Friends, Family Mourn Loss Of Camden County Grandfather Killed In 4-Car Crash Friends, Family Mourn Loss Of Camden County Grandfather Killed In 4-Car Crash
Friends, Family Mourn Loss Of Camden County Grandfather Killed In 4-Car Crash Friends and family are mourning the loss of Camden County's Angel Luis Caraballo, Sr., 76, of Camden, who died in a four-car crash. The fatal crash occurred on Aug. 8 in Pennsauken. Angel's wife, Margarita, was hospitalized after the crash with broken ribs. A GoFundMe page to cover funeral and medical expenses was organized by a granddaughter. Angel was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on Jan. 16, 1947. He loved playing music and was extremely skilled at playing the guitar and the cuatro, according to his obituary. In addition to his wife, Angel is survived by his children, Angel Jr.…
Racing Bucks Driver, 19, Charged In Fatal Philly Crash Was Arrested Last Fall At Car Show Racing Bucks Driver, 19, Charged In Fatal Philly Crash Was Arrested Last Fall At Car Show
Racing Bucks Driver, 19, Charged In Fatal Philly Crash Was Arrested Last Fall At Car Show A 19-year-old Bucks County driver has been charged in a Philadelphia crash that killed a pedestrian, authorities said — even more troubling, he was arrested last October. Joseph Vannauker, of Levittown, is facing charges of homicide by vehicle, murder, and reckless driving, for the 12:05 a.m. crash on Castor and Aramingo Tuesday, Aug. 22, Philadelphia police said. Last October, Vannauker was arrested for screaming profanities at police using a bullhorn during and inciting crowds during a car show that caused chaos in Philadelphia streets, Fox29 reports. Vannauker was racing on Castor Avenu…
Speeding Dodge Charger Kills Pedestrian In Philadelphia; Car, 2 Suspects Found In NJ Speeding Dodge Charger Kills Pedestrian In Philadelphia; Car, 2 Suspects Found In NJ
Speeding Dodge Charger Kills Pedestrian In Philadelphia; Car, 2 Suspects Found In NJ A man in his 40s was struck and killed by a speeding Dodge Charger involved in a street race in Philadelphia, authorities said. Two suspects in the hit-and-run crash were later arrested in Pennsauken, NJ, police in Philadelphia said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 by a medic. The name of the Dodge's driver was not released, The second driver fled and was not found by police. Both suspects were expected to be extradited to Pennsylvania.
Car Slams Into Patrol Cruiser In Front Of Police Headquarters In Camden County (VIDEO) Car Slams Into Patrol Cruiser In Front Of Police Headquarters In Camden County (VIDEO)
Car Slams Into Patrol Cruiser In Front Of Police Headquarters In Camden County (Video) An alleged drunken driver slammed into a patrol car in front of Gloucester Township police headquarters, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 7 at approximately 12:40 a.m., on Chews Landing Road, a driver lost control and entered the opposite lane of travel. The vehicle continued into a stop sign then into the parking lot of Gloucester Township Police Headquarters where it struck a parked, unoccupied unmarked police car and came to rest partially on a tree, police said. Officers made contact with the driver, identified as Jimi Morales, 28, of Pennsauken, who showed signs of intoxication, …
Man, 33, Shot Dead In Camden Man, 33, Shot Dead In Camden
Man, 33, Shot Dead In Camden A 33-year-old man from Pennsauken was shot dead in Camden early Tuesday, Aug. 1, authorities said. The shooting victim was identified as Freddy Alfonso, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At 12:34 a.m. Tuesday, Camden County Police Department Officers responded to the 1600 block of Pulaski Street in Camden for a ShotSpotter activation, McAulay said. Police found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital, and he was pronounced dead at 3:36 a.m., the pros…
Man, 29, Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor Man, 29, Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor
Man, 29, Shot In Camden County: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man was shot Friday, July 28 in Pennsauken, authorities said. At approximately 2:15 a.m., Pennsauken police responded to the shooting on the 2000 block of 39th Street, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. The victim who was suffering from gunshot wounds was taken to Cooper University Hospital by EMS where he was in stable condition, they said. His name had not been released. This investigation is active and ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact CCPO Major Crimes Unit&nbs…
One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision'
One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' The Tortilla Press, one of the oldest restaurants in Collingswood, has shuttered after two decades in business. The BYOB Mexican eatery at 703 Haddon Ave.  announced last weekend's sudden closing on Facebook. We have closed our Tortilla Press restaurant in Collingswood and my wife and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank... Posted by The Tortilla Press on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Mark Smith and his wife, Lydia Cipriani, took over the former home of the Collingswood Family Restaurant in 2002. Their other restaurant, The Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken remains open. The couple d…
Five Hospitalized, One Rescued, One Jumps In South Jersey House Fire Five Hospitalized, One Rescued, One Jumps In South Jersey House Fire
Five Hospitalized, One Rescued, One Jumps In South Jersey House Fire Five people were hospitalized including two in critical condition after a house fire in Camden County, authorities said. Fire companies were dispatched to the 3000 Block of Finlaw Avenue in Pennsauken at 5:06 a.m. Monday, May 29, for a reported dwelling fire, they said. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire on the 1st and 2nd floors with a confirmed occupant trapped in the basement, according to the Pennsauken Fire Department. Companies initiated an aggressive interior search and firefight and were able to locate and remove the occupant from the basement, fire officials said. Another oc…
Closing Of 'Magical' NJ Bakery Has Customers' Hearts Crumbling Closing Of 'Magical' NJ Bakery Has Customers' Hearts Crumbling
Closing Of 'Magical' NJ Bakery Has Customers' Hearts Crumbling For more than 50 years, DiBartolo Bakery has been the go-to place for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes and more. Area families wouldn't even consider another bakery to make the classic creations, Italian rum cake and chocolate chip pound cake among the favorites. Some say the creations are magical. But come Saturday, April 29, those longtime DiBartolo customers will need to find another bake shop to fulfill their sweet creations, as the Haddon Avenue shop in Collingswood is closing. The bakery was founded by Benjamin DiBartolo in 1969, in Pennsauken, pursuing his dream of …
South Jersey Man Charged With Drug-Dealing Near A School: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Charged With Drug-Dealing Near A School: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Charged With Drug-Dealing Near A School: Prosecutor A man and a woman have been charged with various drug offenses at a bodega and near a school in Cemden County, authorities said. On Tuesday, March 28, search warrants were executed in Pennsauken at the Bodega 856 located at 5051 Westfield Avenue, at a residence on the 7000 block of Githens Avenue, and a vehicle, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Pennsauken Police Chief Phillip Olivo.  Recovered during the warranted searches were: Three pounds of marijuana A loaded Glock handgun containing a high-capacity magazine Approximately $20,000 in cash…
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power The National Weather Service is investigating two possible tornados during this weekend's storm in New Jersey. UPDATE: Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County Preliminary surveys show twisters touched down near Cinnaminson and Delran, in Burlington County, and in Howell Township, in Monmouth County, during the storm Saturday, April 1, the NSW's Mount Holly office said. Tornados in April 1 storm.National Weather Service Surveys will be conducted Sunday, April 2. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 residents were without power as of 8 a.m. S…
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG Twenty-eight municipalities statewide have been cited by New Jersey officials for excluding the LGBTQIA+ community in their online marriage license applications. The municipalities face fines of up to $10,000 if they don't fix the problem, the state said. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights said DCR has issued Notices of Violation to the municipalities for allegedly violating the Law Against Discrimination by publishing marriage license application forms on their websites that exclude certain LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking to obtain marriage licenses. Th…