it. His recent remarks before the Youth Synod in Rome, which were refreshingly countercultural, are a case in point. Chaput takes issue with Chapter IV, paragraphs 51-63, of the Vatican Youth Synod document. For example, the document refers to young people as the “watchmen and seismographs of every age,” something which Chaput rightly labels as “false flattery.” Young people, he says, are “too often products of the age” and today this means they are strongly affected “by a culture that is both deeply appealing and essentially atheist.” Chaput’s observation makes eminently good sense. Young people need to be tutored in the wisdom... Read more →

Michael F. Gibbons Jr. Michael F. Gibbons, Jr., on October 5, 2018, of Westville. Age 39. Devoted father of Jocelyn. Also survived by Christy Garrity, mother of Jocelyn. Loving son of Michael, Sr. (Melanie) and April DiRocco (Joe). Dear brother of Angela. Loving grandson of Florence Greeley. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and his best friend, Chris Kanuer. Michael enjoyed playing in various softball and baseball leagues. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. Michael played football and baseball for Gateway and Woodbury High Schools. He loved to sing karaoke. Most importantly, he loved to spend time with his daughter. Michael could build anything and he always lit up a room whenever he walked in. He was the most fun loving person you could meet and he hated to lose. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 10am to 1pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME,... Read more →

published April 2013 Meandering w/ Mark Matthews: Bellmawr's Sauter Park on Park Drive in the Crescent Park section of town is in the final stages of having new playground equipment installed. Thanks in part to a grant from the Camden County Freeholders plus the hard work of Bellmawr's employees, the project includes tough timber borders, rubber mulch, new climbing equipment, and is positioned to reuse the existing swing frames. On a visit today (4/20/2013) the only things that seemed to remain are putting the swings in place, and some surrounding landscape work. Saturday turned out to be a beautiful spring day, and many young families and children were already out taking full advantage of the new playground equipment. Like most pubic gathering places, Sauter Park has experienced some night time vandalism over the years, so also coming this spring are police monitored security cameras, some of which will be placed... Read more →

On September 25, 2018. Born in Eureka, NC, he was the son of the late Liberty Hodges, Sr. and Arttie (Taylor) Hodges. Liberty is survived by his sons, Kenneth R. Mickens, Sr.(Diane), Gerald T. Pringle (Nija), Darryl Pringle; brother, William H. Hodges; sisters, Carrie Williams, Elnora Newsome, Geraldine Moyer, Dorothy Artist, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Liberty was predeceased by his brother, A.D. Hodges and sister, Marie Woodard. Liberty owned and operated the Whippel Wheel Restaurant / Club in Lawnside, NJ for many years. His love of barbecuing made him famous for his BBQ ribs. He also built several homes in Lawnside, NJ. Liberty loved to debate with his sons about the Eagle vs the Cowboys, and he enjoyed traveling to North Carolina to visit with his brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be celebrated on Tuesday October 9th at 11 am... Read more →

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Animal Shelter Low-Cost Clinic located at 125 County House Road in Blackwood, NJ will be closed for all clinic services including surgeries, dentals and walk-in vaccine clinic starting Monday, October 8th through Friday, October 19th, as the shelter enters the final phase of its construction and renovation project. Adoptions services will be open regular business hours: Tuesday through Thursday 11am to 6pm, Friday through Sunday 11am to 4pm, and closed on Mondays. “The Camden County Animal Shelter serves thousands of pets and their owners throughout Camden County,” said Freeholder Jonathan Young, liaison to the CCAS. “We’re making sure the shelter has the resources it needs keep our pets safe and cared for, and we want to make sure that those animals currently without a home are cared for as well.” The Camden County Freeholder Board has committed $1 million to the Camden County... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file MAYS LANDING- Two brothers–already serving federal life sentences– were sentenced on Wednesday for the murder of an Atlantic City man in February 2013, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced. Atlantic City brothers Mykal and Malik Derry were sentenced to 50 years in New Jersey state prison to be served concurrently to their federal life sentences and must serve 85% of the latest sentence before they are eligible for parole for the Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the 2013 shooting death of 25 year old Tyquinn James. “These convictions and sentences demonstrate my office’s commitment to pursuing justice for every family that is a victim of violent crime in Atlantic County. The senseless murder of Tyquinn James was callous and calculated. We are all safer knowing that Mykal and Malik Derry will never terrorize the streets of Atlantic City again,” Prosecutor Tyner said. The fatal... Read more →

Outside Contributor Vice President Mike Pence delivered a strong message: The Chinese Communist Party is employing an unprecedented approach to meddle in the United States’ democracy and to influence public opinion, but President Donald Trump won’t back down because his leadership is working. In a speech on U.S. policy toward China at the Hudson Institute on Oct. 4, Pence outlined in detail the intensive and sophisticated influence operations of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the United States. “Beijing is employing a whole-of-government approach, using political, economic, and military tools, as well as propaganda, to advance its influence and benefit its interests in the United States,” Pence said. “Worst of all, China has initiated an unprecedented effort to influence American public opinion, the 2018 elections, and the environment leading into the 2020 presidential elections,” he said. “To put it bluntly, President Trump’s leadership is working, and China wants a different... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file CAMDEN CITY, NJ (October 7, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported a fatal shooting that occurred on October 6, 2018, in Camden City. Camden County Police responded to the area of 27th and Berkley Streets at approximately 12:41 p.m. for reports of a man who had been shot. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Jovany Torres, 27, of Camden, lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital and was later pronounced deceased at approximately 1:04 p.m. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Briana Catts at (856) 225-8531, Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Andy McNeil at (856) 225-8407 or Camden County Police Detective Edward Gonzalez at (856) 757-7420. Information may... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file BURLINGTON CITY - Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and City of Burlington Police Chief Alan Snow announced that a 37-year-old city man was fatally shot early this morning while riding in a car near the intersection of Barclay and York Streets. Hubert Moore Jr., of York Street, was pronounced dead at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County in Willingboro just after 2 a.m. today. No arrests have been made. The preliminary investigation suggested that Moore was in the front passenger seat when someone approached the vehicle and began firing at approximately 1:30 a.m. The driver, who was the only other occupant, was not injured. The investigation is being conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the City of Burlington Police Department. The lead investigators are BCPO Detective Tom LaRosa and City of Burlington Detective Corporal Ann Czajka. Anybody with information that could assist investigators is asked to call... Read more →

(PUBLISHED April 23, 2018)(Gloucester City, NJ)--Let this be a reminder to those who use Martin's Lake for fishing and other recreational areas, here and elsewhere, to clean up after themselves. Don't leave your discarded fishing line and hooks at the park. The birds, geese and ducks can get injured because of your carelessness. There are only six trash cans spread around the one acre plus park. It would be a nice gesture if some local organization (s) purchased a few more receptacles for this beautiful park. Sad to say, but some people today just don't care about the environment. Take a ride around this city and elsewhere and you'll find liter thrown all about. So much for the so called “Green Generation.” Despite their reputation as environmentally conscious conservationists, a new research study has found that today’s young Americans are less interested in the environment, and do less to help... Read more →

Middle District of Pennsylvania SCRANTON PA (October 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment on October 2, 2018, charging Phillip Finn, Jr, age 48, of Plains Township, Pennsylvania, with interstate communications and using fire to commit a felony. According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, the superseding indictment charges Finn with using his email account to send a Luzerne County caseworker threatening emails between March 4, 2017 and March 5, 2017. It also alleges that on March 6, 2017, Finn used three Molotov cocktails to firebomb the Luzerne County Children and Youth Services building in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to commit the felony of stalking. On July 11, 2017, Finn was indicted on charges of stalking, interstate communications and malicious damage to federal property by fire. The indictment alleged that between March 3, 2017 and... Read more →

The conference will feature interactive discussions among veterinary experts CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Veterinarian®, a premier multimedia provider of cutting-edge veterinary news, research and conference coverage, will kick off the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference® (ACVC) welcome reception will an all-new Veterinary Crossfire discussion segment at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8, at the Atlantic City Convention Center. “We are thrilled to announce this nonaccredited portion to our ACVC agenda to kick off the conference,” said Chris Hennessy, publisher of American Veterinarian®. “The Veterinary Crossfire will allow us to fully explore the insights and opinions of our audience, our experts and Dr. Young on veterinary topics and trends that are beneficial to veterinary professionals.” The all-new Veterinary Crossfire discussion segment will feature Animal Planet’s Dr. Jeff Young, DVM; Nancy Shaffran, CVT, VTS, president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, as the moderator; and Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, co-chief of staff... Read more →

Saturday, October 06, 2018 The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom President, CEO, and General Counsel Michael Farris regarding Saturday’s Senate confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court: “ADF congratulates Brett Kavanaugh, who will be the newest member of the high court and a worthy successor to Justice Kennedy. Justice Kavanaugh has received high praise as a competent and professional jurist from people across the ideological spectrum, and he has demonstrated that he is committed to interpreting the Constitution as our founders intended. That commitment must include affirming our most fundamental freedoms of free speech and religious liberty, which will most certainly be at stake in cases that will come before the court in upcoming terms.” Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 5 No. 16 (October 6, 2018) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 18. 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) Read more →

The visiting Pleasantville Greyhounds football team is the visitor you don't want knocking at your door. Pleasantville in September came to town to play the local Lions under the lights and boarded their buses with a 40 - 0 victory over the Lions. Today they knocked on the GCHS Rams door and the unwelcomed visitor left town with a 49 - 0 win. Photos Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Pictured Below Rams #44 Andrew Shenk & #24 Scott Griffin Pictured below Rams #1 Da'jaun Vales Pictured Rams #5 Mike Dougherty Read more →

Joseph J. Britz, Jr., on October 5, 2018, of Bellmawr. Age 54. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Bonsall). Devoted father of Joseph, III and John. Loving son of Joseph and Lucille Britz. Dear brother of Lisa Draham (Scott), Joann McConaghie (Robert), and the late Anthony Britz. Brother-in-law of Michael and Louise Yates. Uncle of John, Bobby, Alyssa, Scott, Anthony, Riley, and Michael. Joseph worked for Disc Makers in Pennsauken. He also served as a coach and a board member for Bellmawr Hockey. There will be a visitation Wednesday, 8:15am to 9:45am at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr. Funeral Mass 10am at the Church. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. Read more →

GRU Military Intelligence Officers Targeted Anti-Doping Organizations, Other International Agencies Seven Russian government operatives have been charged with hacking into the computer networks of organizations working to investigate and stop Russian athletic doping, just after Russia was banned from the Olympics due to state-sponsored doping revelations. The hackers also allegedly targeted other international entities seen as thwarting Russia’s strategic interests. According to an indictment unsealed today in federal court in Pittsburgh, beginning in 2014, the defendants, who worked in Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), engaged in “persistent and sophisticated criminal cyber intrusions.” The GRU operatives hacked U.S. and international anti-doping agencies, anti-doping officials, other international organizations, and one major corporation. The charges against the defendants include conspiracy to commit computer fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. After Russia was found to have engaged in state-sponsored doping during the 2014... Read more →

On Saturday October 6, 2018 the Gloucester Catholic Cheerleaders showed their support in the fight against Breast Cancer. While cheering the GCHS Rams football team who hosted Pleasantville. Photos Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Pictured GCHS Cheerleading squad Read more →

MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that two people were indicted today for the fatal shooting of a man earlier this year inside of an apartment in the 100 block of Elm Street in Edgewater Park. Shane Davis, 20, (left) and Jada Coley, 20, (right) were each indicted on one count of Murder (First Degree). Davis was also indicted for Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Second Degree) and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Second Degree), while Coley was indicted on additional charges of Aggravated Assault (Third Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree) and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Fourth Degree). The indictment was returned today and signed by Assistant Prosecutor Bethany L. Deal, supervisor of the BCPO Grand Jury/Screening Unit. An arraignment will be held in the near future in Superior Court in Mount Holly. The investigation revealed that... Read more →