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Teen Driver Killed Walking Into Live Power Line After South Jersey Crash Teen Driver Killed Walking Into Live Power Line After South Jersey Crash
Teen Driver Killed Walking Into Live Power Line After South Jersey Crash A 17-year-old driver survived crashing into a utility pole but was electrocuted to death when he walked into a downed power line in South Jersey, authorities said. New Jersey State Police troopers responded to the crash on East Point Road in Maurice River, Cumberland County, at about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, according to Trooper Troy McNair, a NJSP spokesman The Millville teenager was driving a Ford northbound on East Point Road when he lost control and struck a utility pole, overturning, McNair said. His name was not released because of his age. The pole and electrical wires were top…

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Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police
Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police New Jersey State Police released a sketch of a man who allegedly tried abducting a 7-year-old boy at a Wawa by luring him with candy. On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the  convenience store on State Highway 47 in Dorchester (Maurice River), Cumberland County before the attempted abduction, State Police said. The unidentified male allegedly entered the Wawa bathroom and approached the boy and offered him candy to leave the Wawa with him, State Police said. The boy declined his invitation, at which point the older unidentified male grabbed him by …

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'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say 'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say
'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say A man allegedly tried abducting a 7-year-old boy at a Wawa by luring him with candy, authorities said. On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the  convenience store on State Highway 47 in Dorchester (Maurice River), Cumberland County before the attempted abduction, New Jersey State Police said. The unidentified male allegedly entered the Wawa bathroom and approached the boy and offered him candy to leave the Wawa with him, State Police said. The boy declined his invitation, at which point the older unidentified male grabbed him by the arm and atte…

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Fatal Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Reported In South Jersey (Developing) A fatal crash occurred in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash was reported at 10:42 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 on the 4200 block of Route 47.in Maurice River, initial reports said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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Escaped Prisoner Captured In South Jersey: Police Escaped Prisoner Captured In South Jersey: Police
Escaped Prisoner Captured In South Jersey: Police A New Jersey state prisoner was captured within a few hours of his escape, authorities said. The escape occurred early Thursday from Bayside State Prison, located off Route 47 in Maurice River, Cumberland County, initial reports said. Multiple New Jersey State Police K-9 units were called to help search the region, but did not have to be deployed, a State Police spokesman said.  The prisoner was located and was in custody by 10 a.m., the spokesman said.

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