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Dump Truck Driver Cited For Disregarding A Stop Sign In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Prosecutor
The dump truck driver accused of passing through a stop sign in a fatal crash in Cumberland County has been formally cited, authorities said on Tuesday, July 2.Lamaas Arthur, 55, of Port Norris, received citations for disregarding a stop sign and careless driving, according to the Cumberland County…
Dump truck driver issued citations in crash that killed N.J. mother of 4
While no criminal charges have been filed so far, an investigation into the June 20 crash that killed a Cumberland County mother of four and injured her kids is continuing, according to New Jersey State Police. The dump truck driver who struck Brandy Woolson’s vehicle disregarded a stop sign, police...
Update: The severe thunderstorm warning is forecast to expire at 9 p.m.
The warning was for Cumberland and Salem counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms," according to the National Weather Service.
South Jersey man who sexually assaulted 5 children gets prison sentence
A man who admitted earlier this year he sexually assaulted five children has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Jesus Figueroa, 58, of Vineland, was sentenced on Friday to five 10-year terms, which will all run concurrently, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release. He pleaded guilty to all five counts of second-degree sexual assault on Feb. 21.
Vineland Man, 58, Gets Prison For Sexually Assaulting 5 Girls Under Age Of 13: Prosecutor
Jesus Figueroa was sentenced on Friday, June 28, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Figueroa must serve a minimum of 85% of the 10 years before being considered eligible for parole, she said. Upon release, he will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and be subject to parole supervision for life.
Something for Everyone
Quick: What does magic, a pirate ship, a skillet tossing contest, cotton candy and stomach-flipping amusement rides all have in common?. Right. If you’ve lived in Cumberland County for any length of time, you already know the answer: It’s time for the Cumberland County Fair. JoAnne Kowalski, president,...
Making an IMPACT
BRENDA SMANIOTTO from Inspira, left, recently spoke to Tri-County Rotary members about the IMPACT Program. It offers a Parent Linking Program, which supports teen parents attending Vineland High Schools; school based youth services programs in Millville and Vineland; and three Family Success Centers. IMPACT also provides early intervention services to children in Cumberland, Gloucester and Atlantic counties as part of a New Jersey Department of Health program. Smaniotto is shown here with Tri-County Rotary President Mary Gruccio.
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 933-square-foot home on East Chestnut Avenue in Vineland that sold for $195,000.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting 3 N.J. counties Sunday night
On Sunday at 8:46 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 11 p.m. for Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk...
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