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Chris Spiker

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Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In South Brunswick, NJ Transit Says A woman died when she was hit by a train in South Brunswick on Veterans Day, officials said. The woman was struck between Jersey Avenue and Princeton Junction at around 9:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, a New Jersey Transit spokesperson said. Her identity wasn't released as of Tuesday, Nov. 12. None of the 110 customers and crew members on the train were injured. They were transferred to a following train. The Northeast Corridor train had left New York Penn Station at 8:37 p.m. It was due to arrive in Trenton at 10:07 p.m. Amtrak and NJ Transit police were investigating the crash.

by Chris Spiker

11/12/2024

Police & Fire

Rosenhayn Car Repair Shop Owner, 34, Dies In Upper Deerfield Crash: Troopers A Rosenhayn man who owned a car repair business was killed in a crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. Andrew Panichelli, 34, died in the Upper Deerfield Township crash on Friday, Nov. 8, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to County Route 611 near milepost 1.45 at around 12:31 a.m. Investigators said Panichelli was driving a Lexus north when he lost control of the car and crossed the center line. He went off the road, striking a tree and two parked cars. I just heard the news and I can’t believe what I heard. The news of your passing breaks my heart. Andrew Pas…

by Chris Spiker

11/12/2024

Police & Fire

Egg Harbor Township Woman, 78, Struck By Pickup, Killed In Crash: Police An Egg Harbor Township woman was killed while crossing a road on Veterans Day, authorities said. Sharon Parker, 78, died in the crash on Monday, Nov. 11, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to Tilton Road near the intersection with Goldenrod Lane at around 5:59 p.m. Investigators said a 2015 Ford F-150 was traveling north on Tilton Road. The pickup struck Parker while she was walking across the road. Parker was pronounced dead at the scene. The 55-year-old Hammonton man who drove the Ford wasn't injured. Traffic was detoured away…

by Chris Spiker

11/12/2024

Police & Fire

Vineland Man Pushing Shopping Cart Struck By Two Vehicles, Killed In Hit-And-Run: Police A Vineland man died when he was hit by a car and an SUV while crossing a street, authorities said. Michael Cimback Jr., 72, was killed in the hit-and-run crash on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Vineland Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck near the intersection of West Landis and Coney avenues at around 5:25 p.m. Investigators said a dark green Honda sedan was heading west on West Landis Avenue when the car struck Cimback while he was pushing a shopping cart across the road. The Honda continued west and left the crash scene. A 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe…

by Chris Spiker

11/08/2024

Police & Fire

Pennsauken Man Who Sexually Abused Kids For 8+ Years In His Home Sentenced, Prosecutors Say A Pennsauken man will spend at least two dozen years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two children, authorities said. Henry Parker, 72, was sentenced on Thursday, Nov. 7 to 27 years in state prison, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release. A jury found Parker guilty on Friday, June 14. The victims testified at trial that Parker began sexually assaulting them at his home in October 2009. The assaults continued until they reported the abuse to police in January 2018. Parker was convicted of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault…

by Chris Spiker

11/08/2024

News

Cheers! Vote Clears Way For First Alcohol Sales In Haddon Heights Voters in a Camden County borough approved a measure that would allow for alcohol sales for the first time in its 120-year history. In a 62-38 percent vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, a proposal was passed to permit "plenary retail consumption licenses" in Haddon Heights, according to unofficial results. The Philadelphia suburb incorporated in 1904 has no liquor stores or bars. Mayor Zachary Houck and the borough's council will have to create and pass an ordinance before alcohol licenses can start being issued. "This process will involve consulting with professionals and experts, as well…

by Chris Spiker

11/08/2024

Police & Fire

AG Names Knife-Wielding Pennsauken Man Killed By Haddon Township Police Officer Authorities identified the Pennsauken man who was wielding a knife when he was shot and killed by a police officer. Keith Edelin, 46, was named as the man who died in the shooting, the state Attorney General’s Office said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 8. The shooting happened in the Westmont section of Haddon Township on Sunday, Nov. 3. Haddon Township police responded to an attempted burglary report at an apartment complex on West Crystal Lake Avenue at around 1:07 a.m. Officer Luke Falkenberg and his partner encountered Edelin in the stairwell armed with a knife. …

by Chris Spiker

11/08/2024

Police & Fire

Pedestrian, 67, Killed While Crossing Hamilton Township Road: Police A Mercer County man was killed when he was struck while crossing a road, authorities said. Namtho Trinh of Hamilton Township died in the crash on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Hamilton Police Division said in a news release. Officers responded to the intersection of South Olden and Riley avenues at around 4:01 p.m. Police said a 2011 Ford Escape was driving west on South Olden Avenue. Trinh entered the intersection and was hit by the SUV's front passenger side as he tried to cross over to the southern side of the road. Trinh, 67, was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center.…

by Chris Spiker

11/08/2024

Police & Fire

Owner Who Left Cash At Holmdel Golf Range Wanted, Police Say Police were looking for whoever left a significant amount of money at a golf range in Holmdel, authorities said. In a Facebook post, Holmdel police said the money was turned into the department on Thursday, Nov. 8. The cash was found on the ground at around 2 p.m. at Swing Loose Golf, an indoor and outdoor range located at Bell Works. Police didn't disclose how much money was found. "You will be required to provide details regarding the amount of money that was lost in order for us to verify you are the rightful owner," the police department said. Anyone who misplaced the cash…

by Chris Spiker

11/08/2024

Police & Fire

Ex-Con Barber From Somers Point Who Sold Crack Cocaine Sentenced, Prosecutors Say A Somers Point man will spend up to a dozen years in prison for selling cocaine throughout Atlantic County, authorities said. Marlow Guerrier, 35, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 4 to 12 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 8. He must serve at least six years before being eligible for parole. Investigators said Guerrier — who worked a day job as a barber in Pleasantville — sold "larger quantities" of crack cocaine from four homes and two vehicles. Police executed search warrants on the vehicles at the homes in Atl…

by Chris Spiker

11/08/2024

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