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Haddon Township, NJ
Obituaries
Haddon's Ronald Aldrich, 56, Fought Long Cancer Battle
Ronald Aldrich, of Haddon Township, died on March 23 after a long battle with cancer, according to an obituary published by Alloway Funeral Home. He was 56 years old. Ronnie worked with his best friend John at Paramount Building Services specializing in mold remediation for 30 years. Ronnie enjoyed sports, especially football, his obit said. His biggest thrill in life was riding roller coasters. The bigger the better! He would travel just to be able to ride a “bad” roller coaster. His all-time favorite was El Toro at Six Flags, his obituary said. Click here to read Ronald Aldrich's …
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Haddon Township, authorities said. Maria Rios-Reyes, 65, of Haddon Township, was fatally hit on Feb. 11 near East Holly Avenue, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said. Rios-Reyes founded a local cleaning company, Crystal Cleaning Services, according to an obituary published by Popiolek Funeral Home. “Above all, Cristina will always be remembered for her strong faith and her love of family,” the obit said. She is survived by two children, two grandchildren and numerous siblings. Click here to read Maria Rios-Reyes' complete obit…
Police & Fire
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Camden County
A pedestrian was killed in Camden County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred on Sunday, Feb. 11 on East Holly Avenue in Haddon Township, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. The pedestrian's name had not been released. Contact Detective Robert Mulhern at 856-833-6220 or Detective Samuel Funchess at 856-397-4000 if you have information regarding the accident. This investigation is ongoing.
Obituaries
'On Ice In Heaven:' Hardcore Philly Flyers Fan Gregory Collier Of Haddon Township Dies, 44
Major Philadelphia Flyers fan Gregory Brian Collier of Haddon Township died. He was 44 years old, according to an obituary published by Healey Funeral Home. Family and friends were invited to wear the professional hockey team's orange and black colors at his Saturday, Jan. 6 visitation and prayer service. And according to his mother, Peggy Collier, "almost everybody did." Greg died on Dec. 30, 2023, at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees after a long illness. He suffered from Myotonic Dystrophy. Greg's main passion was the Philadelphia Flyers: "He always cheered on the Orange and …
Police & Fire
Mexico-Bound Killer Decapitated Victim Then Dumped Her Body Near Camden Overpass: Affidavit
Gruesome details are coming to light in the death of a 26-year-old New Jersey woman. Police documents obtained by Daily Voice are painting a horrifying story in the death of Cathleen McGrath, of Haddon Township. ** WARNING: The following news report contains graphic information. ** Reports of a body wrapped in clear, black trash bags brought Camden County police officers to the area near the overpass at 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue, just before 2 p.m. on Nov. 15, according to an affidavit obtained by Daily Voice. "Investigation revealed the victim was Cathleen McGrath," the complaint re…
Police & Fire
Mystery
Solved
: NJ Man Killed Woman Then Dumped Her Body, Cops Say
Harrowing details are beginning to surface in the death of a South Jersey woman. After being charged with second-degree disturbing human remains, 53-year-old Carlos Acevedo, of Camden, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Cathleen McGrath, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. McGrath, of Haddon Township, was found dead near 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue in Camden City on Nov. 15, at approximately 2 p.m., after having been missing for several weeks. Philly Folks - my friend’s niece, Cathleen McGrath, has …
Police & Fire
Sidewalk Driver Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Reckless Rampage Through NJ Town: Cops
A 30-year-old driver who's got the middle finger tattooed on his forehead assaulted 15 people including police officers and tried breaking into six homes during a rampage through a New Jersey town this week, authorities said. Trouble began around 5:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, when Audobon police officers were called to S. Hood Avenue where Christian Capacchione, of National Park and Woodbury, had gotten into an accident in a white Dodge Charger, police said. The car matched the description of a vehicle that moments prior had been driving erratically on the sidewalks in Haddonfield and Haddon …
Police & Fire
Woman's Body Found In Camden County, Police Seek Info
A 26-year-old woman was found dead in Camden County and police are seeking the public's help in figuring out how she died, authorities said. Cathleen McGrath's body was discovered on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Camden City, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At approximately 2 p.m., Camden County Police Department received a 911 call for the report of a body found near 8 Street and Atlantic Avenue in Camden, they said. Police were met by witnesses who had located the woman’s body. After further …
Business
Sprouts Farmers Market Coming To Gloucester County
A third Sports Farmers Market plans to open in South Jersey, developers said. Real estate company Vantage Commercial announced an agreement to bring Sprouts to West Deptford in Gloucester County. Sprouts will open at the Southwood Shopping Center at 875 Mantua Pike. A specific opening date has not been announced for the new construction project. Corinne Giletto, director of Client Services at Vantage Commercial, said, “The residents in the area have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of an organic grocer for many years.” The new 23,252-square-foot store will replace a former Aldi, whi…
Lifestyle
Bryce Harper Drops By NJ Supermarket
Heads were swinging at a local supermarket where Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper also happened to do his shopping. Haddon Township police officer Eric Aparicio found himself in the unlikely position of bumping into the professional baseball player outside of a Sprouts Farmers Market this week. Aparicio seized the opportunity and snapped a selfie with the two-time National League MVP. The photo went viral on the Haddon Township Police Department Facebook page. Harper has a little more time on his hands to head to the market these days after the injury-plagued outfiel…
Police & Fire
Child Porn Found At Cumberland H.S. Teacher's Home: Camden Prosecutor
A 53-year-old Haddon Township man, who is a teacher in Cumberland County, has been charged with possession of child pornography authorities said. David Checchio was arrested and charged with child endangerment and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Haddon Township Police Chief Timothy Hak. Checchio is employed as a special education teacher at Cumberland Regional High School in Bridgeton, according to the school's website. Following a collaborative investigation between the Camden County…
Business
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens In Camden County
The grand opening of a new Haddon Township Sprouts Farmers Market, a nationwide grocery chain, is set for Friday, Sept. 8. This will be Sprouts’ 400th store. Founded and headquartered in Arizona, the chain entered New Jersey in 2019 with a market in Marlton. Sprouts also plans to open stores in Washington Township in Gloucester County and Aberdeen on the Jersey Shore. Sprouts in Haddon Township will operate at 640 W Cuthbert Blvd. There will be special events and giveaways to celebrate that include: Four lucky shoppers will win a $100 Sprouts gift card and on Saturday, the first 400…
News
NJ Theater Company Slams School Groups For Leaving 'School Of Rock' Show Due To Cursing
A couple school groups said gosh dangit. Two elementary school groups in Camden County walked out of “School of Rock” over concerns about cursing and other inappropriate content in the popular musical. The mid-performance walkout drew criticism from the Ritz Theatre Company. In a Facebook post, the Ritz said that 172 students, teachers and chaperones — more than 70% of the audience — left a Wednesday, May 17 performance in Haddon Township. Class is now in session! Rock with us tonight for the opening of SCHOOL OF ROCK! Grab your tickets at RitzTheatreCo.org and get here tonight at 8…
News
NJ 12-Year-Old Dies After Battle With Diabetes,
Covid-
19
A South Jersey community was showing an outpouring of support after a middle school girl died after testing positive for COVID-19. Amelia Sophia Perry, 12 -- who also had diabetes -- died on Sept. 23, at Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. She was a seventh grader at William G. Rohrer Middle School in Haddon Township, A GoFundMe page launched by Nina Rippo for Amelia's family had raised more than $3,300 as of Tuesday night. "She just started 7th Grade and was a shining light to those who knew her," the page says. "Amelia exhibited love, kindness, and acceptance. Sh…
News
Feds: Duo Caught With
Ar-s
tyle Rifle, Clothing Used In Camden County Gas Station Robberies
Federal agents captured two men following a pair of Camden County gunpoint gas station robberies, authorities said. Paul Rogers, 27, and Kamau Bradshaw, 19, were both spotted after each robbery returning to a Camden residence with a large duffel bag, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said Monday. Authorities armed with a warrant searched the residence and found an AR-style rifle believed used in both holdups, the duffel bag and other pieces of evidence, Honig said. Both Rogers and Bradshaw participated in the robbery of cash and cigarettes from a Pennsauken gas station last Tuesday, th…
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