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Upper Deerfield Township, NJ

NJ State Trooper Admits Punching Handcuffed Woman After She Spits At Troopers, Loses Job: AG NJ State Trooper Admits Punching Handcuffed Woman After She Spits At Troopers, Loses Job: AG
NJ State Trooper Admits Punching Handcuffed Woman After She Spits At Troopers, Loses Job: AG A New Jersey State Police trooper from Gloucester County has admitted punching a woman in the face with a metal flashlight in his hand while the victim was handcuffed in the backseat of a patrol vehicle, authorities said. The incident occurred after the drunken woman spat toward troopers following a trespassing complaint, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Trooper Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, of Gibbstown, pleaded guilty on Thursday, July 25 in Cumberland County to aggravated assault, Platkin said. Hogan entered into a consent order banning him for life from holding public offi…
Vincent Logan Jr., 44, Security Officer From Millville Dies Vincent Logan Jr., 44, Security Officer From Millville Dies
Vincent Logan Jr., 44, Security Officer From Millville Dies Services are on Friday, July 12 for Vincent McKenly Logan, Jr., of Millville, who died on Wednesday, June 26, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, according to an obituary published by Padgett Funeral Home. He was 44 years old. His family was selling T-shirts to be worn at the service that say "In Memory of Vinroc," according to a Facebook post. He was born and raised in Bridgeton. He later lived in Millville for more than 20 years.  Vincent had most recently worked as a security officer, his obituary said. In his free time, he enjoyed riding bicycles, listening to music, fishing…
Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Funeral services are on Friday, May 10 for Angel L. Alicea Jr. of Bridgeton who died on May 1, according to an obituary published by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home.  Angel, who was 46 years old and a grandfather, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Upper Deerfield Township, as reported by Daily Voice. "His passing leaves a void in our hearts and a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories," his obituary said. Angel was known as a hard worker, dedicated to providing for his family and building a better future, his obit said, adding: "He found joy in simple pleasures like fishing in …
Motorcyclist, 46, Killed In South Jersey Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist, 46, Killed In South Jersey Crash: NJSP
Motorcyclist, 46, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Njsp A 46-year-old man was killed Wednesday night after being ejected from his motorcycle in a crash with another vehicle that was making a turn into a parking lot in Cumberland County, authorities said. Angel Alicea Jr., of Bridgeton, was riding a Honda motorcycle northbound on Route 77 in Upper Deerfield Township at about 8:30 p.m. when he collided with a southbound Chevrolet passenger vehicle that was making a left turn at milepost 2.5, said Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a New Jersey State Police spokesman. Alicea was thrown from the motorcycle and died of his injuries, Lebron said. No other injuries…
Driver, 29, Killed In Head-On Route 77 Crash In Cumberland County Driver, 29, Killed In Head-On Route 77 Crash In Cumberland County
Driver, 29, Killed In Head-On Route 77 Crash In Cumberland County A 29-year-old man from Cumberland County was killed in a head-on crash along Route 77, authorities said. Troopers responded to the crash at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 southbound in Upper Deerfield Township, according to Troy McNair, a New Jersey State Police spokesman. Dakota Kott, of Upper Deerfield Township, was killed in the crash, Trooper McNair said. Kott was driving a 2017 Nissan passenger car south on Route 77 and a 2016 Nissan passenger car was traveling northbound near milepost 5, McNair said. Kott crossed over into the northbound lanes and collided with the 2016 Nissan head-on…
Serious Crash Closes Route 77 In Cumberland County Serious Crash Closes Route 77 In Cumberland County
Serious Crash Closes Route 77 In Cumberland County A serious crash closed Route 77 in Cumberland County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 near Route 614 (Bridgeton Road) in Upper Deerfield Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed, 511nj.org reported. ALSO SEE: Cumberland County man killed in Route 77 crash in Salem County.
18-Year-Old Killed Stepdad In Heated Argument Over Dog Crate In South Jersey: Complaint 18-Year-Old Killed Stepdad In Heated Argument Over Dog Crate In South Jersey: Complaint
18-Year-Old Killed Stepdad In Heated Argument Over Dog Crate In South Jersey: Complaint "I'm hurt that I had to do that," is what an 18-year-old New Jersey man was captured telling his mother after fatally shooting his stepdad over an argument about cleaning a dog crate, according to police documents obtained by Daily Voice. Jah’lyll X. Lawrence, 18, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Joe Williams at a home in Upper Deerfield Township, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. Lawrence also faces weapons offenses. He was being held in Cumberland County jail. The pair were arguing over the crate before Williams began choking Lawrence, according t…
Teenager Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County Teenager Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County
Teenager Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County A teenager has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 51-year-old man in Cumberland County, authorities said. Jah’lyll Lawrence, who lived in the same residence as the victim, Joe Williams, in Upper Deerfield Township was charged with first-degree muder and weapons offenses, according to the Cumberland County prosecutor. New Jersey State Police responded to the shooting, which occurred early on Saturday, Jan. 20. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the NJSP Bridgeton Station at (856)451-0101.
NJ Pair Staged Dog Fights, Shared Vids On Telegram Of 'Underperformers' Being Hanged: Feds NJ Pair Staged Dog Fights, Shared Vids On Telegram Of 'Underperformers' Being Hanged: Feds
NJ Pair Staged Dog Fights, Shared Vids On Telegram Of 'Underperformers' Being Hanged: Feds Two South Jersey men were charged by federal authorities with participating in a depraved multi-state dog-fighting collective. Tommy J. Watson of Clayton and others used the “DMV Board” on the Telegram app to share videos of live dog fights, dogs being trained to fight and "the killing of underperforming fighting dogs, including by hanging,” U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said on Monday, Dec. 11. They also posted bloodline information on the dog fighting website “Peds Online” from an operation they called “From Da Bottom Kennels,” the U.S. attorney said. Federal authoriti…
'Improper, Unlawful': Trooper Punched Handcuffed Drunk Woman In Face, NJ Attorney General Says 'Improper, Unlawful': Trooper Punched Handcuffed Drunk Woman In Face, NJ Attorney General Says
'Improper, Unlawful': Trooper Punched Handcuffed Drunk Woman In Face, NJ Attorney General Says A New Jersey State Police trooper was charged with punching a handcuffed woman in the face as she sat in the back of a cruiser awaiting a medical evaluation. Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, of Gibbstown, was among a group of troopers who responded to a report of a trespasser at a home in Cumberland County’s Upper Deerfield Township around 1:30 a.m. Sept. 7, 2022. Two troopers found the victim walking in the middle of the road drunk. She needed a medical evaluation, so the troopers kept her detained -- but not under arrest -- and called for a medical unit, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platk…
South Jersey Native, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey Native, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly, 22
South Jersey Native, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey native and beloved brother Hunter Lee Harbs died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 28. He was 22. Born in Voorhees, Hunter graduated from Arthur P. Schalick High School in 2018 and lived in Pittsgrove at the time of his death, his obituary says. Hunter then worked a variety of jobs until he found passion in operating heavy machinery at Diamond Materials. Hunter’s free time was spent driving his truck, visiting friends, and traveling. He also spent many years racing dirt bikes with his dad in different states, his memorial says. Hunter is remembered for his cheerful smile, ability…
KNOW THEM? State Police Seek Help ID'ing South Jersey Burglary Suspects KNOW THEM? State Police Seek Help ID'ing South Jersey Burglary Suspects
Know Them? State Police Seek Help ID'ing South Jersey Burglary Suspects New Jersey State Police seek the public's help identifying multiple men wanted for allegedly burglarizing multiple commercial buildings in Upper Deerfield Township, Cumberland County and Pittsgrove Township in Salem County. Additional photos can be found by clicking here.  Between May and June 2022 the suspects entered into commercial buildings and took multiple cartons of cigarettes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Corrado Speranza of Troop "A" Bridgeton Station at 856-451-0101. Anonymous tips are welcome.
Trio Arrested In 10-Year-Old Girl's Drive-By Shooting Death, South Jersey Prosecutor Says Trio Arrested In 10-Year-Old Girl's Drive-By Shooting Death, South Jersey Prosecutor Says
Trio Arrested In 10-Year-Old Girl's Drive-By Shooting Death, South Jersey Prosecutor Says Three suspects from South Jersey have been arrested in connection with the fatal Fourth of July shooting of a 10-year-old girl, authorities said. Two of the three suspects also were charged for their alleged roles in a separate shooting earlier Sunday night on Francine Drive in Vineland, according to the Cumberland County prosecutor. Jasayde Holder, 10, was later shot on the 700 block of West Earl Drive, also in Vineland, and later died of her injuries, Prosecutor Jennifer McRae-Webb said on Thursday. All three suspects were charged with multiple criminal offenses in connection w…