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Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At Woodrow Wilson Service Area, State Police Say Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At Woodrow Wilson Service Area, State Police Say
Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At Woodrow Wilson Service Area, State Police Say Troopers were looking for three men suspected of stealing jewelry from a vehicle at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop in Mercer County, authorities said. State police shared three photos of the suspects in a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 4. The burglary happened at the Woodrow Wilson Service Area in Hamilton Township at around 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Investigators said the men broke the vehicle window and removed two bags of jewelry before leaving the rest area. State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Identifying Men Wanted for Theft The New Jersey State Police is…

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Two Hospitalized After SUV Crashes, Rolls Over At Jersey Shore Intersection: Police Two Hospitalized After SUV Crashes, Rolls Over At Jersey Shore Intersection: Police
Two Hospitalized After SUV Crashes, Rolls Over At Jersey Shore Intersection: Police Two people were hospitalized after their SUV crashed and rolled over in Longport, authorities said. Officers responded to the crash near the intersection of North 31st and Winchester avenues at around 4:51 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, the Longport Police Department said in a news release. Police found an SUV overturned in the intersection of Winchester and North Evergreen avenues. Investigators said a Mercedes-Benz was at a stop sign on North Evergreen Avenue and moved forward to see down Winchester Avenue. A BMW SUV heading east toward Margate struck the Mercedes before hi…

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JACKPOT: Lotto Ticket Worth $2.4M+ Purchased At Central Jersey Deli JACKPOT: Lotto Ticket Worth $2.4M+ Purchased At Central Jersey Deli
Jackpot: Lotto Ticket Worth $2.4M+ Purchased At Central Jersey Deli A lottery ticket worth nearly $2.5 million was sold at a Monmouth County deli, officials said. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket was purchased at Wilson Avenue Deli in Port Monmouth, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Friday, Oct. 4.  The winner of the $2,439,721 jackpot was in the drawing on Thursday, Oct. 3. The winning numbers were 6, 10, 14, 18, and 29. The XTRA number was 5 and the Bullseye number was 18. The deli will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for selling the winning ticket.

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Two Whales Found Dead Along Jersey Shore Coast, Marine Biologists Say Two Whales Found Dead Along Jersey Shore Coast, Marine Biologists Say
Two Whales Found Dead Along Jersey Shore Coast, Marine Biologists Say Two whales were found dead along the Jersey Shore about 24 hours apart, officials said. A dead minke whale was found off the coast of Sandy Hook in the Raritan and Lower bays on Thursday, Oct. 3, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said in a news release. The whale was estimated to be between 16 and 18 feet long. The Coast Guard first notified the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) and MMSC about the whale. Officers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation found the animal, took pictures, and attached a tracking tag to it. New Je…

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Suspected Thief Wanted For Punching Burlington Store Manager, Police Say Suspected Thief Wanted For Punching Burlington Store Manager, Police Say
Suspected Thief Wanted For Punching Burlington Store Manager, Police Say A man was wanted for assaulting a Burlington Township store's manager after stealing items, authorities said. Officers responded to a store on the 1100 block of Sunset Road at around 10:51 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, the Burlington Township Police Department said in a news release. A picture released of the suspect appeared to be inside a Dollar General. Investigators said the man tried to hide merchandise he was stealing and was confronted by the store manager. The suspect pushed and punched the manager several times, injuring the manager's face and mouth. The man ran away from the sto…

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Car Found Underwater In Atlantic City Belonged To Man Missing Since 2016, Police Say Car Found Underwater In Atlantic City Belonged To Man Missing Since 2016, Police Say
Car Found Underwater In Atlantic City Belonged To Man Missing Since 2016, Police Say The car of a man missing for almost eight years was found in an Atlantic City channel, authorities said. The blue 2016 Subaru Legacy that belonged to Dashand Stokelin of Atlantic City was recovered from the Clam Thorofare, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, Oct. 4. Investigators said a boater through his sonar noticed something that appeared to be a car under the water. The boater called police and a dive team from the Brigantine Fire Department searched the area the next day. Divers found the Subaru, which appeared to be underwater "for an exte…

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Teen Arrested After Shots Fired In Atlantic City, Four Others Violated Curfew: Police Teen Arrested After Shots Fired In Atlantic City, Four Others Violated Curfew: Police
Teen Arrested After Shots Fired In Atlantic City, Four Others Violated Curfew: Police A Millville teen was arrested after shots were fired in Atlantic City's north end, authorities said. The 15-year-old boy was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of an extended magazine, and possession of hollow-point ammunition, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, Oct. 4. Officers responded to shots fired near the intersection of New Jersey and Arctic avenues at around 11:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 29. Police learned about potential suspects running away from the area who all appeared to be teens. Five boys were then arrest…

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Thief Wanted For Snatching 83-Year-Old Woman's Purse At Jersey Shore Supermarket Thief Wanted For Snatching 83-Year-Old Woman's Purse At Jersey Shore Supermarket
Thief Wanted For Snatching 83-Year-Old Woman's Purse At Jersey Shore Supermarket Somers Point police were looking for a man who stole an elderly woman's purse at a supermarket, authorities said. Officers responded to the "strong-armed robbery" at the ACME Markets on New Road at around 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, the Somers Point Police Department said in a news release. Investigators said the 83-year-old Somers Point woman was near the grocery store's entrance when she was assaulted from behind and her purse was stolen.  The suspect was described as a younger man wearing a mask and dark clothing. He ran away from the scene towards Bethel Ro…

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Man, 57, Riding E-Bike Dies In Atlantic City Crash: Police Man, 57, Riding E-Bike Dies In Atlantic City Crash: Police
Man, 57, Riding E-Bike Dies In Atlantic City Crash: Police An Atlantic City man was killed when his electric bicycle and a vehicle crashed, authorities said. Officers responded to the crash on the 100 block of North Maryland Avenue at around 12:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. Police found the 57-year-old man suffering from serious injuries. Firefighters and paramedics tried to save his life but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The 40-year-old woman who was driving the vehicle wasn't injured and stayed at the crash scene. She was cooperating with investigators and no charges ha…

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Obituaries
Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle
Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle The family of a Mount Holly mother was mourning her death after a battle with breast cancer. Danielle Weaver-Fowler, 29, died on Sunday, Sept. 29, according to an obituary from Lee Funeral Home. She was the mother of an eight-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. Weaver-Fowler was remembered for how much she cared for her family. "Truly, to know Danielle was to love her," her obituary read. "Her sparkling green eyes were captivating, her beautiful smile made you feel like you’ve known her forever, and her gentle, genuine, and giving soul made you fall in love. As gentle as she wa…

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