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Former South Jersey Man Admits To Check Stealing, Mail Carrier Robbery Scheme: Feds
A former Penns Grove man admitted to his role in a scheme to steal checks and rob mail carriers, authorities said.
Dezhon McCrae, 25, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, possession of a stolen postal key, possession of stolen mail, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release.
According to court documents and statements, McCrae was part of a “card cracking” conspiracy between May 2018 and February 2020. Suspects stole checks from the mail and other so…
Murder-suicide: 2 Men Found Dead In South Jersey
A pair of men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Salem County, authorities said.
Juniel Feliciano-Lopez, 24, of Pennsville, died of multiple gunshot wounds and was found in a vehicle, according to Salem County Prosecutor Kristin Telsey.
The suspected gunman, Henry Junior Kivelier Montero, 23, of Philadelphia, died at the scene of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound, the prosecutor said.
The shootings occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 in the 100 block of South Broad Street in Penns Grove, Telsey said.
The shootings are believed to have stemmed from an argu…
Salem County Man Indicted For Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl Is Still At Large
A Salem County grand jury has indicted a Pittsgrove man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, authorities said.
Emeterio Alavez-Cruz, 33, is accused of attacking the girl in June 2021, according to prior news accounts.
New Jersey State Police issued a call for public assistance in locating Alavez-Cruz, who was known to have connections to Rio Grande, Wildwood, Bridgeton, Penns Grove and New Castle, Delaware.
Alavez-Cruz is described as a Hispanic, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Stat…
Watch: YouTube Video Shows Rapper Assaulting Bergen Shop Rite Worker, Harassing Customers
One way to pretty much guarantee you'll be arrested is to record a crime and post it on YouTube -- in high def, no less. Just ask drill music rapper Nas Ebk.
Nasir Valenzuela, who has produced prank videos that push the limits of legality, joined two accomplices in harassing and intimidating customers and employees at the ShopRite in Rochelle Park while recording it.
Some of their targets laughed it off. At least one seemed intimidated. Others simply ignored them.
One worker, in particular, wasn't having it, though.
The video shows Valenzuela, 19, of the Bronx, snatching the stock cler…
NJ Men Indicted In Deadly House Party Shooting
Two men from South Jersey have been indicted in a double-shooting that left one victim dead and another wounded during a party, according to NJ Advance Media.
Kiyon B. Johnson, 22, of Salem, and Rayneer T. Foster, 25, of Penns Grove, were indicted by a Salem County grand jury for first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, the outlet said.
Bryant Banks, 23, of Salem City, died after being shot on Oct. 2, 2020. A man from Carneys Point Township and Johnson also were wounded in the clash.
Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media
NJ Fugitive Wanted For Murder Tried Concealing Body In Mowed Grass, Report Says
An accused South Jersey killer wanted by police tried to hide the victim's body in grass clippings after the attack, authorities and court documents show.
Brandon Dennis, 29, of Vineland, is wanted on numerous charges including murder, desecration, aggravated assault, terrorist threats and several weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Dennis broke into a home on West Main Street in Millville and got into a fight with Patrick Trotter, 32, of Penns Grove, NJ Advance Media reports citing police papers.
Dennis apparently shot Trotter before trying to …
Fugitive Sought In Fatal South Jersey Shooting, Alleged Desecration, Prosecutor Says
Authorities seek the public's help locating a 29-year-old fugitive wanted in the fatal shooting of a South Jersey man.
Brandon Dennis of Southeast Boulevard in Vineland is wanted on numerous charges including murder, desecration, aggravated assault, terrorist threats and several weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
On Saturday, Millville police and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office investigated the shooting death of Patrick Trotter, 32, of Penns Grove, on the 500 block of West Main Street in the City of Millville, the prosecutor …
Armed Juveniles Stealing Cars, Robbing Gas Stations In South Jersey, Police Warn
A group of juveniles from Wilmington, DE have carried out multiple robberies across Salem County, authorities warn.
Heightened criminal activity has been reported within the Carneys Point, Penns Grove, Deepwater, and Pennsville areas, police said on Facebook.
The juveniles have mostly been targeting gas stations, but they are also targeting area residents and attempt to steal their cars, Carneys Point police said These are believed to be the same juveniles that police have dealt with in the past, they said.
The youths "have been armed at times, and they are violent," police wrote.&nb…
Seen HIM? Police Seek South Jersey Man Wanted For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Minor
New Jersey State Police seek the public’s help locating a 30-year-old man from South Jersey who allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl, authorities said.
Emeterio Alavez-Cruz is described as a Hispanic, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds.
The wanted fugitive, of Pilesgrove Township in Salem County, also has connections to the Rio Grande, Wildwood, Bridgeton City, Penns Grove and New Castle, Delaware areas, according to State Police.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call the State Police Fugitive Unit Tipline at 800-437-7839 or W…
South Jersey Father's Body Found In Delaware River
The body of a father of five from South Jersey has been recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
Randy A. Haywood Sr., 39, of Penns Grove, was last seen on Feb. 10.
His body was found in the Delaware River off Delaware Avenue in Penns Grove on March 8, police said.
An autopsy by the medical examiner's office found nothing suspicious, police said.
“The Penns Grove Police Department would like to send our sincere condolences to the Foster and Haywood families as you are in our thoughts and prayers,” the department announced.
Haywood, also known as, Popa, Roger and Laroc, …
