NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the following video clips. On January 11, 2025, at approximately 1:04AM, the suspect forced entry into the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 21 S 13th St by breaking a stained-glass window and stealing a gold crown adorned with gems from the head of a Mary statue inside the Church. Suspect Description: Male offender wearing a facemask, a black jacket, grey pants, and red or pink sneakers. To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or http://phillypolice.com/news https://youtu.be/Rfh5rLiqAS4 If you see this...
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TRENTON —(January 2, 2025)-- Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (“Board”) has permanently revoked the license of an Essex County massage therapist amid allegations he engaged in inappropriate and unwanted sexual contact with a female client during a massage session. CRIME Peter Petrovic, a/k/a Jagadisha Peter Petrovic, is permanently barred from working as a massage therapist in New Jersey under an agreement he entered into with the Board to resolve allegations he groped and digitally penetrated a female client during a massage session...
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West Trenton, N.J. (December 24, 2024)-- -Today, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announced that Sergeant Marc Nietubyc and Sergeant Roy Rohel Jr., from the Technical Emergency and Mission Specialists (T.E.A.M.S.), North Squad, are the recipients of the 2024 Trooper of the Year Award for their exceptional commitment and professionalism during a well-being check incident involving an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. On January 30, 2024, Sergeant Nietubyc and Sergeant Roy Rohel Jr., along with members of the T.E.A.M.S. Unit, were assigned to conduct a critical well-being check at a motel in Branchville Borough, Sussex County. The situation involved an individual...
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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Suspect Christopher Blevins, 45, of Gloucester City Captured in Mexico GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNEWS) (January 10, 2025) – Authorities in New Jersey have charged a man from Gloucester City in connection with a tragic and disturbing case involving the discovery of a woman's body. The remains were found on December 22, 2024, in the secluded Belleplain State Forest, located near Dennis Township in Cape May County. Multiple sources have identified the accused as Christopher Blevins, 45, a resident of Gloucester City, who now faces serious charges, including the desecration of human remains and hindering...
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Accused Allegedly Shoots Victim’s Vehicle During Road-Rage Incident Mansfield Township, Burlington County (Dec. 12, 2024)-The New Jersey State Police have charged Brandon Rudd, 34, of South Mills, N.C., with attempted murder and weapons offenses for allegedly shooting at a person in a vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mansfield Township, Burlington County. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, at approximately 11:59 p.m., troopers from Troop “D” Moorestown Station responded to a report of a shooting incident on the New Jersey Turnpike south, milepost 48.3. Based on a preliminary investigation, Rudd’s Nissan Altima and the victim’s Cadillac Escalade were both traveling...
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BURGLARS DO NOT CARE- they're out there doing what they do best- stealing your stuff from your UNLOCKED CAR. This Crime Stoppers video shows the suspect dressed warm, wearing a full face mask, going car door to car door in the Valleybrook Development on Tuesday morning and successfully entering three vehicles. Wednesday morning another unlocked vehicle was entered in the Oxen Hill/ Fairways Apartments area from what appears to be the same suspect (photo only). Gloucester Township Police reminds you to REMOVE YOUR KEY FOB and LOCK YOU CAR tonight and every night! https://youtu.be/4xc6EpcsodM If you can identify the suspect...
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Gloucester City, N.J. (January 9, 2025) A Mount Ephraim man has been charged in connection to a fatal motor vehicle crash in Gloucester City last month, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester City Police Chief Brian Morrell. On December 29, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Gloucester City Police responded to the area of Crescent Boulevard and Klemm Avenue for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, seven people were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. An investigation revealed that William St. John’s vehicle struck a victim’s vehicle, left the scene, and returned shortly afterward. St. John, 27,...
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PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 12:18 a.m., officers from the 15th District responded to a call reporting a "person with a gun" and a "male down on the highway" in the 1500 block of Pratt Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim inside a convenience store suffering from gunshot wounds to both shoulders. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Kenneth Kennedy-McLeod of 20XX E. Lehigh Avenue, was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 12:43 a.m. On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Homicide Fugitive Unit arrested 43-year-old Siddeeq Shakoor in connection with...
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NJ SENATE, No. 2292 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2024 SESSION Sponsored by: Senator NICHOLAS P. SCUTARI District 22 (Somerset and Union) Senator VIN GOPAL District 11 (Monmouth) STATEMENT This bill requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and to be insured. The bill prohibits the operation of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter unless the low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter is registered by the owner thereof. The bill authorizes the MVC to grant a registration certificate to...
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Central Detectives is seeking the public’s help identifying the individuals seen in the following video clips. On December 20, 2024, at approximately 2:35PM the victim was on the 14xx block of W. Girard Ave on her electric scooter when she was approached by two unknown black males. The one of the suspects grabbed her electric scooter and the other attempted to p Central Detectives is seeking the public’s help identifying the individuals seen in the following video clips. On December 20, 2024, at approximately 2:35PM the victim was on the 14xx block of W. Girard Ave on her electric scooter...
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Central Detectives is seeking the public’s help identifying the individuals seen in the following video clips. On Sunday December 08, 2024, at 1:47pm, the victim was dining on the 11xx block of Market Street. While inside the establishment the victim’s wallet was taken from her purse. When the victim was ready to leave, she noticed her wallet had been taken. Multiple charges were made on the credit card at the Macys located at 1300 Market Street. Surveillance video was recovered from multiple locations including Macy’s store where the victim’s credit cards were used. To view this video and more, visit...
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Tammy Nobles testifies before Congress about the death of her daughter, Kayla Hamilton, who was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant affiliated with the MS-13 gang. By Casey Harper | The Center Square (The Center Square) (– Through painstaking work of police investigators andprosecutors, and voicemail recordings used as evidence, recent cases reveal that American women and girls raped and murdered by foreign nationals illegally in the U.S. fought back against their attackers, struggling for their lives before they were overpowered, violently assaulted and killed. They did not die peacefully. They were terrified, evidence shows. They clawed, scratched and bit...
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The following information is preliminary and subject to change, with updates to be provided as they become available. A double homicide occurred in the 16th District at 700 Union Street, Philadelphia, at approximately 10:03 PM December 26. The victims a Black male, identified as John Doe, and a Black female, identified as Jane Doe, both of whom were shot multiple times. Medic 50 pronounced the male victim deceased at 10:10 PM and the female victim at 10:11 PM. Currently, no motive has been identified, no weapons have been recovered, and no arrests have been made. The scene is being held...
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Above, Counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers shipped from Israel to an address in Philadelphia. No arrests have been made. PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized 22,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers that were shipped from Israel to an address in Philadelphia. The fake inspection stickers were assessed at $1,404,700, had they been authentic. There were no arrests. CBP officers encountered the fake inspection stickers in two separate shipments – 10,000 in a parcel that arrived on November 26, and 12,000 that arrived in a parcel on December 9. CBP officers suspected the inspection stickers to be...
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If Biden is SO DEMENTED, Why Is He Still The President? ~CNBNews by Ashley Murray, New Jersey Monitor December 23, 2024 President Joe Biden commuted the sentences on Monday of 37 death row inmates, citing his conscience as a force behind the decision. He also left the death sentences unchanged for three men charged with hate-motivated mass shootings and terrorism. Biden, who imposed a moratorium on federal executions during his administration, commuted the death sentences to life sentences without the possibility of parole, saying in a statement that he’s dedicated his career “to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair...
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The Office of the State Comptroller found even motorists suspected of dangerous driving offenses were let go by New Jersey State Police. Posted on - 12/18/2024 TRENTON—An investigation finds that New Jersey State Police troopers routinely gave preferential treatment to certain motorists who presented a courtesy card or asserted a personal connection to law enforcement—even when motorists were suspected of dangerous offenses, like drunk driving, according to a new report by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller. OSC’s Police Accountability Project reviewed body-worn camera footage of 501 no-enforcement stops by New Jersey State Police--meaning stops where New Jersey...
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While the overall numbers remain low, the findings spotlight the need to identify and help those at risk. If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text 988 or chat online(link is external) to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that rates of preteen suicide (ages 8-12) have been increasing by approximately 8% annually since 2008. These increases were most pronounced among female preteens, American Indian/Alaska Native or Asian/Pacific Islander preteens, and Hispanic...
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Cape May Court House, New Jersey (CNBNews)- Cape May County Prosecutor, Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Kevin Lewis announce the arrest of Avery Dowe, a 24-year-old male, from the Erma section of Lower Township, New Jersey for the charges of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM). This investigation stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Cyber-Tip that revealed an unidentified subject, subsequently identified as Avery Dowe, downloaded and shared various images/videos of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). On December 17, 2024, a court-authorized search warrant was executed at Dowe’s residence, located in...
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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews CNBNews photo The refrigerator violates a City ordinance passed in 1955 that mandates the door on the appliance must be removed. The penalty for violating this law is a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 20, 2024)(CNBNews)--While walking this Friday, Peyton and ME noticed an old, battered refrigerator in front of a garage on North Harley Avenue. The appliance, which looks like it has weathered many seasons, still has its door attached, yet its broken state suggests it has been abandoned there for quite some time. In...
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Central Detective Division is seeking the public's help identifying the individual seen in the following video clips. On December 8, 2024, at approximately 2:59PM, an unknown black male took a package from a residence on the 20XX block of Spruce St. Suspect Description: Black male wearing dark clothing and distinct grey sneakers. To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or http://phillypolice.com/news https://youtu.be/dUe96ig8Wdk If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS (8477). Use this electronic form to submit...
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Illegal Drugs Headed to Edgewater NJ PHILADELPHIA PA (December 7, 2024)--– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a shipment of a potentially dangerous tianeptine, known on the street as “gas station heroin,” at an international express consignment facility in South Jersey on December 4 that was destined to an address in Edgewater, N.J. CBP officers inspected two separate parcels from Hong Kong on November 25 and December 2, each manifested as “deep groove ball bearings.” Instead of ball bearings, officers discovered five bags of a white powdery substance in each of the two parcels. CBP officers tested the substance...
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Four Bah Humbug Shoplifters Exit Target Store With Several Thousand Dollars Of Toys & Merchandise Tuesday December 17, 2024 at approximately 1:15 PM, the four pictured suspects entered the Target Store Gloucester-Township on Berlin Cross Keys Road, selected over $2,000 of toys and merchandise which was placed into carts, and quickly exited the store without attempting to purchase the items. They fled the area in a red vehicle which was possibly a Dodge Dart with NJ tags. If you can identify the suspects in the photos call the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or call our GTPD Anonymous Crime...
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DEPTFORD, NJ (December 17, 2024)--On Thursday, November 28, 2024, at approximately 1:30 pm, the Deptford Township Police Department responded to the Fairfield Inn, located at 1160 Hurffville Road, Deptford, NJ, after hotel management requested police response and advised one of the occupants had been acting aggressively. Preliminary investigation revealed that when officers arrived at the hotel, they spoke with occupant Jeffrey Jaworski, age 58, of Sewell, N.J. Jaworski opened his hotel room door for the officers but quickly slammed it shut. Jaworski refused to comply with the officers’ request to open the door and was advised he was arrested. After...
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TRENTON, NJ (December 16, 2024)--Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he is granting clemency to 36 individuals, including 33 pardons and three commutations. Today’s announcement marks Governor Murphy’s first exercise of his pardon power. Today’s actions build on the Governor’s efforts to address unfairness that has existed in the criminal legal system and his commitment to ensuring that individuals involved in the justice system have a second chance to rebuild their lives. “Today, we rededicate ourselves to ensuring that New Jersey is the state for second chances,” said Governor Murphy. “ I am proud to announce that through our historic...
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Fred Gilbert, 38, from Egg Harbor City, NJ, was indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury with Official Misconduct and related offenses based on his involvement in an incident that occurred within the Atlantic County Justice Facility in 2023. Gilbert, who was then employed as a Sergeant in a facility, was indicted on nine counts of second-degree Official Misconduct, third-degree Witness Tampering, fourth-degree Obstruction, two counts of fourth-degree False Reporting to Law Enforcement Authorities, and fourth-degree Tampering with Physical Evidence. It is alleged that on June 12, 2023, Gilbert concealed or...
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Camden City, N.J.(December 15, 2024)- Detectives are investigating a shooting on Sunday afternoon that killed a man in Camden City, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On December 13, 2024, at approximately 4:02 p.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the area of the 1900 block of Kossuth Street in Camden. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, identified as Nasir Mason, 25, of Camden. Officers transported the victim to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 4:30 p.m. This investigation...
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Cherry Hill, N.J. (December 10, 2024)--- Detectives are investigating the death of a man in Cherry Hill, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief Robert Kempf. On December 10, 2024, at approximately 7:09 a.m., officers from the Cherry Hill Police Department responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road in Cherry Hill, where they located an unconscious man, identified as Michael Anthony, 45, of Cherry Hill. Mr. Anthony was pronounced deceased at the scene. This investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Daniel Crawford of the...
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CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY NJ SOURCE: Courtesy of Wildwood Video Archive CAPE MAY, NJ --In this video produced by Wildwoodvideoarchive, viewers will see what Christmas looks like in the seashore community of Cape May! Wildwood Video Archive creates videos about towns and cities in Wildwood and Cape May County. You can subscribe to the WildwoodVideoArchive by clicking this link / wildwoodvideoarchive or subscribe to their channel here: http://bit.ly/2rk23G7 According to Wikipedia, Cape May, often lovingly called Cape May City, is a picturesque community and charming seaside resort on the southern tip of the Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County,...
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Several people that talked to FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini said they heard a drone crash overnight in the Hillsborough, NJ area. Subscribe to FOX 5 NY: https://www.youtube.com/fox5ny?sub_co... RELATED; Murphy Writes President About Drones Flying Over NJ; Kirby Says No Proof 55 Drones in Formation Invade NJ; 12 Drones Follow CC Guard Vessel
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President-elect Donald J. Trump will officially take the oath of office on January 20, 2025. Between now and then, he and members of his administration are doing what they can to Make Our Country Great Again. One department we are anxiously awaiting to see in action is the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur, are the co-heads of the new agency created by Trump to root out government waste and find ways to save taxpayers money....
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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Former Luzerne County Court Judges Michael Conahan (standing at the front left) and Mark Ciavarella (standing at the front right) were photographed as they departed from the United States District Courthouse in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 2009. These two judges were involved in a disturbing corruption scheme that exploited vulnerable children by sending them to for-profit juvenile detention centers in exchange for substantial kickbacks. They were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $200 million in restitution to the hundreds of children who fell victim to their criminal practices. Both were sentenced to prison. Photo...
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Cherry Hill, N.J. - Detectives are investigating the death of a man in Cherry Hill, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief Robert Kempf. On December 10, 2024, at approximately 7:09 a.m., officers from the Cherry Hill Police Department responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road in Cherry Hill where they located an unconscious man identified as Michael Anthony, 45, of Cherry Hill. Mr. Anthony was pronounced deceased at the scene. This investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Daniel Crawford of the Camden County...
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CNBNews The information below was released by Gloucester City in 2023 This Redevelopment FAQ is intended to provide background on the efforts for redevelopment in Gloucester City, to offer a timeline for the study and to answer some specific questions regarding certain actions or results arising from the redevelopment process. WHAT IS REDEVELOPMENT AND WHY NOW? The Mayor and City Council believe that a vital downtown is essential to our community’s wellbeing. A downtown district must be attractive safe, and provide goods and services that answer the needs of our residents. Gloucester City is a great place to live and...
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On December 7, 2024, at 11:31 p.m., a 37-year-old male victim drove to the 12th Police District in his blue Lexus, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the left thigh and groin. He reported to officers that he had been robbed and shot by four males while delivering pizza to a residence on the 6700 block of Paschall Avenue. After the incident, he fled to the police station for help. The victim also stated that the suspects took the pizza, wings, and U.S. currency from him. Police immediately transported him to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was listed in stable...
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During the fall months there are shorter daylight hours and new traffic patterns with students back for the new school year. It can take some adjustment for people walking, cycling, and driving on our roadways to focus on sharing the road with one another. During the past several years the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in New Jersey have increased. You can help to be safe this fall by following these tips while traveling: Fall Safety Tips New Jersey’s Safe Passing Law Share the Road SOURCE Ped/Cylist Safety Electric scooter rider dies after being struck by school bus in...
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BUCKS COUNTY, PA--Bucks County prosecutors and detectives were honored on December 4 for helping to dismantle a multi-million-dollar organized criminal enterprise last year. The gang specialized in stealing catalytic converters throughout the Delaware Valley region. Deputy District Attorney Edward Furman Jr., Chief Deputy District Attorney Jovin Jose, Deputy District Attorney Megan A. Hunsicker, Detective Tim Johnson and Detective Richard Munger received the 2024 Investigator of the Year Award presented by the International Association of Special Investigations Units, Delaware Valley Chapter (IASIU. The award was announced during a banquet hosted by the IASIU and the Pennsylvania Auto Crime Investigators Association (PACIA)...
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Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew R. Gaudreau attended Gloucester Catholic HS (Photo courtesy of Gloucester Catholic HS) OLDMANS TOWNSHIP, NJ (December 6, 2024)(CNBNews)--Additional information regarding the tragic deaths of NFL star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother, Matthew R. Gaudreau, 29, was released today, December 6, 2024, by the Salem County Prosecutor's Office. NJ Advance Media obtained this redacted information through an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request. Also forthcoming is body camera footage from the New Jersey State Police related to the arrest of Sean M. Higgins, 44, who has been charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide in...
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Corrections officer pleads guilty to prison beating over breakfast leftovers by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor December 4, 2024 A state corrections officer has pleaded guilty to beating a man at a Woodbridge sex offender treatment facility — an attack his family described as “a gang-style assault” in a wrongful death lawsuit they later filed against the state. Giuseppe Mandara, 55, of Brick, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault for attacking Darrell Smith, 50, who died of a stroke five days after the Aug. 23, 2019, incident in a housing unit at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center. The beating...
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see video below GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 5, 2024)(CNBNews)--"Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict" is a compelling documentary that seeks to raise awareness among students and young adults about the perilous nature of addiction. This impactful film is a collaborative initiative between the FBI and the DEA, combining their expertise to deliver an important message. Throughout the documentary, a disturbing pattern emerges: each individual struggling with addiction recounts how their descent into more dangerous substances commenced with the seemingly innocent act of smoking marijuana. This revelation highlights the potential pathway from casual drug use to more severe...
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Incident One On November 23, 2024, at approximately 1:00 PM, officers responded to a robbery at the Exotic Convenience Store located in the 6700 block of Castor Avenue. Upon arrival, the store employee reported that an unknown Black male entered the store, walked to the back, and, when approached, brandished a black handgun. The suspect forced the employee to the register and demanded money. Approximately $500 was taken before the offender fled in a black SUV, possibly a Jeep. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Incident Two On Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 9:04 PM, officers responded to a shooting during...
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The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will provided as they become available. On Tuesday, November 26, at approximately 12:56 PM, a shooting occurred on the highway in the 2900 block of N. Bambrey Street. The victim, a 36-year-old Black male, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his torso. Philadelphia Police transported him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 1:27 PM. The scene is being held, and a person of interest has been taken into custody for further investigation. At this time, no weapon has been recovered. The investigation remains ongoing with the Homicide...
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Gloucester Township Police Crime Stoppers- Hit & Run Motor Vehicle Crash Damages Wall And Electrical Pole 11-22-2024 In the early hours of Friday, November 22nd the pictured vehicle was traveling west bound on Evesham Road when the driver attempted to turn left onto Woodland Avenue, striking a retaining wall and an electrical pole causing heavy damage. The witness who captured the photos spoke to the female driver and male passenger, who both claimed they would call the police to report the incident. However, the duo cleaned up the majority of the car parts from the sidewalk and fled the area....
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PHILADELPHIA,PA (November 26, 2024)--On Friday, November 22nd, at approximately 3:08 PM, officers from the 15th District responded to a report of a person with a gun at the intersection of 5100 Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street. Upon arrival, 15th District and SEPTA officers located the victim, Moneer Farhat, who had been shot in the head, inside a crashed vehicle. Farhat was transported to Temple University Hospital in critical condition. Sherwayne Garrison approached SEPTA Police at the scene and identified himself as the shooter. The Shooting Investigation Group processed the scene, and at 6:12 PM, the victim was pronounced dead at...
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Please note that the following information is preliminary and subject to updates as more details become available. On Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11:49 PM, officers from the 19th and 18th Districts responded to a radio call reporting a "person with a gun/male shot multiple times" in the 5200 block of Market Street. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 33-year-old male victim lying on the highway with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 12:06 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The victim's name is not currently releaseable. Anyone with...
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Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 58-year-old Gloucester City man has pled guilty to sexually assaulting two minors four years ago. Under the terms of an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Henry Papaleo entered guilty pleas yesterday to two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child Less than 13 Years of Age (Second Degree) in exchange for a 17-year term in state prison. The Hon. Aimee R. Belgard, J.S.C., scheduled sentencing for April 4, 2025, in Superior Court in Mount Holly. The investigation began last year after the victims informed their parents of the assaults. In an...
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Scammers posing as various organizations like Amazon may send you calls, texts, and emails with various tactics to try to deceive you to provide personal information or sign-in credentials. What to watch out for? Scammers may tell you there is a fraud investigation and you must “verify” your account or claim there is an unauthorized or fraudulent activity on your Amazon account. How can you avoid being scammed? Amazon will never ask you to share your password, account sign-in One-Time Password (OTP), or verify sensitive personal information over the phone. Visit the Message Center on Amazon.com or on our...
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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Those charged are Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City. Cyndia Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was charged with hindering an investigation, obstruction of justice, and tampering with evidence. (Photo courtesy of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office) A Gloucester City resident, Richard B. Hawkins Willis, age 32, was one of three suspects arrested for the murder of Sgt. Monica Mosely, a Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Detective. She was shot and killed in her Bridgeton home on October 15 during a home invasion. Sgt. Monica...
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VINELAND, NJ --Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and the New Jersey State Police announced today the arrest of Hakeem Denby, 34, a resident of Vineland, in connection with the murder of Daquann Smith. Denby has been charged with murder and multiple weapons offenses following a joint investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit. Law enforcement agencies worked collaboratively to gather evidence and pursue leads, ultimately leading to Denby’s arrest. Prosecutor Sutherland praised the efforts of both the New Jersey State Police and Cape May County...
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On Monday, November 4, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, John DeMarco (age 58), was fatally struck by a motor vehicle while he was walking on Fries Mill Road in the area of Joseph Drive, Washington Township, New Jersey. Particulars regarding the accident, including time and place, as well as a description and photographs of the suspect vehicle, a silver Honda Civic, obtained from surveillance video, were released to the public on Friday, November 15, 2024. Through that distribution of information, the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle that struck DeMarco were identified by a concerned citizen. The citizen information,...
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VINELAND, NJ--As a result of an investigation by the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, Defendant Breanna Rowley, age 22, of Delmar Drive, Vineland, has been arrested and charged with the following offenses in Cumberland County: Homicide, 1st degree, in violation of 2C:11-3a(1)/(2); - Vehicular Homicide, 2nd degree, in violation of 2C:11-5a; - Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death of Another, 2nd degree, in violation of 2C:11-5.1; - Endangering an Injured Victim, 3rd degree, in violation of 2C:12-1.2; - Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, 3rd degree, in violation of 2C:39-4d; - Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 4th...
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