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Six Burlco Corrections Officers Indicted For Covering Up Pepper Spray Attack On Inmate, AG Says Six Burlco Corrections Officers Indicted For Covering Up Pepper Spray Attack On Inmate, AG Says
Six Burlco Corrections Officers Indicted For Covering Up Pepper Spray Attack On Inmate, AG Says Six corrections officers were indicted after an inmate was pepper-sprayed and forcefully removed from his cell at a Burlington County detention center, authorities said. A grand jury indicted a sergeant and five senior corrections officers for the attack and subsequent coverup, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The incident happened at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, a center for adults 18-30 years old in Chesterfield Township. These were the officers charged in the case: Sgt. Michael Emmert, 40, Toms River Ch…
Sewell Man Exposes Himself Outside School, Threatens Shooting At Glassboro Business: Police Sewell Man Exposes Himself Outside School, Threatens Shooting At Glassboro Business: Police
Sewell Man Exposes Himself Outside School, Threatens Shooting At Glassboro Business: Police A Sewell man was accused of exposing himself in front of a Washington Township school and threatening to shoot up a Glassboro business, authorities said. John Laurino, 47, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Washington Township Police Department said in a news release. Glassboro police were asked to conduct a wellness check at around 10:33 a.m. for a man potentially at an address in Washington Township. The man reportedly threatened to shoot employees at a Glassboro business. Around the same time, a Washington Township officer at Orchard Valley Middle School and 911 disp…
Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors
Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors Three Philadelphia men were indicted after two women were shot in the head in Atlantic City, including one who died, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 34-year-old Gregg Page for murder, attempted murder, and several weapons charges on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Two brothers, 30-year-old Ryan Schenck and 27-year-old Ramir Schenck, were also indicted for hindering apprehension. Atlantic City police responded to a report of two women severely injured on North Main Avenue at around 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Officers found the vi…
Mugshots Released Of Murder Suspect, Brothers Charged In NJ Actress' Death Mugshots Released Of Murder Suspect, Brothers Charged In NJ Actress' Death
Mugshots Released Of Murder Suspect, Brothers Charged In NJ Actress' Death Philadelphia police have released the mugshots of the man accused of killing a New Jersey actress and the two brothers charged with hindering apprehension in the case. Gregg Page, 34, has been charged with murder in the Atlantic City slaying of 32-year-old Carley Elbert, an actress from Sewell, on Thursday, Aug. 1.  Page also is also charged with attempted murder for shooting a 29-year-old Pleasantville woman, who survived, at the same time as Elbert, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said (scroll for mugshots). Ryan Schnenck, 30, and his brother, Ramir Schenck, 27, were charged…
Philly Man Shot Two Women In Head, Killing One Near Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutors Philly Man Shot Two Women In Head, Killing One Near Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutors
Philly Man Shot Two Women In Head, Killing One Near Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutors A Philadelphia man was accused of shooting two women in the head, killing one of the victims, authorities said. Gregg Page, 34, was charged with murder, attempted murder, and several weapons offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Friday, Aug. 2. Two brothers from Philadelphia, 30-year-old Ryan Schenck and 27-year-old Ramir Schenck, were charged with hindering apprehension in the case. Atlantic City police responded to a report of two women severely injured on North Main Avenue at around 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Officers found two women near th…
These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch
These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch The Paris Olympics have begun!  And, in case you missed it, several of Garden State's fittest and most athletic residents are there (scroll for their names, sports, and hometowns). A total of 23 athletes from New Jersey have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold. Events kicked off Friday, July 26. Click here for a complete schedule of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Garden State athletes include: Paxten Aaronson, of Medford: Soccer Bam Adebayo, of Newark, and 2020 Olympian: Basketball Jack Alexy, of Morristown: Swimming Jackie Dubrovich, of Riverda…
Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ Lancaster-based Fulton Bank is closing branches across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated Thursday, July 18, and the locations were confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, July 25.  The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024: 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway, Cherry Hil…
23-Year-Old Brothers Killed In South Jersey Crash, Police Say 23-Year-Old Brothers Killed In South Jersey Crash, Police Say
23-Year-Old Brothers Killed In South Jersey Crash, Police Say A pair of brothers from South Jersey were killed in a crash in Vineland, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 4 at about 11 a.m., members of the Vineland Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit were dispatched to the area of Union Road / Mayslanding Road about a two-vehicle crash with life-threatening injuries.  The crash involved a 2024 Ford F-250 Pickup truck driven by William E. Schafer, 81, of Millville, and a 2010 Toyota Yaris driven by John A. Mahoney, 23, of Sewell, which was also occupied by the front seat passenger, Patrick J. Mahoney, 23, also of S…
Community Rallies To Support Young Mom Left Homeless By Apartment Fire In South Jersey Community Rallies To Support Young Mom Left Homeless By Apartment Fire In South Jersey
Community Rallies To Support Young Mom Left Homeless By Apartment Fire In South Jersey The community is rallying to support a young mother and her 2-year-old son left homeless by an apartment house fire in Gloucester County. There is a barbershop below Tiffany Hinnant's apartment in Sewell where the fast-moving electrical fire started, according to a GoFundMe campaign. "Since we live on the top floor, we got it the worst of it," HInnant wrote on the GoFundMe page. "Both bedrooms were completely destroyed and we lost everything including the essentials, especially clothes." Click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County A 31-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck while walking in a bike lane in Gloucester County, authorities said. Quinel D. Harris, of Glassboro, was walking northbound on Greentree Road near Chapel Heights Road in Washington Township around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 when he was hit by a northbound Chevy Silverado pickup as the vehicle was changing lanes, according to township police. The bicycle lane at that location is between motor vehicle traffic lanes approaching the intersection with Chapel Heights Road and is painted green. Harris was taken to Cooper Universit…
FREE COFFEE: New Wawa Opening In South Jersey FREE COFFEE: New Wawa Opening In South Jersey
Free Coffee: New Wawa Opening In South Jersey A new Wawa is coming to Gloucester County and with it comes free coffee on opening day. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Wawa is opening its newest store in the Sewell community in Washington Township at 108 Egg Harbor Road. Local friends and neighbors are invited at 7:45 a.m. to join General Manager Paul Bressler who will do the honors of counting down the moment when the doors officially open at 8 a.m.  Highlights of the event include: Free coffee all day Thursday; Limited-edition t-shirts for the first 100 customers, and; Wawa's signature Hoagies for Heroes competition.  Local first re…
Man, 94, Dies Of Injuries After Gloucester County Crash Man, 94, Dies Of Injuries After Gloucester County Crash
Man, 94, Dies Of Injuries After Gloucester County Crash A 94-year-old man died of his injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. John Haynicz, of Monroeville, was driving a pickup that collided with an SUV at 2:27 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at Delsea Drive and Paul Street in Franklinville, according to Franklin Township police. Haynicz was conscious when police took him to Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, but they learned on Saturday that he was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden where he died of his injuries, police said. A 34-year-old Sewell man driving the SUV suffered head injuries and was taken …
Woman Arrested In Fatal DWI Crash In Gloucester County: Police Woman Arrested In Fatal DWI Crash In Gloucester County: Police
Woman Arrested In Fatal DWI Crash In Gloucester County: Police A 36-year-old woman from Gloucester County was charged with DWI, assault by auto and reckless vehicular homicide after a three-car crash, authorities said. Julia R. Scanlon, of Sewell, allegedly was intoxicated as she drove a car southbound on Egg Harbor Road at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, and blew through a red light at Ganttown Road, according to Washington Township police. Her car collided with a car driven by Frank J. Bersani traveling west on Ganttown Road and the impact sent the SUV crashing into a minivan heading east, police said. Bersani, 56, of Laurel Springs, was taken t…
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support is on the rise for a South Jersey pharmacist who’s been battling brain cancer since 2014, recently undergoing his third surgery and enduring seizures almost constantly. John Marcheski, of Sewell, had his first operation following his initial diagnosis in 2014, according to a GoFundMe describing him as a “friend, co-worker, son, brother, father, grandfather and husband to Katie Marcheski.” “If you know him you know he is an intelligent pharmacist with a wonderful sense of humor,” reads the campaign, launched out of Egg Harbor Township in early May. After his first surgery, Marches…
Devastating Fire Leaves South Jersey Family Homeless Devastating Fire Leaves South Jersey Family Homeless
Devastating Fire Leaves South Jersey Family Homeless A South Jersey family is faced with having to start from scratch after a devastating house fire. Marie Sechuk and her family suffered a house fire on April 19 that left them with nothing but the clothes on their backs, according to Chris Meares of Sewell. Marie, recently married and a new mother, is now faced with the enormous challenge of rebuilding their home and lives from scratch, said Meares, who organized this GoFundMe page. "With your help, we hope to raise enough funds to cover their immediate needs like temporary housing, clothing, food, and other everyday essentials," Meares…
WINNERS: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K From Supermarkets WINNERS: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K From Supermarkets
Winners: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K From Supermarkets There were two third-tier prizewinning tickets drawn on Tuesday, March 21 that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball winning the $10,000 prize. The winning Mega Millions lottery tickets were purchased at the following locations: Gloucester County: Acme #3994, 415 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell; and Monmouth County: Middletown ShopRite #634, 1500 State Route 35, Middletown. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, March 21, drawing were: 01, 21, 25, 27 and 40. The Gold Mega Ball was 11 and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.
Serial Retail Burglar Strikes In Berks County, Police Say Serial Retail Burglar Strikes In Berks County, Police Say
Serial Retail Burglar Strikes In Berks County, Police Say A suspected serial burglar robbed a Berks County hardware store in what police say is his 15th theft from area retailers.  It happened on Thursday, Feb. 16 at around 1 a.m., Caernarvon Township police said in a statement.  The suspect pulled into the Lowe's at 340 Crossings Blvd., walked behind the store, and stole a Craftsman Zero Turn Lawn Mower, they continued. The same model lawn mower is valued at $3,099 on Lowe's website.  Investigators believe the same man is responsible for no less than 14 similar thefts at Lowe's locations throughout the region, inclu…
Man, 35, Shot Dead In South Jersey Man, 35, Shot Dead In South Jersey
Man, 35, Shot Dead In South Jersey A 35-year-old man from Gloucester County was shot to death in Cumberland County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 10:21 p.m., Vineland police responded to the 400 block of Landis Avenue for reported gunshots. Arriving Officers found the victim, Russell Workman, last known of Sewell, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation is ongoing and there is no known threat to the public at this time.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Fixler of the Vineland Police Department …
Juvenile Charged In 'Accidental' Fatal Shooting Of Another Teen In South Jersey: Prosecutor Juvenile Charged In 'Accidental' Fatal Shooting Of Another Teen In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Juvenile Charged In 'Accidental' Fatal Shooting Of Another Teen In South Jersey: Prosecutor A juvenile has been arrested in the fatal discharge of a firearm that killed another teenager, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 8, at approximately 11:53 a.m., officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Gable Court in Gloucester Township for the report of a person shot.  Police found a 14-year-old boy suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside his residence. The victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 1:07 p.m. During the investigation, detectives determined a 15-y…
'Coming To Rape Your Family': NJ Man Admits Texting Racist Threats To Black MD Woman 'Coming To Rape Your Family': NJ Man Admits Texting Racist Threats To Black MD Woman
'Coming To Rape Your Family': NJ Man Admits Texting Racist Threats To Black MD Woman A New Jersey man admitted that he sent racist texts to a Maryland woman threatening to hurt her and her family, federal authorities said. "I know where you live now, I'm coming to rape your family," Michael Marotta, 26, of Sewell (Gloucester County) texted the woman using an anonymizing messaging service, they said. Marotta "used racial epithets" in the texts, which included "eat my bullets," according to an FBI complaint. Taking a deal from the government rather than face trial, Marotta pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Tuesday, March 8 to making threatening interstat…
GOTCHA! Ramsey Police Nab Late-Night Parts Thieves At Route 17 Dealership GOTCHA! Ramsey Police Nab Late-Night Parts Thieves At Route 17 Dealership
Gotcha! Ramsey Police Nab Late-Night Parts Thieves At Route 17 Dealership Ramsey police nabbed a trio of late-night part-strippers from South Jersey at a Route 17 auto dealership. Israel F. Ortiz, 19, and Britney Jimenez, 20, were arrested and a juvenile detained after police converged on the Mitsubishi dealership on the southbound highway just past Island Road shortly at 11:30 Wednesday, Feb. 16. The trio from Sewell in Gloucester County were "in the process of removing parts from a vehicle using battery-powered tools," Ramsey Police Chief Brian M. Lyman said. Jimenez, it turned out, had four outstanding warrants out of Camden County, records show. She and Ort…
Predators, Pedophiles And Perverts: Horror Stories Abound In NJ Online Child-Sex Abuse Roundup Predators, Pedophiles And Perverts: Horror Stories Abound In NJ Online Child-Sex Abuse Roundup
Predators, Pedophiles And Perverts: Horror Stories Abound In NJ Online Child-Sex Abuse Roundup A mail carrier, a train conductor and a retired corrections officer are among 31 men charged amid a massive roundup that produced some horrifying stories about online child sex abuse in the age of COVID, New Jersey authorities announced Wednesday. One of them offered money and other prizes through a social media “game” that he created to convince underage girls to send him nude photos, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Another got victims between 7 and 15 years old to send him sexual photos, then pressured them to send more by threatening to share those he had online, he said. …
Overdose Victim At Route 46 Hotel Revived By Wayne PD After Young Sons Go For Help Overdose Victim At Route 46 Hotel Revived By Wayne PD After Young Sons Go For Help
Overdose Victim At Route 46 Hotel Revived By Wayne PD After Young Sons Go For Help A heroin overdose victim in a Route 46 hotel shower was revived by Wayne police -- and later arrested -- after his two young sons went for help, authorities said. A good Samaritan alerted by the youngsters administered CPR until officers arrived at the Home2 Suites by Hilton near the “spaghetti bowl” intersection of Route 46, 23 and 80 near the Willowbrook Mall, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. They found Cameron Rowand, 32 of Sewell (Gloucester County) unconscious but still breathing, with an uncapped needle and syringe nearby, he said. “Officers twice administered Narcan before turning his…
Feds: Philadelphia Market CEO Stole $7.8M From Job To Pay For Pricy Jersey Shore House Feds: Philadelphia Market CEO Stole $7.8M From Job To Pay For Pricy Jersey Shore House
Feds: Philadelphia Market CEO Stole $7.8M From Job To Pay For Pricy Jersey Shore House The former president and CEO of Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is facing federal charges for stealing $7.8 million from his employer to pay for various personal expenses including $1.9 million in rent on his Jersey Shore house, authorities said. The Information alleges that Caesar DiCrecchio, 60, of Vorhees, NJ, had control over every aspect of the Market, including the expenditure of funds, and was required to report on the Market’s finances to its Board of Directors, according to Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams. DiCrecchio defrauded the mark…
National Eyeglass, Contacts Retailer Accused Of Discriminating Against Pregnant NJ Employee National Eyeglass, Contacts Retailer Accused Of Discriminating Against Pregnant NJ Employee
National Eyeglass, Contacts Retailer Accused Of Discriminating Against Pregnant NJ Employee A discount vision retailer with stores throughout New Jersey discriminated against a now-former employee by switching her to part time and not providing a suitable place to pump breast milk after she had a baby, a state civil rights complaint alleges. Jalaia Hill says in a state civil rights complaint that her health coverage was eliminated by the sudden position switch from full to part time when she returned from maternity leave to the America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses store in Burlington. America’s Best also “failed to reasonably accommodate her request for a place to express brea…
COVID-19: Class Action Suit Filed Against New Jersey Lab Raided By FBI COVID-19: Class Action Suit Filed Against New Jersey Lab Raided By FBI
Covid-19: Class Action Suit Filed Against New Jersey Lab Raided By FBI At least four people have joined a class-action lawsuit filed against a North Jersey company accused of selling bogus COVID-19 tests in at least one South Jersey location, NorthJersey.com reports. Filed Dec. 15 in Atlantic County Superior Court, the suit alleges Infinity Diagnostic Labs -- headquartered in Teterboro -- advertised antibody tests as $75 rapid coronavirus tests. The tests were distributed out of Infinity's Ventnor City location, which shuttered following an FBI raid earlier this month, the news outlet says. "Infinity put corporate profit ahead of people’s health and well-bein…
Report: GNC Closes Additional 40 New Jersey Stores Report: GNC Closes Additional 40 New Jersey Stores
Report: GNC Closes Additional 40 New Jersey Stores After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, GNC has announced closures of an additional 40 stores. The nutritional supplement company had originally planned on closing just 10 stores. According to NJ.com, the following 50 stores have either closed, or will soon: Blackwood, Gloucester Premium Outlets Bridgewater, Bridgewater Commons Cinnaminson, The Shoppes At Cinnaminson Closter, Heidenberg Plaza Delran, Hartford Corners Denville, The Shoppes At Union Hill Denville,  Diamond Spring Road Deptford, Deptford Mall East Hanover, Hanover Commons East Rutherford, American Dream Mall E…
Sussex County Bed Bath & Beyond To Close Sussex County Bed Bath & Beyond To Close
Sussex County Bed Bath & Beyond To Close Bed Bath & Beyond in Sussex County is among two of the latest stores to shutter, recent reports say. The Union-based company announced last year that 40 “underperforming” stores would be closed this year.  Included are stores located at 17 Hampson House Road in Newton and 141 Tuckahoe Road in Sewell, News12 says. BB&B is just one of many national chains to be impacted by the “retail apocalypse” -- other notable names include Pier 1, which expects to close 450 stores, and Macy’s, which expects to close at least 28 stores, the report says. At least 20 of BB&B’s “concep…
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season
Meet The 3 New Jersey Contestants On 'Big Brother' This Season Three people with New Jersey roots will be featured on "Big Brother" 21, airing later this month. The two-night premier will at 8 p.m. on June 24 and 25. Cast members are recorded 24/7 for the entire season for a chance to win $5,000. One house guest is voted off each week. These are the New Jersey cast members on this season. Isabella Wang, 22 from Mount Olive: A public health analyst who describes herself as spontaneous, reckless and generous. Christie Murphy, 28 of Keyport: A boutique owner who describes herself as an edgy, outgoing overachiever. Nick Maccarone, 27 of Sewell: A ther…
High Schoolers Mourn Beloved Teacher From Montclair, Mr. Meck, Dead At 35 High Schoolers Mourn Beloved Teacher From Montclair, Mr. Meck, Dead At 35
High Schoolers Mourn Beloved Teacher From Montclair, Mr. Meck, Dead At 35 Steven Meck had all the makings of a great biology teacher. He was zany. He thought out-of-box. And most of all, Meck's Clifton High School students said, he cared about them. Meck of Montclair died on May 10, at 35 years old. "Mr. Meck was an integral part of my life in high school," Maharsh Barot said of the honors and AP biology teacher.  "I doubt I could have had a better time learning biology than I did in his class, both times, freshman year and senior year. He was a cool mentor and a good person. He was important to my life and to me, and he really made an impact on my life and ot…
'Best Teacher Ever': Clifton High School Mourns Bio Teacher Mr. Meck, 35 'Best Teacher Ever': Clifton High School Mourns Bio Teacher Mr. Meck, 35
'Best Teacher Ever': Clifton High School Mourns Bio Teacher Mr. Meck, 35 Steven Meck had all the makings of a great biology teacher. He was zany. He thought out-of-box. And most of all, Meck's Clifton High School students said, he cared about them. Meck of Montclair died on May 10, at 35 years old. "Mr. Meck was an integral part of my life in high school," Maharsh Barot said of the honors and AP biology teacher.  "I doubt I could have had a better time learning biology than I did in his class, both times, freshman year and senior year. He was a cool mentor and a good person. He was important to my life and to me, and he really made an impact on my life and ot…