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South Jersey Man Convicted Of Weapons Charges, Acquitted Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Convicted Of Weapons Charges, Acquitted Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Convicted Of Weapons Charges, Acquitted Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A 26-year-old man from Cumberland County was convicted on weapons charges but acquitted on an attempted murder charge, authorities said. After a six-day trial, Abelardo Garcia-Cruz, of Bridgeton City, also was acquitted on aggravated assault charges, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. On Aug. 15, 2021, Bridgeton City police were dispatched to the rear of a residence for a shooting. The victim disclosed that he was sitting in his truck around 5 a.m. waiting for his vehicle to warm up on his way to work.  Around that time, a black Ford Expediti…

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by Jon Craig
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Manhunt Launched For NJ Suspect Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl Manhunt Launched For NJ Suspect Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl
Manhunt Launched For NJ Suspect Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl A man wanted for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl is being sought by New Jersey State Police. Police are seeking the public's help in locating Emeterio Alavez-Cruz, 30, of Pilesgrove Township, they said. Emeterio is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’6” tall and 150 pounds.  He has connections to the Rio Grande, Wildwood, Bridgeton City, Penns Grove and New Castle, Delaware areas. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Emeterio Alavez-Cruz is asked to contacted the State Police Fugitive Unit Tipline at 800-437-7839 or Woodstown Station at 856-769-0775. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Police Seek South Jersey Man Wanted For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Minor SEEN HIM? Police Seek South Jersey Man Wanted For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Minor
Seen HIM? Police Seek South Jersey Man Wanted For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Minor New Jersey State Police seek the public’s help  locating a 30-year-old man from South Jersey who allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl, authorities said. Emeterio Alavez-Cruz is described as a Hispanic, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. The wanted fugitive, of Pilesgrove Township in Salem County, also has connections to the Rio Grande, Wildwood, Bridgeton City, Penns Grove and New Castle, Delaware areas, according to State Police. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call the State Police Fugitive Unit Tipline at 800-437-7839 or W…

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by Jon Craig