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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.
Vineland and Millville Police Looking for These Suspects
In case you were sadly unaware, there are surveillance cameras everywhere these days. Chances are, if you do something wrong, there will be a photo or video of you doing it. Police in both Vineland and Millville are asking for the public's help in identifying people captured on surveillance. Vineland...
Vineland Man Sentenced In Stabbing: Prosecutor
Willie L. Sease, of Vineland, was sentenced on Friday, July 26 on the charges of Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Burglary, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The charges originated from an incident which occurred on April 9....
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,...
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...
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,...
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.
Woman charged with carrying concealed gun during traffic stop in Newark
A Wilmington woman was arrested after police found a handgun in her car during a traffic stop in Newark, authorities said. The incident happened just after 4 p.m. July 24 on East Chestnut Hill Road, according to Lt. Andrew Rubin, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense and, while speaking to the driver, learned there was a gun in the vehicle. The officer searched the vehicle and found a handgun concealed under the driver's seat. The driver, 26-year-old Summerit Davis, was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, along with traffic offenses. She was released on $2,600 unsecured bail.
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,"...
Hammer-Wielding Man Sentenced In Deadly Attack At South Jersey Truck Stop: Prosecutor
Marchello D. Williams, of Browns Mills, was convicted in May of first-degree murder and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon for causing the death of Tysheem Porter, 47, of Newark, Delaware, according to Salem County Prosecutor Kristin J. Telsey. Just before 11 p.m. on May 6, 2021, Porter was attacked...
Teen shot in the head inside North Philadelphia recording studio, police say
A teenager was taken to the hospital after being shot in the head on Friday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers were called to the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia just before 5 p.m. for reports of a person with a gun, police said.
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...
State Police Arrest Man for Organized Retail Theft from Wegmans
Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Thomas Hetzler, of Wilmington, Delaware, for organized retail theft charges stemming from multiple shopliftings that occurred at the Wegmans in Wilmington. On July 23, 2024, at […] The post State Police Arrest Man for Organized Retail Theft from Wegmans appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
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…
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...
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-…
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.
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