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Newark Man Stole Thousands From Customers As Wawa Gas Attendant: Prosecutors Newark Man Stole Thousands From Customers As Wawa Gas Attendant: Prosecutors
Newark Man Stole Thousands From Customers As Wawa Gas Attendant: Prosecutors A former Monmouth County gas station attendant was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from customers, authorities said. Patrick Brown, 48, of Newark, was indicted by a grand jury on 52 counts, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced in a news release on Wednesday, Apr. 24. He was charged with 13 counts each of third-degree credit card fraud, third-degree false uttering, third-degree theft, and fourth-degree credit card theft. Freehold Township police said the thefts at the Wawa on Route 9 North happened "during a limited amount of time" in August 2023. Bro…
SEE ANYTHING? Pre-Dawn Hackensack Carjacking Reported By NY Driver SEE ANYTHING? Pre-Dawn Hackensack Carjacking Reported By NY Driver
SEE Anything? Pre-Dawn Hackensack Carjacking Reported By NY Driver Hackensack police are investigating a New York man's report that he was carjacked at a local Wawa before dawn Monday. The 43-year-old driver told police four male robbers "forcefully took several belongings" with his 2018 Land Rover, outside the South River Street convenience store across from the ShopRite plaza around 4:30 a.m. April 22, said Capt. Michael Antista, the officer in charge of the department. No injuries were reported, the captain said. Nor were any detailed descriptions provided. City detectives were seeking clues from area surveillance video. ANYONE who might have seen som…
Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate
Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate Monmouth University pollsters have tried to answer a question that has been hard to solve for many in the Garden State: Where is Central Jersey exactly? The Monmouth University Polling Institute released a survey on Tuesday, Apr. 16 that asked New Jerseyans what region they live in and if they believe their region gets a fair share of state resources. The pollsters also asked people to pick their favorite convenience store. According to the poll, 41 percent of New Jerseyans said they live in North Jersey, 34 percent said they're in Central Jersey, and 23 percent said they're from South…
WINNERS: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Fairfield Wawa WINNERS: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Fairfield Wawa
Winners: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Fairfield Wawa A pair of third-tier prizewinning Powerball tickets were sold at North Jersey convenience stores last week. A ticket from the Monday, Nov. 27 drawing was sold at the Wawa on Little Falls Road in Fairfield, while the ticket from the Saturday, Dec. 2 drawing was sold at the QuickChek on Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington. The winning numbers on Nov. 27 were: 02, 21, 38, 61, 66, and the Power Ball was 12. The winning numbers on Dec. 2 were: 28, 35, 41, 47, 60, and the Power Ball was 03.
Wayne Wawa Sets Opening Date Wayne Wawa Sets Opening Date
Wayne Wawa Sets Opening Date Wayne's Wawa store has finally set an opening date. The Wawa at 1512 Route 23 North will open on Thursday, Dec. 14, the chain's website shows. The site was home to Nagel's Candy Barn until 2015 when the owners fell ill, and was torn down in 2022. The 4,736-square-foot, 24/7 convenience store comes with eight fuel pumps with two dispensers each.  As is the case will all Wawa grand openings, the first 100 customers will get free t-shirts and all customers get free coffee while supplies last. Doors open at 8 a.m.
WINNER: Fairfield Wawa Sells $50K Powerball Ticket WINNER: Fairfield Wawa Sells $50K Powerball Ticket
Winner: Fairfield Wawa Sells $50K Powerball Ticket It was a lucrative Monday, Nov. 27 for a Powerball player in Essex County. The ticket sold at a Wawa in Fairfield matched four of the five numbers plus the Powerball, winning $50,000. There were only nine $50,000 winners throughout the country. The winning numbers were 2, 21, 38, 61, 66 and the Powerball was 12.
US Marshals Capture NJ Wawa Gas Thief Casually Walking Down Philly Street: Officials US Marshals Capture NJ Wawa Gas Thief Casually Walking Down Philly Street: Officials
US Marshals Capture NJ Wawa Gas Thief Casually Walking Down Philly Street: Officials Authorities who were looking for an accused thief found their suspect walking down a South Philadelphia street on Tuesday night, Nov. 7.  Bernard Estrada, 51, had been sought in New Jersey where he allegedly stole gas from an Oaklyn Wawa and crashed into police cars while making his escape, sources with direct knowledge of the incident tell Daily Voice. He was spotted by a Philadelphia police task force and taken into custody "without incident" near South 17th and McKean streets, authorities said.  At 7:30 pm, @USMS_Philly was advised that @PhillyPolice South Task Force arrested Bernar…
Linden Wawa Celebrating Grand Opening Linden Wawa Celebrating Grand Opening
Linden Wawa Celebrating Grand Opening Hoagie fans in Linden rejoice.  Wawa announced it is holding a grand opening for its new Linden store at 800 W. Edgar Rd. on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:45 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a “Wawa Coffee, Hoagies & Kindness” t-shirts, while supplies last. Free coffee will also be offered that day. Wally Goose, Wawa's mascot, will also make an appearance. First responders from the Linden police and fire departments will compete to see who can build the most hoagies in three minutes. Wawa will present checks for $1,000 to each department's charity of choice. This is Wawa's s…
NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign
NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign A high school prom queen was killed in a crash while delivering newspapers with a friend in Salem County. Kayla Rose Dowling of Blackwood died after the car she was riding in was broadsided by a dump truck that ran a stop sign on Wednesday, Oct. 11, according to a GoFundMe "Nobody expects to lose their child and Jill and Jose are not prepared to pay for a funeral," the GoFundMe says. Kayla, who leaves behind a young daughter, Elliana, was "a vibrant soul who brought joy and love to everyone around her," her obituary says. "The impact she had on those who knew her will forever be impri…
South Jersey Diner Suddenly Closing To Make Way For Wawa South Jersey Diner Suddenly Closing To Make Way For Wawa
South Jersey Diner Suddenly Closing To Make Way For Wawa A new Wawa will replace a historic South Jersey diner that's closing after nearly 50 years. The Red Lion Diner, at 1753 Route 206 in Southampton Township, announced its closure on Sept. 9 in a Facebook post. But the restaurant's iconic Red Lion statue will be preserved. “Dear Beloved Customers," the post read. "With a heavy heart we must inform you that the Red Lion Diner has sold. We will not be opening again. We appreciate all the support and patronage throughout the years. It was a difficult decision however we chose what was best for our families.” Efthimios “Paul” Tsiknakis and his f…
Crowds Gather To Watch 'Jersey Shore' Boys Film Commercial At Wildwood Wawa Crowds Gather To Watch 'Jersey Shore' Boys Film Commercial At Wildwood Wawa
Crowds Gather To Watch 'Jersey Shore' Boys Film Commercial At Wildwood Wawa They put on quite a show, don't they? The boys of MTV's "Jersey Shore" brought crowds to a Wildwood Wawa store as they filmed an upcoming commercial. If you haven't heard, "Wawa has pizza!" That's what Mike Sorrentino, Vinny Guadagnino and Pauly D are heard exclaiming in multiple videos filmed at the W. Rio Grande Avenue store. The videos were being shared to TikTok Wednesday, Aug. 23, and Thursday morning, Aug 24. "Just riding bikes through wildwood to find the boys from Jersey Shore filming a commercial at Wawa," Keirsten Kile captioned her video. @609daveofficial #fyp #wawa #j…
Meet Red Bulls Legend At Wawa Grand Opening In Linden Meet Red Bulls Legend At Wawa Grand Opening In Linden
Meet Red Bulls Legend At Wawa Grand Opening In Linden A new Wawa is opening with a very special guest. The convenience store is opening a new location on Linden on Thursday, August 24 at 1951 E. Edgar Road. Bradley Wright-Phillips, who played for the New York Red Bulls from 2013 to 2019 and has the most goals in Red Bulls history will be on hand to help open the doors at 8 a.m. Wally Goose, Wawa's mascot will also be making an appearance. The first 100 customers through the door  will receive a limited-edition “Wawa Coffee, Hoagies & Kindness” t-shirts and all customers can enjoy free coffee that day. Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said…
Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar
Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar Like everyone else at the Jersey Shore, Jason Kelce was chugging beers —  but at least he was doing it for a good cause. Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, hosted his third annual Jersey Shore fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation on Wednesday, June 28 at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, raising more than $380,000 for the charity. Kelce, who was joined by his brother Travis, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, won a beer-chugging contest, defeating a Philadelphia radio host by chugging a 30 oz. beer in 5.7 seconds. Jason Kelce defeats James Seltzer, finishing his 30oz …
HIGHWAY ROBBERIES: Masked Trio Terrorizes NJ Gas Station Attendants In Three Counties HIGHWAY ROBBERIES: Masked Trio Terrorizes NJ Gas Station Attendants In Three Counties
Highway Robberies: Masked Trio Terrorizes NJ Gas Station Attendants In Three Counties A trio of armed robbers terrorized gas station attendants in several North Jersey towns overnight Tuesday, taking cash and valuables at gunpoint, authorities confirmed. Information was still coming in as this story was being written. At this point, however, the same three masked bandits are believed responsible for armed robberies in Montclair, at an Exxon station on Route 46 in Elmwood Park and at an Exxon/Tiger Mart on 21st Avenue in Paterson before dawn June 13. They were also tied to a failed holdup at a Wawa in Garfield. Authorities believe the three black suspects dressed all in blac…
Lotto Ticket Sold At Union County 7-Eleven Nets $10K Lotto Ticket Sold At Union County 7-Eleven Nets $10K
Lotto Ticket Sold At Union County 7-Eleven Nets $10K Two lucky lotto players, one in Union County and the other in Ocean County, won $10,000 playing New Jersey Lottery in the drawing held on Friday June 2. The two players matched four of the white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawing, winning a third-tier prize. The tickets were sold at a Wawa in Manahawkin and a 7-Eleven in Union. The winning numbers for the Friday, June 2, drawing were: 03, 16, 19, 36 and 60. The Gold Mega Ball was 25 and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.
'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say 'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say
'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say A man allegedly tried abducting a 7-year-old boy at a Wawa by luring him with candy, authorities said. On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the  convenience store on State Highway 47 in Dorchester (Maurice River), Cumberland County before the attempted abduction, New Jersey State Police said. The unidentified male allegedly entered the Wawa bathroom and approached the boy and offered him candy to leave the Wawa with him, State Police said. The boy declined his invitation, at which point the older unidentified male grabbed him by the arm and atte…
East Brunswick Motorcycle Officers Injured When Car Turns Directly Into Their Paths: Police East Brunswick Motorcycle Officers Injured When Car Turns Directly Into Their Paths: Police
East Brunswick Motorcycle Officers Injured When Car Turns Directly Into Their Paths: Police Two East Brunswick police officers were injured when their motorcycles collided with a third vehicle Wednesday, May 17, authorities said. Sgts. John Bird and James Angermeier were traveling east on Milltown Road on their bikes when a Honda HR-V making a left turn out of the Wawa parking lot directly into their paths around 4:30 p.m., police said. The Honda HR-V made a left turn from the exit of the Wawa parking lot onto Milltown Road in front of the path of the two motorcycles, police said. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of Milltown Road. Bird an…
Wawa Celebrating Grand Opening In Bergen County Wawa Celebrating Grand Opening In Bergen County
Wawa Celebrating Grand Opening In Bergen County Hoagie fans in North Jersey rejoice. Wawa will be celebrating the grand opening of its new location in Ramsey at 966 Route 17 N on Thursday, May 11 at 7:45 a.m. The convenience store said the first 100 customers will receive a "Wawa Coffee, Hoagies and Kindness" t-shirts and all customers will receive free coffee. Wally Goose, Wawa's mascot is also expected to make an appearance. The convenience store chain has been expanding throughout the Garden State this year. Wawa recently opened a location in Brick Township and also has openings planned in Mount Laurel, Oaklyn and East Hanover.&n…
Shooting Shuts Wawa In Elizabeth (PHOTOS) Shooting Shuts Wawa In Elizabeth (PHOTOS)
Shooting Shuts Wawa In Elizabeth (Photos) A Wawa store in Elizabeth was closed for a shooting investigation Saturday, April 22. A man was shot in the knee after a fight broke out inside of the Spring Street store around 4:45 a.m., Elizabeth police spokeswoman Ruby Contreras said. He was uncooperative but stable at University Hospital, Contreras said. There were no other victims. The suspect fled and store was closed for investigation.
Driver Busted For Pointing Gun At Red Light In Garfield Driver Busted For Pointing Gun At Red Light In Garfield
Driver Busted For Pointing Gun At Red Light In Garfield A driver was arrested after police in Garfield said he pointed a gun at another motorist while stopped at an overnight light. Officer Daniel Fedor spotted the blue Chevy Camaro with temporary New Jersey plates at the Wawa complex on Jewell Street as he and his colleagues responded to a report of the threat at nearby Outwater Lane and River Drive shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, March 26, Capt. Mario Pozo said. Fedor, who was joined by Officers Daniel Taylor Jr. and Charles Galbo, spotted a gun handle in plain view between the driver’s seat and the center console as he spoke with the driver, Ja…
WINNERS: Five NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K WINNERS: Five NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K
Winners: Five NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K There were five New Jersey Powerball players who took home $50,000 apiece in the Saturday, Feb. 4 drawing, state Lottery officials said. Five tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball. Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Bergen County: 7-Eleven #38078, 111 Union Ave., East Rutherford; Bergen County: Wawa #8335, 7 Jewels St., Garfield; Hudson County: Quick Chek #124, 20-38 East 53rd St., Bayonne; Morris County: Main Street Submarine, 187 Main St., Madison; and, Passaic County: Nana Pena Grocery Deli Market, 276 Trenton Ave., Paterson. The winning n…
Viral NJ TikToker Back Again With Fundraiser For Homeless Couple Viral NJ TikToker Back Again With Fundraiser For Homeless Couple
Viral NJ TikToker Back Again With Fundraiser For Homeless Couple Remember the TikToker from New Jersey who recently went viral after launching a fundraiser to help an 81-year-old Walmart worker retire? He’s back again with a new campaign for an elderly couple who were left homeless after several financial difficulties. Devan Bonagura, 19, raised more than $186,000 for Hackettstown Walmart worker Nola Carpenter after creating a GoFundMe and posting a series of TikTok videos, DailyVoice.com previously reported. Now, he has his sights set on helping 40-year-married couple Eric and Millie Cornish of Hackettstown. Eric had a heart attack about two weeks ag…
Ramy Youssef Defends Home State NJ On 'Hot Ones' Ramy Youssef Defends Home State NJ On 'Hot Ones'
Ramy Youssef Defends Home State NJ On 'Hot Ones' Golden Globe Award–winning actor, writer, and comedian Ramy Youssef is defending the Garden State on the latest episode of "Hot Ones." The First We Feast Show, whose tagline is "hot questions with even hotter wings," interviewed the Hasbrouck Heights native who plays Ramy Hassan on the award-winning Hulu show Ramy. Ramy Youssef and Hot Ones host Sean Evans.First We Feast Host Sean Evans asked 31-year-old Youssef some tough questions. Among them: "Craft a defense against these Garden State hallmarks." Here's what Youssef had to say about some of New Jersey's favorite things: Wawa: "It…
NJ Fugitive ID'd As Gunman In Philadelphia Wawa Shooting: DA NJ Fugitive ID'd As Gunman In Philadelphia Wawa Shooting: DA
NJ Fugitive ID'd As Gunman In Philadelphia Wawa Shooting: DA The man charged with a shooting at a northeast Philadelphia Wawa last week is also wanted for burglary in New Jersey, authorities have announced.  The District Attorney's Office said Joshua Frazier, 23, shot a 34-year-old man in the stomach after getting into an argument at the Wawa on Frankford Avenue and Academy Road in Torresdale just after 4 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, multiple outlets report.  Frazier and a female companion fled the scene on a motorcycle, authorities said. The victim was treated for injuries at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and is in stable condition, accord…
Rifle-Wielding Man At Wawa Captured After SWAT Standoff In Somerset County: Prosecutor Rifle-Wielding Man At Wawa Captured After SWAT Standoff In Somerset County: Prosecutor
Rifle-Wielding Man At Wawa Captured After SWAT Standoff In Somerset County: Prosecutor A 27-year-old man who police say showed an AR-15-style rifle to a Wawa employee before crashing his car and leaving magazines behind was in custody after a SWAT standoff at his house hours later, according to authorities in Somerset County. Joshua A. Kinney apparently showed the weapon to workers at the Wawa on Route 26 in Montgomery Township, just before his family called police, concerned for his well-being around 3:!5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Two female customers told responding officers they heard gunshots as Kinney fled the parking …
WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K
Winners: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K Four New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Monday, Oct; 24, winning the $50,000 second-tier prize.  One of those tickets was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $200,000.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Ocean County ($200,000): 7-Eleven #26514, 1001 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven; Cumberland County ($50,000): Wawa #924, 2802 South Delsea Dr., Vineland; Essex County($50,000): Ivy Plaza Liquors, 521 Irvington Ave., Newark; and, Morris County ($50,000): Baldwin News & Food Store, 138 Baldwin Rd…
Wawa Opens Another NJ Location With More Coming Wawa Opens Another NJ Location With More Coming
Wawa Opens Another NJ Location With More Coming Wawa has added another New Jersey store to its roster. The popular convenience store and gas station combo is located at  1750 Route 22 in Union. The Hamilton and Orange stores are expected to open later this fall as part of a mass expansion plan.
Female Rider Severely Injured When Motorcyclist Wipes Out Off Route 17 Female Rider Severely Injured When Motorcyclist Wipes Out Off Route 17
Female Rider Severely Injured When Motorcyclist Wipes Out Off Route 17 A woman was hospitalized with severe injuries following a Labor Day weekend motorcycle crash just off Route 17 in Lodi. The 19-year-old Fair Lawn resident was on the back of the motorcycle driven by a 20-year-old Saddle Brook man when it apparently hit a patch of gravel and wiped out heading onto the highway from the Wawa lot on Essex Street around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, witnesses said. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with a fractured spine, a collapsed lung and broken ribs, among other injuries, a close friend of both told Daily Voice. He got banged, bruised and …
Elderly Driver Carjacked In Maplewood Wawa Parking Lot: Police Elderly Driver Carjacked In Maplewood Wawa Parking Lot: Police
Elderly Driver Carjacked In Maplewood Wawa Parking Lot: Police An elderly driver was carjacked in the parking lot of a Wawa convenience store, authorities say. A 72-year-old man was walking to his car after leaving the location on Springfield Avenue in Maplewood when he was approached by a man who demanded his keys around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, police said. The elderly man was then shoved by the carjacker, who once again demanded keys before reaching in and taking them out of his pockets, investigators said. The man quickly entered and stole the victim’s vehicle, heading eastbound on Springfield Avenue into Irvington. The victim was uninju…
Here's Where The 20 Mega Millions Tickets Winning $10K Were Sold In NJ Here's Where The 20 Mega Millions Tickets Winning $10K Were Sold In NJ
Here's Where The 20 Mega Millions Tickets Winning $10K Were Sold In NJ The $1.3 billion Mega Millions winner took the jackpot prize in Illinois. But 20 players in New Jersey walked off with $10,000 prizes. Those $10,000 prizes were won at the following locations: Atlantic County: Acme #831, 212 New Rd., Somers Point; Bergen County: Krauszer’s Food & Liquor, 275 Park Ave., Rutherford; Bergen County: 7-Eleven #29220, 358 Main Ave., Wallington; Bergen County: Lewis Drugs, 298 Westwood Ave., Westwood; Burlington County: Acme #664, 175 Route 70, Medford; Burlington County: Wegmans #8, 2 Centerton Rd., Mt. Laurel; Burlington County: Acme #4926, 2091 Route 130 …
KNOW HIM? Man Wanted For Assault At Phillipsburg Wawa KNOW HIM? Man Wanted For Assault At Phillipsburg Wawa
Know HIM? Man Wanted For Assault At Phillipsburg Wawa Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man wanted for an assault at Wawa in Phillipsburg. The man — pictured above — is accused of assaulting a victim at the Phillipsburg Wawa around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, Phillipsburg Police said in a release on Tuesday, July 26. Additional details were not released. Anyone with information about the assault or the man’s identity is asked to call the Phillipsburg Police Department at 908-835-2002 or send an email to Patrolman Widemond at mwidemond@pburg.org. All tips can remain anonymous.