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DWI Driver Charged With Assault By Auto In Vineland Crash With Pedestrian: Police DWI Driver Charged With Assault By Auto In Vineland Crash With Pedestrian: Police
Richard Earl III DWI Gurmeet Singh Vineland A 40-year-old man from Vineland has been charged with assault by auto while being under the influence of alcohol in connection with a serious pedestrian crash last February, authorities said. Richard Earl III received the upgraded charge on Friday, April 26, according to Vineland police. He was released on a summons pending a court hearing at Bridgeton Superior Court. On Feb. 29, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Vineland police responded to North Main Road and East Landis Avenue for a crash involving a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation revealed that Earl was driving&…

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by Jon Craig
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Local NJ Police Sergeant Took Child Porn Images From Investigation For Himself: AG Local NJ Police Sergeant Took Child Porn Images From Investigation For Himself: AG
Local NJ Police Sergeant Took Child Porn Images From Investigation For Himself: AG A local South Jersey police sergeant cherry-picked child porn images for himself from a case that his department was investigating, a grand jury indictment charges. Suspended Vineland Police Officer Christopher Ortiz, 39, of Estell Manor "requested from a subordinate and obtained via email" at least 17 images from a child pornography investigation for unauthorized use, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. All told, investigators found that Ortiz "possessed, viewed, or had under his control at least 100 items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of children," the attorney …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Driver, 51, Killed In Head-On Crash In Vineland Driver, 51, Killed In Head-On Crash In Vineland
Driver, 51, Killed In Head-On Crash In Vineland A 51-year-old driver from Atlantic County was killed when his car crossed the center line and hit another car head-on in Cumberland County, authorities said.  Billy Hyslip of Absecon died in the crash, according to Vineland police. On Friday, March 29 at about 6:50 a.m., Vineland police responded to the 200 block of Park Avenue.  Hyslip's car had collided head-on with a car driven by Patrick Schmidt, 32, of Cherry Hill. Hyslip was pronounced dead at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. Police did not say if Schmidt was injured. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone who …

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by Jon Craig
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SEEN HIM? Missing Man Threatened To Harm Himself: Vineland PD SEEN HIM? Missing Man Threatened To Harm Himself: Vineland PD
Seen HIM? Missing Man Threatened To Harm Himself: Vineland PD Vineland police seek the public’s help finding a 37-year-old man who threatened to harm himself. Justin Villafane made statements about “wishing to harm himself” before fleeing his home on Wednesday, March 20, Vineland police said. Villafane was described as Hispanic, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 175 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and black pants, police said. Anyone with information is urged to call Vineland Officer Jose Rodriguez at 856-696-1212.

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by Jon Craig
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Police Investigate Threats Against Vineland High School Police Investigate Threats Against Vineland High School
Police Investigate Threats Against Vineland High School Police in Cumberland County seek the public’s help in identifying those responsible for social media threats against Vineland High School. The Vineland Police Department said it increased its presence at local schools Tuesday, Feb. 13 as it investigates current school threats posted on social media recently. Police are investigating the validity and source of the threats, they said.  Officials urged anyone with information to call 856-691-4111, ext. 4190, or email vpdjuvenile@vinelandcity.org. 

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by Jon Craig
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Search Launched For Missing Baby, Teen In Vineland Search Launched For Missing Baby, Teen In Vineland
Search Launched For Missing Baby, Teen In Vineland A search for a missing baby and teen was under way Sunday, Nov. 12 in South Jersey. Akera Johns, 16, and Hakeem Hintzen, 1, both of Vineland, were the center of an investigation launched by the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons and Human Trafficking Unit, and the Vineland Police Department, as of 11:30 p.m. The two were last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Cumberland Family Shelter on Mays Landing Road in Vineland, according to NJSP. Akera is described as a black female, 5'10", approximately 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Hakeem is described as a b…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In Vineland Double Stabbing Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In Vineland Double Stabbing
Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In Vineland Double Stabbing A woman died and a man was critical after both were stabbed overnight this week in South Jersey, authorities said. Vineland police responding to the 600 block of Ridgewood Avenue found Sharon Taylor, 60, and James Taylor, 51, both suffering stab wounds in their home around 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 28, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb McRae said. Sharon was pronounced dead at the scene while James was flown to Cooper Hospital and was last listed in critical condition. Their relationship was not immediately clear. Further details were not released. Anyone with information is as…

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by Cecilia Levine
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SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Questioning In Vineland Homicide Investigation SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Questioning In Vineland Homicide Investigation
Seen HIM? Man Wanted For Questioning In Vineland Homicide Investigation Cumberland County investigators seek the public's help in identifying the man photographed regarding a homicide that occurred in the City of Vineland on Tuesday, Dec. 20. At 10:21 p.m., Vineland police responded to the 400 block of Landis Avenue for reported gunshots. Police found the victim, Russell Workman, 35, of Sewell, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Fixler of the Vineland Police Department at 856-460-0806 or Detective Harvey Calixto of the Cumberla…

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by Jon Craig
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Man 35, Shot Dead in Cumberland County Man 35, Shot Dead in Cumberland County
Man 35, Shot Dead in Cumberland County A 35-year-old man from Gloucester County was shot to death in Cumberland County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 10:21 p.m., Vineland police responded to the 400 block of Landis Avenue for reported gunshots. Arriving Officers found the victim, Russell Workman, last known of Sewell, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation is ongoing and there is no known threat to the public at this time.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Fixler of the Vineland Police Department …

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by Jon Craig
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Vineland Police For Man's Fatal Restraint Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Vineland Police For Man's Fatal Restraint
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Vineland Police For Man's Fatal Restraint A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Vineland Police Department in the 2015 death of Philip White.  The trial begins on Thursday, Oct. 6 in U.S. District Court in Camden. Witnesses apparently differ on many facts including what precipitated Vineland Officer Louis Platania to direct force against White in the March 31, 2015 encounter, according to the lawsuit filed by attorneys Stanley O. King and Michael A. Galpern. At one point, a K-9 dog attacks White. Witnesses also disagree on whether White was conscious or unconscious and whether he resisted the arre…

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by Jon Craig
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Arrest Made In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor Arrest Made In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor
Arrest Made In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Cumberland County man, authorities said. Miguel A Barea was located and arrested without incident, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. The shooting occurred late Saturday night near the intersection of S Main Road and E Elmer Road in the city of Vineland. Vineland Police said officers were called to the area at approximately 11:43 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 for a report of a vehicle which struck a residence in the eleven hundred block E Elmer Road. Responding officers locat…

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by Jon Craig
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SEE ANYTHING? South Jersey Police Seek Help Finding Hit-Run Driver Who Dragged Pedestrian SEE ANYTHING? South Jersey Police Seek Help Finding Hit-Run Driver Who Dragged Pedestrian
SEE Anything? South Jersey Police Seek Help Finding Hit-Run Driver Who Dragged Pedestrian Police in Vineland seek the public's help locating a dark-colored SUV involved in a hit-and-run crash. On Saturday evening, June 4, there was an incident on Chestnut Avenue and 3rd Street in which a man in a yellow/gold shirt was struck. The pedestrian was dragged by the vehicle to the 400 block of Chestnut Avenue where he fell from the vehicle and the vehicle fled the area, police said. If you witnessed this incident, the vehicle fleeing, know the driver/passenger or have knowledge of the incident you are urged to contact Ofc. J. Levari at JLevari@VinelandCity.org, by sending an anonymou…

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by Jon Craig
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Motorcyclist Killed As South Jersey Motorist Exits Driveway: Police Motorcyclist Killed As South Jersey Motorist Exits Driveway: Police
Motorcyclist Killed As South Jersey Motorist Exits Driveway: Police A 58-year-old motorcycle rider was killed when he struck a pickup truck emerging from a driveway, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:40 p.m. on West Landis Avenue near the Route 55 overpass, Vineland police said. An investigation determined that Robert Chiarello of Elmer in Salem County, who was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, was headed westbound on West Landis Avenue.   Janessa Almodovar, 26, also of Elmer, was driving a Ford F-250 truck that emerged from a driveway in front of the motorcycle which resulted in the crash, police said.  Chiarello died from…

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by Jon Craig
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South Jersey Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Boy: Prosecutor South Jersey Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Boy: Prosecutor
South Jersey Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Boy: Prosecutor Two men from Cumberland County have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Vineland High School student, authorities said. On Friday, May 27, Deshawn T. Bowen, 23, of Bridgeton and Rohdane E. Watson, Jr., 18, of Vineland were both charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. They are accused of fatally shooting Anthony Torres-Sanchez of Vineland at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 26 on North Delsea Drive, Webb-McRae said. Torres-Sanchez was taken to Inspira Medical Center – V…

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by Jon Craig
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Authorities ID Vineland High School Boy, 15, Shot Dead Authorities ID Vineland High School Boy, 15, Shot Dead
Authorities ID Vineland High School Boy, 15, Shot Dead Authorities have identified the Vineland High School boy shot dead on Thursday, May 26. Anthony Torres-Sanchez was killed in the shooting, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The shooting was not a random act, she said.  At 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Vineland police responded to 1811 North Delsea Drive for a gunshot victim.  The victim was transported to Inspira Medical Center – Vineland where he succumbed to his injuries, she said. Investigators do not believe this was a random act and believe the victim knew the suspect or suspects involved,…

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by Jon Craig
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Pair Dead In Vineland Murder-Suicide: Prosecutor Pair Dead In Vineland Murder-Suicide: Prosecutor
Pair Dead In Vineland Murder-Suicide: Prosecutor A man and woman were killed in what police believe was a Vineland murder-suicide Monday, March 14. A 48-year-old woman was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds on Wood Street around 6:20 a.m., according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Then, a 50-year-old man was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 2400 block of North Mill Road, McRae-Webb said.  The investigation involves a domestic violence matter. Therefore, the names of the parties are not being released, she said. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information about this …

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by Jon Craig
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Pair Dead In Vineland Murder-Suicide: Prosecutor Pair Dead In Vineland Murder-Suicide: Prosecutor
Pair Dead In Vineland Murder-Suicide: Prosecutor A man and woman were killed in what police believe was a Vineland murder-suicide Monday, March 14. A 48-year-old woman was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds on Wood Street around 6:20 a.m., according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Then, a 50-year-old man was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 2400 block of North Mill Road, McRae-Webb said.  The investigation involves a domestic violence matter. Therefore, the names of the individuals involved were not being released, she said. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyon…

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by Jon Craig
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Chihuahua In Urine Soaked Bag Found On NJ Railroad Tracks Chihuahua In Urine Soaked Bag Found On NJ Railroad Tracks
Chihuahua In Urine Soaked Bag Found On NJ Railroad Tracks A Chihuahua in a urine-soaked bag was found along railroad tracks in South Jersey has a second lease on life. Coco, as South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is calling her, was found by a man walking his dog behind Gerresheimer’s Glass in Vineland. We are sickened by a blatant act of animal cruelty that occurred today to a sweet & innocent little Chihuahua, Coco.... Posted by South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter on Saturday, February 19, 2022 The man noticed a bag on the ground, and then saw his dog reacting to it. Then, the bag started moving and the man heard something inside. He…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Cumberland County Fugitive In Fatal Wawa Shooting Arrested By US Marshals In NY: Prosecutor Cumberland County Fugitive In Fatal Wawa Shooting Arrested By US Marshals In NY: Prosecutor
Cumberland County Fugitive In Fatal Wawa Shooting Arrested By US Marshals In NY: Prosecutor A 19-year-old fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a South Jersey Wawa store was arrested by U.S. Marshals in New York on Wednesday, authorities said. Shaqwil Marlow was charged with murder and weapons offenses for killing 23-year-old Luis J. Rivera Jr. of Vineland as he was leaving the Wawa in Vineland just before midnight on Jan. 13, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Surveillance video footage allegedly caught images of Marlow shooting from within the Wawa store and blasting glass out from the front door, authorities previously said. The Sta…

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by Jon Craig
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Cumberland County Fugitive Sought In Fatal Wawa Shooting Cumberland County Fugitive Sought In Fatal Wawa Shooting
Cumberland County Fugitive Sought In Fatal Wawa Shooting A 19-year-old fugitive from Cumberland County has been charged in connection with Thursday's fatal shooting at a Wawa convenience store, authorities said. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Shaqwil Marlow of Sixth Street in Vineland has been charged with the murder of Luis Rivera, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Marlow also has been charged with criminal mischief and weapons offenses. In the late evening hours of Jan. 13, Vineland police and members of the  Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the sce…

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by Jon Craig
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South Jersey Man, 23, Shot Dead Leaving Wawa South Jersey Man, 23, Shot Dead Leaving Wawa
South Jersey Man, 23, Shot Dead Leaving Wawa A 23-year-old man was fatally shot outside a South Jersey Wawa, authorities said. Luis Rivera of Pine Street in Vineland died as a result of gunshot wounds he sustained while leaving the Wawa on Park Avenue and Delsea Drive late Thursday, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Bro just sitting here alone thinking you gave no one a last farewell either said goodbye you were gone before we knew it... Posted by AngiChompy Gomez on Friday, January 14, 2022 Based upon evidence recovered by investigators thus far, this does not appear to be a random act, she said. Thi…

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by Jon Craig