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Man's Body Found In South Jersey Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say Man's Body Found In South Jersey Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say
Man's Body Found In South Jersey Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say A man’s decomposing body was discovered in Manchester Township, prompting an active investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. The body was found in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Dec. 14, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 19. The man was "in a state of advanced decomposition." Investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, New Jersey State Police Major Crime Bureau, New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Manchester Township Police Depar…

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by Chris Spiker
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Drones Force Trump To Cancel Trip To NJ Golf Club Drones Force Trump To Cancel Trip To NJ Golf Club
Drones Force Trump To Cancel Trip To NJ Golf Club President-elect Donald Trump said he is canceling a trip to his golf club in Somerset County because of the numerous drone sightings in New Jersey. Trump made the comments at a press conference on Monday, Dec. 16, where he was repeatedly asked about the drones and the federal government's response. "The government knows what is happening," Trump said. "Something strange is going on." Trump said the White House and the military should be as transparent as possible about what the drones are. "For some reason they want to keep people in suspense," Trump said. "They don't want to tell the peo…

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by Sam Barron
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SUV Submerged At South Jersey Dam Sparks Overnight Rescue Effort, Firefighters Say SUV Submerged At South Jersey Dam Sparks Overnight Rescue Effort, Firefighters Say
SUV Submerged At South Jersey Dam Sparks Overnight Rescue Effort, Firefighters Say An SUV was discovered submerged at the bottom of a dam in Pittsgrove, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple agencies, officials said. First responders arrived at the corner of Deerfield Road and Centerton Road early in the morning on Monday, Dec. 16, the Centerton Fire Company said in a Facebook post. When firefighters arrived, they found one person safely out of the vehicle and scattered debris at the scene—but no car in sight. After further investigation, the vehicle was found submerged at the bottom of the dam, under the water. A water rescue crew confirm…

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by Chris Spiker
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Atlantic City Man Used Drones To Dump Dye Packs In Swimming Pools, Prosecutors Say Atlantic City Man Used Drones To Dump Dye Packs In Swimming Pools, Prosecutors Say
Atlantic City Man Used Drones To Dump Dye Packs In Swimming Pools, Prosecutors Say An Atlantic City man was accused of using drones to drop dye packs into pools more than a year ago, causing thousands of dollars in damage, authorities said. Anthony Spina, 31, was indicted for third-degree criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 16. Investigators said Spina plotted with another person to fly drones over commercial and residential properties between Thursday, June 1, 2023, and Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The pair reportedly dropped dye packs into swimming pool…

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by Chris Spiker
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Newly-Released Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Sean Higgins After Gaudreau Brothers' Deaths Newly-Released Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Sean Higgins After Gaudreau Brothers' Deaths
Newly-Released Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Sean Higgins After Gaudreau Brothers' Deaths CBS Philadelphia has released bodycam footage showing the moments leading up to the DUI arrest of Sean Higgins, who struck and killed NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew on Aug. 29, 2024, in New Jersey. The 9-minute, 37-second video, obtained from the New Jersey State Police, captures 43-year-old Higgins, of Woodstown, being walked through field sobriety tests by officers. During the interaction, Higgins admits to consuming five to six beers since noon that day. At one point during the test, Higgins says: "I'm sorry I'm just freaked out what am I supposed to be doing again?" …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Unexplained Drones' Fly Over Jersey Shore, Adding To Statewide Mystery 'Unexplained Drones' Fly Over Jersey Shore, Adding To Statewide Mystery
'Unexplained Drones' Fly Over Jersey Shore, Adding To Statewide Mystery Drones were spotted flying along the Jersey Shore in the latest mysterious sighting in the Garden State, authorities said. In a Facebook post, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department said three drones were seen at night on Thursday, Dec. 5. The drones reportedly flew over the town's southern coastline and train tracks. Following protocol from the state police Regional Operations and Intelligence Center, officers notified the appropriate state and federal agencies. "I am working closely with our police department and my law enforcement contacts to determine the origin and purpose of thes…

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by Chris Spiker
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Photo Released Of People Wanted In Suspicious Wildfire Near South Jersey Sculpture: Troopers Photo Released Of People Wanted In Suspicious Wildfire Near South Jersey Sculpture: Troopers
Photo Released Of People Wanted In Suspicious Wildfire Near South Jersey Sculpture: Troopers Troopers have shared a photo of five people that may be linked to a suspicious wildfire that scorched 40 acres near Hainesport Township’s iconic "Big Rusty" sculpture, authorities said. State police released the photo of what appeared to be five teens or young adults in a Facebook post on Friday, Dec. 6. They were wanted in connection with the Big Rusty Wildfire, which erupted on Monday, Nov. 18, and threatened 20 homes. The wildfire ignited near Bancroft Lane and Cove Court at approximately 4:39 p.m. The surveillance photo showed one person in a red or pink hoodie, another wearing a hoodie…

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by Chris Spiker
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Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Three NJ Counties (VIDEO) Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Three NJ Counties (VIDEO)
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Three NJ Counties (Video) The skies over New Jersey remain a puzzling hotspot for drone sightings as reports continue nearly two weeks after they first emerged, with residents growing increasingly uneasy (scroll for video). On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Warren County officials confirmed they are working with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor, assess, and investigate the unusual activity. This follows a similar announcement from Morris and Somerset counties, where prosecutors, sheriffs, and emergency management offices are coordinating efforts …

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Crash Just Before 17th Birthday NJ Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Crash Just Before 17th Birthday
NJ Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Crash Just Before 17th Birthday A Jackson Township teen remembered as "a bright light" was killed in a dirt bike crash in Cape May County, according to a fundraising campaign. Sources tell Daily Voice that 16-year-old Jim Morell was the boy killed Saturday, Nov. 23, on County Road 628 south in Upper Township. A GoFundMe page was created to support Jim's grieving family, and had raised more than $30,200 from at least 300 donations as of Tuesday, Nov. 26. "Jim moved to his own beat and welcomed everyone into his world," wrote Salvatore Scalici, the fundraiser's organizer. "My son, who was quit…

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by Chris Spiker
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Wildfire Near Large South Jersey Sculpture Deemed Suspicious, State Police Investigating Wildfire Near Large South Jersey Sculpture Deemed Suspicious, State Police Investigating
Wildfire Near Large South Jersey Sculpture Deemed Suspicious, State Police Investigating Troopers were asking for the public's help after a wildfire near a well-known sculpture in Hainesport was ruled suspicious, authorities said. State police have launched an investigation into the Big Rusty Wildfire, troopers said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Nov. 21. The blaze that ignited near Bancroft Lane and Cove Court on Monday, Nov. 18 scorched 40 acres and threatened 20 homes. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said no evacuations were needed and the wildfire was fully contained by 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Crews have remained on-site to monitor the area for flare-…

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by Chris Spiker
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Suspected Intoxicated Boater Indicted For Deadly Galloway Township Crash, Prosecutors Say Suspected Intoxicated Boater Indicted For Deadly Galloway Township Crash, Prosecutors Say
Suspected Intoxicated Boater Indicted For Deadly Galloway Township Crash, Prosecutors Say An Atco man was accused of boating while intoxicated in a crash that killed a Tabernacle man in Galloway Township more than a year ago, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 42-year-old Jason Santo on Wednesday, Nov. 6 for second-degree vehicular homicide, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was charged in the death of 44-year-old Mark Risden. Investigators said Santo was intoxicated when he crashed his boat into the 141 Intracoastal Waterway marker in the Great Bay Inlet at around 12:06 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Santo and three ot…

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by Chris Spiker
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South Jersey Man Charged With Murder In 22-Year-Old's Killing, Prosecutors Say South Jersey Man Charged With Murder In 22-Year-Old's Killing, Prosecutors Say
South Jersey Man Charged With Murder In 22-Year-Old's Killing, Prosecutors Say A Vineland man was accused of killing a Whitesboro man in Woodbine, authorities said. Hakeem Denby, 34, was given charges for murder and several weapons offenses, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release on Monday, Nov. 4. He was wanted in the shooting death of 22-year-old Daquann Smith. State troopers responded to the 300 block of Madison Avenue at around 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. "We remain committed to ensuring justice for Mr. Smith and providing his family and loved ones with some measure of closur…

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by Chris Spiker