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NJ man convicted of hotel room murder, robbery
A 32-year-old man has been found guilty of helping lure a victim to a Mount Laurel hotel four years ago, where the man was killed and then robbed. Jawaad Ali, of Lindenwold, had represented himself at trial in Superior Court in Mount Holly. The jury deliberated for two hours before...
Baby dies after young mom cut the umbiIical cord with a kitchen knife but failed to secure it after, then threw the child out the window
Philadelphia, PA – According to the police officials, the young mom and dad, later identified as 20-year-old EmiIy and 19-year-old Josshua, were taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including: criminaI homicide, concealing the death of an infant and other charges after they killed their baby. The responding officers discovered that the parents reportedly threw their baby out the window after the newborn bIed to death.
Six NJ Walgreens receive bomb threats, cops say
A bomb threat made against a Walgreens in Evesham was one of six similar threats made around New Jersey on Thursday, according to officials. Evesham police closed a section of Route 73 around 11:35 a.m. after the Walgreens received a call claiming there was an "explosive device" in the store. The store was evacuated while a K9 from the Burlington County Sheriff's Office investigated. Several adjacent businesses were also evacuated.
A 6-year-old Black Boy Drowned During First Day of Summer Camp, And His Mother Wants Answers
Six-year-old Michael Stewart was excited for his first day at summer camp. According to his mother, Enjoli Stewart, Michael even fell asleep with his swimming goggles on the night before. Suggested Reading. Enjoli was at work on Monday, June 24, when she got a devastating call from a South New...
Cops: NJ creep tried to kidnap woman from sidewalk
GARFIELD — A 25-year-old city man has been arrested on charges of stalking and trying to kidnap a female while she was walking. Michael Hernandez was taken into police custody on May 16, a day after Garfield police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Investigators with the prosecutor’s...
NJ Amber Alert canceled, toddler found safe
PATERSON — An Amber Alert was issued by State Police early Friday morning for a toddler who was allegedly abducted. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said Zander Abad was abducted in Paterson by Junior Nunez. Nunez was driving a 2012 black Acura MDX with New Jersey license plate Y78SYU.
Drunk and high: NJ teen driver charged in fatal one-car crash
🔺 NJ driver tested drunk, high, according to bloodwork. An 18-year-old Ocean County driver accused of being drunk and high at the time of a recent crash has been dealt criminal charges in connection with a passenger’s death. Kailyn Gorga, of Toms River, was charged with vehicular homicide...
Philadelphia mother charged in NJ with causing son's death through 'tranq' exposure
A Philadelphia mother is now behind bars after authorities say she caused the death of her 10-month-old son through exposure to an illicit drug known on the streets as "tranq."Vanessa Hampton, 32, of Frankford, was arrested last week in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to New Jersey where she is facing charges of manslaughter and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.The investigation began in November 2022 when Medford Township police responded to a home for an unresponsive infant.The boy was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.SEE ALSO: Action News Special Report: Emerging drug 'tranq' leading to amputationsOfficials say drug suppliers are lacing the fentanyl and heroin supply with the animal tranquilizer because it is cheap and easy to get.A medical examiner ruled the child's death a homicide, saying he died from drug intoxication after being exposed to "xylazine," or tranq, allegedly at the hands of his mother.Xylazine is widely used in veterinary medicine as a sedative, muscle relaxant, and analgesic. In the United States, it is not approved for human consumption or medical treatment.Officials say the drug is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
NJ State Police Need Your Help Finding Missing Woman
Roberta Anne Michels-Hopkins (Nickname: Birdy) has been missing since 1981. It's a case that remains unsolved, and police are revisiting her case to give her family and friends some closure. Police remind you that all tips can remain confidential. Ms. Hopkins was approximately 29 years old when she left her...
NJ police officer deemed a hero after fire rescue
In Evesham Township, a New Jersey police officer is being called a hero for rescuing an elderly couple from a burning home. The rescue was all caught on his body cam. The video shows Officer Kevin Long directing the woman to safety outside. After guiding the woman, he went deeper into the house to rescue […]
NJ locks up child rapist who got busted for dealing drugs
🔴 NJ man busted for drugs also found to be child abuser. 🔴 Child sex abuse content discovered, more charges filed. A 32-year-old Morris County man initially busted for dealing drugs and then found to be a child abuser has been sent to prison for over two decades.
Burlington County community comes together to honor life of boy who drowned at summer camp
LUMBERTON, N.J. (CBS) -- The community in Lumberton, New Jersey, joined the family of 6-year-old Michael Stewart to honor his life and legacy at a vigil Saturday.The 6-year-old boy died earlier this week on Monday after he drowned in a pool at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown."It's just incredible to see how my son touched so many lives," said Enjoli Stewart, Michael's mother. It was a powerful outpouring of support for Michael's mother and the family at the Lumberton Fire Station. The community also had a lemonade stand to raise money for the Stewarts. "We just have to make sure mom realizes...
Michigan woman to stand trial in crash that killed young brother and sister at birthday party
A Michigan woman has been ordered to stand trial in a crash that killed two siblings and injured several other people who were at a boat club to celebrate a child’s birthday. Marshella Chidester, 66, was bound over Thursday to Monroe County Circuit Court on two counts of second-degree...
Police searching for suspects after stray bullets strike two teens in North Philly
Two teenagers are injured after being hit by gunfire in North Philly Saturday morning, and police are seeking two suspects for the incident. Police responded to a call about an individual with a gun at 12:35 a.m. in the 2100 block of Fairhill Street. They found a 16-year-old male who had been shot once in the chest and once in the buttocks. Police also found a second victim, 18, with a gunshot wound in the buttocks.
Surf and Turf Thieves Make Off With $1,500 in Goods From South Jersey Acme
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Gloucester Township Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a recent shoplifting incident. On June 24, 2024, two suspects were…
Man drowns swimming in NJ cranberry reservoir
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — A man drowned in a cranberry reservoir Saturday evening hours after a man died swimming in a nearby quarry. New Jersey State Park Police said Frank Guadagnini, 55, of Point Pleasant Borough, was swimming in an unnamed reservoir inside the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest that feeds the cranberry operations in the Whitesbog section of Pemberton Township off Whitebog Trails.
Another NJ store hit with ATM skimming device
MIDDLESEX — A California man has been charged with installing a skimming device on an ATM at a store in the Central Jersey borough in March, police said. A skimmer is a device that scammers attach to card readers to steal card data and PINs. The data can then be used to either make unauthorized purchases, withdraw cash from ATMs or create counterfeit cards.
Vigil held for Temple nursing student allegedly killed by boyfriend in North Philadelphia
Family and friends of 20-year-old Milan Jones gathered in Philadelphia on Friday night to remember the Temple nursing student and celebrate her life.Jones was found dead from blunt force trauma inside a North Philadelphia apartment last Saturday morning.Philadelphia police said a dispute between Jones and her boyfriend, 21-year-old Tymir Lackey, turned physical, leading to her death. Police called her death a domestic homicide.Lackey, a fellow Temple student, was arrested and now faces murder charges.In a parking lot at 74th Street and Ogontz Avenue, Jones' family and friends came together on Friday evening for a balloon release."Being around this many people...
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