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Tips Arise With Release Of Dulce Maria Alavez' Photos, South Jersey Authorities Say Tips Arise With Release Of Dulce Maria Alavez' Photos, South Jersey Authorities Say
Tips Arise With Release Of Dulce Maria Alavez' Photos, South Jersey Authorities Say Cumberland County authorities have received about a dozen new tips on the 2019 disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez from a Bridgeton playground, they said after the release of her photos last week. "Yes. Investigators are following up as we speak," Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Her office received six new tips, she said. Bridgeton City Police received about new six tips, according to Police Chief Michael Gaimari. But Gaimari cautioned, "Nothing substantial has been reported to me."  About half were possible sightings and half "just …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now 4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now
4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now Dulce Maria Alavez would be nine years old. She was just five when she went missing on Sept. 16, 2019, while at a Cumberland County playground with her younger brother, Manny. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children released a new "progressive sketch" that shows what Dulce Maria would look like today. A vigil will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Bridgeton City Park's Dulce tree —dedicated to the missing child near the playground where she was last seen. The tree is often decorated with flowers, balloons and well wishes for the girl's return. Cumberland County Pro…

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by Jon Craig
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SEEN HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Fatal South Jersey Shooting SEEN HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Fatal South Jersey Shooting
Seen HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Fatal South Jersey Shooting Bridgeton Police and Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Bridgeton man early Saturday morning at the Maple Gardens Apartment complex off of South East Avenue. As a result of that investigation, criminal warrants have been issued for Ryan A. Askins, 29, last known address of Fayette Street in the city, for murder and weapons offenses, and Desmond L. Bethel, 29, of Cohansey Street for weapons offenses, according to Bridgeton Police Chief Michael Gaimari. An additional charge of eluding police was also signed against Askins by…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Child Wounded In South Jersey Shooting: Report Child Wounded In South Jersey Shooting: Report
Child Wounded In South Jersey Shooting: Report An 11-year-old boy was wounded in a South Jersey shooting, NJ Advance Media reported. The boy was shot in both legs after walking outside of a Falcon Street home in Bridgeton to investigate a disturbance around 2 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, the article says citing local police. Responding officers' quick action prevented a fatal outcome, Chief Michael Gaimari said.  The boy was taken to Cooper University Hospital. No arrests had been made. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call Bridgeton Detective Mark Yoshioka at 856-451-0033 or submit an anonymous t…

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by Jon Craig