Camden's Chau Tran, 50, 'Beacon Of Love, Wisdom' Camden's Chau Tran, 50, 'Beacon Of Love, Wisdom'
Camden's Chau Tran, 50, 'Beacon Of Love, Wisdom' Chau Tran, of Camden, died peacefully on April 12, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 50 years old. She was "a beacon of love and wisdom," according to her obituary. "She shared an unbreakable bond with her devoted husband, Quyen Tang, and together they raised a daughter, Vy Vu, who embodies Chau's thoughtful nature and kindness," her obituary said. Click here to read Chau Tran's complete obituary.
Jersey Shore Reservist Admits Scamming Grieving Army Families Out Of $3.7M In Death Benefits Jersey Shore Reservist Admits Scamming Grieving Army Families Out Of $3.7M In Death Benefits
Jersey Shore Reservist Admits Scamming Grieving Army Families Out Of $3.7M In Death Benefits UPDATE: A ruthless now-former military reservist from Monmouth County admitted scamming the survivors of soldiers killed in war out of $3.7 million. Caz Craffy, 41, of Colts Neck, used his role as a counselor with the United States Army to pocket $1.4 million by exploiting the grief of Gold Star families, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Craffy – who’s also known as “Carz Craffey” – “used lies and deception” to defraud two dozen families of what he told them were investments, the U.S. attorney said. For many, it was the only money they had. Whenever a member of the a…
Fugitive Found With Suspected Heroin, Knife, BB Gun In Wildwood: Police Fugitive Found With Suspected Heroin, Knife, BB Gun In Wildwood: Police
Jonathan Duerr Arrested A wanted man in Cape May County was accused of having drugs, a knife, and a pistol-style BB gun, authorities said. Jonathan Duerr, 30, of Wildwood, was arrested on Sunday, Apr. 14, the Wildwood Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Apr. 16. His arrest came while officers were investigating a burglary at a home on the 200 block of East Cresse Avenue at around 9:45 p.m. Police spotted Duerr near the corner of Oak Avenue and the city's boardwalk, and he was identified as the burglary suspect. Duerr ran away from officers when he was told he was under arrest but he was taken into…
Botched Botox Causes Illness For 19 People In 9 States Including New Jersey, New York: CDC Botched Botox Causes Illness For 19 People In 9 States Including New Jersey, New York: CDC
Botched Botox Causes Illness For 19 People In 9 States Including New Jersey, New York: CDC Nineteen people in nine states, including New Jersey and New York, reported illness after injections from a "counterfeit or mishandled" injection of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. As of April 15, a total of 19 people from 9 states reported harmful reactions after receiving botulinum toxin injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings, such as homes and spas, the CDC said.  Counterfeit Botox packages. FDA States reporting these reactions include Colorado, Florida, Illinois, K…
11 Students, Two Drivers Hospitalized In Jersey Shore Crash 11 Students, Two Drivers Hospitalized In Jersey Shore Crash
11 Students, Two Drivers Hospitalized In Jersey Shore Crash Thirteen people were injured, including 11 students on their way to school, after a luxury car and a van crashed in Ocean County, authorities said. Manchester Township police responded to the crash at the intersection of county routes 571 and 547 at around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 16, the department said in a news release. Officers found a white 2020 Acura TLX and a black 2023 Ford Transit Passenger Van with damage on the property of nearby Ridgeway Plaza Wines & Liquor. The van was facing west and had extensive front-end damage. The Acura was facing north and had extensive …
Willingboro Man Validates $9,300 In Lotto Tickets Stolen From Convenience Store: Cops Willingboro Man Validates $9,300 In Lotto Tickets Stolen From Convenience Store: Cops
Willingboro Man Validates $9,300 In Lotto Tickets Stolen From Convenience Store: Cops A 41-year-old man has been arrested for stealing $9,300 worth of lottery tickets and then validating them, police in Somerset County said. Joseph Holman, of Willingboro, broke the glass door of a convenience shop on Easton Avenue in Franklin Township sometime overnight Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14, and snatched the New Jersey Lottery tickets, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Holman was later identified as a suspect, and it was discovered he'd validated the stolen tickets, McDonald said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Det…
Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Involving Police Officer, State AG Says Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Involving Police Officer, State AG Says
Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Involving Police Officer, State AG Says A man riding a motorized scooter was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 35 in Monmouth County that involved a local police officer, state authorities said. The crash occurred on the highway's southbound side near Sunset Avenue in Ocean Township shortly after 9 p.m. Monday, April 15, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said on Tuesday. The identity of the scooter rider, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was temporarily being withheld, as was the name of the on-duty Ocean Township officer, Platkin said. Neither the officer nor anyone else involved in the crash was injured, …
NJ Teacher Admits Having Unprotected Sex With Student 5X Or More: Affidavit NJ Teacher Admits Having Unprotected Sex With Student 5X Or More: Affidavit
NJ Teacher Admits Having Unprotected Sex With Student 5X Or More: Affidavit A Mercer County high school teacher admitted to sexually assaulting a student multiple times times in a vehicle at a Monmouth County wildlife preserve, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. Jessica Sawicki, 37, of Point Pleasant, was arrested on Monday, Apr. 8, and charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault and five counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife officers found Sawicki and the victim "in states of undress" in the back of the victim's car at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in Upper…
Small Plane Crashes Off Runway In Sussex County (UPDATE) Small Plane Crashes Off Runway In Sussex County (UPDATE)
Small Plane Crashes Off Runway In Sussex County (Update) A pilot got out OK after his Cessna crashed nose-first off the runway Tuesday morning at Sussex Airport, the FAA confirmed. The single-engine 150 crashed at the privately-owned 96-acre airport on County Road 629 in Wantage around 11:45 a.m. April 16. Only the pilot was aboard. Only the pilot was aboard. Colesville Fire Company New Jersey State Police and local firefighters responded. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause. Colesville Fire Company took the photos and contributed to this story. Colesville Fire Company
Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51 Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51
Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51 William “Bill” J. Lloyd III, of Wrightstown, died unexpectedly on April 12 while surrounded by his loving family, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 51 years old. Bill worked in the produce industry, and then as an exterminator for many years, his obituary said. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. "Bill loved doing outdoor activities with his sons, and taught them everything he knew," his obit said. Click here to read William J. Lloyd III's complete obituary.
Men Found With Loaded Gun, Drug-Dealing Equipment In Atlantic City: Police Men Found With Loaded Gun, Drug-Dealing Equipment In Atlantic City: Police
Men Found With Loaded Gun, Drug-Dealing Equipment In Atlantic City: Police Two men were accused of having a loaded gun and items used for selling drugs during a traffic stop in Atlantic City, authorities said. Isaiah Butler, 23, of Atlantic City, and 22-year-old James Gallaway of Millville were arrested on Monday, Apr. 15, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. An officer stopped the men in a vehicle on the 1900 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 8:38 p.m. As the officer approached the vehicle to talk with Butler, he saw some drug-dealing items in the backseat. The two men were arrested and a loaded gun was also found in a bag in the back…
South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting
South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting A Camden County man was shot and injured in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the first block of South Bellevue Avenue at around 8:49 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 15, the department said in a news release. Officers found a 42-year-old Laurel Springs man who had been shot. He was rushed to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious injuries. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Atlantic City Police Department at 609-347-5766. You can also text an anonymous tip that begins with "AC…