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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…

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by Mac Bullock
Lifestyle
Popular Hoagie Shop Opening 5 New Stores In Morris, Sussex Counties Popular Hoagie Shop Opening 5 New Stores In Morris, Sussex Counties
Popular Hoagie Shop Opening 5 New Stores In Morris, Sussex Counties A popular Italian sandwich shop is opening five more stores in Morris and Sussex counties. Headquartered in Westville, PrimoHoagies first launched in South Philadelphia in 1992 and has become well-known for its fresh-baked bread, gourmet meats and cheeses, and secret spice blend. The first Morris County store opened at 395 Mt. Hope Ave. in Rockaway, DailyVoice.com reported. Specific locations for new stores have not yet been announced. Meanwhile, the franchise continues to expand with eight stores slated to open in Houston, Texas; five in Denver and Boulder, Colorado and one in K…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Hudson County Man, 21, Gets 5 Years State Prison For Crash That Killed North Bergen Friend Hudson County Man, 21, Gets 5 Years State Prison For Crash That Killed North Bergen Friend
Hudson County Man, 21, Gets 5 Years State Prison For Crash That Killed North Bergen Friend A Hudson County driver has been sentenced to five years in state prison in connection with a marijuana-involved crash that killed his 22-year-old friend from North Bergen, authorities said.  The fatal crash occurred in October 2019 on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mansfield. Johnalex Grullon, 21, of Union City admitted to being high on marijuana and driving recklessly on the day of the crash, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Grullon and his friends were returning from a trip to South Philadelphia, where they had traveled to buy cheesesteaks. Grullon pleaded …

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by Jon Craig