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NJ Spotlight News: August 27, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Democratic bosses support Sen. Pou to replace Rep. Pascrell. Other contenders drop out as Sen. Nellie Pou receives strong endorsements. Judge blocks...
Detectives Investigating Wilmington Valero Gas Station Armed Robbery
The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at a Wilmington area Valero gas station. On August 27, 2024, at approximately 12:11 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Valero, located at 1327 McKennans Church Road in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect entered the Valero, approached an employee while brandishing a firearm, and demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot in a southbound direction with an undisclosed amount of cash.
NJ father of 7 drowns while saving kids at Delaware Water Gap
LAKEWOOD — A father of seven who drowned at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Monday is the second Ocean County resident this summer to die in the river. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spokeswoman Kathleen Sandt said rescue teams were dispatched around 1:45 p.m. for the report of a 39-year-old Lakewood man drowned near Bushkill Access in Pennsylvania.
N.J. woman charged with hopping fence at zoo, trying to touch 500-pound Bengal tiger
A South Jersey woman was charged after coming face-to-face with a Bengal tiger after she hopped a fence at the Cohanzick Zoo and tried to touch the tiger, according to police. Bridgeton police said Monday that Zyair J. Dennis, 24, of Millville, was also caught on video doing the same thing at the zoo’s bear enclosure. Both incidents happened on Aug. 18.
Wayward Bullet Strikes Resident In Home Near Camden County Dispute: Prosecutor
A 51-year-old man from Gloucester City has been arrested for firing the shot during an argument, they said. Francisco Griffin was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses after the shooting, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester City Police Chief Brian Morrell. On Monday, Aug. 27,...
Republicans cut into Democratic leads in Pennsylvania with big registration numbers
Pennsylvania Republicans registered more new voters than Democrats in July, a month when former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the battleground state. Republicans added 19,127 new voters to their rolls last month, compared to the Democratic Party’s 17,495, according to an Axios report. A gunman opened fire on the former president during […]
Motorcycle fleeing from police kills UD freshman on Main Street, injures four others
A speeding motorcyclist fleeing from the police struck five pedestrians on Main Street, killing a University of Delaware freshman just hours after classes began for the semester. “Incidents such as this are unimaginably tragic,” UD President Dennis Assanis wrote in a letter to students. “We cannot express enough how sorry we are for the family, friends, and greater community as we are all so deeply shaken by the sudden loss of one of our own. Our hearts are very heavy today.” ...
Woman Charged After Close Call with Tiger at New Jersey Zoo
BRIDGETON, N.J. — A woman who climbed a fence at the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton, New Jersey, leading to a close encounter with a tiger, has been charged with trespassing and other offenses, authorities said. The incident occurred earlier this month when the woman, identified as Renee A. Musgrave,...
Man who said he ‘drank a lot of beers’ indicted for 2nd time in fatal N.J. crash, authorities say
A Salem County man has been indicted for a second time in connection with a fatal head-on collision last year. Vaughn M. Chase, 31, of Pedricktown, was driving a pickup truck on North Golfwood Avenue in Carneys Point on the evening of Feb. 26, 2023, when he collided head-on with a pickup driven by 19-year-old Quintin Weigle, of Carneys Point, according to police.
School Bus Safety 101: When You Can And Can’t Pass A School Bus In New Jersey
School is almost back in session in Jersey, and in some cases, some schools are already back. As we get ready to fall back into our school time routines, let's also keep in mind the importance of school bus safety. Because after a few months of not worrying about school...
Deadly Mosquito-Borne Illness Threatens New Jersey Residents: What You Need To Know
❗ Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in New Jersey. ❗ High risk of developing severe symptoms if infected. ❗ Health officials urge residents to take precautions. Health officials are urging New Jersey residents to use mosquito repellent and take other precautions after several mosquito pools have tested positive for...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
A $5 Bet Turned Into One Million Dollars For One Lucky New Jersey Poker Player
Do you enjoy the fun and excitement of the Casino floor, the flashing lights, and the sounds of excitement as people play for their next big win?. The most gambling I do is the occasional slot game when I see a show at Bet Parx or in AC and a little sports betting during football season.
Here’s why New Jersey’s new rape kit reform matters
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin recently announced sweeping reforms in the way law enforcement investigates cases of sexual assault. Platkin mandated that all SAFE kits or Sexual Assault Forensic Exams released to law enforcement must now be tested. For years, police departments had the option to forgo testing if...
Wendy Williams Seen “Sharp, Upbeat And Aware” In Rare Public Appearance
Wendy Williams was spotted shopping in New Jersey, seemingly in good spirits. Diddy Allegedly Got Wendy Williams Fired From Hot 97 For Claiming He Was Gay According to PageSix, the famed host was gifted products from the Bolingo Balance shop, run by the late Dr. Sebi’s son Victor Bowman. During her trip, which took place last week, she was described as “sharp, upbeat and aware” and “very bubbly.” The tabloid reported that the 60-year-old’s son Kevin Hunter Jr. assisted his mother. Williams herself was said to be “engaging but wasn’t as familiar with what we do here, so her son was more...
New Jersey’s Debbie Harry still owns the stage at 79
July 1st of this year Debbie Harry turned 79 years old. There is nothing in her DNA that will stop her from performing the best in rock and roll. She has a drive, and talent that is unmatched by younger musicians. Debbie Harry could care less what her birth age...
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