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Camden Roadway Closed Due To Transformer Outage, NJ Transit Still Running Camden Roadway Closed Due To Transformer Outage, NJ Transit Still Running
Camden Roadway Closed Due To Transformer Outage, NJ Transit Still Running Due to an electrical transformer outage, Broadway between Federal Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the City of Camden is closed to vehicles on Monday, Sept. 25, authorities said. PSE&G will be working throughout the day and overnight until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 for repairs, they said. “Although the road is closed, NJ Transit traffic will still be permitted through to access the Walter Rand Transportation Center,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. The transportation center is served by River Line, New Jersey Transit buses and Greyhoun…
1 Killed, Another Wounded In Camden Shooting: Prosecutor 1 Killed, Another Wounded In Camden Shooting: Prosecutor
1 Killed, Another Wounded In Camden Shooting: Prosecutor Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed one man and injured another in Camden, authorities said. On Saturday, July 22, at 10:32 p.m., Camden County police responded to South 4th Street and Royden Street in Camden for reports of two men shot, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Police found two victims, 47-year-old Jose Bonilla of Camden and a 38-year-old male from Camden suffering from gunshot wounds, MacAulay said. Both victims were taken to Cooper University Hospital, where Bonilla succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 1…
Philly 'Thugs' Carried Out July 4 Camden Shooting, County Commissioner Says Philly 'Thugs' Carried Out July 4 Camden Shooting, County Commissioner Says
Philly 'Thugs' Carried Out July 4 Camden Shooting, County Commissioner Says A Camden County official is facing backlash after attributing the July 4 shooting of a 6-year-old girl to "thugs" from Philadelphia.  In his remarks, Camden County Commissioner Louis Cappelli Jr. claimed that many guns "confiscated from the streets of Camden come from out of state, usually across the river from Philadelphia or Pennsylvania." "One of the suspects has a tie to Philadelphia," he continued. "We just want to send a message to the thugs and criminals and gun-bearing freaks over in Philadelphia who live in a society of lawlessness: we don't want you here," the Commissioner sai…
20-Year-Old Shot At Camden Townhouses: Prosecutor 20-Year-Old Shot At Camden Townhouses: Prosecutor
20-Year-Old Shot At Camden Townhouses: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Winslow Township is recovering from gunshot wounds, authorities said. The shooting occurred Monday, Feb. 13 at 5:55 p.m. in Winslow Township, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons. Winslow Township Police Officers and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to Langdon Court in Winslow Township, for a report of a man who had been shot.  The man, whose name had not been released, was taken to Jefferson Hospital in Washington Township, and he was later ai…
South Jersey Man Convicted In Brutal Stabbing: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Convicted In Brutal Stabbing: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Convicted In Brutal Stabbing: Prosecutor A 43-year-old man from South Jersey has been found guilty in a 2019 stabbing, authorities said. Zachary Mai, of Pennsauken Township, was found guilty by a jury on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. On Dec. 4, 2019, Pennsauken police responded to the 2100 block of Horner Avenue for a stabbing. EMS arrived and the victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was listed in critical, unstable condition.  Detectives determined that Mai attacked the victim from behind, …
South Jersey Driver, 34, Killed After Slamming Into Garbage Truck South Jersey Driver, 34, Killed After Slamming Into Garbage Truck
South Jersey Driver, 34, Killed After Slamming Into Garbage Truck A 34-year-old man from South Jersey was killed after his Chevy Malibu rear-ended a garbage truck in Camden County, authorities said. Frank W. Cavender IV oF Glassboro was driving on the 900 block of Johnson Road at 6:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township when he ran into the back of the truck, police said. He got pinned in the vehicle.  One of the two employees loading the garbage truck pushed the other out of the way just before the crash, police said. Neither worker was hurt, nor was the truck’s driver. Cavender was brought to an area hospital w…
Man, 29, Gunned Down In Camden Man, 29, Gunned Down In Camden
Man, 29, Gunned Down In Camden Authorities have identified the 29-year-old man gunned down Sunday in Camden. Takwail Bailey was rushed to Cooper University Hospital after being shot on the 1000 block of Louis Street just after 10:30 p.m., Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. He was pronounced dead at 10:57 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call CCPO Homicide Unit Detective Andy McNeil at 609-575-2231 or Camden County Police Detective Shawn Donlon at 856-655-1334. Tips can also be sent anonymously to ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.
Woman With Strong Ties To Philly Reported Missing In South Jersey Woman With Strong Ties To Philly Reported Missing In South Jersey
Woman With Strong Ties To Philly Reported Missing In South Jersey Police in Camden County are seeking the public's help locating a woman who has gone missing. Afifa Hudspeth, 40, was last seen at her home on Nov. 3 wearing grey sweatpants, a black and white shirt, and black and white Vans shoes, according to Pennsauken police. She was reported missing on Nov. 12 around 4 p.m., police said. She is described as a Black female, about 4' 11" tall, with a stocky build, brown eyes, and brown hair. She has strong ties to Philadelphia, PA, and Mercer, and Somerset counties, according to police. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or contact …
Gunfire Erupts At Cherry Hill High School Football Game Gunfire Erupts At Cherry Hill High School Football Game
Gunfire Erupts At Cherry Hill High School Football Game Gunfire rang out during a home football game, authorities said. Detectives are investigating a shooting near Cherry Hill High School West, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Acting Cherry Hill Police Chief Larry Robb. The gunplay occurred Friday at 8:47 p.m. in the residential area of Fulton and Weld streets -- close to the football complex, they said.  Cherry Hill West was playing Bridgeton High School. Bridgeton won the game, 32-24. Instagram @CherryHillHSWest Cherry Hill High School football game (Courtesy: CherryHillHSWest on Instagram)Instagram/ Che…
Body Recovered From South Jersey Creek, Empty Beers Found Nearby, Authorities Say Body Recovered From South Jersey Creek, Empty Beers Found Nearby, Authorities Say
Body Recovered From South Jersey Creek, Empty Beers Found Nearby, Authorities Say A body was recovered from a creek in South Jersey early this week, with beer bottles found strewn about nearby, authorities said. The 66-year-old man's body was pulled from Little Timber Creek in Gloucester City on Monday afternoon, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Gloucester City Police Chief Brian Morrell. The man's death on Tuesday was determined to be accidental by drowning.  Police responded to the 600 block of Broadway at about 2:14 p.m. Monday after train operators reportedly spotted a body in the water, Mayer said. Police found the body of a man …
NJ Daycare Worker Accused Of Abusing 6 More Children NJ Daycare Worker Accused Of Abusing 6 More Children
NJ Daycare Worker Accused Of Abusing 6 More Children A New Jersey daycare worker previously accused of assaulting two babies was found to have abused six others, authorities announced on Wednesday. Maggie Fruit, 21, of Somerdale, was charged with attempted murder and  child endangerment for assaulting two one-year-old children on July 15 at the Forever Young Daycare in Lindenwold, Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer said. Further investigation found Fruit abused six other children in her care, and was charged with nine counts of aggravated assault, eight counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and four counts cr…
Contractor Installed Mirrors To Video Victims In South Jersey School Bathrooms, Indictment Says Contractor Installed Mirrors To Video Victims In South Jersey School Bathrooms, Indictment Says
Contractor Installed Mirrors To Video Victims In South Jersey School Bathrooms, Indictment Says A 52-year-old contractor from South Jersey has been indicted for video-recording multiple girls and a teacher in school bathrooms in three counties, authorities said. Gregory R. Mahley of West Deptford was indicted by a Camden County grand jury on 38 counts of manufacturing and possessing child pornography images, according to prosecutors. In total, detectives counted 20 victims between the ages of 12 and 17 and one teacher, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins, An investigation by Gloucester Township police on S…
Ex-Camden HS Teacher Gets 4 Years State Prison For Sexually Assaulting Student, Prosecutor Says Ex-Camden HS Teacher Gets 4 Years State Prison For Sexually Assaulting Student, Prosecutor Says
Ex-Camden HS Teacher Gets 4 Years State Prison For Sexually Assaulting Student, Prosecutor Says A former Camden Catholic High School teacher has been sentenced to four years in state prison for the repeated sexual assault of her former student, authorities said.  Bridget Sipera, 37, of Cherry Hill, pleaded guilty to third-degree endangering the welfare of a child on Friday, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer. Sipera was charged in August of 2020 after an investigation found the sex assaults bean in January 2019 when the student was 17 years old, Mayer said. The assaults continued through March 2020, she said. Under the sentencing agreement, Sipera al…
US Marshals Offer Reward For Tips On 'Extremely Dangerous' South Jersey Fugitive US Marshals Offer Reward For Tips On 'Extremely Dangerous' South Jersey Fugitive
US Marshals Offer Reward For Tips On 'Extremely Dangerous' South Jersey Fugitive The U.S. Marshal's Service is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the location and arrest of a 21-year-old fugitive from Camden County.  Tyzir Hall,  21, of Clementon has been charged in connection with a triple shooting and death of Shaheed Little, 31, of Sicklerville, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. The fatal shooting occurred in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, on Feb. 8, authorities said. Hall is considered to be armed and extremely dangerous and should not be approached, according to Cumberland Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Indivi…
Prosecutor: South Jersey Man, 50, Caught With Sexually Exploitive Images Of Children Prosecutor: South Jersey Man, 50, Caught With Sexually Exploitive Images Of Children
Prosecutor: South Jersey Man, 50, Caught With Sexually Exploitive Images Of Children A Camden County man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after illegal images were found on his computer, authorities said. Marc Herck, 50, of Somerdale was charged after detectives found images of child sexual exploitation on his computer, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer and Somerdale Police Chief James Walsh. The search followed a cyber tip that alleged someone at Herck's home was searching for sexually explicit images containing children, Mayer and Walsh said. On Wednesday, detectives from the High-Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU), Somerdale Polic…
Prosecutor: South Jersey Police Officer Illegally Pepper-Sprayed Suspects Prosecutor: South Jersey Police Officer Illegally Pepper-Sprayed Suspects
Prosecutor: South Jersey Police Officer Illegally Pepper-Sprayed Suspects A Camden County police officer has been forced to quit his public job after illegally using pepper spray on two suspects, authorities said. The former Woodlynne police officer pleaded guilty on Thursday to a charge stemming from a June use-of-force incident, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer. Ryan Dubiel, 32, of Wenonah in Gloucester County, admitted to one count of simple assault against two victims, Mayer said. As part of the plea, Dubiel was sentenced to one year of probation, is prohibited from having contact with the victims and must abide by any additional te…
Camden Prosecutor: Missing Hunter Found Fatally Beaten, Stabbed On Pine Hill Scout Reservation Camden Prosecutor: Missing Hunter Found Fatally Beaten, Stabbed On Pine Hill Scout Reservation
Camden Prosecutor: Missing Hunter Found Fatally Beaten, Stabbed On Pine Hill Scout Reservation The bludgeoned body of a missing South Jersey hunter was found on a Boy Scout reservation on Wednesday night, authorities said. The 54-year-old man from Gloucester Township left home earlier in the day but never returned, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Pine Hill Police Chief Christopher Winters. Police were called to the 100 block of Watsontown-New Freedom Road around 6:30 p.m. on  a report of a deceased man, they said. When police arrived, they found Joseph Bottino dead with multiple visible injuries, they said. A medical examiner performed an autopsy…
DNA Matches South Carolina Fugitive With 1999 Camden Rape, Murder Attempt DNA Matches South Carolina Fugitive With 1999 Camden Rape, Murder Attempt
DNA Matches South Carolina Fugitive With 1999 Camden Rape, Murder Attempt With the help of DNA, South Jersey authorities believe they have cracked a 21-year-old rape and attempted murder case. A fugitive from South Carolina was arrested on Friday in connection with the 1999 robbery, rape and attempted murder of two women in Somerdale, NJ, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Somerdale Police Chief James Walsh. Sanyika L. Adams, 47, of Summerville, South Carolina, has been charged with: One count of first-degree Attempted Murder Two counts of first-degree Kidnapping Four counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault Two counts of fir…
Delaware Man, 20, Gets 38 Years State Prison For Camden Blueberry Farm Robbery, Fatal Shooting Delaware Man, 20, Gets 38 Years State Prison For Camden Blueberry Farm Robbery, Fatal Shooting
Delaware Man, 20, Gets 38 Years State Prison For Camden Blueberry Farm Robbery, Fatal Shooting A 20-year-old man from Delaware was sentenced to 38 years in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a fatal pre-dawn robbery at a South Jersey blueberry farm, authorities said. Kwamere Benjamin of New Castle, Delaware, was sentenced on Friday to 38 years in state prison by Judge Frederick J. Schuck, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Winslow Township Police Chief George Smith. Winslow police responded to the blueberry farm on the 700 block of Bairdmore Ave. shortly at 3:50 a.m. on June 25, 2017, on a report of a home invasion and shooting, Mayer and Smith s…