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Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (Developing) There was a crash with injuries on Route 42 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:15 p.m. Monday, May 6 on Route 42 southbound south of Exit 14 in Runnemede, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Check back for updates.

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $2M In South Jersey Newly Minted Millionaire: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $2M In South Jersey
Newly Minted Millionaire: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $2M In South Jersey There is a new millionaire in South Jersey. One lucky Powerball lottery ticket matched five of the five white balls for the Wednesday, Feb. 28, drawing. The ticket won a $1 million second-tier prize. The ticket was purchased with the Power Play option, multiplying the win to $2 million, state Lottery officials said. The winning ticket was sold at Smoker’s Outlet, 123 W. Clements Bridge, Runnemede in Camden County. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Feb. 28, drawing were: 16, 26, 29, 38 and 50. The Red Power Ball number was 06. The Power Play was 2X.  The Powerball jackpot rolls …

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Crash Blocks Route 42 In Camden County Crash Blocks Route 42 In Camden County
Crash Blocks Route 42 In Camden County A crash partially blocked Route 42 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 south of Exit 14 (Creek Road) in Runnemede, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Based on a preliminary investigation by New Jersey State troopers, a Honda minivan and Kia passenger vehicle were traveling northbound on Route 42 In the area of milepost 13.4. A collision occurred between the Honda and Kia, according to Det. Jeffrey Lebron, a State Police spokesman. There were no injuries reported, Lebron said.  Four left lanes of five la…

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US Marshals Capture Texas Man Wanted In Wife's NJ Motel Murder In Philadelphia: Prosecutor US Marshals Capture Texas Man Wanted In Wife's NJ Motel Murder In Philadelphia: Prosecutor
US Marshals Capture Texas Man Wanted In Wife's NJ Motel Murder In Philadelphia: Prosecutor A Texas man has been arrested in Philadelphia in the fatal shooting of his wife at a New Jersey motel, authorities said. Steven Burgess, 38, of Spring, Texas, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, 30-year-old Ivy Morris, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Runnemede Police Chief William Sampolski. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, shortly before  2 a.m., officers from the Runnemede Police Department responded to the Days Inn Hotel for a report of a carjacking and a shooting. Officers spoke with the male victim of the carjacking,…

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Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 42 In Camden County (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 42 In Camden County (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 42 In Camden County (Developing) A crash with injuries partially closed Route 42 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 northbound near Exit 14 (Creek Road) in Runnemede, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police
Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police A dump truck ran through a guardrail and traveled down a hill off of the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18 southbound in Runnemede, according to New Jersey State Police. The driver did not report any injuries, State Police said.

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NJ MMA Fighter, 29, Dead In Car Accident NJ MMA Fighter, 29, Dead In Car Accident
NJ MMA Fighter, 29, Dead In Car Accident A mixed-martial arts fighter from South Jersey died in a car crash earlier this month. Sherry Ann Schmidt, a native of Voorhees, was killed on June 5. She was 29 years old. Details of the crash were unclear. https://t.co/zMXC3J18rr#MMATwitter please RT for my dear friend Sherry who we lost in a tragic car accident yesterday morning. She was a beaming light of positivity and joy and a passionate and ferocious fighter. I will miss her every day till my last day. — Ryan Kim Cafaro (@RyanCafaroMMA) June 6, 2023 View this post on Instagram A p…

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Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ
Watch Hoboken Native On New Latest Netflix Obsession Based In NJ A native of Hoboken is a part of everyone's newest Netflix obsession, which is set in Camden County. Alex Giaimo is appearing on "King of Collectables," which debuted on Netflix on Friday, April 28, and is already living in the streaming service's top 10 most watched shows.  The show explores Ken Goldin, who runs an auction house that specializes in rare collectables and is headquartered in Runnemede. Giaimo is one of his employees. Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Alex Giaimo on "King of Collectibles."Netflix Athletes like Karl Malone, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Mike…

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Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police
Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police Police in Camden County arrested a 40-year-old man for vandalizing churches in two counties, authorities said. Peter A. Sirolli, 40, of Deptford, was charged with arson, criminal mischief, bias intimidation, desecration of a sacred object and other charges in three municipalities, police and the Camden County prosecutor said. Gloucester Township police said a witness saw the suspect throw a rock at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's Church located at 13 E. Evesham Road in Runnemede. The suspect then left in a white 2021 Toyota pickup truck. The witness followed the suspect in his vehicle …

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House Fire Displaces Family In South Jersey House Fire Displaces Family In South Jersey
House Fire Displaces Family In South Jersey A major house fire displaced a family in South Jersey,, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 4:44 p.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to Hartford Drive in the Glendora section of Gloucester Township for a report of a dwelling fire.  Police found fire and smoke conditions coming from the roof and interior of the home.  As Gloucester Township Fire Departments were arriving, officers ensured that the residence and neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution. Gloucester Township Fire Department Stations 81 Glendora Fire Company, 82 Chews Landing Fi…

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House Fire Displaces Family In South Jersey House Fire Displaces Family In South Jersey
House Fire Displaces Family In South Jersey A house fire in South Jersey displaced a family of four, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 9:31 a.m, Gloucester Township police responded to South Collins Court in the Blackwood Section for a report of a dwelling fire.  Police found smoke conditions coming from the roof of the townhome. As Gloucester Township Fire Departments were arriving, officers ensured that the residence and neighboring townhomes were evacuated as a precaution. Gloucester Township Fire Department Stations 82 and 88 along with Runnemede, Bellmawr, arrived and quickly gained control of the fire, police said. …

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Family Left Homeless By Fire In South Jersey Family Left Homeless By Fire In South Jersey
Family Left Homeless By Fire In South Jersey A family was left homeless after a fire gutted their home in Camden County, authorities said. On Thursday, July 7 at 6:29 a.m.,  Gloucester Township police responded to Lillian Place in the Glendora Section for a report of a dwelling fire.  Arriving officers found heavy smoke conditions coming from the home. As Gloucester Township Fire Departments were arriving, officers ensured that the residents were evacuated. Gloucester Township Fire Departments Chews Landing Fire Department 82, Erial Fire Department 86, and Gloucester Township Squad 88 along with Runnemede, Bellmawr, Somerda…

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Driver, 67, Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey DUI Crash: State Police Driver, 67, Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey DUI Crash: State Police
Driver, 67, Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey DUI Crash: State Police A 67-year-old driver from Camden County has died of injuries from a head-on crash involving a driver under the influence, authorities said. Jeffery Koltys, of Runnemede, was exiting Route 55 northbound in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, at the interchange with Route 47/Delsea Drive at 1:48 p.m. on May 2 when the fatal crash occurred, according to a New Jersey State Police spokeswoman. Koltys' Hyundai collided with a Mustang traveling the wrong way on Exit Ramp 56B, Trooper Brandi Slota said. Both vehicles traveled off the roadway into the grass area that separates the exit and e…

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Camden County Woman, 35, Pleads Guilty In Fatal Motel Shooting: Prosecutor Camden County Woman, 35, Pleads Guilty In Fatal Motel Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden County Woman, 35, Pleads Guilty In Fatal Motel Shooting: Prosecutor A 35-year-old woman from Camden County has admitted to fatally shooting a man in a motel room, authorities said. Brandy M. Lee, of Runnemede, pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter for the shooting death of 26-year-old Kevin D. Owens III inside on the 100 block of East 9th Avenue in Runnemede, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. The shooting occurred on June 22, 2020, around 3:30 a.m., she said. Surveillance video showed Lee was the only person to enter and exit the motel room during the time of the shooting, the prosecutor's office previoiusly said. Le…

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Winning Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $758K Sold In South Jersey Winning Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $758K Sold In South Jersey
Winning Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $758K Sold In South Jersey One lucky state lottery ticket matched all five numbers drawn in Monday's Jersey Cash 5 game. That winning jackpot ticket is worth $758,235. The winning numbers were: 27, 39, 41, 44, and 45 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.  The winning ticket was sold at Smoker’s Outlet, 123 W Clements Bridge, Runnemede in Camden County.

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