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CRIME & SAFETY
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.
Michigan Woman to Stand Trial in Crash That Killed Two Siblings at Birthday Party
(NEWSnet/AP) — 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...
Truck Overturns in Berlin, NJ, Spilling Sand and Fuel on Roadway
A serious accident happened in Berlin, New Jersey Tuesday morning involving a truck carrying sand. The crash took place in the vicinity of the intersections of White Horse Pike and Route 73, according to police. Sand Truck Overturns in Berlin, NJ, Driver Seriously Injured. A truck tipped on its side...
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…
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 wallet 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...
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.
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, […]
NJ police officer deemed a hero after fire rescue
In Evesham Township, a New Jersey police officer is being called a hero for rescuing an elderly couple from a burning home. The rescue was all caught on his body cam. The video shows Officer Kevin Long directing the woman to safety outside. After guiding the woman, he went deeper into the house to rescue […]
American flag tribute honoring local heroes vandalized in South Jersey
AUDUBON – Multiple American flags were vandalized on Monday night, and residents and the police are left guessing why someone would do such a thing. “Not patriotic at all and just against the American way,” Joe Miller, the president-elect of the Audubon Haddon Township Oaklyn Rotary Club, told CBS Philadelphia as he reflected on the incident.
Truck accident spills diesel fuel on N.J. highway
A tractor-trailer accident on an off-ramp for Interstate 295 in South Jersey on Saturday morning spilled nearly 100 gallons of diesel fuel on the roadway, the New Jersey State Police and a county hazardous material chief said. The truck ran off the highway around 7:22 a.m. and collided with the...
Cold hooves: Goat found after escaping wedding
When you want your wedding present to be the G.O.A.T. — the greatest of all time — then why not go literal with it?. We can only imagine that was the thinking when someone brought a goat to a New Jersey wedding to gift to the newlyweds. However, things took a turn when the animal, named Freddie, went missing.
NJ Legislators Intro Bill Package Targeting Flash Mobs, ‘Public Brawls’ Amid Disruptions to Community Events
After hundreds of young people violently crashed public gatherings from Wildwood to Pennsauken, lawmakers are looking for new mechanisms to crack down on offenders. Police still don’t know much about the root of the disturbances. On June 1, the 40th annual Gloucester Township Day celebration was derailed by a...
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