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NJ man convicted of hotel room murder, robbery
A 32-year-old man has been found guilty of helping lure a victim to a Mount Laurel hotel four years ago, where the man was killed and then robbed. Jawaad Ali, of Lindenwold, had represented himself at trial in Superior Court in Mount Holly. The jury deliberated for two hours before...
Baby dies after young mom cut the umbiIical cord with a kitchen knife but failed to secure it after, then threw the child out the window
Philadelphia, PA – According to the police officials, the young mom and dad, later identified as 20-year-old EmiIy and 19-year-old Josshua, were taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including: criminaI homicide, concealing the death of an infant and other charges after they killed their baby. The responding officers discovered that the parents reportedly threw their baby out the window after the newborn bIed to death.
Philadelphia mother charged in NJ with causing son's death through 'tranq' exposure
A Philadelphia mother is now behind bars after authorities say she caused the death of her 10-month-old son through exposure to an illicit drug known on the streets as "tranq."Vanessa Hampton, 32, of Frankford, was arrested last week in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to New Jersey where she is facing charges of manslaughter and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.The investigation began in November 2022 when Medford Township police responded to a home for an unresponsive infant.The boy was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.SEE ALSO: Action News Special Report: Emerging drug 'tranq' leading to amputationsOfficials say drug suppliers are lacing the fentanyl and heroin supply with the animal tranquilizer because it is cheap and easy to get.A medical examiner ruled the child's death a homicide, saying he died from drug intoxication after being exposed to "xylazine," or tranq, allegedly at the hands of his mother.Xylazine is widely used in veterinary medicine as a sedative, muscle relaxant, and analgesic. In the United States, it is not approved for human consumption or medical treatment.Officials say the drug is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
Three West Virginians admit to roles in Philadelphia drug trafficking organization
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Three West Virginia men have admitted to their roles in a Philadelphia drug trafficking organization. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, the organization was supplying large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to North Central West Virginia. Jordan Spadafore, 33, of Morgantown; Stephanie Miller, 47, of Charleston; and Olivia Gibson, 21, […]
Vigil held for Temple nursing student allegedly killed by boyfriend in North Philadelphia
Family and friends of 20-year-old Milan Jones gathered in Philadelphia on Friday night to remember the Temple nursing student and celebrate her life.Jones was found dead from blunt force trauma inside a North Philadelphia apartment last Saturday morning.Philadelphia police said a dispute between Jones and her boyfriend, 21-year-old Tymir Lackey, turned physical, leading to her death. Police called her death a domestic homicide.Lackey, a fellow Temple student, was arrested and now faces murder charges.In a parking lot at 74th Street and Ogontz Avenue, Jones' family and friends came together on Friday evening for a balloon release."Being around this many people...
Man shot, killed after gunfire breaks out in West Philadelphia
A man is dead after a shooting broke out in West Philadelphia on Saturday night.It happened on the unit block of 52nd Street just after 7:30 p.m.Police say at the scene, officers found a man who had been shot repeatedly.He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.There is no word yet on his identity.Authorities say no arrests have been made. Anyone with information on this shooting should contact the police.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
NJ State Police Need Your Help Finding Missing Woman
Roberta Anne Michels-Hopkins (Nickname: Birdy) has been missing since 1981. It's a case that remains unsolved, and police are revisiting her case to give her family and friends some closure. Police remind you that all tips can remain confidential. Ms. Hopkins was approximately 29 years old when she left her...
A 6-year-old Black Boy Drowned During First Day of Summer Camp, And His Mother Wants Answers
Six-year-old Michael Stewart was excited for his first day at summer camp. According to his mother, Enjoli Stewart, Michael even fell asleep with his swimming goggles on the night before. Suggested Reading. Enjoli was at work on Monday, June 24, when she got a devastating call from a South New...
Surf and Turf Thieves Make Off With $1,500 in Goods From South Jersey Acme
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Gloucester Township Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a recent shoplifting incident. On June 24, 2024, two suspects were…
Philadelphia police investigating brutal high school beating that injured 2 students
Philadelphia police are investigating a brutal beating inside Ben Franklin High School in the city's Spring Garden neighborhood.It happened during the first day of summer school on Tuesday.Police are using two videos that circulated on social media as part of their investigation.Two teen girls were assaulted during the incident."Two of the females had some head and neck injuries from being assaulted by at least three other girls in this incident," said Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.Mecca Robinson is a guardian of a child that goes to the school. She also runs a nonprofit aimed at helping homeless youth. She...
Police searching for suspects after stray bullets strike two teens in North Philly
Two teenagers are injured after being hit by gunfire in North Philly Saturday morning, and police are seeking two suspects for the incident. Police responded to a call about an individual with a gun at 12:35 a.m. in the 2100 block of Fairhill Street. They found a 16-year-old male who had been shot once in the chest and once in the buttocks. Police also found a second victim, 18, with a gunshot wound in the buttocks.
Michigan woman to stand trial in crash that killed young brother and sister at birthday party
A Michigan woman has been ordered to stand trial in a crash that killed two siblings and injured several other people who were at a boat club to celebrate a child’s birthday. Marshella Chidester, 66, was bound over Thursday to Monroe County Circuit Court on two counts of second-degree...
Six NJ Walgreens receive bomb threats, cops say
A bomb threat made against a Walgreens in Evesham was one of six similar threats made around New Jersey on Thursday, according to officials. Evesham police closed a section of Route 73 around 11:35 a.m. after the Walgreens received a call claiming there was an "explosive device" in the store. The store was evacuated while a K9 from the Burlington County Sheriff's Office investigated. Several adjacent businesses were also evacuated.
N.J. couple’s 1st home burned down just 6 months in. The neighborhood is rallying.
Brand new homeowners from Camden County lost their house in an overnight blaze Sunday — just six months after buying it. Richard Derer, 31 and his fiancée, Tiffany Siligato, 24, moved into their first home in Lindenwold earlier this year, according to a GoFundMe campaign started on their behalf.
Man gunned down 3 years ago while filming music video in Philadelphia; family seeks justice
A young man with a budding career as a videographer was gunned down years ago while filming a music video in Philadelphia.Now, his mother is asking the public for help in finding his killer.Theresa Collins says her son, Anthony Burton, shied away from anything violent."My son was a very humble, peaceful young man. He didn't like chaos, he didn't like confusion. He didn't like arguing if he could, if he could avoid any confrontation. That's who he was," she recalled.That's why Collins says what happened on April 2, 2021, was so shocking.She says the 25-year-old was filming a music video...
Firefighter injured battling apartment building blaze in Camden, New Jersey
A Camden firefighter was injured while battling an apartment fire on Thursday morning.The fire happened at the Community Meadows Apartments on the 2500 block of South 8th Street shortly after 6 a.m.Officials say that the firefighter suffered a head and neck injury and was taken to the hospital.The fire broke out in a second-floor apartment. No residents were injured.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Two teens arrested in connection to assault on North Wildwood boardwalk
Police in North Wildwood, New Jersey announced that two teens have been arrested in connection to an assault that occurred on the boardwalk earlier this month. According to police, the assault happened in the area of 26th Street and the boardwalk on June 8. The two individuals - a 17-year...
Woman who stole car at Turnersville, NJ, Walmart left her ID inside, police say
Officials in Gloucester County say a woman who allegedly stole a car from a Walmart store left her purse and ID inside that vehicle. The scene unfolded around 6:00 Saturday evening at the store on the Black Horse Pike in Turnersville when a 2017 Honda Civic was reported stolen. Michelle...
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