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PA Skydiver's NJ Death Probed By FAA: Report PA Skydiver's NJ Death Probed By FAA: Report
PA Skydiver's NJ Death Probed By FAA: Report The Federal Aviation Administration and officials in Gloucester County are investigating a fatal skydiving accident. Timothy Joseph Slachta, 48, of Garnet Valley, died Wednesday, May 10 while jumping over Monroe Township, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer and 6abc. Skydive Cross Keys told the outlets that Slachta had completed more than 700 jumps, and that at the time of jump on Wednesday, his parachute was deployed at normal altitude and fully inflated when he jumped out of the plane. However, witnesses said that Slactha's parachute turned, and the U.S. Parachute Association sai…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Ex-Marine Indicted In South Jersey Bar Parking Lot Slaying: Report Ex-Marine Indicted In South Jersey Bar Parking Lot Slaying: Report
Ex-Marine Indicted In South Jersey Bar Parking Lot Slaying: Report A 25-year-old former US Marine from Farnklinville was indicted by a Gloucester County grand jury last month on charges stemming from the September 2022 bar parking lot shooting that left a 31-year-old man dead, NJ Advance Media reports. Walter J. Gilliano was indicted on one count of first-degree murder and two second-degree weapons charges following the Villari's Sports Bar slaying of Vineland's Chad Stuart, the outlet said. Gilliano apparently told police he shot Stuart during an argument outside of the bar before police recovered a Glock 19 handgun, and a spent .9mm bullet casi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says
Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says Police in Gloucester County are investigating the theft of a portable trailer used to smoke food, authorities said. The owner of Fat Jack's BBQ in Williamstown said the "smoker," valued at $30,000 reportedly was stolen overnight on Sunday, according to this Facebook post.  "Smoking meats is the lifeline of our business," the post says. "This is the second time it has been stolen in 5 years." Jack's BBQ was able to recover the stolen trailer the last time with the help of the public and social media, the Facebook post said, adding: "This is a devastating loss for our family and ou…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
First Responders Called To 'Serious Crash' In Gloucester County First Responders Called To 'Serious Crash' In Gloucester County
First Responders Called To 'Serious Crash' In Gloucester County Police, firefighters and EMS crews responded to a "serious injury" motor vehicle crash in Gloucester County. Firefighters had to remove a car door and at least three ambulances were called to state Route 44 and Flood Gate Road about 3 p.m., initial reports said. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig