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Brawl Erupts At Unauthorized Flag Football Tournament In Camden County Park Brawl Erupts At Unauthorized Flag Football Tournament In Camden County Park
Brawl Erupts At Unauthorized Flag Football Tournament In Camden County Park A fight involving about 40 people broke out at an unauthorized flag football tournament in Gloucester Township Community Park, forcing police to intervene and disperse a growing crowd, officials said. Officers responded to the park on Hickstown Road on Saturday, March 8, at 1:07 p.m., after multiple callers reported a large fight near the football field, according to Gloucester Township Police. An officer already at the park on an unrelated call heard the commotion and ran to investigate, police said. When officers arrived, they found dozens of people actively shoving each other and arguing…
14-Year-Old Missing From Gloucester Township: Police 14-Year-Old Missing From Gloucester Township: Police
14-Year-Old Missing From Gloucester Township: Police A 14-year-old Gloucester Township boy has been missing since last month, authorities said. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Marcus Nixon-Hill was reported missing from the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township, Gloucester Township police said. He is 5'8" and weighs 120 lbs. with a thin build, police said. He has brown eyes and black hair, police said. He was last wearing black pants and was carrying a black and white "MCM" backpack, police said. He was last known to be in the area of Cinnamon Township but also has ties to Trenton and Newark, police said. If anyone has additional info…
Firefighters Battle Gloucester Township Wildfire Firefighters Battle Gloucester Township Wildfire
Firefighters Battle Gloucester Township Wildfire New Jersey firefighters battled two large wildfires this weekend, with 314 acres total burned across the state, officials said. A fast-moving brush fire in Gloucester Township scorched 40 acres and forced evacuations Saturday night, while a separate wildfire in Hopewell Township has burned 274 acres and is threatening 30 homes, authorities said. Gloucester Township Fire Burns 40 Acres A Gloucester Township Police officer spotted flames near Primrose Lane off Erial Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, the Gloucester Township Police Department said. Around the same time, a c…
Slain Virginia Beach Officer Is Camden County Native: Remembering Christopher Reese Slain Virginia Beach Officer Is Camden County Native: Remembering Christopher Reese
Slain Virginia Beach Officer Is Camden County Native: Remembering Christopher Reese One of two Virginia Beach officers killed during a routine traffic stop on Friday, Feb. 21, has been identified as a South Jersey native. Officer Christopher Reese, 30, and Officer Cameron Girvin, 25, were riding double-assigned to a midnight shift traffic car when they attempted to stop a Hyundai with an expired plate at 11:27 p.m., Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate said at a news conference Saturday. The driver, later identified as John McCoy III — whom Neudigate vowed to only name once — refused to yield, leading officers to a dead-end street, where the vehicle finally came…
Multi-Million Diesel Fuel Theft Ring Busted in Camden County: AG Multi-Million Diesel Fuel Theft Ring Busted in Camden County: AG
Multi-Million Diesel Fuel Theft Ring Busted in Camden County: AG A sophisticated operation that stole credit card information and used cloned cards to purchase diesel fuel, and then resold it for millions in illicit profits has been dismantled, authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. The scheme involved 25 people and four companies operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The enterprise used credit card skimmers installed at gas pumps to steal data and create cloned cards, Platkin said. The group used modified vehicles with auxiliary fuel tanks to store and tran…
Twerking Porch Pirates Return To Sicklerville Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (VIDEO) Twerking Porch Pirates Return To Sicklerville Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (VIDEO)
Twerking Porch Pirates Return To Sicklerville Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (Video) A bold and bizarre Sicklerville package theft had a surprising twist when two suspects returned to the home twice after spotting themselves on a neighborhood app, authorities said. The suspects were caught on a Ring doorbell camera at around 6:36 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, the Gloucester Township Police Department said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The duo snatched an Amazon package containing $74 worth of glasses and baby items. The theft happened outside a home in the Independence Square Townhomes, behind the Lowe’s and Target. The footage showed one suspect …
17-Year-Old Gloucester Twp. Girl Missing For Almost A Month, Police Ask For Help Finding Her 17-Year-Old Gloucester Twp. Girl Missing For Almost A Month, Police Ask For Help Finding Her
17-Year-Old Gloucester Twp. Girl Missing For Almost A Month, Police Ask For Help Finding Her Gloucester Township police are looking for a teen girl who has been missing for nearly a month, authorities said. Damoni Mason, 17, was reported missing in Sicklerville on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Gloucester Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Mason was described as 5-foot-7, about 150 pounds with brown eyes and blonde braided hair. Police haven't been able to confirm what she was wearing at the time she disappeared. Investigators say it was possible that Damoni was with her biological mother, Capri Mason. She was known to frequent areas in Sicklerville, Wash…
Fire Displaces Camden County Resident Fire Displaces Camden County Resident
Fire Displaces Camden County Resident A Camden County resident was displaced by a house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3, police said. The Gloucester Township Police Department was dispatched to 4 Edinburgh Road in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township just before 3:40 p.m., police said. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the home. The resident was not home at the time of the fire, and no residents were injured as a result of the fire. Gloucester Township Fire Departments from Blackwood, Chews Landing, Blenheim, Lambs Terrace, and Erial along with the Pine Hill Fire Department and Deptford…
Head-On Crash Leaves Two People Seriously Injured In Camden County Head-On Crash Leaves Two People Seriously Injured In Camden County
Head-On Crash Leaves Two People Seriously Injured In Camden County Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries when a vehicle crossed over the double yellow line and hit another head-on in Camden County on Wednesday, Oct. 23, police said. Police said the vehicle in the northbound lane crossed the center line on College Drive at Cherrywood Drive in Gloucester Township around 12 p.m. Arriving officers found two vehicles in the road with significant damage. Inspira Basic Life Support and Jefferson Health Basic Life Support provided medical assistance at the scene. Both occupants were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries.  As of press ti…
SEEN HER? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey SEEN HER? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey
Seen HER? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in Camden County, authorities said. Nicolette Marchetti was reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 17 from her residence in Sicklerville, according to Gloucester Township police. She is described as being 4'-10" tall and weighing 145 pounds.  She has brown eyes, black hair, and a light complexion. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and carrying a black purse.  She may be in the Camden or Woodbury/West Deptford areas, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Nicolette Marchetti's location…
Illegal ATV Driver Seriously Injured In Reckless Black Horse Pike Crash, Police Say Illegal ATV Driver Seriously Injured In Reckless Black Horse Pike Crash, Police Say
Illegal ATV Driver Seriously Injured In Reckless Black Horse Pike Crash, Police Say An ATV driver was seriously injured after police say he drove recklessly along Black Horse Pike and crashed in Gloucester Township Friday, Aug. 16. The four-wheeled ATV operator was found lying in the roadway while the ATV itself had come to rest in a nearby wooded area near Clementon Avenue around 6:35 p.m., local police said. Police say the driver had "unlawfully and recklessly" operated the ATV on the Black Horse Pike. As a result of this reckless driving, the driver lost control and was ejected from the ATV. The unmanned vehicle continued to travel northbound on the Black Horse Pike bef…
SEEN HIM? 28-Year-Old Man Goes Missing In South Jersey SEEN HIM? 28-Year-Old Man Goes Missing In South Jersey
Seen HIM? 28-Year-Old Man Goes Missing In South Jersey A 28-year-old man has been reported missing in Camden County, authorities said. Christopher Auger was reported missing from his residence in the Erial section of Gloucester Township, local police said on Wednesday, July 31. His family last had contact with him on July 6, police said. He is described as being 5'-8" tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has hazel eyes, brown hair, and a thin build. It is unknown what he was last wearing. He may be in the Gloucester City or Camden areas, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Christopher Auger's location, please call 9…
Seen Her? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey: Police Seen Her? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey: Police
Seen Her? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey: Police A 16-year-old girl from the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township has gone missing, authorities said. Alianna McCray was last seen on Monday evening, July 8, according to Gloucester Township police. She is described as being 5'2" tall and weighing 145 pounds. She has brown eyes, burgundy hair, and a medium skin complexion.  She was last seen wearing a black crop-top, tan sweatpants, and was carrying a black tote bag. She may be in the Cherry Hill or Mount Laurel areas, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Alianna McCray's location, please call 9-1-1, …
Hit-Run Vehicle Struck Pedestrian In Gloucester Township: Police Hit-Run Vehicle Struck Pedestrian In Gloucester Township: Police
Hit-Run Crash In Gloucester Township Gloucester Township police seek the public's help locating a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20 on Erial Road by Blackwood Clementon Road, police said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is currently receiving medical treatment for serious injuries. The driver involved in the incident fled the scene immediately after the crash.  The suspect vehicle was last seen traveling on southeast on Erial Road towards Davistown Road.  The suspect vehicle is believed to be as a dark-colo…
SEEN HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Camden County SEEN HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Camden County
Seen HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Camden County 17-year-old Zameir Quiles was reported missing on Sunday, May 26, from his residence in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, authorities said. He was last seen at 12:30 a.m. on this date. Zameir is described as being black, 5'4" tall and weighing 130 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, and a light brown complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark blue jacket, a gray hooded sweatshirt, and gray sweatpants. He may be in the Camden City area, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Zameir Quile's location, please call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Polic…
Drivers Hospitalized After South Jersey Crash: Police Drivers Hospitalized After South Jersey Crash: Police
Sicklerville Road Gloucester Township Crash Two drivers were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in South Jersey, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 1 at approximately 9 p.m., Gloucester Township police responded to Sicklerville Road near Kings Road for a crash involving two vehicles. Police found two vehicles in the roadway with severe damage. The drivers were taken to local hospitals with possible serious injuries, police said. Sicklerville Road was closed between Garwood Road and Jarvis Road for several hours during the investigation. The crash is being investigated by the Gloucester Township Police Serious Crash I…
Video Shows Target Worker Interrupting Shoplifters In South Jersey Video Shows Target Worker Interrupting Shoplifters In South Jersey
Target Theft Gloucester Township (Video) Three women nearly got away with $581 in merchandise before they were stopped by a Target employee in Camden County, authorities said. On Monday, April 22, at approximately 5:30 p.m. the three pictured suspects entered the Target store on Berlin Cross Keys Road, Gloucester Township police said. All three suspects gathered up merchandise and placed it into a cart, police said. A suspect with the pink coat exited the store and parked a silver Jeep SUV, with an unknown temporary NJ license plate and spare front right tire, out front of the store.  The other two suspects approached the r…
Man Fatally Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor Man Fatally Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor
Nasir Tart Shot Dead A 24-year-old man from Gloucester Township was shot and killed on Tuesday evening, April 16, authorities said. Nasir Tart died of an apparent gunshot wound, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. At approximately 5:30 p.m., Gloucester Township Police officers were dispatched to a residence of the La Cascata development in Gloucester Township for a report of a person shot.  Tart was pronounced deceased at the scene at 5:50 p.m. This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with inform…
Parents, Students Arrested After Brawl At South Jersey High School Parents, Students Arrested After Brawl At South Jersey High School
Highland Regional High School Brawl Two parents and two students were arrested after a brawl at Highland Regional High School in Camden County, authorities said. Brianne Mitchell, 41, of Clementon, and Krystal Turner, 38, of Blackwood, are both facing charges following the fight that broke out Wednesday, March 20, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Gloucester Township police said. Mitchell, Turner, and two students were actively fighting in the front vestibule of the school when the Gloucester Township Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) and police officers responded, authorities said. Mitchell threw a sm…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash A pedestrian is in serious condition after a crash in Camden County, authorities said. On Tuesday, March 19 at about 7:20 p.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to College Drive and Erial Road for a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway.  The pedestrian was transported to Cooper Hospital with serious injuries, Gloucester Township police said. The driver of the vehicle remained at the crash scene and was not injured, they said. College Drive eastbound was closed for approximately two and a half hours.  Gloucester …
Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police
Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police A pedestrian was in critical condition after a crash in Gloucester Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 p.m. on Monday, March 11. at the intersection of Blackwood Clementon Road and Kelly Drivers Lane, according to Gloucester Township police. The pedestrian was found in the roadway unconscious and suffering from serious bodily injuries, police said.  The driver remained at the crash scene and was not injured, police said. The pedestrian was taken to Cooper Hospital, Trauma Unit, in Camden by Inspira ambulance. Blackwood Clementon Road was closed for severa…
South Jersey Man Accused Of Beating Mom Dead Arrested In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Accused Of Beating Mom Dead Arrested In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Accused Of Beating Mom Dead Arrested In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor A man accused of beating his mother to death in Camden County has been arrested in Pennsylvania, authorities said. James Doran, 30, of Blackwood, NJ, was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police in Bedford, PA, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Doran is charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of Lillian Doran, 65, of Blackwood on Saturday, March 2, said Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. On Saturday, at about 10:20 a.m., Gloucester Township police received a 911…
Road Rage Incident, Fight With Weapons Leads to Arrest Of 4 Suspects In South Jersey: Police Road Rage Incident, Fight With Weapons Leads to Arrest Of 4 Suspects In South Jersey: Police
Road Rage Incident, Fight With Weapons Leads to Arrest Of 4 Suspects In South Jersey: Police Four Camden County men were arrested after a road rage incident prompted a fight in the street with weapons, authorities said. On Thursday, Feb. 29, shortly after 2 p.m., a detective with the Gloucester Township Police Department was traveling on Blackwood Clementon Road by Emerson Drive when he observed a Voorhees Police Officer (K9) stopped in the roadway with his emergency vehicle lights activated giving orders to four men to get on the ground.  The detective stopped to assist the Voorhees officer who said all four men were engaged in a physical confrontation in …
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…
Female Substitute Teacher Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl In South Jersey: Prosecutor Female Substitute Teacher Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Female Substitute Teacher Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 27-year-old substitute teacher from Burlington County has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Camden County, authorities said. Rebecca Coddington, of Browns Mills, sexually assaulted the girl multiple times between September 2019 and December 2023 at a home in Gloucester Township, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Coddington is a substitute teacher in the Runnemede Public School District, but no allegations have been brought forward involving students, MacAulay said. Coddington was arrested in Gloucester Township on Feb. 5 by t…
SEEN HIM? South Jersey Police Seek Public's Help ID'ing Alleged Target Shoplifter SEEN HIM? South Jersey Police Seek Public's Help ID'ing Alleged Target Shoplifter
Seen HIM? South Jersey Police Seek Public's Help ID'ing Alleged Target Shoplifter Police in Camden County seek the public's help in identifying an alleged shoplifter at a Target store. On Nov. 25, 2023, the pictured suspect allegedly entered the Target store on Berlin Cross Keys Road, Gloucester Township police said. Shoplifting suspect Gloucester Township PD The suspect selected multiple pieces of clothing and placed them into a shopping cart, police said. The suspect then proceeded to the self-checkout where he allegedly failed to scan and pay for $250 worth of merchandise, police said.  On a surveillance video posted by police, the suspect is seen exit…
Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey Missing Teen Prompts Concerns In South Jersey
Nicolette Marchetti Missing 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. 
SEEN HIM? Porch Pirate Captured On Camera Stealing Packages In South Jersey SEEN HIM? Porch Pirate Captured On Camera Stealing Packages In South Jersey
Seen HIM? Porch Pirate Captured On Camera Stealing Packages In South Jersey Gloucester Township police are circulating photos of a man suspected of stealing packages from porches. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the pictured male suspect wearing a two-tone blue Amazon Jacket stole a package in the Valleybrook Development, police said. The suspect then returned to his blue sedan parked across the street. The package contained $1,229 worth of Apple Watches, police said. If you can identify the suspect in the photo call the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or call our GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560. To send an Anonymous Tip via Text Message to …
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…
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…
SEEN HER? Woman, 45, Reported Missing In Camden County SEEN HER? Woman, 45, Reported Missing In Camden County
Seen HER? Woman, 45, Reported Missing In Camden County A 45-yeae-old woman from Camden County has been reported missing. On Oct. 4, Claraibel Rodriguez was reported missing from the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, police said. She was last seen on Oct. 1.  She is a Hispanic female described as being 4'-11" tall and 100 pounds. She has hazel eyes and black hair. Rodriguez may be in the area of Camden City, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Claraibel Rodriguez's location, please call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Ti…