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Man, 20, Killed In Freehold Township Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors Man, 20, Killed In Freehold Township Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors
Man, 20, Killed In Freehold Township Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors A man has died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Freehold Township, authorities said. The collision happened on Jackson Mills Road near Geisler Road, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Freehold Township police responded to the scene at around 10:27 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Investigators say a 20-year-old man was driving a 2017 Infiniti Q50 north on Jackson Mills when the car collided with a 2017 Ford Transit Van driven by a 40-year-old man. A 2017 Subaru Legacy, driven by a 21-year-old man traveling south …

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Central Jersey Man Strikes $500K+ Jackpot On Atlantic City Slot Machine Central Jersey Man Strikes $500K+ Jackpot On Atlantic City Slot Machine
Central Jersey Man Strikes $500K+ Jackpot On Atlantic City Slot Machine A Freehold man won a life-changing payday, bringing home more than half a million dollars on a slot machine at an Atlantic City casino, officials said. The winner struck gold at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, winning a mega grand jackpot of $501,184.85, the resort said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. His lucky $40 wager was on an Aristocrat wide-area progressive Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link slot machine with a $2 denomination. The anonymous man chose to receive the jackpot in annual prize payments, ensuring he maximizes the value of his jackpot. The winning slo…

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Teen Caught With Bag Full Of Mail Stolen From Wall Township Businesses, Police Say Teen Caught With Bag Full Of Mail Stolen From Wall Township Businesses, Police Say
Teen Caught With Bag Full Of Mail Stolen From Wall Township Businesses, Police Say A Garfield teen was given more than 20 theft charges after he was found carrying stolen mail in Wall Township, authorities said. The 16-year-old boy was arrested near Industrial Road, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10.  The arrest came as officers have increased patrols in response to rising criminal activity, particularly mail theft, in parts of Wall. A detective saw the teen "acting suspicious" at around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The boy dropped a bag and tried to get away but he was eventually captured. Police said t…

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Award-Winning Former Rec Director Admits To Stealing $9K+ From Brick Township: Prosecutors Award-Winning Former Rec Director Admits To Stealing $9K+ From Brick Township: Prosecutors
Award-Winning Former Rec Director Admits To Stealing $9K+ From Brick Township: Prosecutors A former Brick Township official, once celebrated as a top professional in his field, has admitted to stealing nearly $10,000 in township recreation fees, authorities said. Daniel Santaniello, 46, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to theft, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release.  Santaniello was previously the recreation director for Brick Township. The New Jersey Recreation & Park Association gave him the "Professional of the Year Award" in 2016. Investigators said Santaniello abused his position to charge private organizations cash to u…

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Lakewood Duo Captured 14 Years After Toms River Killing To Remain In Jail, Prosecutors Say Lakewood Duo Captured 14 Years After Toms River Killing To Remain In Jail, Prosecutors Say
Lakewood Duo Captured 14 Years After Toms River Killing To Remain In Jail, Prosecutors Say Two Lakewood men charged in the 2010 shooting death of a man in Toms River will stay in jail, authorities said. Judges ordered 36-year-old Maurice Cole and 41-year-old Jerron Evans to remain detained pending their trials, Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael Nolan Jr. said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10.  The duo was accused of taking part in the killing of 22-year-old Rondell Proctor, who was originally from Arkansas. Toms River police responded to the shooting at the Winteringham Village Apartments on Route 166 at around 12:45 p.m. on Thursd…

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Man, 45, Found Dead In Cherry Hill, Investigation Underway: Prosecutors (DEVELOPING) Man, 45, Found Dead In Cherry Hill, Investigation Underway: Prosecutors (DEVELOPING)
Man, 45, Found Dead In Cherry Hill, Investigation Underway: Prosecutors (Developing) Police were working to uncover what led to the death of a man in Cherry Hill, authorities said. Michael Anthony, 45, was found dead on Tuesday, Dec. 10, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release. Cherry Hill police responded to a report of an unconscious man on the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road at around 7:09 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found Anthony and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding Anthony's death remained under investigation. Anyone with information about Anthony should call the Camden County Prosecuto…

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Salem Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In Pilesgrove Township Crash Salem Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In Pilesgrove Township Crash
Salem Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In Pilesgrove Township Crash A Mullica Hill woman and beloved nursing school leader died in a crash that injured three other people in Pilesgrove Township, authorities said. Dr. Theresa Covello, 65, was killed in the crash on Monday, Dec. 9, a state police spokesperson said. She was the chief nursing officer at Salem Community College. Troopers responded to the scene at the intersection of Salem County routes 605 and 660 at around 10:10 a.m. Investigators said Dr. Covello was driving a Honda CR-V east on County Route 660 (Point Airy Road) and failed to stop at the intersection's stop sign. She was struc…

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Shrewsbury Native Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-CNN: 'Welcome To Reinvention' Shrewsbury Native Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-CNN: 'Welcome To Reinvention'
Shrewsbury Native Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-cnn: 'Welcome To Reinvention' Shrewsbury native Alisyn Camerota is embracing reinvention after more than a decade at CNN, sharing a heartfelt farewell on-air and an introspective message about new beginnings on social media. Camerota was an anchor on CNN for a decade until she announced her departure from the network on Sunday, Dec. 8. Her on-air farewell highlighted her gratitude for 10 years of "incredible opportunities" and the support of viewers. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Camerota posted on Instagram for the first time since her final CNN show, offering a glimpse into her new life. "Hi Friends — Welc…

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Glassboro Felon Caught With Thousands Of Meth Pills, Two Guns Sentenced: Feds Glassboro Felon Caught With Thousands Of Meth Pills, Two Guns Sentenced: Feds
Glassboro Felon Caught With Thousands Of Meth Pills, Two Guns Sentenced: Feds A Glassboro man will spend a decade in prison after admitting to having thousands of methamphetamine pills and two loaded guns as a felon, authorities said. George Joyce, 40, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, Dec. 9, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of possessing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements, police executed a search warrant at Joyce's home on Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023. …

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Deer Crashes Into Washington Twp. Business, Topples Christmas Tree In Festive Frenzy (VIDEO) Deer Crashes Into Washington Twp. Business, Topples Christmas Tree In Festive Frenzy (VIDEO)
Deer Crashes Into Washington Twp. Business, Topples Christmas Tree In Festive Frenzy (Video) Forget Santa and his sleigh—one deer made its own dramatic entrance!  A curious visitor smashed through the door of a Gloucester County plumbing and HVAC company, the Washington Township Police Department said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Dec. 10. A.M Botte Mechanical posted a Facebook reel on Sunday, Dec. 8 of the holiday season break-in set to the song "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree". Surveillance video captured the moment a deer climbed into the Delsea Drive business. The unexpected guest burst through the glass door and kicked over a lit Christmas tree in a corner.…

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