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Police & Fire
Gloucester County Opens New Center To Fight Abuse Against Children
A new Child Advocacy Center has opened in Gloucester County to deal with the steady rise in abuse and neglect cases, authorities said. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new center at 432 Glover St. in Woodbury took place on Tuesday, April 23. Local prosecutors said they found the need for a larger space necessary due to a rise in the number of crimes against children during and following the coronavirus pandemic. Child abuse and neglect cases rose from 3,334 cases in 2000 to 4,355 last year in Gloucester County, according to the Rutgers University School of Social Work. Statewi…
News
South Jersey Man Awarded $750K Over 30-Year-Old Sex Assault Case At Youth Center
A man from Woodbury has won a $750,000 lawsuit for sexual assaults that he was allegedly subjected to at a Salem County youth shelter 30 years ago. Dennis Bachman filed suit in Superior Court in December 2019, accusing a female counselor of sexually assaulting him at the former New Jersey Juveniles in Need of Supervision facility in Woodstown. The alleged abuse occurred around 1994 when Bachman was 15 years old. The lawsuit accused the county of failing to monitor the counselor’s behavior and failing to prevent the sexual assaults. The lawsuit says the counselor "exploited the trust…
Obituaries
Franklinville's Anthony Tartaglia, 48, Survived By High School Sweetheart
Anthony Tartaglia, of Franklinville, died peacefully on Friday, March 15, with his family by his side, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 48 years old. Originally from Philadelphia, Anthony grew up in South Philadelphia. After graduation, he joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, his obituary said. "Having married his high school sweetheart, he and his wife lived in San Diego, Glassboro, Woodbury, and Franklinville before settling there to raise their family," his obituary said. He was married to his wife, the former Noel Powers, for 28 years.…
Police & Fire
Serial Arsonist Accused Of Setting 3 Fires Arrested In Gloucester County: Prosecutor
A 19-year-old man from Gloucester County has been arrested in connection with three arson fires, authorities said. Michael M. Lopez-Medina of Woodbury was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 11, by the Woodbury City Police Department and Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Lopez-Medina was linked to a car fire on Salem Avenue on Feb. 1, a shed fire at Carriage House Apartments on Feb. 3 and a fire at a former school used by the Sketch Players Club on Glover Street on Feb. 7. Lopez-Medina has been charged with three counts of aggravated arson and one count of aggravated assault for a fire…
Obituaries
Joseph K. Cole, 47, Worked For Salem City Schools, 'Enjoyed Fishing'
Joseph Kenneth Cole, of Carneys Point, died on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to an obituary published by Adams Funeral Home. He was 47 years old. Born in Woodbury and raised in Pedricktown, Joe was a 1994 graduate of Penns Grove High School, his obituary said. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Joe worked for the Salem City School District for the last 10 years as their district plumber. "Joe really enjoyed fishing and hunting and he loved going to Maine," his obit said. "He loved to cook; in the summer, he was the one who took over the grill. He kept a beautiful garden…
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
Update
: South Jersey Ex-Con Who Shot
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Detective Gets 28 Years Without Parole
An ex-con was sentenced to 28 years in prison without parole for shooting a New Jersey State Police detective during an ambush. Tremaine Hadden, 30, of Bridgeton, was one of three men who opened fire on NJSP Detective Richard Hershey as he investigated a home invasion at the Harding Woods mobile home park in the Salem County town of Pittsgrove on April 25, 2020. Five women had been accused of forcing their way into a trailer and assaulting the owner – breaking a rib and lacerating a lung -- while stealing her iPhone. Sometime after Hershey arrived, a hostile group of 15 people connected t…
Business
27 NJ Boston Market Stores Issued Stop-Work Orders By Labor Department
Boston Market stores across New Jersey owe its workers thousands of dollars in back wages, and the state's labor department is taking action. The NJDOL issued 27 stop-work orders to Boston Market locations throughout the state on Monday, Aug. 14 saying the rotisserie chicken franchise owes more than $600,000 in back wages to 314 employees. The investigation began after the NJDOL received a complaint from an employee at a restaurant in Hamilton last November. Since then, almost three dozen people have come forward, naming several other locations. Citations were issued for unpaid/late pa…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 39, Pinned Under Car Dies In South Jersey
A 39-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash over the weekend in South Jersey. The motorcyclist, from Woodbury, was pinned under a vehicle just before 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, at the intersection of Deptford Avenue and Tacoma Boulevard in Deptford, police said. Several Deptford Township Police Officers, with the aid of several bystanders, were able to lift the vehicle off the motorcyclist and pull the male out. The motorcyclist was taken to Cooper University Hospital, but died just before arrival. The motorcyclist has been identified as a 39-year-old male from Woodbu…
Police & Fire
Sleazebag
: NJ Case Worker Admits Groping Clients, Sexting Wank Pics, Threatening To Take Kids
It’s about as low as someone who works in child welfare services can go. A now-former case worker with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families admitted groping women he was investigating, sending unwanted masturbation pics and threatening to have children taken from those who didn’t go out with him, authorities said on Friday. Gilberto Ortiz Jr., a 53-year-old bilingual family services specialist, told a mom he was investigating that he’d “help her” if she had a relationship with him, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. Ortiz warned the woman during a home visi…
Lifestyle
The Most Famous People You Didn't Know Were From Gloucester County
Gloucester County may be known for its rural areas and lush greenery, but what most people don't know is that the county has been home to some of the most famous people in history. From politicians and athletes to musicians and actors, many of the world's biggest names have hailed from this small county. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the most famous people you didn't know were from Gloucester County. Patti Smith: Born Patricia Lee Smith in Chicago, Illinois in 1946, she was raised in Pitman, and studied art at Glassboro State College. After dropping out of col…
Schools
Girls' Hoops Phenomenon Banned From State Tournament After Fight: Report
Woodbury girls basketball, one of New Jersey's top Group 1 teams, has been disqualified from the state tournament after a bench-clearing fight last week, NJ Advance Media reports. The Thundering Herd was leading Delran, 68-47, when an exchange between players and fans broke out, the outlet said. “There was an issue in the stands that didn’t really involve our kids,” Athletic Director Dan Howey told the outlet. New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association rules state that any player that leaves the bench area during an altercation will be disqualified from the game. Seven Woodbury …
Police & Fire
Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police
Police in Camden County arrested a 40-year-old man for vandalizing churches in two counties, authorities said. Peter A. Sirolli, 40, of Deptford, was charged with arson, criminal mischief, bias intimidation, desecration of a sacred object and other charges in three municipalities, police and the Camden County prosecutor said. Gloucester Township police said a witness saw the suspect throw a rock at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's Church located at 13 E. Evesham Road in Runnemede. The suspect then left in a white 2021 Toyota pickup truck. The witness followed the suspect in his vehicle …
Police & Fire
Man Tries To Set Fire To A Church Cross In Gloucester County
A man tried to set fire to a cross in front of a Catholic church in Gloucester County, authorities said. Woodbury police are investigating the act of vandalism that took place at St Patrick's/Holy Angels church on Friday, Jan. 13. ALSO SEE: Suspect Tied to Several Church Vandalism Cases A suspect was taken into custody in Camden County, police said. Other local, county, and federal agencies also are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Corrine Byerley at 856-845-0065.
Police & Fire
Philly Felon Charged In Fatal Shooting On South Jersey Street
A Philadelphia man has been charged in a fatal daytime shooting in Gloucester County, authorities said. Tyler L. McKinney, 22, allegedly shot Brandon L. Blanton, 21, of Woodbury multiple times near Franklin and Wallace streets in Woodbury at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Blanton was taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he was later pronounced dead, Woodbury police said. McKinney was charged with murder, felony murder, robbery and several weapons offenses, authorities said.
Police & Fire
Authorities ID 2 Passengers Killed In NJ Turnpike Bus Accident
Authorities have identified the two people killed in the double-decker Megabus overturn on the NJ Turnpike Tuesday, Aug. 9, authorities said. Cheryl Johnson, 59, of Bronx, N.Y., was pronounced dead at the scene, while Cecilia Kiyanitza, 66, of Woodbury, N.J. was airlifted to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The bus, carrying about 20 passengers, was heading south when it collided with a pickup truck on the outer roadway at milepost 93.1 in Woodbridge, New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the bus, a 56-year-old male of Westville, N.J., sustained serious injurie…
Police & Fire
Second Passenger Dies After Double-Decker Megabus Overturns On NJ Turnpike (
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UPDATED: A second passenger has died after a double-decker Megabus overturned on the NJ Turnpike Tuesday, Aug. 9, authorities said. Three others were seriously hurt. The bus, carrying about 20 passengers, was heading south when it collided with a pickup truck on the outer roadway at milepost 93.1 in Woodbridge, New Jersey State Police said. Cheryl Johnson, 59, of Bronx, N.Y. sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. Cecilia Kiyanitza, 66, of Woodbury, N.J. was airlifted to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the bus, a 56-year-old male…
News
Winners
: Two Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K
There were two third-tier prizewinning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold for the Tuesday, July 12, drawing. The winning tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn to win the $10,000 prize. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Gloucester County: Wawa #427, 590 N. Evergreen Ave. and Red, Woodbury; and, Monmouth County: Neptune City Mobil, 79 West Sylvania, Neptune City. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, July 12, drawing were: 04, 07, 10, 45, and 64. The Gold Mega Ball was 12, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The jackpot rolls…
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Law Office Rapist Has Ties To NJ: Police
Police in Philadelphia have released the name and photos of a South Jersey man who they believed raped a woman in a Center City law office building. Willie L Harris, 49, walked into the building on the 200 block of North 13th Street, went to the eighth floor, and sexually assaulted the 22-year-old victim in an unlocked office around 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, Philadelphia police said. Harris, who has ties to Camden and Woodbury, NJ, initially told the victim he was looking for someone, but she didn't know the name, Capt. James Kearney said. That's when Harris then demanded the v…
Business
Woodbury Charlie Brown's Sets Reopening Date
Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill has an opening date for its Woodbury location. The casual restaurant will open on Monday, April 18 after extensive renovations, according to its updated Google Maps description. The eatery is located at 111 N. Broad St. It describes itself as an easygoing chophouse with steaks, prime rib, seafood and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Charlie Brown's repens on April 18Google This is the company’s first reopening of the 13 locations that closed in 2020. Many shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened. The Woodbury restaurant joins the Scotch P…
Business
Charlie Brown's Reopening 1 Shuttered NJ Location: Report
Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill closed 13 of its New Jersey locations last year. Next year, one will reopen, local officials said. The Woodbury location at 111 N. Broad St. is expected to make a comeback in 2022, 42 Freeway reports citing the township mayor's most recent newsletter. An exact reopening date has not been announced. The company’s Scotch Plains restaurant is currently the only one operating statewide. Click here for more from 42 Freeway.
Police & Fire
Trio Indicted In Botched Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder, Monmouth Prosecutor Says
Three men from Central Jersey have been indicted for attempted murder and armed robbery, authorities said. Thaddeus West Jr., 21, and Suncere Smith, 27, both of Neptune City; and Kingphess Gomez, 21, of Woodbury in Gloucester County, all are charged with first-degree armed robbery, first-degree conspiracy, first-degree attempted murder, second-degree certain persons not to possess a firearm, and other related second-degree weapons offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. About 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, a ShotSpotter notification showed multiple sh…
Police & Fire
Fire Victim 'Jumped Out Window' In South Jersey Blaze, Reports say
"All hands" were called to a house fire in South Jersey, authorities said. The fire was initially reported about 9:20 a.m. Monday and involved at least one victim. It was not immediately clear how serious the Gloucester County fire victim's injuries were. The fire reportedly broke out at 228 Queen St|, in Woodbury. Arriving first responders reportedly found a man on the ground out front who had jumped out a window, according to an unconfirmed report. By 9:36 a.m., reports said, the fire had been knocked down. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR U…
Police & Fire
Gloucester Ex-Convict Indicted For Molesting Another Boy, Authorities Say
A convicted sex offender who previously served jail time in Delaware has been newly indicted for sexually assault in South Jersey, authorities said. Scott J. Bicking, 54, of Paulsboro originally was charged in Gloucester and Cumberland counties in March for sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The latest assaults allegedly occurred several times in Woodbury and Vineland, police said. Bicking, who has been held in Cumberland County Correctional Facility, is due to appear in court on the new indictment on Wednesday. The indictment accuses Bicking of touching a boy's g…
News
South Jersey Volunteer Firefighters Suspended, Credentials In Question
A group of volunteer firefighters in one South Jersey town are temporarily banned from responding to calls as officials are questioning their credentials. Woodbury (Gloucester County) Mayor Peg Sickel notified residents that the firefighters were suspended until further notice, 6abc reports. "I have been requesting the credentials for the volunteer members in order to ascertain whether or not these individuals qualify under the current city ordinances," she wrote in a letter obtained by the outlet. In the meantime, paid firefighters and firefighters from surrounding agencies will be respon…
Police & Fire
Report: Former South Jersey Police Chief Arrested For Strangling Woman
A retired police chief from Gloucester County has been arrested on charges including aggravated assault for allegedly strangling a woman and threatening to kill her in an alleged domestic violence incident, according to media reports. Franklin S. Brown Jr., 53, of Glassboro retired from the police force in 2019 and most recently worked as administrator of the city of Woodbury, a job he resigned from on Tuesday, Mayor Peg Sickel told NJ Advance Media. The former Glassboro police chief was arrested and charged on Sunday with aggravated assault on a domestic violence victim, simple assau…
Police & Fire
2 Young Drivers Dead In Wrong-Way Gloucester City Crash
Authorities have identified the two drivers killed in a wrong-way crash that injured three others Friday night in Camden County. A Buick Century was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-676 when it struck a Toyota Corolla heading north head-on around 10:45 p.m., in Gloucester City, Fox29 reports. The Buick driver, Amir Kearney, 24, of Clayton, and Toyota driver, Cassandra Sackie, of Woodbury, both died, the outlet says. Three other individuals were injured, the outlet said.
News
South Jersey Father's Body Found In Delaware River
The body of a father of five from South Jersey has been recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said. Randy A. Haywood Sr., 39, of Penns Grove, was last seen on Feb. 10. His body was found in the Delaware River off Delaware Avenue in Penns Grove on March 8, police said. An autopsy by the medical examiner's office found nothing suspicious, police said. “The Penns Grove Police Department would like to send our sincere condolences to the Foster and Haywood families as you are in our thoughts and prayers,” the department announced. Haywood, also known as, Popa, Roger and Laroc, …
Police & Fire
Trio Arrested In Gloucester Armed Robberies
Three people have been charged in connection with a series of recent armed robberies in Gloucester County, authorities said. Monroe Township police responded to a Heritage’s dairy store on Glassboro Road on Saturday for a report of an armed robbery in progress. A suspect, later identified as Brad Phillips, 41, of Gibbstown, crashed his vehicle on Prince Avenue while trying to escape, police said. Phillips was arrested along with two other suspects. A handgun believed to be used in the robbery was found in the vehicle and additional investigation tied Phillips to two other armed robberies i…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Teenagers Arrested In Fatal Thanksgiving Shooting Of 'DJ Teeb,' Pastor's Son
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the Thanksgiving shooting death of a 25-year-old man from Gloucester County, authorities said. One of the suspects was captured in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday with help from U.S. Marshals. Woodbury police responded to the 200 block of Hunter Street about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday for a reported shooting and found Atiba Nathan Rose Jr.,, of Williamstown, suffering a gunshot wound to the stomach, according to Acting Gloucester County Prosecutor Christine A. Hoffman. Rose, also known as Teeb or DJ Teeb, was taken to Cooper Univ…
Lifestyle
Good
Grief
: Only One Charlie Brown Steakhouse Remains In NJ
2020 has been a miserable year for Charlie Brown restaurants in New Jersey. Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown Fresh Grills have closed statewide this year. Only one restaurant remains, in Union County. Charlie Brown’s, a casual steakhouse chain that at one time enjoyed dozens of eateries across New Jersey and the East Coast, is now down to just one spot in Scotch Plains. At the start of 2020, there were 14 Charlie Brown’s restaurants in the Garden State. After Charlie Brown closed its Lakewood spot, the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains. A company…
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