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Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (UPDATE)
A crash with serious injuries closed all lanes of Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said.The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the southbound ramp to Exit 26S in Bellmawr, according to NJDOT.Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda was traveling southbound on I-…
Williamstown, NJ, man charged with attempted murder
A 20-year-old man from Williamstown has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Camden County earlier this month. The Clementon Police Department says on Friday, July 19th, their officers were called to the area of Princeton Road and Elm Avenue for a report of shots fired. At the scene,...
Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crash On Route 55 In Deptford (UPDATE)
A truck driver was hospitalized after running off Route 55 in Deptford, authorities said.A portion of Route 55 was closed for more than two hours due to the crash on Wednesday, July 24, according to the NJDOT.Troopers responded at about 4 p.m. on Route 55 north milepost 59.6, according to Sgt. Jeff…
Routine traffic stop results in 5-year prison sentence for Glassboro, NJ, man
A Glassboro man is headed to prison after cops found a loaded gun during a traffic stop in Vineland last year. On April 26th, 38-year-old Joshua D. Alpheaus pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful possession of a handgun. Earlier this week, he was sentenced to five years in state...
Why car thieves are targeting your vehicle registration | Here's how to protect yourself
Car break-ins are one of the most common crimes in Philadelphia, making the list of top 5.Car owners in the suburbs are also getting hit frequently, and many thieves are after one thing in particular: your vehicle registration.Your registration has your name and address, as well as all of your vehicle information, including your plate, title, make, model and VIN. All that information is a treasure trove for criminals.From Cheltenham and Gloucester townships to Northeast Philadelphia, as well as Roxborough, Spring Garden, and Fairmount -- these are all areas seeing car break-ins."It's one of the most common things to happen,"...
Shocking video of car slamming into South Philly cheesesteak shop
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - "Saturday morning, I wake up and I get a text from my manager to check this video out," said Edward Brennan. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw surveillance video from his business, Shank’s Original Philly Cheesesteak, on South Columbus Boulevard, in South Philly. "I...
Teen Swimmer Drowns in Gloucester County, NJ Lake
A day at a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey turned tragic after the drowning of a teen. Saturday was sunny and warm, a much milder day than we've had so far this summer. It should have been a day of fun for all who spent time outdoors but that ended up not being the case at one lake in South Jersey.
Atco woman who admitted to fraud must pay almost $3.9 million in restitution
CAMDEN — An Atco woman has received a prison term of more than three years for a massive embezzlement from a former employer. Jennifer Vandever received a 41-month sentence and must pay restitution of almost $3.9 million, according to an IRS spokesman. ...
Missing fisherman found dead in Delaware River in Philadelphia
A family is looking for answers after a missing fisherman was pulled from the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday.Chopper 6 was overhead around 3:30 p.m. as marine units found the victim near the Linden Avenue boat ramp.He has been identified by family as 42-year-old Darnell Dogan."Oh my God, this is so hard. This is so hard," said Dogan's mother, Juanita Johnson.Video from Chopper 6, which we are not airing, showed some kind of material around Dogan's wrists.Police say an autopsy will now be conducted and homicide investigators are working the case.Dogan, who was an avid fisherman from Frankford,...
Police arrest three men in connection with retail thefts and robberies
Philadelphia Police have arrested three men in connection to a string of retail thefts and robberies that began in April 2024. Byron Jordan-Prince, Lytrell Scott, and Daquan Johnson have been charged with multiple counts of retail theft and related offenses. Police say the Jordan-Prince, Scott, and Johnson targeted a number of stores, including Dollar Generals, […]
Video shows gunman fire at person riding motorized scooter on Philadelphia street
PHILADELPHIA - Disturbing surveillance video shared by police in Philadelphia shows a masked gunman brazenly opening fire on a person riding a motorized scooter. Authorities say the shooting happened last Saturday near the intersection of Diamond and 21st streets. The gunman, dressed in dark clothing, is seen walking towards a...
Contractor Conned Woman Out Of $341K In Home Repairs He Never Did In South Jersey: Prosecutor
On Tuesday, July 23, Christopher Fuscellaro of Mantua Township was arrested and charged with theft, theft by deception and being an unlicensed contractor, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Between Sept. 7, 2022, and Nov. 16, 2023, Fuscellaro portrayed himself as a licensed contractor in Washington Township "and utilized...
Police pay special attention to store thefts
The Mantua police department is taking a harder stance on crime – specifically retail theft – in response to increased calls from the township’s four major retailers. Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot and Kohl’s have all been battling theft, a crime that has also increased nationwide. As a result, township police consulted with other law-enforcement agencies to create a special task force.
Man accused of defrauding elderly person of over $300,000 in Gloucester County
A man in South Jersey was arrested after an eight-month-long investigation into elderly fraud.Christopher Fuscellaro, 32, from Mantua Township, Gloucester County, was taken into custody on Tuesday.Investigators say he defrauded an elderly resident of Washington Township of approximately $341,000.According to police, Fuscellaro portrayed himself to the victim as a licensed contractor between September 2022 and November 2023.Detectives say he operated under the names "Fuscellaro Construction" and "Four All Seasons Construction LLC."He has since been charged with theft, theft by deception, insurance fraud, and more.Anyone with more information on Fuscellaro is asked to contact the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office at tips@co.gloucester.nj.us.
NJ state police trooper admits punching handcuffed woman in face
🔻 Under plea deal, no public employment or office. A New Jersey state police trooper from Gloucester County has admitted to punching a handcuffed woman in the face, while she was sitting in a police vehicle, awaiting a medical evaluation. On Thursday, 28-year-old Nicolas Hogan, of Gibbstown, pleaded guilty...
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Woman ordered to stand trial for murder of Wrightstown man
A woman was ordered to stand trial Thursday, July 18, for the murder of a 72-year-old man in Wrightstown Township in October. Meghan Macklin, 46, of Philadelphia, was charged in March with the murder of Richard Scott MacFarland in his home at 55 Apple Hill Road. She was taken into custody in Tennessee after fleeing the area in the victim’s car, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said.
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