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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 On White Horse Pike: Cops DUI Driver Arrested In Crash That Killed 1, Critically Injured 4 On White Horse Pike: Cops
DUI Driver Arrested In Crash That Killed 1, Critically Injured 4 On White Horse Pike: Cops 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. …
Berlin Man Bound Women In Shed, Sexually Assaulted Them: Prosecutor Berlin Man Bound Women In Shed, Sexually Assaulted Them: Prosecutor
Brandon Fickenscher Arrested 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 …
MURDER-SUICIDE: Man Kills GF Before Himself In Lindenwold Residence, Police Say MURDER-SUICIDE: Man Kills GF Before Himself In Lindenwold Residence, Police Say
Murder-suicide: Man Kills GF Before Himself In Lindenwold 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…
Convicted Jersey City Killer Indicted In Brutal Pickup Truck Murder Of Ex-GF Convicted Jersey City Killer Indicted In Brutal Pickup Truck Murder Of Ex-GF
Convicted Jersey City Killer Indicted In Brutal Pickup Truck Murder Of Ex-GF 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A convicted killer from Jersey City was indicted for deliberately running down his ex-girlfriend and dumping her body off Route 440 last Mother's Day. Gregory Mallard, a 35-year-old reputed gang member who had two children with 32-year-old Norelis Mendoza, is charged with her murder, as well as desecration of her remains and evidence tampering, among other counts. Mallard is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment in Superior Court in Jersey City on Monday, Feb. 12. He's been held since detectives arrested him last May 19 -- five days after surveillance cameras captured images …
DUI Driver Who Fatally Pinned Atlantic County Worker's Van Gets Time In State Slammer DUI Driver Who Fatally Pinned Atlantic County Worker's Van Gets Time In State Slammer
DUI Driver Who Fatally Pinned Atlantic County Worker's Van Gets Time In State Slammer A 36-year-old South Jersey woman has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal crash in which she was found to be using numerous drugs, authorities said. Bao “Joanna” Huynh, of Brigantine, was sentenced on the charge of vehicular homicide on Thursday, Sept. 21, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. She must serve 85% of the sentence before being eligible for parole. At 12:17 p.m. on June 26, 2021, Hector Salgado, 54, of Lindenwold was killed when a motor vehicle operated by Huynh struck his Dodge work van in Brigantine, the prosec…
Crash With Injuries On Route 30 Camden County Crash With Injuries On Route 30 Camden County
Crash With Injuries On Route 30 Camden County A crash with injuries closed Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:40 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25 east of Route 669 (Stone Road) in Lindenwold, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.
Clementon Park & Splash World Shooting: Philadelphia Gunman Arrested, Police Say Clementon Park & Splash World Shooting: Philadelphia Gunman Arrested, Police Say
Clementon Park & Splash World Shooting: Philadelphia Gunman Arrested, Police Say A Philadelphia man was arrested for a shooting that broke out at a New Jersey water park. Quahee Eaton-Kennedy, 24, was arrested after the shooting in the parking lot of Clementon Park and Splash World around 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, Clementon police said. Officers responding to reports of shots fired found people fighting in the parking lot. Police separated the individuals involved and charged Eaton Kennedy with second-degree weapon possession. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Clementon Police Department Detective Bureau at (856) 783-2271. Area police departm…
Gruesome Details Released In Murder Of Lindenwold's Norelis Mendoza Gruesome Details Released In Murder Of Lindenwold's Norelis Mendoza
Gruesome Details Released In Murder Of Lindenwold's Norelis Mendoza Police have released chilling details in the death of New Jersey mom Norelis Mendoza. Gregory Mallard is believed to have run the 32-year-old Lindenwold mom over multiple times before dumping her body along Route 440. ** WARNING: The following news article contains information that some may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. ** The criminal complaint, released by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, paints a picture of the final harrowing moments of Mendoza's life. Mendoza, who had two young daughters, was last seen leaving her mother's house in Jersey City on the evenin…
Death Of Lindenwold Mom After Mother's Day Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Death Of Lindenwold Mom After Mother's Day Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling
Death Of Lindenwold Mom After Mother's Day Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Norelis Mendoza's family is grieving following the discovery of her body on Route 440 on Wednesday, May 17. Mendoza, a Lindenwold resident, was last seen leaving her mother's house in Jersey City on the evening of Saturday, May 13 and never returned home.  Her family reported her missing on Mother's Day. Footage of Mendoza on the night of her disappearance was discovered on Tuesday, May 16 and her body was recovered the next morning. The family has set up a fundraiser to assist her two young daughters, ages three and one. As of Thursday, May 18, more than $14,000 has been raised in ho…
Missing Lindenwold Mom Found Dead In Hudson County Missing Lindenwold Mom Found Dead In Hudson County
Missing Lindenwold Mom Found Dead In Hudson County The body found on Route 440 on the Jersey City-Bayonne border on Wednesday, May 17, has been identified as Norelis Mendoza, who has been missing last week, authorities announced. Mendoza, a 32-year-old Lindenwold mom, had been last seen in Jersey City on Saturday, May 13,Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  Norelis MendozaJersey City Police Police in Jersey City had said she was last spotted at her mother's house on Montgomery Street and Monmouth Street. Suarez said her death is considered suspicious. A cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the medical examiner…
Tornado Watches, Warnings Issued Across Parts Of NJ Tornado Watches, Warnings Issued Across Parts Of NJ
Tornado Watches, Warnings Issued Across Parts Of NJ Several parts of New Jersey were under tornado watches and warnings, as per the National Weather Service on Saturday, April 1. Burlington and Mercer counties were under a tornado warning until 7:15 p.m., while parts of Browns Mills, Fort Dix, Hamilton Square, Marlton, West Freehold and White Horse were under the warning until between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Meanwhile, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties were under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Wa…
South Jersey Man Convicted Of Killing Woman During Phone Sale: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Convicted Of Killing Woman During Phone Sale: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Convicted Of Killing Woman During Phone Sale: Prosecutor A jury has convicted a Burlington County man of fatally shooting a woman in the head as she tried to sell him a cellphone, authorities said. Marvin A. Coleman Jr., 24, of Willingboro was found guilty Tuesday, March 21, of murder, robbery and weapons offenses, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. Coleman killed a 21-year-old Lindenwold woman four years ago while she was sitting in her car in the Millbrook Park section of Willingboro Township, Bradshaw said. Police were called to the first block of Medley Lane just before 8:30 a.m. on March 7, 2019, for a report…
Convicted NJ Sex Offender Charged With Trafficking Child Porn Convicted NJ Sex Offender Charged With Trafficking Child Porn
Convicted NJ Sex Offender Charged With Trafficking Child Porn A retired Marine from South Jersey who'd previously been convicted of having sex with an underage Pennsylvania girl was arrested by federal agents on child porn charges, authorities said. A U.S. District Court judge in Camden released Matthew Knapp, 38, of Lindenwold, on an unsecured bond following his arrest by Homeland Security Investigations agents last week, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Monday, Feb. 27. The agents found Knapp sharing the images from his home, the U.S. attorney said. A warranted search of the residence produced the seizure of, among other things, “a co…
Gas Station Shooting Victim Critical After South Jersey Robbery: Prosecutor Gas Station Shooting Victim Critical After South Jersey Robbery: Prosecutor
Gas Station Shooting Victim Critical After South Jersey Robbery: Prosecutor A 50-year-old shooting victim was listed in critical condition following an armed robbery at a gas station in South Jersey, authorities said. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Lindenwold Police Department are investigating the shooting Monday evening, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy, Jr. On Monday, Feb. 6, at approximately 10 p.m., the CCPO Major Crimes Unit and the Lindenwold Police Department responded to the shooting of a man that took place in Lindenwold.  Lindenwold Police…
South Jersey Man Who Stalked VIctim, Plotted To Kill Witness, Gets 55 Years In State Prison South Jersey Man Who Stalked VIctim, Plotted To Kill Witness, Gets 55 Years In State Prison
South Jersey Man Who Stalked VIctim, Plotted To Kill Witness, Gets 55 Years In State Prison A man who stalked his murder victim and plotted to kill a witness has been sentenced to 55 years in New Jersey State Prison, authorities said. Former Lindenwold resident Kenneth Saal, 33, previously pleaded guilty to murder, burglary and stalking, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. The sentence was in connection with the murder of co-worker Carolyn Byington, 26, of Plainsboro.  During his guilty plea, Saal stated that in April 2019 he copied the victim’s house key while she was at work and used the key to enter her apartment on multiple days …
Camden County Woman Charged With Leaving Scene Of Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Second Vehicle Sought Camden County Woman Charged With Leaving Scene Of Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Second Vehicle Sought
Camden County Woman Charged With Leaving Scene Of Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Second Vehicle Sought A Camden County woman has been charged in connection with a motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Lindenwold, authorities said. Raquel M. Syvertson, 52, of Atco, was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 21,  with knowingly leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael P. McCarthy, Jr. On Thursday, Dec. 8, at 5:42 p.m. Lindenwold police were dispatched to the 600 block of South White Horse Pike.  The pedestrian who was struck was identified as Dal B. …
US Marshals Arrest South Jersey Man In Shooting: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest South Jersey Man In Shooting: Prosecutor
US Marshals Arrest South Jersey Man In Shooting: Prosecutor A 34-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses in connection with a shooting in South Jersey, authorities said. U.S. Marshals arrested Brendan Blake of Lindenwold on Monday, Dec. 12, at about 6:45 p.m., according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael P. McCarthy Jr. On Nov. 30, at approximately 11 a.m., detectives of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office were advised that a 37-year-old male shooting victim was located in Berlin Township.  Upon further investigation by the CCPO Majo…
Police ID Victim Killed In Lindenwold Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash; Tesla, Pickup Sought Police ID Victim Killed In Lindenwold Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash; Tesla, Pickup Sought
Police ID Victim Killed In Lindenwold Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash; Tesla, Pickup Sought Police have identified the pedestrian killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run Camden County crash as a 53-year-old man. Dal B. Baruwal of Somerdale was struck by a vehicle, possibly a Tesla, on the 600 block of South White Horse Pike in Lindenwold around 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael P. McCarthy Jr. Baruwal was treated at the scene by EMS and paramedics then taken to Jefferson-Stratford Hospital. He was pronounced deceased at approximately 6:37 p.m.  Detectives are searching for a light-colored…
Man, 35, Arrested On Burglary Charges In South Jersey: Police Man, 35, Arrested On Burglary Charges In South Jersey: Police
Man, 35, Arrested On Burglary Charges In South Jersey: Police A 35-year-old man from Camden County has been arrested on burglary charges in Burlington County, authorities said. An extensive investigation was completed by members of the Evesham Township Investigative Bureau and on Saturday, Nov. 5, enough evidence was gathered to charge Shadeed Jordan of Lindenwold with burglary and theft in two cases, police said. Jordan, who is already incarcerated (unrelated to the Evesham Township case), was served with his warrants and remains in jail, police said. Jordan was charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief, police said. Th…
South Jersey Man Admits Stalking, Secretly Taping Murder Victim, Conspiring To Kill Others South Jersey Man Admits Stalking, Secretly Taping Murder Victim, Conspiring To Kill Others
South Jersey Man Admits Stalking, Secretly Taping Murder Victim, Conspiring To Kill Others A South Jersey man charged with a murder and conspiracy to commit murder pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 2, authorities said. Kenneth Saal, 33, formerly of Lindenwold, also admitted burglary and stalking in connection with the murder of Carolyn Byington, 26, of Plainsboro, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. During the plea, Saal stated that in April 2019 he copied the victim’s house key while she was at work and used the key to enter her apartment on multiple days in the following months, Ciccone said. He recounted how he planted …
South Jersey Man Attempted To Hire Inmate To Kill Lead Investigator In His Murder Case: Report South Jersey Man Attempted To Hire Inmate To Kill Lead Investigator In His Murder Case: Report
South Jersey Man Attempted To Hire Inmate To Kill Lead Investigator In His Murder Case: Report A South Jersey man tried to hire a fellow inmate to kill the lead investigator in his murder case, NJ Advance Media reported. Former Lindenwold resident Kenneth Saal, 33, also wanted to kill another random woman to cast doubt on charges that he murdered a co-worker, the outlet said, citing court documents.  Saal was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Carolyn Byington of Plainsboro. Investigators reportedly learned Saal offered the fellow inmate $15,000, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said previously. Saal is now charged with first-degree conspiracy…
South Jersey Man Charged In Co-Worker's Killing Plotted 2nd Murder, Prosecutor Says South Jersey Man Charged In Co-Worker's Killing Plotted 2nd Murder, Prosecutor Says
South Jersey Man Charged In Co-Worker's Killing Plotted 2nd Murder, Prosecutor Says A Central Jersey man was charged in connection with a murder-for-hire plot, authorities said. In August 2019, Kenneth Saal, 30, formerly of Lindenwold, in Camden County, was charged with murdering Carolyn Byington, 26, of Plainsboro, in her apartment. Saal was Byington’s coworker, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Plainsboro Police responded to Byington’s home after they were asked by her other coworkers to do a wellness check on her. When police arrived at approximately 5:57 p.m., they found Byington, who was pronounced dead at the…
'I Had To Do It,' Gunman Said After Fatal Music Studio Shooting: Report 'I Had To Do It,' Gunman Said After Fatal Music Studio Shooting: Report
'I Had To Do It,' Gunman Said After Fatal Music Studio Shooting: Report A man was gunned down while inside a recording studio, NJ Advance Media reported.  Isaiah Shaw, 23, had worked in Lindenwold as a music producer and went by the nickname “DJ Zay" when he was shot in the head on Friday, Sept. 30, the outlet said, citing court documents. Ronin A. Nevels, 23, allegedly said “I had to do it” after he fired at Shaw. Nevels, who also worked at the studio, was arrested for the killing the next day following a standoff at a Gloucester Township home, the report says. On Instagram, the owner of Colossal Records says he is a music producer who goes by the name DJ Za…
US Marshals Round Up 65 Fugitives Including High-Profile Cases In NJ, Philly 'Rodeo' US Marshals Round Up 65 Fugitives Including High-Profile Cases In NJ, Philly 'Rodeo'
US Marshals Round Up 65 Fugitives Including High-Profile Cases In NJ, Philly 'Rodeo' A major sweep of fugitives including suspected gang members led to 65 arrests including high-profile cases in South Jersey and Philadelphia. These fugitives were wanted out of Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, and Camden counties, as well as other states but were located in these four counties. During "Operation Rodeo" the District of New Jersey and the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force used its multi-jurisdictional investigative authority and fugitive task force network to arrest fugitives wanted on charges including homicide, sex assault, aggravated assault, robbery, carjackin…
South Jersey Woman Indicted For Striking, Killing Man Loading Van: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Indicted For Striking, Killing Man Loading Van: Prosecutor
South Jersey Woman Indicted For Striking, Killing Man Loading Van: Prosecutor Bao “Joanna” Huynh, 34, of Brigantine was indicted for vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash. She allegedly struck and killed a Lindenwold man on June 26, 2021, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. At 12:17 p.m. that day, Hector Salgado, 54, was killed on Brigantine Blvd. in Brigantine when a van he was loading was struck by a Honda Civic, driven by Huynh, the prosecutor said. Subsequent investigation revealed that defendant’s use of numerous drugs caused a state of intoxication and impaired her ability to operate a motor vehicle, the prosecutor…
13 Hurt In NJ Transit Bus Crash In Absecon 13 Hurt In NJ Transit Bus Crash In Absecon
13 Hurt In NJ Transit Bus Crash In Absecon At least a dozen people were injured in an NJ Transit bus crash with a car Thursday, June 16 in Atlantic County, Fox29 reports. The car was flattened when it was struck by the bus at South Shore Road and Ohio Avenue in Absecon around 5:30 p.m. on  in Absecon, the outlet said. The bus was going from Atlantic City to Lindenwold. The victims were rushed to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries, Fox29 said. Click here for more from FOX.
Arrest Made In South Jersey Middle School Shooting: Police Arrest Made In South Jersey Middle School Shooting: Police
Arrest Made In South Jersey Middle School Shooting: Police An arrest has been made in a shooting that took place outside a middle school in Camden County, authorities said.  Taijun Blount, 18, of Lindenwold, was charged with aggravated assault with a handgun, endangering the welfare of a minor and a weapons offense, Gloucester City police said.  Blount was being held at Camden Correctional Facility. On Sunday, April 24, at 7:59 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired at Gloucester City Middle School. Upon arrival, police found no gunshot victims, they said.  Police seek the public's help locating another possible suspect.…
Dad Of 3 Dead, Another Hurt In Camden County Shooting Dad Of 3 Dead, Another Hurt In Camden County Shooting
Dad Of 3 Dead, Another Hurt In Camden County Shooting A father of three was killed and another injured in a Camden County shooting Friday, April 22, authorities said. Alvin Redd, 25, was found lying in the street on the 400 block of West Park Avenue in Lindenwold around 8:10 p.m. with apparent gunshot wounds, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead around 8:45 p.m., she said alongside Lindenwold Police Chief Michael P. McCarthy, Jr. A second victim, a 29-year-old Camden man, also was injured in the shooting and later arrived at Jefferson Hospital-Stratford for treatment. Co…
Popular South Jersey Seafood Joint, The Little Tuna, Shutters Forever Popular South Jersey Seafood Joint, The Little Tuna, Shutters Forever
Popular South Jersey Seafood Joint, The Little Tuna, Shutters Forever The Little Tuna, a popular seafood eatery for the past 20 years in South Jersey, has closed. The Little Tuna opened in 2001 at 403 N. Haddon Ave. in Haddonfield before moving to 141 Kings Highway East. Three years ago, Little Tuna moved to 4 N. White Horse Pike in Lindenwold. The Little Tuna's owners announced their Feb. 1 closure here on Facebook. They cited the coronavirus pandemic as a factor in their decision.  “Twenty years ago, we could not have imagined the 7,000 or so days, the more than 90,000 operating hours, the countless smiling faces, or the innumerable memories we would come…