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SEEN HER? Concerns Grow Following Bogus Call That Missing NJ Woman Had Died SEEN HER? Concerns Grow Following Bogus Call That Missing NJ Woman Had Died
Seen HER? Concerns Grow Following Bogus Call That Missing NJ Woman Had Died 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚: A caller's claim that a missing single mom had died hasn't been confirmed, said authorities in Englewood who've stepped up their search for her. Concerns initially were raised when Cynthia Anderson, 33, who'd recently been homeless, stopped communicating with friends, police said. They became extremely worried when none of them could find her, Lt. Fred Pulice said. "No one's been in touch with her for a while," the lieutenant said on Wednesday, April 17, nine days after Anderson was last heard from. "There's genuine concern." One of the friends got a call from a masked number tha…
Kayak Fisherman Found Dead In Jersey Shore River: State Police Kayak Fisherman Found Dead In Jersey Shore River: State Police
Kayak Fisherman Found Dead In Jersey Shore River: State Police A man fishing in a kayak was found dead in a Jersey Shore river, authorities said. Diego Ferreira, 37, of Long Branch, was found dead in the Navesink River in Middletown, a state police spokesperson said. Investigators said Ferreira was fishing in the river at night on Monday, Mar. 25. Ferreira was reported missing to state police at around 5:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 26. His body was recovered later that day. The Coast Guard, Middletown and Rumson police, and Sea Bright Fire Rescue helped the state police marine services bureau in the search. State police were continuing to investigate Fe…
Seen Him? Man Missing For A Month In South Jersey Seen Him? Man Missing For A Month In South Jersey
Seen Him? Man Missing For A Month In South Jersey A 30-year-old man from Deptford has been missing for about a month, authorities said. Jareel Carter was reported missing by family members on Feb. 23, according to Deptford Township police. Jareel is 5'11" tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He is known to frequent the Centerville section of Camden City, police said. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jareel Carter, please contact the Deptford Township Police Department at 856-845-2220 or email Detective Michael Tirado at mtirado@Deptford-nj.org.
'Undone Melody': Funeral Held For Montclair State Freshman Found Dead In Newark Bay 'Undone Melody': Funeral Held For Montclair State Freshman Found Dead In Newark Bay
'Undone Melody': Funeral Held For Montclair State Freshman Found Dead In Newark Bay A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 19, for an 18-year-old Montclair State University freshman from Jersey City whose body was recovered from Newark Bay. Hayley Alvarado had been missing since just before Christmas last year. Her body was spotted and then recovered from the bay near Gregg County Park in Bayonne on March 5, according to the Hudson County Sheriff’s Department. The Filipino American teen reportedly was wearing the same blue "Delaware" t-shirt that her father said he bought her during a trip to Maryland two years ago, as well as the same pants and shoes. She was officially…
Missing 75-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed On I-295: State Police Missing 75-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed On I-295: State Police
Missing 75-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed On I-295: State Police A 75-year-old woman from Burlington County who went missing was struck and killed walking along Interstate 295, authorities said. Yvrose Germain was hit on I-295 northbound near milepost 46.8 in Burlington Township at about 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, New Jersey State Police said. The driver did not stop, they said. Germain, of Willingboro, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police did not say whether Germain was on the shoulder or on the highway. Willingboro police had reported Germain missing on Saturday, March 16. "It is with heavy hearts that we inform the community tha…
SEEN HER? Cumberland County Woman Missing Since Last Month: Police SEEN HER? Cumberland County Woman Missing Since Last Month: Police
Seen HER? Cumberland County Woman Missing Since Last Month: Police A woman has been missing in Cumberland County for nearly three weeks, authorities said. Andrea Moore, of Millville, was last in contact with her family on Feb. 25, Millville police said on Thursday, March 14. She is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 260 pounds, with hazel eyes, police said. She has a heart tattoo on her ankle, they said. Police did not release her age. Anyone who may know her whereabouts is urged to call Millville police at 856-825-7010.
Search For Missing Transgender Man Suspended: NJDEP Search For Missing Transgender Man Suspended: NJDEP
Search For Missing Transgender Man Suspended: Njdep A search involving multiple law enforcement agencies is under way for a 32-year-old transgender man has been suspended, officials said. A spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said the search for Northfield resident Elliot Ganiel was halted Tuesday, March 5 at 5 p.m. He did not say why. State Park Police were notified that Ganiel was missing early Sunday, March 3, after his car was found at the Mullica River canoe launch within Wharton State Forest.  "Exhaustive search efforts, including the use of K-9 units, conducted by multiple agencies foc…
Police Searching For Transgender Man Missing Days After Car Found Along NJ River Police Searching For Transgender Man Missing Days After Car Found Along NJ River
Police Searching For Transgender Man Missing Days After Car Found Along NJ River A search involving multiple law enforcement agencies is under way for a 32-year-old transgender man missing for three days. Northfield resident Elliot Ganiel's vehicle was found at the Mullica River Canoe Landing in Batsto, local police said. Ganiel's personal items were left behind, and his family reported him missing Saturday, March 2. According to 6abc, state troopers brought a K-9 onto a boat and went over the same section of the river numerous times, at one point using an underwater camera. The Northfield Police Department, the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey State Park Police, NJ…
UPDATE: Hiker Who Went Missing In Ringwood State Park Found In Rockland UPDATE: Hiker Who Went Missing In Ringwood State Park Found In Rockland
Update: Hiker Who Went Missing In Ringwood State Park Found In Rockland UPDATE: A 63-year-old hiker from Wayne who'd gone missing in Ringwood State Park was found a few miles away the next day across the state line in Rockland County, authorities said. Police say they can thank Ring and Facebook. Carol Fumiko Heimbach was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern after she was located in Sloatsburg around 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, said Caryn Shinske, the senior press officer for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. She was none the worse for wear, although still a bit disoriented from a night in the woods, responders said. Heimback, …
Body Found In Trunk ID'd As Missing NJ Man Body Found In Trunk ID'd As Missing NJ Man
Body Found In Trunk ID'd As Missing NJ Man A missing Ocean County man was identified as the man whose body was found in a vehicle's trunk in Lakewood, authorities said. David Koscuik, 57, of Lakewood, was identified by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer in a news release on Friday, Mar. 1.  Lakewood police found Koscuik's body in the trunk of a vehicle near Fairway Court at around 12:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The National Center For Missing and Endangered listed Koscuik as missing in a Facebook post on Friday, Feb. 16. He was last seen in Brooklyn, NY, on Thursday, Feb. 8. Manchester Township police said Kosc…
Body Found In Delaware River ID'd As Burlington County Man 20 Years Later: Police Body Found In Delaware River ID'd As Burlington County Man 20 Years Later: Police
Body Found In Delaware River ID'd As Burlington County Man 20 Years Later: Police A body found by fisherman in the banks of the Delaware River in 2003 has finally been identified. The body of Edward Anthony Nece, whose father lives in Riverside, NJ was identified through DNA samples, Bensalem police announced Monday, Feb. 19. Nece's body was found by fisherman on Oct. 19, 2003, in a drainage area on the Yellow Freight property located at 2627 State Road. At the time, Nece had no identification, and his description did not match any reports of missing persons in the area.  An autopsy found the cause of death was drowning but the manner of death could not b…
SEEN HIM? Man Reported Missing In Camden County SEEN HIM? Man Reported Missing In Camden County
Seen HIM? Man Reported Missing In Camden County A 28-year-old man has been reported missing in Camden County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Kristopher Robinson was reported missing from his home in Oaklyn, according to Gloucester Township police.  He is 6-foot tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, and a full-sleeve tattoo on his right arm and half sleeve on his left arm. He was last seen wearing black jeans and a green Eagles jacket.  He may be in the Oaklyn area or possibly Camden City, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Kristopher Robinson's location, p…
Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers
Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers The 30-year-old who leaped into the Delaware River when approached by state police Monday night, Jan. 15, was found alive and well, troopers say.  State police were looking for the unnamed woman in connection with a domestic incident on Durham Street in Riegelsville around 6:30 p.m., Daily Voice reported. They found her on a nearby river trail with three children, but when troopers approached, she hopped into the water, authorities said. The children were "safely secure(d)" by troopers.  First responders scanned the river for two hours but were unable to locate her and called off…
CHI LO HA VISTO? FBI Hopes Someone Has Seen NJ Man Who Went Missing In Italy CHI LO HA VISTO? FBI Hopes Someone Has Seen NJ Man Who Went Missing In Italy
CHI LO HA Visto? FBI Hopes Someone Has Seen NJ Man Who Went Missing In Italy SEEN HIM? The FBI this weekend released age-progressed drawings of a missing Jersey Shore man who was last known to be hiking through a remote section of Italy nearly five years ago. Liam Biran, a wine steward from Marlboro, NJ, who aspired to be a sommelier, was 32 when he headed to Israel to visit his grandparents the second week of April 2019. In his last LinkedIn post, Biran wrote that he was "tracking vineyards in Israel. From golan Heights to desert shores. Networked, photographed, and discussed options for export." Biran -- who had duel American and Israeli passports -- had planned …
Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey
Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey Police have released an updated photo of a 16-year-old girl missing for two weeks out of South Jersey. Nicolette Marchetti was last seen on Dec. 14, wearing a black shirt, red/black checkered pants, and carrying a black/gold purse. She is possibly in the West Deptford/National Park area. She is approximately 4’9″ tall weighing 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone who sees her is urged to call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560. 
Search Launched For Missing Baby, Teen In South Jersey Search Launched For Missing Baby, Teen In South Jersey
Search Launched For Missing Baby, Teen In South Jersey A search for a missing baby and teen was under way Sunday, Nov. 12 in South Jersey. Akera Johns, 16, and Hakeem Hintzen, 1, both of Vineland, were the center of an investigation launched by the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons and Human Trafficking Unit, and the Vineland Police Department, as of 11:30 p.m. The two were last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Cumberland Family Shelter on Mays Landing Road in Vineland, according to NJSP. Akera is described as a black female, 5'10", approximately 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Hakeem is described as a b…
SEEN HIM? 21-Year-Old South Jersey Man Goes Missing SEEN HIM? 21-Year-Old South Jersey Man Goes Missing
Seen HIM? 21-Year-Old South Jersey Man Goes Missing Police in South Jersey seek the public's help in locating a 21-year-old man who went missing on Saturday, Oct. 21. Ian Colon was reported missing from the Somerdale Section of Gloucester Township, police said. He is 5'-10" tall and weighs 145 pounds. He has brown eyes, royal blue colored hair, and a sleeve tattoo ("Chosen 1" with a Dove) on his left arm.  He was last seen wearing gray pants, a gray sweatshirt, and black/white sneakers.  His destination is unknown, however he is possibly in the Philadelphia area. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Ian Colon…
Search Continues For Missing Kayaker In Raritan Bay Search Continues For Missing Kayaker In Raritan Bay
Search Continues For Missing Kayaker In Raritan Bay The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing kayaker in Raritan Bay off Keyport. Zhenjing Ding is 74 years old. He is 5’6” tall and weighs 140 to 160 pounds. Coast Guard Sector New York command center watchstanders received a report Monday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. from Keyport police that Ding’s kayak was found. It was near Cedar Street Park in Keyport Harbor along with personal belongings, and no sight of him in the area. Searching are: Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook Coast Guard Cutter Beluga Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Atlantic City New York Police Department New Y…
Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing Philadelphia Mom Heading To Atlantic City Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing Philadelphia Mom Heading To Atlantic City
Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing Philadelphia Mom Heading To Atlantic City Human remains found in a Germantown home on Tuesday, Oct. 17 may be those of a missing Philadelphia woman, according to her loved ones.  City police and FBI agents made the grisly discovery in the basement of a residence on the 400 block of East Penn Street, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice.  The victim has not been officially identified, but loved ones say the body was that of missing 39-year-old Javitta Ren Brockington.  Thank you for all who prayed and shared the posts about Javitta. Her body was found 😢. Please pray for her family and... Posted by Courtney Lyneé on Wednesday,…
Search Launched For Missing Mom, Daughters In South Jersey Search Launched For Missing Mom, Daughters In South Jersey
Search Launched For Missing Mom, Daughters In South Jersey A 30-year-old mother and her two daughters have gone missing in South Jersey, authorities said. Deborah Redman, and her two children, 9-year-old Giselle Redman and 7-year-old Aria Redman were last seen on Monday, Oct. 16, in the area of Barclay Walk in Cherry Hill, police said. Deborah Redman is a black female, approximately 5'11" tall and weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and medium-length brown hair.  Giselle Redman is a black female, approximately 4’5” tall and weighing 70 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.  Aria Redman is a black female, approximately 4’3” tall a…
SEEN HIM? Man, 27, Goes Missing In South Jersey SEEN HIM? Man, 27, Goes Missing In South Jersey
Seen HIM? Man, 27, Goes Missing In South Jersey A 27-year-old man has gone missing in Gloucester Township, authorities said. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, Michael Sites was reported missing from the Laurel Springs section of Gloucester Township.  He is described as being 6' tall and weighing 130 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair, and tattoos of a Wolf and Skull on his chest. He also has a curse word tattooed on his upper back. Last clothing description he was wearing gray pajama pants, a short-sleeved shirt (unknown color) and carrying a black/green backpack. His destination is unknown, however, he is possibly in the area of the Kensingt…
Body Recovered From Point Pleasant Beach Body Recovered From Point Pleasant Beach
Body Recovered From Point Pleasant Beach A body washed up on a New Jersey beach this weekend, officials said. The recovery was made around 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Channel Drive in Point Pleasant Beach, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. It was not immediately clear if the body was that of Derek Narby, the 21-year-old boater from Brick who went missing last week in the Manasquan Inlet.
Missing South Jersey Teen Could Be In Philadelphia: Police Missing South Jersey Teen Could Be In Philadelphia: Police
Missing South Jersey Teen Could Be In Philadelphia: Police Police in South Jersey have reported the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. On Thursday, Sept. 21 at approximately 4 p.m., Mariah Jarrells was reported missing, according to Willingboro Township police. Mariah is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. Mariah has brown eyes and black hair and wears glasses.  She is believed to be possibly in the Philadelphia or South Jersey area, police said. Officers and detectives are still actively searching for Mariah, they said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts are urged to call 9-1-1 or the Willingbo…
Authorities ID Missing Boater As Brick Man, 21 Authorities ID Missing Boater As Brick Man, 21
Authorities ID Missing Boater As Brick Man, 21 A 21-year-old man from Brick has been identified as the boater who went missing last week in Manasquan Inlet, authorities said. Derek Narby has not been located, New Jersey State Police said Monday afternoon, Sept. 18. The vessel was struck by a wave and capsized, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The boat sank, and two others aboard were rescued. The stern portion of the vessel was located in approximately 30 feet of water off the north jetty of the Manasquan Inlet on Sunday, Sept. 17, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a State Police spokesman. The two rescued men are the father and brother of N…
4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now 4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now
4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now Dulce Maria Alavez would be nine years old. She was just five when she went missing on Sept. 16, 2019, while at a Cumberland County playground with her younger brother, Manny. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children released a new "progressive sketch" that shows what Dulce Maria would look like today. A vigil will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Bridgeton City Park's Dulce tree —dedicated to the missing child near the playground where she was last seen. The tree is often decorated with flowers, balloons and well wishes for the girl's return. Cumberland County Pro…
REWARD INCREASED: Offer To Help Find Missing NJ Man Boosted To $2,000 REWARD INCREASED: Offer To Help Find Missing NJ Man Boosted To $2,000
Reward Increased: Offer To Help Find Missing NJ Man Boosted To $2,000 Family members said they last spoke with Edgar Pelaez of Clifton by phone on July 16, 2022. No one has seen nor heard from him since, police said. Authorities recharged the case on Wednesday, Aug. 30, increasing a reward for help finding the father of two to $2,000. Edgar, 39, was last known to be in the area of Hoover Avenue in Passaic, Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. He'd also frequented Botany Village (Clifton) and Parker Avenue in Passaic. “His family is concerned for his welfare due to existing medical issues,” Clifton police had said after he'd been reported missin…
SEEN HIM? 'Endangered' NJ Man, 40, Reported Missing SEEN HIM? 'Endangered' NJ Man, 40, Reported Missing
Seen HIM? 'Endangered' NJ Man, 40, Reported Missing A Ridgewood man who was reported missing has been found, police said Sunday, Aug. 27. David Terrin, 40, had walked away from a residence on Van Buren Avenue without a cellphone, cash, wallet or ID, they said the day before. They didn't say where or when he was found or whether he required any medical attention.
NJ Teen Took Fatal Leap From NYC Hotel Rooftop After Breakup: Report NJ Teen Took Fatal Leap From NYC Hotel Rooftop After Breakup: Report
NJ Teen Took Fatal Leap From NYC Hotel Rooftop After Breakup: Report Community support is growing for the family of a 17-year-old boy from Central Jersey who went missing and was later found dead. Noah Legaspi, of Metuchen, went missing on Thursday, Aug 17. He was last heard from in Perth Amboy.  On Wednesday, Aug. 22, Noah's family announced he had been found dead, after having jumped from the Deutsche Bank Center in New York City, according to the NY Daily News. According to the outlet, Noah and his girlfriend had broken up just before he got into a taxi and somehow ended up in New York City. Noah rode a freight elevator to the Columbus Circle b…
SEEN HIM? 15-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In Camden SEEN HIM? 15-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In Camden
Seen HIM? 15-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In Camden A 15-year-old boy has gone missing in Camden, authorities said. Jysier Trusty has been reported missing from his residence on the 500 block of Raritan Street in Camden.  He is described as 6’2”, weighing 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black boots.  He is known to frequent the Centerville and Fairview sections of Camden. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757 – 7042.
SEEN HER? 26-Year-Old Woman Missing In Camden SEEN HER? 26-Year-Old Woman Missing In Camden
Seen HER? 26-Year-Old Woman Missing In Camden A 26-year-old woman from Camden has gone missing, authorities said. Selena Butler was last seen at her residence on the 1200 block of Cambridge Avenue in Camden. She was last seen wearing a white tank top, blue jeans, and carrying a beige satchel.  She is described as a Hispanic female 5’2”, 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.  She frequents East Camden. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757 – 7042. 
West Windsor Woman, 62, Missing For Five Days West Windsor Woman, 62, Missing For Five Days
West Windsor Woman, 62, Missing For Five Days Authorities in Mercer County are searching for a 62-year-old woman missing since Monday, July 31. Norma Yates, of West Windsor Township, is known to frequent the West Atco section of Winslow Township, police said. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Winslow Township Police Department.