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Camden County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Camden County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 21-year-old man from Gloucester Township has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in connection with a fatal shooting last week, authorities said. Hasan Battie was taken into custody on Monday, April 22 in Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay  Battie has been charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, she said. On Tuesday, April 16, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Gloucester Township Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the LaCascata development for a report of a person shot. Police found a male victim later identified as…
20-Year-Old Killed When Driver Rear-Ends Tractor Trailer In Pennsauken: Prosecutor 20-Year-Old Killed When Driver Rear-Ends Tractor Trailer In Pennsauken: Prosecutor
20-Year-Old Killed When Driver Rear-Ends Tractor Trailer In Pennsauken: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man was killed in a Pennsauken crash Tuesday, April 16, authorities said. The two-car crash happened just after 3:20 p.m. on the 9000 block of Crescent Boulevard south, where a Chrysler rear-ended a tractor-trailer, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo said. A passenger in the Chrysler, identified only as a 20-year-old man from Pennsauken, was entrapped and later pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the Chrysler was identified as a 20 year-old-man from Pennsauken and he was taken to Cooper University Hospital in stable condi…
Man Fatally Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor Man Fatally Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor
Man Fatally Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man from Gloucester Township was shot and killed on Tuesday evening, April 16, authorities said. Nasir Tart died of an apparent gunshot wound, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. At approximately 5:30 p.m., Gloucester Township Police officers were dispatched to a residence of the La Cascata development in Gloucester Township for a report of a person shot.  Tart was pronounced deceased at the scene at 5:50 p.m. This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with inform…
'White Student Union:' Officials Remain Tight-Lipped Amid Racial Probe At NJ High School 'White Student Union:' Officials Remain Tight-Lipped Amid Racial Probe At NJ High School
'White Student Union:' Officials Remain Tight-Lipped Amid Racial Probe At NJ High School An unofficial high school club accused of racial bias is under investigation by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and local police. Members of a non-sanctioned club at Collingswood High School called the "White Student Union" allegedly spew racist slurs against some students, according to a report by 6abc.com. Students told the news outlet that the behavior has been getting worse.  "This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Collingswood Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office," said Donna Weaver, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor. "As such, we are n…
Man Shot Dead, Another Injured In Camden: Prosecutor Man Shot Dead, Another Injured In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Shot Dead, Another Injured In Camden: Prosecutor Detectives are investigating a shooting in Camden that killed one man and injured another man, authorities said. On Monday, April 15, at approximately 7 p.m., Camden County Police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Carl Miller Boulevard in Camden City, for a report of a person shot.  Police found two males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One male victim, Desmond Mark Williams, 56, of Camden City was transported to Cooper University Hospital by a Camden County Police patrol vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at 7:36 p.m. The second guns…
Body Found Floating In Delaware River In Camden: Report Body Found Floating In Delaware River In Camden: Report
Body Found Floating In Delaware River In Camden: Report A body was found floating in the Delaware River near the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, 6abc.com reported The discovery was made directly behind the aquarium around 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, the outlet said. The Camden County Prosecutor's Office said it is investigating. Click here to read 6abc.com's complete report.
Camden Man, 32, Shot Dead: Prosecutor Camden Man, 32, Shot Dead: Prosecutor
Camden Man, 32, Shot Dead: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man from Camden was shot dead on Saturday, April 13, authorities said. At about 10:20 p.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the area of the 1600 block of Mt. Ephraim Avenue in Camden City, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Police found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Cooper University Hospital by a Camden County Police patrol vehicle. Algie Harmon was pronounced dead at 10:43 p.m., the prosecutor said. The second gunshot victim, a 43-year…
Camden County Man Nabbed With Child Porn: Prosecutor Camden County Man Nabbed With Child Porn: Prosecutor
Camden County Man Nabbed With Child Porn: Prosecutor A 35-year-old man from Cherry Hill has been arrested for possession of child pornography, authorities said. Tyler V. Kademian also was charged with child endangerment, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. A warranted search of Kedeman's home was conducted on March 21, she said.
South Jersey Man Convicted In Ex-Wife's Stabbing Death South Jersey Man Convicted In Ex-Wife's Stabbing Death
South Jersey Man Convicted In Ex-Wife's Stabbing Death A Cherry Hill man accused of killing his ex-wife was found guilty of murder, authorities said. A jury convicted Philip Puche of first-degree murder on Wednesday, April 3 in the fatal stabbing of Nancy Kenny. He also was found guilty of burglary and a weapons offense. Puche, 76, faces life in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for May 17. On July 19, 2020, Puche stabbed Kenny outside of the home she shared with her new husband in Audubon Park, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Authorities brought Kenny to Cooper University Hospital for emergency surgery after s…
Teenager Accused Of Critically Injuring Man In Camden County Teenager Accused Of Critically Injuring Man In Camden County
Teenager Accused Of Critically Injuring Man In Camden County A teenager has been charged in connection with an assault that left a man in critical condition in Camden County, authorities said. On Saturday, March 23, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Mount Ephraim police were dispatched to the parking lot of a business at 20 West Kings Highway, Mount Ephraim, for an unconscious male. Poliec found the victim, a 46-year-old man from Mount Ephraim, lying on the ground, suffering from an apparent head injury.  The victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, according to Camden County Prosecut…
Speeding 22-Year-Old Driver Dead In 3-Car South Jersey Crash: Cops Speeding 22-Year-Old Driver Dead In 3-Car South Jersey Crash: Cops
Speeding 22-Year-Old Driver Dead In 3-Car South Jersey Crash: Cops A 22-year-old South Jersey driver was killed after hitting two other vehicles in a high-speed, head-on crash on Friday, March 22, police said. The unnamed driver from Berlin was headed south on Haddonfield Berlin Road in a 2008 Honda at a high rate of speed when they struck a 2024 Lexus SUV being operated by a 53-year-old Atco resident just before 10:10 p.m. near Lafayette Avenue in Voorhees, local police said. After the initial impact with the Lexus SUV, the Honda crossed the double yellow lines and struck a northbound vehicle head-on, authorities said. That vehicle, a 2016 Chevy Traverse…
Camden County, State Launch Initiative To Reduce Fatal Crashes On White Horse Pike Camden County, State Launch Initiative To Reduce Fatal Crashes On White Horse Pike
Camden County, State Launch Initiative To Reduce Fatal Crashes On White Horse Pike The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General are set to launch a traffic safety initiative to cut down on crashes and improve pedestrian safety along the White Horse Pike.  Last year, there were seven fatal crashes on the state highway. These crashes resulted in eight deaths with five being pedestrians and one being a bicyclist, the county said. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there have been 11,251 crashes on the White Horse Pike since 2010. Of these crashes, 3,894 caused injuries and 80 were fatal. More than 7,000 of these crashe…
Man Killed By Accused DUI Driver In NJ Crash Was 'Backbone Of Family,' Campaign Says Man Killed By Accused DUI Driver In NJ Crash Was 'Backbone Of Family,' Campaign Says
Man Killed By Accused DUI Driver In NJ Crash Was 'Backbone Of Family,' Campaign Says The community is rallying to support the family of Walter Lopez-Arévalo, 39, of Lindenwold, a passenger who was struck and killed by an alleged drunken driver in Somerdale. Lopez-Arévalo was pronounced dead at the scene of the Camden County crash on Thursday, March 14, as previously reported. "His untimely passing has left his family grappling with immense grief and financial uncertainty," according to a GoFundMe campaign. "Walter was the backbone of his family, working tirelessly to provide for their needs and create a better future for them. "His sudden departure has not only s…
DUI Driver Arrested In Crash That Killed 1, Critically Injured 4 In South Jersey: Prosecutor DUI Driver Arrested In Crash That Killed 1, Critically Injured 4 In South Jersey: Prosecutor
DUI Driver Arrested In Crash That Killed 1, Critically Injured 4 In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 39-year-old man was killed and four others were left critical following a head-on collision with a drunken driver in Camden County, authorities said. Gerard Norum, 51, of Blackwood, was behind the wheel of the crash on White Horse Pike in Somerdale that killed  Walter Lopez-Arevalo, of Lindenwold, just before midnight Thursday, March 14, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Norum was heading west when he struck the eastbound vehicle occupied by Lopez-Arevalo near Cedar Avenue, MacAulay said alongside Somerdale Police Chief James J. Walsh. …
Camden County Man Bound Women In Shed, Sexually Assaulted Them: Prosecutor Camden County Man Bound Women In Shed, Sexually Assaulted Them: Prosecutor
Camden County Man Bound Women In Shed, Sexually Assaulted Them: Prosecutor A Camden County man accused of tying up two women he knew in a shed, sexually assaulting them and choking one of them has been arrested, authorities said. On March 7, Waterford Township police received a 911 call from a woman who said that 26-year-old Brandon C. Fickenscher had attacked her on separate occasions, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Acting Berlin Township Police Chief Louis Bordi. Detectives learned that Fickenscher, of Berlin Township, had sexually and physically assaulted the victim in Berlin Township in December 2023, they said.…
Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide
Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide An alleged killer's final Facebook post attracted support from friends and family in the days before and after a murder-suicide. "Bye [till] we meet again I love y’all," Alex Morales wrote on Feb. 29, shortly after 11 p.m. The post garnered 20 comments, some people checking in, others sending love. "What's up with you Alex Morales , how are man, hope you are feeling well, if not right now, just think things will get better bro. hang in there," one person wrote. "Alex, I hope u are well brother. If u ever just need to talk ... reach out," another said. "If u need help or a referral please …
Robbery Victim Dies 14 Months After Assault In Camden: Prosecutor Robbery Victim Dies 14 Months After Assault In Camden: Prosecutor
Robbery Victim Dies 14 Months After Assault In Camden: Prosecutor A Camden robbery victim has died 14 months after a vicious attack, authorities said. Luis A. Santos, a city resident, died on Monday night, March 4, of injuries from a January 2023 assault, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. On Jan. 11, 2023, at approximately 9 p.m., Camden County police and EMS personnel responded to Baird Boulevard and Langham Avenue in Camden City for a report of an unconscious man. Police found Santos who was taken to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. It was determined that Santos was assaulted and robbed, the prosecutor said. Santos…
Bullet Lodged In NJ Police Shootout Suspect Could Soon Be Key Piece Of Evidence, Court Rules Bullet Lodged In NJ Police Shootout Suspect Could Soon Be Key Piece Of Evidence, Court Rules
Bullet Lodged In NJ Police Shootout Suspect Could Soon Be Key Piece Of Evidence, Court Rules New Jersey’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Camden County prosecutors on whether a bullet lodged in a suspect's abdomen can be used as evidence in an attempted murder trial, according to court records. Camden police and Shlawrence Ross have different accounts of what happened on Dec. 3, 2017. While police say Ross shot at them after being kicked out of an illegal speakeasy, Ross says he had left the party to go to the store and was denied re-entry. Before he knew it, he was shot at "but he did not know who shot him or why," court documents show. A grand jury indicted Ross for&nb…
MURDER-SUICIDE: Man Kills GF Then Himself In NJ Residence, Police Say MURDER-SUICIDE: Man Kills GF Then Himself In NJ Residence, Police Say
Murder-suicide: Man Kills GF Then Himself In NJ Residence, Police Say Police are investigating the murder-suicide of a Camden County couple, they said. Alexander Morales, 44, is believed to have shot his 39-year-old girlfriend Katherine Andujar in the chest before turning the gun on himself in Lindenwold, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy, Jr. Police performing a welfare check on the 400 block of East Gibbsboro Road found Andujar having suffered a gunshot wound to her chest and Morales, a gunshot wound to his head, McCarthy and MacAulay said. No further details were released. Edit…
South Jersey Man Accused Of Beating Mom Dead Arrested In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Accused Of Beating Mom Dead Arrested In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Accused Of Beating Mom Dead Arrested In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor A man accused of beating his mother to death in Camden County has been arrested in Pennsylvania, authorities said. James Doran, 30, of Blackwood, NJ, was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police in Bedford, PA, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Doran is charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of Lillian Doran, 65, of Blackwood on Saturday, March 2, said Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. On Saturday, at about 10:20 a.m., Gloucester Township police received a 911…
Crash Kills Driver, 40, On Route 130 In Camden County Crash Kills Driver, 40, On Route 130 In Camden County
Crash Kills Driver, 40, On Route 130 In Camden County A 40-year-old woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Route 130 in Pennsauken, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 near Cove Road in Pennsauken, police said on Facebook. The unidentified woman was taken to Cooper University Hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said. Additional details were not immediately available. The collision is currently under investigation by the Pennsauken Police Traffic Division and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. ​If anyone witnessed or has information regarding this collision, they are urged to contact P…
Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor
Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor A 44-year-old man was shot dead on a Camden City street early Saturday, Feb. 24.  At 2:36 a.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 3000 block of South Congress Road in Camden City, according to the county Prosecutor's Office.  The Camden County Police Department also received 911 calls for a person shot in the area of the 3100 block of South Congress Road. Officers responded and located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospital, and he was&…
Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey
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…
US Marshals Arrest Camden Man In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest Camden Man In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
US Marshals Arrest Camden Man In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Camden man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another man in November 2023, authorities said. Lisandro Gomez was charged on Feb. 9 with first-degree murder in the death of Victor Lebron, 26, of Sicklerville, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Gomez was arrested by U.S. Marshals. He was sent to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a pretrial detention hearing. On Nov. 9, 2023, at approximately 12:28 p.m., Camden County Police officers responded to a shooting on the 800 block of North 8th Street in C…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Camden County Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Camden County
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.
Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Camden has been convicted of murder in a fatal shooting death, authorities said. Antony Shields was found guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 30, of first-degree felony murder, first-degree aggravated manslaughter, and second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Shields was found guilty of killing 21-year-old Alex Fernandez of Philadelphia in 2021, they said. On Feb. 4, 2021, the Camden County Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Offi…
Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor
Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Camden man was shot and killed, authorities said. Terrance Dickerson died of a gunshot wound on Wednesday night, Jan. 24, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At 9:05 p.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 700 block of Ramona Gonzalez Street in Camden, they said. Shortly thereafter, Camden County Police Department received notification that a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds had arrived at Cooper University Hospital…
Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 39-year-old man from Camden has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a man in November 2023 that resulted in his death last month, authorities said. Marcus Davenport was charged on Monday, Jan. 22 with first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Young, 38, of Camden, they said. Davenport was also charged with weapons offenses, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at 9:08 p.m., Camden County Police responded to Hunter Drive after receiving a 911 call for a re…
South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Camden was killed in a weekend shooting, authorities said. On Saturday, Jan. 13, at about 6:30 p.m., Camden County police received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 800 block of Grant Street in Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Police found Joel Maldonado suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, they said. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 7:15 p.m. This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with informatio…
Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 59-year-old Camden man was shot and killed in the city on Wednesday, Jan. 10, authorities said. Kyle Young was pronounced dead at about 5:25 p.m., according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Camden County Police responded to the 100 block of Rand Street in Camden after receiving a 911 call for the report of a deceased male, they said. Upon arrival, police and EMS found Young suffering from gunshot wounds, they said. No arrests had been made. This investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Any…
South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor U.S. Marshals have arrested a 21-year-old fugitive from Camden in connection with a fatal shooting, authorities said.  Isaac Santiago was charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 27, 2023, death of Esterlin Torres, 35, of Pennsauken, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. He also was charged with weapons offenses. Santiago was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 3 in Camden by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division, they said. On Dec. 27, 2023, at about 6 p.m., Ca…