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Police Identify 4 South Jersey Men Charged with Stealing Checks
Four South Jersey men and their knack for altering checks they stole out of the mail have been officially charged for their alleged crimes. Mail, Bank Fraud Committed in 4 Different South Jersey Counties, Police Say. Authorities in Atlantic, Camden, Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties say the accused representing three separate...
NJ men altered checks stolen from U.S. mail, officials say
Four Garden State men have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud banks out of funds by stealing checks from the mail, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. According to officials, the men conspired to commit bank fraud by getting their hands on checks that had been stolen...
What $400,000 or less gets you in Cumberland County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 29 and August 4. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Cumberland County, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
N.J. man missing for 19 days
Police in Cumberland County are asking for the public’s help locating a man who has been missing for 2 1/2 weeks. Dino Barbagli, 63, was last seen walking in the area of Delsea Drive and Landis Avenue in Vineland on July 18, police reported on Tuesday. Barbagli is described...
Teachers of Year in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean Co’s
Twenty-one educators received recognition for their excellent work Tuesday when the state Department of Education announced the 2024-25 New Jersey County Teachers of the Year. The teachers were named during an awards ceremony at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. The 21 recipients of the county honors are now eligible for the New Jersey Teacher of the Year award.
August Already!
Maybe you’ve noticed it: That occasional hint of summer’s end? High in the 80s, the faintest of harbingers that cool weather may be queuing up. Shhhhhh, we’re not trying to alarm you, but September isn’t so far away. The good news: You’ve still got time for...
South Jersey man who sexually assaulted young teen gets prison
BRIDGETON — A South Jersey man who had a sexual relationship with a young teenager has been sentenced to five years in state prison. Ulver Roblero Deleon, 29, of Bridgeton was sentenced in Superior Court in Cumberland County on Friday. He pleaded guilty in October to third-degree child endangerment, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Kudos…Maggie Vaughan
Kudos…Maggie Vaughan who was recently welcomed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties as a mentoring relationship specialist. Vaughan, of Bridgeton, will maintain active communication with bigs and littles to check in on how their time together is progressing. She will provide resources as needed, offer ideas to encourage relationship development, and be available for any questions or concerns that arise along the way.
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