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Yamileth D. Marenco, Operating Room Nurse, 41
Yamileth D. Marenco, of Pennsauken, died on March 26, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 41 years old.
Yamileth was the first in her family to graduate from college and was a surgical technologist for over 15 years, working as an operating room nurse at Cooper Hospital, where her compassion and dedication touched the lives of countless patients and colleagues, her obituary said.
Beyond her work at the hospital, Yamileth made a lasting impact by collecting donations for the children of her home country, Nicaragua. "Her commitment to improv…
South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old man from South Jersey has been charged with the murder and assault of a couple during a burglary, authorities said.
Zachary M. Adamo, of Millville, was charged on a warrant with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, burglary, contempt, obstruction, tampering with evidence and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
The charges are related to a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of July 28, in the City of Vineland. It is alleged that the defendant entered a residence in the 600 block of Ridgewoo…
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support
Support is on the rise for the family of Gary Koncewicz, a longtime Burlington County nurse and devoted dad of four who died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, June 30 at the age of 53.
Described as the “definition of a good person,” Gary worked tirelessly as a nurse throughout Cooper and Virtua hospitals for more than 25 years, his obituary says.
He was known for his love of sports, especially the Phillies, and his absolute mastery of the art of “dad jokes.”
“53 years is too short but Gary managed to fill it with so many laughs, caring smiles and about one million dad jokes,” re…
Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Millville last month, authorities said.
Maurice L. Jones, 30, of Vineland and Edwin I. Torres, 31, of Philadelphia, were charged with conspiracy to commit murder and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
On Feb. 17, Millville police responded to 4 th and E Street for reports of shots fired.
Police found Lamont O. Jones Jr., 34, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter at Cooper Hospital, the prosecutor said.
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Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday,, Jan. 29, in Bridgeton, authorities said.
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, two 17-year-old juveniles from Bridgeton were charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
As previously announced, Iban Perez, 21, of Bridgeton, has also been charged in the shooting..
At approximately 12:37 a.m. Sunday, members of the Bridgeton Police Department responded to 300 block area of North Pearl Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, off…
South Jersey Man Charged In DWI Crash That Killed Man Walking His Dog: Prosecutor
A Camden County man has been charged with death by auto in connection with a DWI crash that killed a man walking his dog, authorities said.
Darius Wade, 28, of Pine Hill was charged on Thursday, June 2 in connection with the May fatal crash, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay alongside Pine Hill Chief of Police Chris Winters.
On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 a.m. the Pine Hill Police Department, Pine Hill Fire Department, and EMS personnel, were dispatched to the 200 block of East 11th Avenue for a pedestrian crash. An unconscious pedestrian was found in the roadway, along wi…
South Jersey Driver Had Headlights Off In Crash Injuring 3: Police
Three people were hurt in a crash involving a vehicle with its headlights off, authorities said.
At about 6:45 p.m. on Friday, March 11, Galloway police said that a 2015 Kia Optima, operated by Christina Porter, 32, of Galloway was traveling northbound on South Pitney Road near Highland Avenue, police said.
The car collided with a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by Robert Bardenhagen, 58, of Galloway, police said. Bardenhagen had just entered the intersection to make a left turn from Highland Avenue onto South Pitney Road.
As Bardenhagen entered the intersection, the front of…
US Marshals Arrest Fugitive In Fatal Camden Shopping Center Shooting: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old fugitive has been arrested by US Marshals in connection with a fatal shooting at a Camden shopping center, authorities said.
Shakeem Cook, of Camden, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at approximately 10:40 p.m., according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.
He has been charged with first-degree murder and related weapons offenses in the death of 31-year-old Kadeem McBride of Sicklerville, they said.
On Sunday, Feb. 13, at approximately 3:54 p.m., Camden police responded to the 2700 block of Mount Ephraim Avenue fo…
