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Fire Displaces Camden County Families, Man Charged Fire Displaces Camden County Families, Man Charged
Fire Displaces Camden County Families, Man Charged A 30-year-old Camden County man was charged with criminal mischief after causing a fire in his apartment, authorities said. On Sunday, April 23 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Gloucester Township Police Department and the Chews Landing Fire Department (Station 82) responded to the Hilltop Court Apartments located at 1302 N. Black Horse Pike in Blackwood for a reported apartment fire. Fire Personnel from Station 82, Station 88, Station 75, Station 84, Station 83, Station 32, and Station 65 quickly gained control of the fire. GTPD and Fire Personnel evacuated the "D building" of Hilltop Court …

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by Jon Craig
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Elderly Man Robbed Of $37K In 'Tech Support Scam' In South Jersey: Police Elderly Man Robbed Of $37K In 'Tech Support Scam' In South Jersey: Police
Elderly Man Robbed Of $37K In 'Tech Support Scam' In South Jersey: Police Police say an elderly man was robbed of $37,000 in a "tech support scam." The 31-year-old "technician" placed a virus on the elderly man's computer and posed as a Microsoft specialist for PNC Bank, the FBI and the Treasury Department, according to Gloucester Township Police. When the victim realized he had been scammed he contacted the Gloucester Township Police Department. The victim still had daily contact with the suspect.  The suspect was contacted by Gloucester police who were posing as the victim. Another cash delivery was coordinated for the suspect to pick up at the victim’s r…

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by Jon Craig
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Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting
Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged for the fatal shooting of a man last month, authorities said. Kacy Banks, 26, was charged with murder robbery and a weapons offense, according to the following offenses for the Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. On February 22, 2023, at approximately 3:05 a.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department received a 911 call for a person shot at the 800 block of the North Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township. Police found a man who had been shot. The victim was id…

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by Jon Craig
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33-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing In South Jersey 33-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing In South Jersey
33-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing In South Jersey A 33-year-old woman has been missing for more than a month in South Jersey. On Wednesday, March 8, Ashley Broderick was reported missing from the Glendora Section of Gloucester Township. She has not had contact with family since approximately Feb. 1, Gloucester Township police said. Ashley is a white female and is described as being 5'-02" tall and 110 pounds. She has hazel eyes, light brown/blonde hair and was last seen wearing a green winter jacket and black pants.  Ashley BroderickGloucester Township police Broderick has a tattoo of Asian-style writing on her left wrist. She may be…

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by Jon Craig
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Fatal Shooting Investigated In Camden County Fatal Shooting Investigated In Camden County
Fatal Shooting Investigated In Camden County A 28-year-old man was shot and killed early Wednesday, Feb 22 in Camden County, authorities said. At approximately 3:05 a.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department received a 911 call for a person shot at the 800 block of the North Black Horse Pike, according to the Camden County prosecutor. The victim was identified as Tarik Green of Millville. Green was taken to Jefferson Hospital in Stratford, and pronounced dead at 4:43 a.m., Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit Detective Kyrus Ingalls at…

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by Jon Craig
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Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey
Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey Reports of a person with a gun prompted a lockdown of schools in Gloucester Township, police said. On Friday, Jan. 27, at approximately 1:53 pm, Gloucester Township Police responded to Autumn Ridge Apartments in the Blackwood section of town for the report of an argument where it was reported that one subject was believed to be armed with a handgun. While officers were responding to the call, it was reported that the suspect fled on foot. Surrounding schools were placed in a secure protocol for the safety of the students, police said. Officers made contact with a victim who stated one su…

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by Jon Craig
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Woman Went Missing On Halloween In South Jersey Woman Went Missing On Halloween In South Jersey
Woman Went Missing On Halloween In South Jersey A 39-year-old woman has been missing since Halloween in Camden County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, Ashley Scott was reported missing from the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township. She last had contact with family on Oct. 31, 2022, police said. .She is described as being 5 foot 4 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has green eyes, dark brown hair and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black tights, and black sneakers. Ashley Scott has a tattoo of a sun on her left wrist. She may be in the Camden area, police said. If anyone has additional information or…

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by Jon Craig
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Officers Catch Woman In 20-Foot Fall From Ledge Of AC Expressway Officers Catch Woman In 20-Foot Fall From Ledge Of AC Expressway
Officers Catch Woman In 20-Foot Fall From Ledge Of AC Expressway A 41-year-old suicidal woman who lost her balance while trying to make her way off of a ledge on the Atlantic City Expressway was caught during her 20-foot fall by a New Jersey State trooper, authorities said. Troopers responding to reports of a suicidal person near mile marker 41 in Winslow Township around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 found the woman on the ledge of an overpass, NJSP said. The woman started making her way off of the ledge when troopers arrived, but lost her balance and fell 20 feet into the road, police said. An officer partially caught her and helped break the fall. The…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Accused Serial Car Burglar Arrested By South Jersey Police Accused Serial Car Burglar Arrested By South Jersey Police
Accused Serial Car Burglar Arrested By South Jersey Police A 35-year-old man from Camden has been arrested in connection with multiple break-ins of vehicles, authorities said. On Tuesday, Nov. 22 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to Bluestone Circle for a vehicle burglary, police said.  Police received several additional calls for a report of a man burglarizing more vehicles. The suspect attempted to burglarize a total of five vehicles and successfully made entry into three unlocked vehicles, where the suspect was able to steal loose change, police said. Patrol Officers responded to the development and qu…

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by Jon Craig
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UPDATE: Suspect Vehicle Located In Fatal South Jersey Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash: Police UPDATE: Suspect Vehicle Located In Fatal South Jersey Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash: Police
Update: Suspect Vehicle Located In Fatal South Jersey Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash: Police UPDATE: A vehicle matching the description of a car involved in a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash was located on Tuesday, Nov. 8, authorities said.  ORIGINAL STORY: A 58-year-old pedestrian from Camden County was killed in a hit-and-run crash, authorities said. Elaine J. Hubler of Hilltop was struck Monday, Nov. 7 at 10:28 p.m. Gloucester Township police said. Gloucester Township police responded the 800 Block of the Black Horse Pike, between Almonesson Road and Route 42, for a report of a pedestrian laying in the middle of the roadway.  Passing motorists stayed with the vict…

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by Jon Craig
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Atlantic City Man Arrested By SWAT For Holding Woman At Gunpoint Atlantic City Man Arrested By SWAT For Holding Woman At Gunpoint
Atlantic City Man Arrested By SWAT For Holding Woman At Gunpoint An Atlantic City man was arrested and charged after allegedly holding a woman against her will with a replica firearm, authorities said. At approximately 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, Atlantic City patrol officers were dispatched to a multi-unit dwelling in the first block of South Florida Avenue after police communications received a call from the Gloucester Township Police Department concerning a woman being held at gunpoint inside an apartment of the building.  As a precaution, responding patrol units shut down pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the block until additional inform…

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by Jon Craig
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SEEN HIM? 47-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey SEEN HIM? 47-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey
Seen HIM? 47-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey Andrew Brown was reported missing from the Hilltop section of Gloucester Township last month, authorities said. He was last seen at the residence on Sept. 13, according to Gloucester Township police. He is a 47-year-old African-American male and described as being 5'-05" tall and weighing 180 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion.  He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black jeans, and black sneakers.  Brown may be in Camden or Atlantic City, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Andrew Brown's location, please call 9-1-1, …

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by Jon Craig