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Last Joe's Crab Shack In NJ Closing Next Month In Deptford Last Joe's Crab Shack In NJ Closing Next Month In Deptford
Joe's Crab Shack Deptford New Jersey's last Joe's Crab Shack is set to close next month at Deptford Landing Shopping Center in Gloucester County. “Due to a natural lease expiration, Joe’s Crab Shack located at 2000 Clements Bridge Road in Deptford, NJ will close its doors on May 26, 2024,” Chief Operating Officer Terry Turney said in a statement to Daily Voice. “We thank the community for the many years of support. We value our employees, their dedication to our company, and are working to relocate them to our sister locations nearby.” Joe’s Crab Shack is owned by Landry’s, a large dining, entertainment, hospitality…
Washington High School Swimmer ID'd As 16-Year-Old Killed In South Jersey Crash Washington High School Swimmer ID'd As 16-Year-Old Killed In South Jersey Crash
Washington High School Swimmer ID'd As 16-Year-Old Killed In South Jersey Crash The 16-year-old girl killed in a weekend South Jersey crash has been identified as a high school athlete. Sophia Bennett was killed in the two-car crash on Friday, March 22, at the intersection of Hurffville Road and Deptford Center Road just after 8 p.m., according to police and school officials. The vehicle that Sophia was riding in was being driven by a 17-year-old Gibbstown boy, who was seriously injured, police said at the time of the crash. The other driver, a 27-year-old woman from Deptford, was taken to Jefferson Hospital (Washington Township), police said. Sophia was a s…
16-Year-Old Girl Killed, 17-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured In Deptford Crash: Police 16-Year-Old Girl Killed, 17-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured In Deptford Crash: Police
16-Year-Old Girl Killed, 17-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured In Deptford Crash: Police A 16-year-old girl was killed and a 17-year-old boy seriously injured a South Jersey crash on Friday, March 22, police said. The girl, a Washington Township (Gloucester County) resident, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Gibbstown boy, according to police in Deptford. The two-car collision occurred at the intersection of Hurffville Road and Deptford Center Road just after 8 p.m. The 17-year-old driver was seriously injured and taken to Cooper University Hospital, Deptford police said. The other driver, a 27-year-old woman from Deptford, was taken to Jefferson Hospit…
Grandparents Rescued By Neighbors From West Deptford House Fire See Support Grandparents Rescued By Neighbors From West Deptford House Fire See Support
Grandparents Rescued By Neighbors From West Deptford House Fire See Support A woman from Deptford is raising money for her grandparents who were seriously hurt when a fire ripped through their home on Saturday, March 9. Jessica Espinoza said in a GoFundMe campaign that her grandparents, who live on Chestnut Street in West Deptford, lost their home, their cherished cats, vehicles and all of their belongings in the fire. They were pulled out of the burning home by neighbors and taken to an area hospital by Gloucester County EMS, according to West Deptford police. "Despite the challenges, my grandmother, Karen, has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering …
Deysi Sosa-Ruiz, 42, Of Deptford, 'Her Children Were Her World' Deysi Sosa-Ruiz, 42, Of Deptford, 'Her Children Were Her World'
Deysi Sosa-Ruiz, 42, Of Deptford, 'Her Children Were Her World' Deysi Sosa-Ruiz, of Deptford, died on Feb. 2, according to an obituary published by Costantino Primo Funeral Home. She was 42 years old. Deysi was born in Vera Cruz, Mexico and has resided in the United States for the past 18 years, her obituary said. "Her children were her world," her obit said. "She was a very strong woman who battled and beat cancer in the previous years." "She was known as a diva with her flawless makeup and always perfectly dressed," her obit said. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Costantino-Pr…
Popular Sicklerville Track Coach ID'd As Victim Killed In Deptford Crash Popular Sicklerville Track Coach ID'd As Victim Killed In Deptford Crash
Timber Creek Coach Shawn McHugh Obituary "A-M-A-Z-I-N-G" is how Timber Creek Regional High School described Shawn McHugh. The popular special education teacher and track coach died on Thursday, Jan. 18 of injuries suffered in a two-car crash in Deptford weeks prior. "Mr. McHugh was a Teacher, a Coach, a Friend and an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G part of our Timber Creek Community," the high school said on Facebook. The 51-year-old Sicklerville resident fondly nicknamed "Q" was employed by the Black Horse Pike Regional School District for 18 years.  "He was dedicated, revered and a bright friendly face," the post said. "He left an indelibl…
Deptford Olive Garden Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A Deptford Olive Garden Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A
Deptford Olive Garden Worker Tests Positive For Hepatitis A A food worker at an Olive Garden restaurant in Gloucester County tested positive for Hepatitis A, authorities said. The employee at the Olive Garden at 1500 Almonesson Road in Deptford, not a resident of Gloucester County, worked while infected between Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 30, according to county Health Department officials. An Olive Garden spokeswoman said they are not aware of any other employees or guests becoming ill. The infected food handler will not be able to return to work without a doctor's OK, she said. Hepatitis A is a viral illness with symptoms including abdominal pain,…
Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey
Widespread Power Outages, Downed Lines Affect 20K Customers In South Jersey Utility crews continued to grapple with downed power lines that left nearly 20,000 homes and businesses without power in South Jersey after the storm. Scattered power outages totaling 18,000 customers persisted throughout Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, according to Atlantic City Electric on Wednesday, Jan. 10. And nearly 1,400 homes and businesses remained without power early Wednesday in Burlington County, according to Jersey Central Power and Light. The other largest area power outages included Camden (950 customers), Bridgeton and surrounding areas (nearly 4,900), De…
Did Deptford Family Win ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight'? Did Deptford Family Win ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight'?
Did Deptford Family Win ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight'? A family from Gloucester County competed this week on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight." Well, the Uszaki family of Deptford won the episode, taking home $50,000 and a trophy. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Posted by GLOW at Washington Township on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The Uszaki home on the Tuesday, Dec. 12 episode was their 2022 display, which was video game-inspired, complete with classic video game decor. "We custom make every prop on the property," said Dan Uszaki, "I've just had this 'Go big or go home' mentality." "Our Christmas display is the best in the country because …
Don't Miss Deptford Family On ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight' Don't Miss Deptford Family On ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight'
Don't Miss Deptford Family On ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight' A family from Gloucester County is competing to have the best Christmas light show in America. The Uszaki family of Deptford goes all out when it comes to designing holiday displays. They have a video-game-themed light display decked with classic video game decor. "We custom make every prop on the property," said Dan Uszaki, "I've just had this 'Go big or go home' mentality." Tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 12, his decorated house hits the national airwaves. Their “Deptford Dazzling Lights” display from Christmas 2022 will be featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” at 10 p.m.&nbs…
Deptford's Vincent Russo Jr. Dies, 28:  'To Know Him Was To Love Him' Deptford's Vincent Russo Jr. Dies, 28:  'To Know Him Was To Love Him'
Deptford's Vincent Russo Jr. Dies, 28: 'To Know Him Was To Love Him' Tributes are pouring in for beloved South Jersey native Vincent M. Russo Jr., who died Friday, Dec. 1, aged 28. Vincent, of Deptford, had a “way of lighting up every room he walked into,” his obituary says. He loved spending time with his family and friends, driving the boat, and snacking on sunflower seeds. Described as a snowbird, Vincent made frequent trips to Miami to escape the frigid temperatures of the north. Above all, he leaves a legacy of compassion, empathy, and kindness for everyone he met. “To know him, was to love him,” his memorial says. “Wherever he went, he made a friend …
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres throughout the Garden State starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),&…
South Jersey Man Sentenced In Road Rage Death South Jersey Man Sentenced In Road Rage Death
South Jersey Man Sentenced In Road Rage Death A South Jersey man convicted of slashing a driver to death during a road rage incident has been sentenced to 24 years in New Jersey State Prison. Everett E. Moore Jr., 59, of Clayton, was convicted in February for the 2018 slaying of Joseph Pirri, 32, of Blackwood. Moore, originally charged with murder, was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter. A jury also found Moore guilty of two weapons offenses after a trial that began Jan. 3. Moore attacked Pirri in March 7, 2018, as he sat in his car on Tanyard Road near Mail Avenue in Deptford, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Off…
Deptford Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident Deptford Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident
Deptford Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident A 32-year-old man from Deptford was charged in connection with a road rage incident, authorities said. On Wednesday, June 21, at 7:33 p.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the area of Blackwood Clementon Road and Millbridge Apartments. The caller reported that a vehicle began to merge into his lane almost causing a collision.  The caller sped away and the suspect vehicle followed him. The caller pulled to the side of the road and approached the suspect's vehicle and kicked it.  The suspect exited his vehicle, grabbed a small baseball bat and began to strik…
Bystander Saves Deptford Cop From 'Guillotine' Chokehold During Unruly Mall Patron's Arrest Bystander Saves Deptford Cop From 'Guillotine' Chokehold During Unruly Mall Patron's Arrest
Bystander Saves Deptford Cop From 'Guillotine' Chokehold During Unruly Mall Patron's Arrest A bystander came to the aid of a South Jersey police officer who was put in a "guillotine" style chokehold by a disorderly mall patron he was trying to arrest over the weekend, authorities said. Michael Carberry was harassing shoppers at the Deptford Mall around 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, bringing police to the scene, Deptford Police Chief Joe Smith said. Patrol Officer Anthony Gatto arrived and found Carberry on the second level of the mall. Carberry was asked to leave the property multiple times but refused, police said. Carberry became confrontational over getting the boot from the …
Funeral Services Announced For Slain South Jersey Police Officer Funeral Services Announced For Slain South Jersey Police Officer
Funeral Services Announced For Slain South Jersey Police Officer Funeral services were announced for Deptford Police Officer Robert J. “Bobby” Shisler, 27, who died Sunday, May.7 as a result of a gunshot wound in March. Shisler’s service is scheduled for noon on May 17 at Rowan University’s Pfleeger Concert Hall in Glassboro.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a pass and reflection from 9 a.m. to noon that day at the same hall at 201 Mullica Hill Road. The burial is private. Shisler is survived by his mother, Tracy; father, Robert; brother, Tyler; and sister, Ashley; grandparents, godparents and others, according to his obituary. The 20…
Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Collision With Truck In South Jersey Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Collision With Truck In South Jersey
Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Collision With Truck In South Jersey A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a Freightliner truck in Gloucester County, authorities said. Steven Bass, 36, of Williamstown, was riding a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle east on Clayton Road in Monroe and collided with the truck, Monroe Township police said. Bass was taken to aa area hospital and pronounced dead at 12:32 p.m. Saturday, May 6, police said. The Freightliner truck was traveling west on Clayton Road at about 11:40 a.m. when it failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn onto Railroad Avenue, according to Monroe police. The 46-year-ol…
Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey
Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey A 74-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey was killed when he struck a car making a U-Turn, authorities said. Thomas Pitt of Clayton was operating a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle when the fatal crash occurred, Clayton police said. On Saturday, May 6 at 7:41 p.m., Clayton police were dispatched to North Delsea Drive at Earl Avenue for a report of a crash. The initial investigation revealed that a 2003 White Honda Civic, driven by a 25-year old Deptford resident, was traveling south on Delsea Drive. The driver of the Civic attempted to make a U-Turn in the roadway and collided with the …
Deptford Officer Bobby Shisler Dies Nearly 2 Months After Shootout With Civilian Deptford Officer Bobby Shisler Dies Nearly 2 Months After Shootout With Civilian
Deptford Officer Bobby Shisler Dies Nearly 2 Months After Shootout With Civilian Robert "Bobby" Shisler fought hard for nearly two months. But the Deptford police officer, who was wounded during a shootout with a civilian on March 10, died on Sunday, May 7, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Deptford police officer Robert "Bobby" ShislerGoFundMe photo/NJSPBA "His passing in the line-of-duty illustrates the risks facing law enforcement, and how every day when they put on the uniform, New Jersey’s police officers also put their lives on the line to make their communities safer," the attorney general said.  "I am grateful for the service and sacrifice o…
PA Thief Went Who Went Shopping With Victim's Stolen Cards Arrested In Deptford: Police PA Thief Went Who Went Shopping With Victim's Stolen Cards Arrested In Deptford: Police
PA Thief Went Who Went Shopping With Victim's Stolen Cards Arrested In Deptford: Police Police in Bucks County are pressing charges against a Philadelphia woman who they say snatched a wallet from a diner at a Feasterville restaurant.  Diane Doughty, 32, of Philadelphia, is wanted for felony identity theft, said Lower Southampton police in a release.  Investigators believe Doughty swiped the wallet from a customer at an eatery on the 100 block of East Street Road on Feb. 13. After that, detectives say she used the victim's cards at retail stores in Pennsylvania and out-of-state.  Police tracked the debit and credit activity to a business in Deptford, New Jersey…
4 Survive Head-On Crash On I-295 In South Jersey 4 Survive Head-On Crash On I-295 In South Jersey
4 Survive Head-On Crash On I-295 In South Jersey Three people were seriously hurt in a weekend crash in Gloucester County. New Jersey State troopers responded on Saturday, March 11 at 3:16 a.m. to the crash in Deptford. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Toyota SUV was disabled in the left northbound lane facing south when it was involved in a head-on collision with a Honda SUV, State Police said. After the collision between the Honda and Toyota SUV, a Toyota Camry traveling behind the Honda SUV also struck the Toyota SUV head-on.  As a result of the crash the driver of the Toyota SUV, Charles Abasa-Nyarko, a 38-year-old man f…
Officer Facing Long Recovery, Suspect In South Jersey Police Shooting ID'd Officer Facing Long Recovery, Suspect In South Jersey Police Shooting ID'd
Officer Facing Long Recovery, Suspect In South Jersey Police Shooting ID'd UPDATE: Authorities identified a civilian killed during a struggle in which a South Jersey police officer was shot as a 24-year-old local resident. Ring video from the Gloucester County neighborhood reportedly captured a significant portion of the incident. Mitchell Negron Jr., 24, first ran and then struggled with Deptford Police Officer Robert Shisler after being approached on dead-ended Delsea Drive shortly after 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. "Both individuals were shot in the area of Doman Avenue," Platkin said on Sunday. Negron wa…
Officer Critical After Shootout That Left Suspect Dead In South Jersey Officer Critical After Shootout That Left Suspect Dead In South Jersey
Officer Critical After Shootout That Left Suspect Dead In South Jersey A South Jersey police officer was in critical condition after a shootout that left him wounded and a suspect dead on Friday, March 10, according to authorities and those who knew the officer. More than $9,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Deptford Police Officer Bobby Shisler as of 11 p.m.  The shootout occurred around 12:45 p.m. near Doman Avenue in Deptford, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. Platkin said only that the officer was hospitalized and the suspect, who has not yet been identified, was killed. Platkin's office was investigating as support swelled…
Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along Route 55 Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along Route 55
Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along Route 55 A trailer hauling chicken waste products crashed, spilling its contents all over Route 55 and causing a HazMat situation in Gloucester County on Monday, Feb. 27. The northbound side of the roadway was closed in Deptford from mile marker 59.2 to the Route 42 interchange following the 9 a.m. crash. The roadway had reopened as of 1:45 p.m., but crews were still on scene for cleanup. HazMat crews, the New Jersey State Police, NJDOT, and multiple fire departments were on scene.  Environmental services were notified and were monitoring the incident. No injuries were reported.
UPDATE: Police-Involved Shooting Death Of South Jersey Man Under Mandatory State Review UPDATE: Police-Involved Shooting Death Of South Jersey Man Under Mandatory State Review
Update: Police-Involved Shooting Death Of South Jersey Man Under Mandatory State Review The death of a South Jersey man in a confrontation with police is under a mandatory review by an arm of the state Attorney General's Office, authorities said. Daniel Nevius Sr., 55, of Sicklerville, was shot and killed in a wooded area of the Gloucester County town of Deptford on Sunday, Jan. 22. Officers confronted Nevius at a location on Fox Run Road in response to a 911 call shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to a release from NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin's office. They were joined there by New Jersey State Police troopers, neighbors said. A short time later, Deptford Police…
Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police
Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police Police in Camden County arrested a 40-year-old man for vandalizing churches in two counties, authorities said. Peter A. Sirolli, 40, of Deptford, was charged with arson, criminal mischief, bias intimidation, desecration of a sacred object and other charges in three municipalities, police and the Camden County prosecutor said. Gloucester Township police said a witness saw the suspect throw a rock at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's Church located at 13 E. Evesham Road in Runnemede. The suspect then left in a white 2021 Toyota pickup truck. The witness followed the suspect in his vehicle …
'Most Important Thing' To South Jersey Murder Victim Was Her Children's Education 'Most Important Thing' To South Jersey Murder Victim Was Her Children's Education
'Most Important Thing' To South Jersey Murder Victim Was Her Children's Education Friends of Erin Gatier, a 47-year-old mother of two killed in a domestic violence incident, are raising money for expenses including her children's education. The GoFundMe organizer, a good friend, wrote, "Erin left behind two beautiful children that are tasked with unthinkable decisions and expenses. All donations will help with expenses and then will go directly to her children to continue their education, which was the most important thing to Erin." Gatier's ex-boyfriend, a former Atlantic City police officer, killed Gatier and then himself on Nov. 28 in Deptford, DailyVoice.com rep…
Shooter In Murder-Suicide Was Retired Atlantic City Police Officer Shooter In Murder-Suicide Was Retired Atlantic City Police Officer
Shooter In Murder-Suicide Was Retired Atlantic City Police Officer The man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend before killing himself was a retired Atlantic City police officer, authorities confirmed. William Beattie, 47, retired from the police force on Feb. 1, 2010, according to public records. Police were called to Ogden Road in Deptford at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. They found the bodies of the resident, Erin Gatier, 47, and Beattie, of Landisville, inside, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. On Facebook, Gatier's older sister, Salena Schwegel, wrote, "This is another example of abusive men leading to the worst possible outcome.…
MURDER SUICIDE: Boyfriend Kills Girlfriend Then Himself In South Jersey, Authorities Say MURDER SUICIDE: Boyfriend Kills Girlfriend Then Himself In South Jersey, Authorities Say
Murder Suicide: Boyfriend Kills Girlfriend Then Himself In South Jersey, Authorities Say An Atlantic County man killed himself after fatally shooting his Gloucester County girlfriend, authorities said. Police were called to Ogden Road in Deptford at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. They found the bodies of the resident, Erin Gatier, 47, and William Beattie, also 47, of Landisville, inside, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Autopsies performed on their bodies by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner’s Office found the incident was a murder-suicide, investigators said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brandon Cohen of the Gloucester County P…
Feds: Men From Philly, South Jersey Admit Roles In Major Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Network Feds: Men From Philly, South Jersey Admit Roles In Major Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Network
Feds: Men From Philly, South Jersey Admit Roles In Major Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Network UPDATE: A man from Philadelphia and another from South Jersey admitted their roles in a major drug trafficking ring that dealt meth and fentanyl, federal authorities said. Kevin Salmon, 25, had 5½ pounds of meth and two guns in his home when it was raided by authorities, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Salmon had served as a courier for a major drug-trafficking network that "distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl," the U.S. attorney said. A second defendant, John Munson, 47, of Deptford, admitted selling meth as part of the operation, he said. …
Driver Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Report Driver Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Report
Driver Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Report A 25-year-old driver from Gloucester County has been charged in a fatal pedestrian crash, NJ Advance Media reported. Matthew Jefferson, of Deptford, then allegedly fled the scene of the crash, the outlet said. Killed was Paul Margand, 60, of Deptford Township, who was walking westbound on Cattel Road in Deptford at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, police said. Margand was taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he died shortly after, the report says. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media.