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"No one is above the law. And when elected officials act as if they are, they undermine the very foundation of our democracy." ~Congressman Van Drew Washington, DC (May 9, 2025)(CNBNews)--Today, Congressman Van Drew condemned the actions of three members of Congress and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who, along with protesters, broke into an ICE detention center in Newark earlier today. "What we saw today is beyond unacceptable," said Congressman Van Drew. "These elected officials, who swore to uphold the laws of this country, chose to break into a federal detention center, alongside protesters. For months now, I have spoken out against Mayor Baraka's effort to block the opening of this detention center but today, we reached a breaking point. It was a direct attack on the rule of law. People in New Jersey are paying some of the highest taxes in the country, only to see that money used... Read more →

Sean Spiller Statement on Today’s ICE Actions “What we saw today at Delaney hall goes beyond politics. It is about right and wrong. And that was wrong. To see Mayor Baraka taken out in cuffs because he wants to see with his own eyes - as Mayor of Newark - the conditions in Delay Hall - that was wrong. As I have said many times over the past months, the Trump administration isn’t coming for someone else, they are coming for all of us. As an immigrant I can see myself in the people being detained and I would want to know people were looking out for me. They can try to pick us off one at a time, but we won’t let them. I’ll be at Delaney Hall tomorrow morning, and I call on all the other candidates in this race to join me in standing together for justice.” Read more →

NEW JERSEY — Just now, the mayor of New Jersey’s largest city, Newark, and Democratic candidate for governor, Ras Baraka, was handcuffed and detained at an ICE facility. In response, Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy Action Analilia Mejia released the following statement: “I am outraged at what I just witnessed at the ICE facility in New Jersey. Newark Mayor Ras J. Barak peacefully entered the premises and complied without resistance when he was asked to step out by the agents. Moments later, he was violently and unjustifiably arrested by the very same agents. "This is not just an attack on him — it is a blatant assault on transparency and the right of our elected officials to protect their communities. "Mayor Baraka was asking questions, and instead of answers and transparency, he was met with aggression — handcuffed and arrested by agents who chose escalation over accountability.... Read more →

Camden County, NJ – Three men from across Camden County were recently arrested and charged for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material as detectives continue to pursue cyber tips from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller, Somerdale Police Chief James Walsh, and Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey. Investigations conducted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit in collaboration with the Cherry Hill Police Department, Somerdale Police Department, Collingswood Police Department, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – Cherry Hill lead to arrest of the following defendants between April 30, 2025, and May 6, 2025: Angelo Stevenson, 29, of Cherry Hill Trevor Mirek, 30, of Somerdale William Zane, 28, of Collingswood Stevenson was charged on April 30, 2025, with 2nd-degree Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material, 2nd-degree Possession of Child Sexual... Read more →

Three years ago, on April 27, 2022, CNBNews had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Morrell, Gloucester City's acting administrator and Police Chief, about the city's approach to abandoned vehicles. During our enlightening conversation, he shared important insights about enforcement, explaining that the responsibility lies with the City Housing Office rather than the police department. It's fascinating to note that, although abandoned vehicles aren't technically classified as a crime, the city's ordinance implies otherwise. When we discussed if an amendment was made to the original ordinance, Morrell honestly admitted he wasn't sure, which added an interesting layer to our dialogue. We believe that his responses were quite significant, considering his key roles in the community. As the City Police Chief and acting City Administrator, having clear and accurate information is essential. When he informed us that the Housing Office was responsible for enforcing the abandoned/derelict car ordinance, specifically Chapter 88,... Read more →

The Stratford Police Department is asking the public to BE ON HEIGHTENED ALERT after a burglary to an occupied home occurred overnight on Thursday May 8, 2025 at around 12:30am. The crimes occurred within the 200 block of Wykagyl Road, with the suspect entering the home through an unlocked door. The Stratford Police Department is asking homeowners, on all residential streets between Laurel Road and Colby Avenue to review any home video footage / activations and provide anything out of the ordinary to the Stratford Police using our [email protected] email address. More specifically, we are seeking video footage or any witnesses who may have observed the below described suspect, overnight, likely between 12:00am – 2:00am Black male 6' tall Larger frame Black hooded sweatshirt, possibly displaying an unknown logo on the front Dark sweatpants Nose ring, perhaps shiny Please be reminded to ensure all doors and ground floor windows are... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is looking to identify the suspect, depicted in the following surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoing investigation into a Homicide by Arson, that occurred on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, at about 4:00 AM, in the 1400 block of N. 61st Street. During the incident, the front porch of a residence was set on fire, leading to the death of a 67 year old bed-ridden resident. THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE. To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/news https://youtu.be/_Ex4TcrHobo Note: This video has no audio. If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential. If you have... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department announces arrests in connection with two unrelated homicide investigations that occurred in April and May 2025. May 4, 2025 – Arrest in Venango Street Homicide On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 7:07 a.m., 25th District officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun and a male shot inside a residence on the 1100 block of West Venango Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 20-year-old male, later identified as Maximino Martinez from 11XX West Venango, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics pronounced him deceased at 7:15 a.m. Following an investigation by the Homicide Unit, Alexander Marquez, a 49-year-old male who resided at the same address, was taken into custody and charged with Murder and related offenses. April 13, 2025 – Arrest in Germantown Avenue Homicide On Friday, April 11, 2025, at approximately 1:53 a.m., a Temple University Police Officer... Read more →

photo credit NJ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ETC Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on May 1, 2025, a 17 year-old male juvenile was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Arson, Arson, and Hindering Apprehension, all in connection with the wildfire that started in Ocean Township (Waretown) on April 22, 2025, which continued to spread throughout the southern Ocean County area. Additionally, Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown – previously charged with Aggravated Arson and Arson relative to the wildfire – was charged with Hindering Apprehension in connection with the same incident. On April 22, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower located a column of smoke coming from the area of Jones Road and Bryant Road in Waretown. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed a fire within the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust’s Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area, which is on the east side of Jones Road.... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating two separate and tragic shooting incidents involving young children that occurred in the 18th District. All information provided is preliminary and subject to change as the investigations develop. At approximately 4:20 p.m. May 5, a shooting occurred on the porch of a residence on the 5900 block of Pine Street. A 5- or 6-year-old female was struck by gunfire and was transported by police to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she is currently listed in stable condition. At this time, no arrests have been made, and a motive has not been determined. The Shooting Investigation Group (SIG) is actively investigating the incident. Earlier in the day, at around 1:44 p.m., officers responded to another shooting inside a residence on the 5200 block of Delancey Street. A 2-year-old male juvenile was shot in the abdomen and was immediately transported by... Read more →

ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA: Today, May 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order ending the taxpayer subsidization of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). NPR and PBS receive tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds each year, primarily from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The Order ceases federal funding to NPR and PBS to the maximum extent allowed by law. It also ceases indirect funding to PBS and NPR by prohibiting local public radio and television stations and any other recipients of CPB funds from using taxpayer dollars to support these organizations. The Order mandates that the CPB revise its 2025 General Provisions to explicitly prohibit direct or indirect funding to NPR and PBS. It directs all federal agencies to terminate any direct or indirect funding to NPR and PBS and to review existing grants and contracts for compliance.... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating three separate incidents that occurred in different parts of the city Friday, May 2. All cases remain active, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available. In the 19th District, a fatal auto-pedestrian collision occurred at approximately 11:37 p.m. in the area of 4xx North 63rd Street. An adult white male, currently identified as "John Doe," was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The victim was transported to Lankenau Medical Center by Medics, where he was pronounced dead at 12:21 a.m. The Crash Investigation Division is actively investigating. In the 26th District, officers responded to a stabbing incident at 1400 North Marshall Street at approximately 1:58 a.m. An adult female suffered a single stab wound and was transported to Temple University Hospital by police. The investigation is ongoing with East Detectives Division. Additionally, in the 22nd District, a separate... Read more →

Two U.S. military members foiled a carjacking and saved a woman who was being assaulted by an Atlantic County man yesterday in Waterford Township, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Waterford Township Police Chief Daniel Cormaney. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at approximately 7:49 a.m., the Waterford Township Police Department was notified of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Jackson Road, near the intersection of Waverly Avenue in Waterford Township. Upon arrival, officers learned a single motor vehicle drove off the roadway and crashed into a wooded area. It was also reported that a passing motorist, unrelated to the accident, was attacked and strangled by the driver of the crashed vehicle. The suspect reportedly ripped open the locked passenger side door, entered the vehicle, demanded to be driven out of the area, and began assaulting the victim after she refused. Two passersby – who were members of... Read more →

BURGLARY, ASSAULT, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, TERRORISTIC THREATS, AND RESISTING ARREST Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 28, 2025, Rebecca Sayegh, 32, of Toms River, was charged with Home Invasion Burglary, two counts of Assault, two counts of Criminal Mischief, Terroristic Threats, and Resisting Arrest, all in connection with a series of events that occurred in Berkeley Township on April 25, 2025. On April 25, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Officers from the Berkeley Township Police Department responded to a residence on Evernhan Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance. Responding Officers discovered that an individual, later identified as Sayegh – an off-duty Toms River Township Police Officer – had smashed the front glass door of the residence, entered the residence, and then assaulted and threatened two victims inside the residence. It was also determined that Sayegh damaged the hood of a vehicle belonging to one of... Read more →

SECOND ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH JONES ROAD WILDFIRE May 2, 2025 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on May 1, 2025, a 17 year-old male juvenile was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Arson, Arson, and Hindering Apprehension, all in connection with the wildfire that started in Ocean Township (Waretown) on April 22, 2025, which continued to spread throughout the southern Ocean County area. Additionally, Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown – previously charged with Aggravated Arson and Arson relative to the wildfire – was charged with Hindering Apprehension in connection with the same incident. On April 22, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower located a column of smoke coming from the area of Jones Road and Bryant Road in Waretown. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed a fire within the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust’s Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area, which is on... Read more →

WASHINGTON,DC (APRIL 30, 2025(CNBNews)– Leonidas Varagiannis, also known as “War,” 21, a citizen of the United States residing in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Prasan Nepal, also known as “Trippy,” 20, of North Carolina, were arrested and charged for operating an international child exploitation enterprise known as “764,” a nihilistic violent extremist (NVE) network. Varagiannis was arrested yesterday in Greece; Nepal was arrested on April 22, 2025, in North Carolina and had a court appearance. Court hearings in Washington, D.C., are pending for both defendants. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, FBI Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jensen of the Washington Field Office, and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher G. Raia of the New York Field Office. According to the affidavit in the District of Columbia, 764 is a network of nihilistic violent extremists who engage in criminal conduct in... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Deiby Rivera Gonzalez, (56-year-old, 5'9" , stocky build) who is wanted in connection with the below listed homicide. He was last seen driving a 2017 Maroon Toyota Highlander. Any information on the whereabouts of Deiby Rivera Gonzalez please contact Homicide Detectives at 215-686-3334, or submit a tip to 215-686-TIPS (8477). Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating a double shooting that occurred on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the city’s 24th District. At approximately 9:23 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person with a gun on the 15XX block of East Luzerne Street. Upon arrival, police located two victims: Victim #1: A 38-year-old male, sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was placed in critical condition. Victim #2: A 33-year-old female suffered multiple gunshot... Read more →

UPDATED/CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (April 30, 2025)(CNBNews)-- In the late '50s and early '60s, a group of dance students from Gertrude Porter's Dance Studio in Gloucester City would travel to Atlantic City to perform in Tony Grant's "Stars of Tomorrow" show located on Steel Pier. We can only identify some of the Porterettes. If you recognize any of the missing names, please forward them to [email protected]. From left: 1. Mary (Sheldon) Dolrnte, 2, 3, 4, Faith (?), 5. Donna (Hoffman) Henefer, 6. Mary Alice (White) Birchmeire, 7. Carol (Stuebing) Colton, 8. Eleanor (Sandell) ?, 9. Nancy (Hoffman) Forchic, 10. Connie (Sarlo) Cleary. The girls had to audition for the "Stars of Tomorrow" theater, competing against various acts that came to Steel Pier to perform in that show. Once accepted, they would spend two weeks in the summer in Atlantic City, performing in two shows... Read more →

The Lower Township Police Department responded to or initiated a total of 1102 calls, averaging a total of 158 calls per day. Police also made a total of 10 arrests during this period. Below is a breakdown of incidents by date: 4-14-25 Non-Criminal Incidents -3 Fire Related Calls -1 Motor Vehicle Accidents -1 Traffic Enforcement -11 Public Services –147 Domestic Violence Incidents -0 4-15-25 Non-Criminal Incidents -4 Fire Related Calls -0 Motor Vehicle Accidents -2 Traffic Enforcement -15 Public Services -119 Domestic Violence Incidents-1 Motor Vehicle Theft – Bayshore Rd., Villas 4-16-25 Non-Criminal Incidents -5 Fire Related Calls -1 Motor Vehicle Accidents -4 Traffic Enforcement -13 Public Services -107 Domestic Violence Incidents -4 Theft – Frances Ave., Villas, NJ Fraud – Lower Twp. 4-17-25 Non-Criminal Incidents -3 Fire Related Calls -1 Motor Vehicle Accidents -1 Traffic Enforcement -5 Public Services -123 Domestic Violence Incidents -2 4-18-25 Non-Criminal Incidents -3 Fire... Read more →

WASHINGTON – A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina returned an indictment on Tuesday, April 22, charging Nasir Ullah, 28, and Naim Ullah, 32, both of Sumter, South Carolina, and Puquan Huang, 49, of Buford, Georgia, with conspiring to launder millions of dollars of proceeds derived from drug trafficking. “As alleged in the indictment, the defendants laundered tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds from the United States through China and the Middle East, enabling a continuous flow of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our country from Mexico,” said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “Dismantling transnational criminal organizations and Chinese Money Laundering Organizations that support them is a critical priority for the Department. Alongside DEA and our local law enforcement partners, we will continue to prosecute the financial networks that fuel illegal drug trade and profit from the sale of deadly substances.”... Read more →

TOMS RIVER, NJ (APRIL 28, 2025) (CNBNEWS) -- The Local Finance Board fined a former Toms River Councilman $400 for violating the New Jersey Local Government Ethics Law, reported John Paff of TransparencyNJ.com. CNBNews graphic files Paff, who first reported the violation notice, stated that the agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Local Government Ethics Law. According to the Board’s findings, in 2018, while his son Kevan Kubiel was applying for an entry-level police officer position, Councilman Brian S. Kubiel, who served on the Toms River Township Council (Ocean County, NJ) until December 2019 participated in official actions that directly influenced the hiring process. The Notice of Violation (NOV) indicates that at the August 14, 2018, council meeting, Kubiel voted in favor of an ordinance that modified police hiring practices by allowing the police chief to increase the number of hires and permitting applicants to enhance their written exam... Read more →

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (APRIL 27, 2025)--The United States Drug Enforcement, along with the FBI and ICE, arrested 114 alleged illegal immigrants inside an underground Colorado Springs nightclub on Sunday, April 28, 2025. Officials say the club was "frequented by Tda and MS-13 gang members. Authorities uncovered drugs, including pink cocaine, as well as evidence of prostitution and multiple firearms during the operation, according to the DEA. Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help: On March 4, 2024, at approximately 3:45 am, two unknown offenders approached a 17 year old victim as he was getting on a bus in the 6200 block of Ogontz Avenue. Both offenders fired handguns at the victim, striking him several times throughout the body. The victim died of his injuries. Four other victims were struck by the gunfire but survived their wounds. The Offenders were last seen in the 6200 block of Limekiln Pike, fleeing to a waiting dark grey Nissan Altima sedan. The vehicle has been recovered. THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE. Suspect Description: Suspect #1: Black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the words “DON’T GET EMOTIONAL IT’S ONLY BROKEN PROMISES” on the back and the word “EMOTIONAL” on the front, dark color pants, and... Read more →

WASHINGTON - DEA proudly joins community organizations, law enforcement, and public health partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing the United States as drug-related overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-44.[1] DEA will recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day with extended DEA Museum hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. this coming Tuesday. The Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit, located at the Museum at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA, displays more than 7,000 photos of people whose lives have been lost to fentanyl. This year, DEA has enhanced the physical exhibit with the creation of a new, interactive online exhibit that can be accessed at www.dea.gov/facesoffentanyl. The Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit is a representation of the faces of America. The exhibit includes athletes, first responders, students, and young professionals, among others. The oldest person... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (April 28, 2025)(CNBNews)--The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested seven men and charged them with first-degree narcotics distribution charges, resulting in the recovery of a significant number of drugs and the dismantling of two drug production facilities. On February 20, 2025, Detectives Moustafa Maarouf and Jesse Oliver-Logan initiated an investigation after receiving information regarding Sefereno Castro selling heroin from a vehicle in Renaissance Plaza located in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue. Detectives approached Castro after observing him engage in what they believed were drug transactions. Castro locked himself in his vehicle and refused to come out. After negotiations, Castro exited and was taken into custody. He was found in possession of 100 individual bags of heroin. Detective Oliver-Logan utilized his narcotic-trained K9, Gee, who showed a positive indication of the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A court-authorized search warrant led to the discovery of an... Read more →

August 2024 Press Release: **August 1:** During an investigation of a duffle bag at the Rodeway Inn, officers located the suspect and the bag. Mary Jo Draper, 52, of Gloucester City, was found in possession of the victim’s duffle bag in her motel room. She also had active warrants. Draper was arrested and charged with theft and two borough ordinance violations. She was processed and released with new court dates. **August 4:** Officers responded to the Conoco Gas Station for a report of theft. A green Jeep, driven by a Black male, received $20.00 worth of gas and fled without paying. The vehicle was last seen traveling south on Route 130. **August 5:** Officers were called to Wawa for a shoplifting incident. A Black male, wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts, concealed approximately $100 worth of merchandise in a pillowcase and fled the store. The suspect was last seen... Read more →

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the following statement after William ‘Billy’ Marshall III was appointed as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). “We are encouraged to see the appointment of William ‘Billy’ Marshall as director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons,” said Prison Fellowship President and CEO Heather Rice-Minus. “Director Marshall’s experience as the former commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation will uniquely equip him to lead the BOP with insight, compassion and integrity. We look forward to working with Director Marshall as he lays the foundation to establish safer, more constructive federal prisons, strengthened by the full implementation of the First Step Act and the Federal Prison Oversight Act. We also look forward... Read more →

According to CNBC, federal authorities have arrested a Wisconsin judge and a former New Mexico judge in two separate cases, accusing them of interfering with Trump administration immigration enforcement efforts. Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested yesterday, on Friday morning and charged with obstruction. She is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers after he appeared in her courtroom April 18. Dugan’s arrest came one day after federal authorities arrested a former New Mexico judge, Joel Cano, and his wife on charges related to the Canos’ reported harboring of an undocumented immigrant with alleged ties to the notorious gang Tren de Aragua. The actions against judges mark a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to remove undocumented immigrants from the U.S. READ MORE "Nobody should be surprised by the arrest of two judges. I have said many times... Read more →

Pine Hill, NJ – A fugitive charged with sexually assaulting a child in Pine Hill was apprehended in Pennsylvania this morning, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pine Hill Police Chief Christopher Winters. Shane Hennesy, 22, of Newton Square, PA was taken in custody at approximately 6:00 a.m. today in Morgantown, PA. The arrest was made by members of the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division and the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force – Reading Division. Hennesy was charged on February 20, 2025, with first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, second-degree Sexual Assault, and two counts of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for crimes he is alleged to have committed against a 12-year-old girl in Pine Hill between December 2024 and January 2025 after the two met online. Hennesy will be remanded to the Berks County... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help: On May 14, 2022, at approximately 8:08 pm, the victim was located in the 2000 block of West Estaugh Street. The victim was suffering from several gunshot wounds and died of his injuries. The victim was last seen on video walking with another male, away from the Hoagie City store located at 2222 W. Hunting Park Avenue, and then in the 3400 block of North 21st Street. Police are trying to identify the male who last seen with the victim. THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE. To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or http://phillypolice.com/news https://youtu.be/xCXinTg4bnw Note: This video has no audio. If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) Use this electronic... Read more →

Voorhees, NJ – A Voorhees woman has been arrested and charged for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Voorhees Police Chief Louis Bordi. Makayla Johnson, 20, was charged on April 17, 2025, with second-degree Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material, second-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material, and third-degree Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Multiple cyber tips from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) led detectives to a Snapchat account used to possess and distribute child sexual abuse material. During the investigation, detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit identified Johnson as the user of the Snapchat account. Additionally, a forensic search of Johnson’s cell phone uncovered child sexual abuse material. Johnson was taken into custody at her residence in Voorhees on April 17, 2025, and remanded to the Camden... Read more →

CORRECTION/UPDATE William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 18, 2025)(CNBNews)--Catalyst Development Partners, a prominent real estate firm based in Connecticut, has taken legal action against the City of Gloucester following an agreement they reached in December 2022 to revitalize the Southport area. This redevelopment project, covering approximately 145 acres of land, aimed to transform the region into a community hub. As part of the agreement, Stephen Parnes was officially designated as the Conditional Redeveloper for the Southport Redevelopment area. The lawsuit raises questions about the future of this significant undertaking and the city’s commitment to its development goals. At the time, James Maley Esq., of the Maley Givens Law Firm, Collingswood, who represents the city in this matter, stated in a letter to Parnes, “As Redevelopment Counsel to the City of Gloucester City, we will be preparing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) naming Catalyst as Conditional Redeveloper... Read more →

By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square Apr 15, 2025 (The Center Square) – The White House said Tuesday it plans to help protect Social Security benefits from noncitizens and ramp up anti-fraud efforts. CRIME White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt outlined key points from the memorandum to reporters at a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Through the memorandum, Trump aims to stop noncitizens and “other ineligible people” from obtaining social security, Medicare or Medicaid benefits in part by expanding fraud prosecution efforts across the country. “[The memorandum] will expand the Social Security Administration's fraud prosecutor program to at least 50 U.S. attorney offices and establish a Medicare and Medicaid fraud prosecution program in 15 U.S. attorney offices,” Leavitt said. The Social Security Administration's Inspector General will also be required to audit earnings reports for people aged 100 and older whose records have shown conflicting information to fight identity theft.... Read more →

March 13, 2025 Officers conduct foot patrol through known hunting areas in search of illegal hunting activity, permanent stands, bait locations, and more in pursuit of poachers. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Natural Resources Police issued various citations and made numerous arrests for violations of criminal and natural resource law throughout December of 2024 through February of 2025. Charges filed against individuals include hunting out of season, baiting game animals, theft, weapons violations, spotlighting deer, commercial oyster violations, and other crimes. Pennsylvania Poacher Loses Hunting Privileges After Multiple Illegal Sika Harvests Edward Jang Ilgenfritz, 27, of Bedford, Pa. was found guilty of multiple natural resources violations in November and December 2024 stemming from the illegal harvest of several white-tailed deer in Allegany County and the illegal harvest of multiple sika deer in Dorchester County, occurring between August 2022 and November 2023. Ilgenfritz pled guilty to a number of charges including... Read more →

Please note that the following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available. A shooting occurred in the 16th District in the 600 block of North 38th Street. An adult male victim sustained a gunshot wound and walked into the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was later transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center his condition is currently unknown. At this time, there is no known motive, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by the Shooting Investigation Group (SIG). A triple shooting resulting in a homicide occurred in the 22nd District. Victim #1, an adult male, was transported to Temple University Hospital by Housing Police, where he was pronounced dead at 7:42 p.m. Victim #2, also an adult male, was transported to Temple Hospital by police, as was Victim #3, another adult male. Their... Read more →

In June 2024 the BROOKLAWN ShopRite Loss Prevention reported that Hale had shoplifted on multiple previous occasions, specifically on June 7, 14, 16, 20, 24, and 29. The total amount stolen over these dates was $1,168. **June 2024 Press Release:** **6/1** - Officers responded to the 100 block of Browning Lane for a report of an intoxicated person. Upon their arrival, they interacted with the intoxicated male, identified as Donnell Anthony Mathes, 58, of Bellmawr, who was found to be wanted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. Mathes was also in possession of six Suboxone films, two small zip-lock bags of cocaine, empty wax folds, and a crack pipe. He was charged with two counts of possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mathes was remanded to the Camden County Jail. **6/3** - Officers responded to ShopRite for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Denise... Read more →

OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PAGE Lieutenant Mark Meadows Irondale Police Department, AL EOW: Monday, January 6, 2025 Cause: Struck by vehicle Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA EOW: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Cause: Motorcycle crash Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Cause: Gunfire Sergeant Mark Butler Navasota Police Department, TX EOW: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Cause: Vehicular assault Border Patrol Agent David Christopher Maland United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US EOW: Monday, January 20, 2025 Cause: Gunfire Officer Baldino Morales-Sánchez Mayagüez Municipal Police Department, PR EOW: Saturday, January 25, 2025 Cause: Motorcycle crash Officer Jason Roscow North Las Vegas Police Department, NV EOW: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Cause: Gunfire Police Officer Jeremy R. Labonte Roswell Police Department, GA EOW: Friday, February 7, 2025 Cause: Gunfire Trooper Kyle McAcy Nebraska... Read more →

**May 2024 Press Release:** **5/1** - Officers were at the Rodeway Inn for a separate call when they observed a Porsche parked in the lot without any license plates. After checking the vehicle’s VIN, it was confirmed as a stolen vehicle from Washington State. The vehicle was towed, and the investigation is ongoing. **5/2** - Officers responded to the Conoco Gas Station regarding a theft of gas. A Black male in his 50s, driving a Lincoln SUV, had the attendant fill his gas tank for $63.00. He then fled the scene without paying. **5/3** - During an investigation at the Wawa, officers found two people sleeping in a motor vehicle. Renee Lynne Smith, 42, of Camden, and Keith Paul Blackwell, 64, of Mount Ephraim, were arrested. Blackwell was arrested for outstanding warrants, while Smith was wanted by the Camden County Probation Office. Smith was also found in possession of a... Read more →

Pennsauken, NJ – A Pennsauken man has been arrested and charged for possessing child sexual abuse material, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. Nathaniel Martinez, 20, was charged on April 8, 2025, with third-degree Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. A cyber tip from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) led detectives to a Snapchat account used to upload child sexual abuse material. During the investigation, detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit identified Martinez as the user of the Snapchat account. Additionally, a Telegram account containing child sexual abuse material was located on Martinez’s cell phone. Martinez was taken into custody in Pennsauken on April 8, 2025, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kaitlin Sell of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit... Read more →

APRIL 2024 PRESS RELEASE **4/4** - Overnight, an unknown individual cut the lock off the PSE&G Plant fence and a trailer inside the lot. No items were reported missing. **4/5** - An officer stopped a male pedestrian at Kings Highway and Browning Lane for not using the crosswalk. The man, Jonathan David Hart, 39, of Gloucester City, had an active arrest warrant and was found with four vials of crystal meth. He was charged with possession of controlled substances and released with new court dates. **4/6** - Jasmine R. Prince, 33, of Voorhees, was detained for being on Wawa property despite being banned. She received a citation for disturbing the peace. **4/7** - Officers responded to shoplifting at Rite Aid, where a white male in his 30s and two females left with items worth over $200 in a Ford Taurus. **4/8** - At ShopRite, a male and female loaded two... Read more →

CNBNews file photo On May 18, 2012, members of the Gloucester City Police Department stood in formation during a ceremony honoring Officer Frederick Blackburn, the only Gloucester City Police Officer to be killed in the line of duty in the history of the local police department. A hit-and-run driver struck Blackburn on March 6, 1946, as he walked his beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic Streets. He succumbed to internal injuries eight days later. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 11, 2025) (CNBNews) – The Gloucester City Police Department has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Junior Police Academy. This experience is designed to engage middle school students in a dynamic environment where they can explore the fascinating world of law enforcement. Participants will enjoy a variety of activities, including physical training to foster teamwork and fitness, engaging presentations from dedicated police officers, and hands-on experiences... Read more →

Camden, NJ – Detectives are continuing to investigate a March 2025 shooting that resulted in the death of a Camden teenager last week, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On March 20, 2025, at approximately 6:27 p.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to the area of South 7th Street and Ware Street in Camden for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located a gunshot victim – later identified as Zaheer Whye, 18, of Camden – behind a residence on the 700 block of Ware Street. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. The victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on April 4, 2025. This investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Erica DiLolle of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-8544... Read more →

Recently, politically driven protests have urged activists to target individuals and property based on the type of car they own. Consequently, we have witnessed widespread attacks across the nation, regardless of the vehicle you may possess. Here are a few tips to help you prepare to defend both yourself and your property if confronted by a violent attacker: Stay in Your Car: The most important thing is to avoid getting out of your vehicle unless absolutely necessary. If there is any option to drive away, take it, even if it means breaking a traffic rule. Your safety is paramount. Use Your Byrna Launcher: If you cannot drive away and the assailant possesses a weapon that could break your window, or if your window is already down, you will need to use your Byrna launcher from inside the vehicle. This is why my first two rounds are kinetic. If I must... Read more →

ICE, federal partners arrest 133 alien offenders during enhanced operation in New York...if you are here illegally, you could be next! BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners apprehended 133 illegal aliens during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation focusing on criminal illegal alien offenders and other immigration violators in western, central, and northern New York to bolster public safety, national security and border security March 24-28. “By leveraging our federal partnerships and intelligence-driven investigations, ICE continues to carry out its mission in a way that best serves national security, public safety and border security,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Buffalo acting Deputy Field Office Director Philip Rhoney. “I am grateful for the professionalism, dedication and support from all of our partners during this week-long operation to remove dangerous alien offenders from our New York communities.” ICE and federal partners concentrated their efforts in... Read more →

By Connie Cleary Woods | CNBNews MISSING Danielle Lopez 📍 Location: Burlington County, NJ 📅 Last Seen: April 13, 2024 👤 Age Now: 37 📏 Height: 5' 4 " ⚖ Weight: 135 📄 Circumstances: A 37-year-old woman from New Jersey has been missing for a year after telling her family she planned to go camping in a state forest. Danielle Lopez was last seen shortly after 9 a.m. on April 13, leaving the Wawa on Route 72 in the Vincentown area of Southampton, Burlington County. Police later found her 2008 blue Hyundai Accent disabled on Lost Lane Road in Penn State Forest, Woodland Township. 📞 If you have any information, please contact the New Jersey State Police at 609-882-2000. 🌐 Danielle Lopez Database Entry: https://www.missingpeopleinamerica.org/mis.../Danielle-Lopez #Missing #MissingPeopleInAmerica #FindDanielleLopez #Help #New_Jersey Help find the missing using the MPIA Database. Each missing person has their own interactive map, communication section, and resources.... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 8, 2025)– The Gloucester City Police Department is seeking assistance from the community in identifying two individuals connected to an incident that occurred at the Dollar Tree store located at the intersection of Broadway and Center Streets. Images of the individuals have been released as part of the investigation, and the police are looking to question them regarding the event. Anyone who has information about their identities or details related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Gloucester City Detective Bureau at 856-456-7797. Your cooperation may be vital in helping to resolve this case. Read more →

Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individuals seen in the following still photos. On March 9, 2025, at approximately 3:35am, the victim was forcefully removed from a business on the 1xx block of S. 13th Street by two unknown black males who appeared to be affiliated with the business. While outside the restaurant with his family one of the female employees struck the victim’s relative in the face with a closed fist. A short time later the victim began to walk away from the location and as the victim passed the area at 1xx S 13th St, he was approached from behind and assaulted by 2 unknown black males. One of the suspects struck the victim in the face knocking him to the ground. The victim believes the suspects to be the same males that removed him from the restaurant. No weapons were used during to... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 3, 2025)--On April 2, 2025, CNBNews published a letter from Police Chief Brian Morrell, who spoke at the February council meeting about the January shootings on Ridgeway Street. Morrell criticized Sandy Reed, the Republican at-large candidate who is running in the upcoming November election. Morrell also took aim at the Republican chairman, Jason Fanning who, CNBNews believes, was responsible for bringing this horrific shooting to the attention of the public. As for Morrell outspokeness. CNBNews believes Morrell became vocal because he is afraid of losing his $230,000 position that he has held for the past five years if the Republicans win in November. We stated in our April 2 article the following: "It is a rare and notable occurrence for a Gloucester City Police Chief to step into the political arena, as they traditionally maintain a stance of neutrality, serving... Read more →

We condemn the defacement of the Free Store in Braddock, Pennsylvania– an essential resource that provides food, clothing, diapers, and formula at no cost to the community. This attack on a charitable institution dedicated to fighting poverty and offering vital support is inappropriate and counterproductive. Targeting individuals or businesses because they support Israel is antisemitism—plain and simple. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Accusing the Free Store and its founder, Gisele Fetterman, of having “blood on their hands” is a baseless and malicious act. It harms the vulnerable individuals who rely on its services and does nothing to support the Palestinian people in Gaza. Attacking a charitable organization that serves those in need crosses a line that should never be approached, and only deepens division and pain. The harassment directed at Senator Fetterman and his family – at both their home and offices – since Oct. 7 is equally unacceptable. Signed by:... Read more →

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at approximately 9:22 p.m., 5th District officers responded to a radio call for a “person with a gun” on the 70XX block of Ridge Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a male shooting victim on the highway, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. He was transported to Roxborough Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:52 p.m. A firearm was recovered at the scene, found lying next to the victim. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Tariq Duncan, of the 17XX block of Wylie Street. At this time, the ownership of the recovered firearm has not been confirmed. There is no video evidence available, and no suspect has been identified. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or provide an anonymous tip by... Read more →