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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...
'His heart was always on the farm.' Claymont High teacher killed in farming accident
A Claymont High School teacher died in a farming accident on Tuesday afternoon in rural Carroll County. Luke S. Logan, 44, was run over by a wagon at a farm in the 1100 block of Aster Road SE in Perry Township, authorities said. ...
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.
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.
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...
Investigation underway after man shot, killed in Wilmington, Del., police say
A man was killed after being shot in Delaware on Friday evening, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The 35-year-old man was found by officers who were responding to a shooting that happened just after 7:30 p.m on the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, police said. Officers took...
Police: Man Charged In Hockessin Armed Road Rage Incident
Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Steven Wright of Wilmington, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and related charges stemming from a road rage incident that occurred Sunday night in Hockessin. Officials said on July 21, 2024, at approximately 7:17 p.m., troopers responded to the area of Limestone Road and Brackenville Road for...
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.
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…
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.
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...
Shift Changes Put More Chester Patrols on the Streets This Summer
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky and Major Katrina Blackwell. Chester is solving a shortage of street patrol officers this summer by making significant changes to its daily staffing to get more police officers on the street, according to a recent Chester Police Department release. Officers are now working 12-hours shifts,...
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.
Chester starts a new anti-crime initiative for the summer
Chester officials are determined to do what they can to keep city streets safe and they’re getting a helpful boost from an innovative partnership with the county district attorney’s office and other agencies. Last week (July 15), County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Chester Mayor Stefan Roots...
Elderly victim scammed out of over $340k by fake NJ contractor: officials
MANTUA TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A South Jersey man is in custody after officials say he swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly victim. Christopher Fuscellaro, 32, is accused of posing as a licensed contractor under the names "Fuscellaro Construction" and "Four All Seasons Construction LLC." Officials say he...
Another Young Black Man Murdered In Broad Daylight Friday
The Wilmington Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 7:36 p.m. in the 500 block of South Van Buren Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. The officers immediately attempted to save the...
Crash Closes Brackenville Road Thursday Morning
At around 9:00 Thursday morning, rescue crews from the Hockessin Fire Company responded to the 1700 block of Brackenville Road in Hockessin following reports of a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed there was no entrapment. Crews found a woman involved in the accident suffering...
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