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29-year-old Burlington County, NJ, man gets 90 years in prison for brutal murder
A 29-year-old Burlington County man was sentenced Monday to 90 years in prison for fatally beating a man inside a Beverly City home two years ago. Larry Brown must serve 73 years before reaching parole eligibility; he would be 102 years old at that time. A jury convicted Brown in...
3 charged in apparent acid attack; Woman suffers burns to over 30% of her body, prosecutors say
Three Florida residents have been arrested in connection to an apparent acid attack on a New Jersey woman who suffered burns to more than 35% of her body, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office said. Video above: 17 workers taken to hospital after acid leak at business. Investigators believe suspects...
Police hope missing NJ teen girls are still in South Jersey
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — Police are searching for two missing teenage girls who they hope are still in the Camden County area. Zadia Kharfan has been missing for two weeks as of Thursday. The 16-year-old girl from Sicklerville was reported missing on Aug. 8. Gloucester Township police said she may...
3 New Jersey cities among the most dangerous in America
According to a popular website, three locales in the Garden State have ranked among America's 100 most dangerous cities. Interestingly enough, none of the population centers of North Jersey (Newark, Jersey City, New Brunswick, etc.) made the list. Two of the three cities are in South Jersey while the other is in the central part of the state (notice I didn't say "Central Jersey" because it doesn't actually exist — but we'll save that argument for another day).
New Jersey Dad Convicted of Fatally Beating Son, 6, Day After Mom Lost Emergency Custody Bid Reports to Prison
Christopher Gregor will have to serve a minimum sentence of 17 years behind bars before becoming eligible for parole on February 28, 2039, according to the DOC.
NJ cop charged with shoplifting while on-duty at discount retailer
A 25-year-old Paterson police pfficer has been accused of stealing clothes while on duty at a store in the city. Jeury DeJesus-Rodriguez, of Paterson, was arrested on Thursday by members of the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Public Integrity Unit. DeJesus-Rodriguez was charged with third-degree official misconduct as well as the...
83-year-old woman arrested for shoplifting in Hamilton Twp., NJ
An 83-year-old woman from Galloway who was charged for shoplifting was one of many arrests made by the Hamilton Township Police Department in the first half of August. In total, officials say that answered 638 calls for service, made 23 arrests, made over 350 motor vehicle stops, and assisted in 17 EMS calls from August 1st through 15th.
Philadelphia Rapper Ybcdul Who Went Viral For Digging Up His Enemy’s Grave Has Been Shot And Killed
Authorities in Philadelphia are looking into a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a well-known rapper in the Olney neighborhood. According to 6abc, the victim has been identified as Abdul Vicks, a prominent rapper who went by the name “YBC Dul” aka “Mr. disrespectful.” The news outlet reports that the gunfire was reported ... Read more
Protect Your Car – New Jersey’s 10 Most Stolen Vehicles Revealed
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported that just over 10,000 vehicles were stolen in 2020, the last year the study was conducted. What may be surprising is which cars are being jacked. It's 2024, and with so many increased security measures, how many cars are still being stolen?. For the...
Former MMA fighter gets 25 years for killing EHT man inside Atlantic City hotel room
Brian Wilkinson, 47, of Egg Harbor Township, was found naked on the floor of Room 2618 of the Ocean Casino Resort at about 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 2022, with numerous stab wounds.
Hamilton Township Man Dies While Walking Across Road With Dog, Police Say
Mohamed Ahmed, 63, of Hamilton, died in the crash on Wednesday, Aug. 21, the township's police division said in a news release. The crash happened on Hamilton Avenue near the intersection with Donald Drive at around 4:10 p.m. Investigators said Ahmed was walking with his dog on the west side...
12-year-old girl reported missing in Camden County, NJ
Authorities in South Jersey are asking for your help finding a missing child. According to the Camden County Police Department, 12-year-old Jayla Richardson has been reported missing from her home on the 700 block of Sycamore Street in Camden's Bergen Square neighborhood. She is described as follows:. Black female. 5’2”...
Bensalem Police Seek Person’s Identity in Walmart Retail Theft
Bensalem Police are asking for your help in identifying this person suspected of retail theft. Police are investigating a retail theft at the Walmart located at 3461 Horizon Boulevard on August 20, 2024. It was reported at approximately 10 p.m. that an unknown white female entered the store and stole $98.00 worth of “Pokemon” sets. The female fled the area in a gray Honda Civic without paying for the merchandise.
20 biggest unsolved mysteries in Southern New Jersey
A number of unsolved murders and mysteries remain on the books of law enforcement agencies across South Jersey. Some of these cases involve brutal murders of teenagers back in the 1960s, a mysterious death involving a New Jersey Transit train, the infamous case of four dead prostitutes found behind a low-budget motel in West Atlantic City, and a handful of people who have seemingly vanished.
NJ woman who killed husband on Christmas gets 6 years in prison
A Mays Landing woman who admitted to shooting and killing her husband nearly two years ago has been sentenced to six years in prison. In June, Marylue Wigglesworth pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of 57-year-old David Wigglesworth. The woman said she had acted in self-defense on Christmas...
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