Boat Fire At Marina Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky Over Wildwood: Reports Boat Fire At Marina Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky Over Wildwood: Reports
Boat Fire At Marina Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky Over Wildwood: Reports A large boat caught fire at a marina in Wildwood, according to reports and social media posts. The fire broke out on a 41-foot boat named "Luv-It" at Schooner Island Marina at around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, CBS Philadelphia reported. The Coast Guard said the boat was docked at the marina's fuel station when the flames sparked. No one was on the boat and no injuries were reported. Firefighters had the blaze put out by around 1:15 p.m. Schooner Island gas dock/boat fire Posted by Michelle Z Derer on Thursday, August 22, 2024 A drone video posted on Facebook by Don…
'Heartless And Despicable': NJ Broker Who Scammed $3.7M From Gold Star Families Sentenced 'Heartless And Despicable': NJ Broker Who Scammed $3.7M From Gold Star Families Sentenced
'Heartless And Despicable': NJ Broker Who Scammed $3.7M From Gold Star Families Sentenced A former Army financial counselor from Colts Neck will spend more than a decade in prison after admitting to scamming Gold Star families out of more than $3 million, authorities said. Caz Craffy, 42, was sentenced on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to 12 years and seven months in prison, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges on Tuesday, Apr. 16. Craffy, who's also known as "Carz Craffey," had been a major in the U.S. Army Reserve since 2003. His Army affiliation was terminated in January 2023, according to military records. Ac…
NJ Firefighter Severely Injured In Crash Day Before Father's Greek Burial NJ Firefighter Severely Injured In Crash Day Before Father's Greek Burial
NJ Firefighter Severely Injured In Crash Day Before Father's Greek Burial Support is on the rise for a New Jersey firefighter who was severely injured in a car crash the night before he was set his father's burial in Greece. Anthony Zougras, a Martinsville firefighter, was in the crash on Wednesday, Aug. 7, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his medical expenses. Zougras' father, Dionysios, had died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21 and it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Zakynthos, Greece, according to the fundraiser. Zougras requires facial reconstructive surgery and does not have medical insurance to cover the procedure and medical care …
Teen Violating Curfew Found With 300+ Bags Of Heroin In Atlantic City, Police Say Teen Violating Curfew Found With 300+ Bags Of Heroin In Atlantic City, Police Say
Teen Violating Curfew Found With 300+ Bags Of Heroin In Atlantic City, Police Say Three Atlantic County teens were arrested for refusing to leave a business after curfew, including one who was accused of having heroin and cocaine, authorities said. Atlantic City police responded to the business on the 2600 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 1:17 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the department said in a news release. Three boys refused to leave after employees asked them to several times and they ignored officers when they tried to talk with them. The teens were taken into custody for violating the city's curfew ordinance. A 17-year-old Atlantic City boy was found with 355 bags …
Trenton Man IDed As Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit, Run Vehicle: Morris County Prosecutor Trenton Man IDed As Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit, Run Vehicle: Morris County Prosecutor
Trenton Man IDed As Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit, Run Vehicle: Morris County Prosecutor A 35-year-old Trenton resident was identified as the man struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Parsippany Monday evening, Aug. 19, authorities said. Jelson Cabrera was struck on Route 46 West near Sandra Drive, a spokeswoman for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The vehicle fled the scene, authorities said. Cabrera was transported to Morristown Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Investigators said they believe the suspect vehicle is a silver or gray 2019 to 2021 Toyota RAV 4, which is missing a sideview mirror on the passenger side.…
SEEN HER? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey SEEN HER? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey
Seen HER? Teenager Goes Missing In South Jersey A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in Camden County, authorities said. Nicolette Marchetti was reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 17 from her residence in Sicklerville, according to Gloucester Township police. She is described as being 4'-10" tall and weighing 145 pounds.  She has brown eyes, black hair, and a light complexion. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and carrying a black purse.  She may be in the Camden or Woodbury/West Deptford areas, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Nicolette Marchetti's location…
Philly Woman With 15 Warrants Threatened To Kill Atlantic City Boardwalk Store Worker: Police Philly Woman With 15 Warrants Threatened To Kill Atlantic City Boardwalk Store Worker: Police
Philly Woman With 15 Warrants Threatened To Kill Atlantic City Boardwalk Store Worker: Police A wanted Philadelphia woman was accused of threatening to kill a worker at a store on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, authorities said. Fatima Gadson, 33, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. She was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, simple assault, terrorist threats, and obstruction of justice. Police responded to a report of a fight involving a gun at a business on the 2500 block of the Boardwalk at around 11:39 a.m. The employee said Gadson blocked the store's entrance and spat on the employee when the two began argui…
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review A video showing the arrest of a 28-year-old surfer from California in New Jersey apparently over failure to possess a beach badge is under review, authorities said. Video taken Tuesday, Aug. 20, and shared to Facebook by Austin Downs, shows officers arresting Liam Mahoney of Junction City, CA, in Belmar. Mahoney and a female friend can be heard arguing over a beach badge with officers, who restrain him. At one point, Mahoney appears to try to swat one of the officers away, and a struggle ensues. The officers end up tackling Mahoney down to the sand as young children look on. Mah…
South Jersey Man Sentenced To 90 Years In Prison For Baseball Bat Killing, Prosecutors Say South Jersey Man Sentenced To 90 Years In Prison For Baseball Bat Killing, Prosecutors Say
South Jersey Man Sentenced To 90 Years In Prison For Baseball Bat Killing, Prosecutors Say A man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after beating a Highland Park man to death with a baseball bat in Burlington County, authorities said. Larry Brown, 29, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to 90 years in prison, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. A jury found him guilty in March of a dozen charges including first-degree murder. Brown was convicted of killing 34-year-old Cecilio Luciano inside a home on Bentley Avenue in Beverly City. Officers responded to the house at around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 20…
Former South Jersey Camp Counselor Accused Of Having Child Porn, Prosecutors Say Former South Jersey Camp Counselor Accused Of Having Child Porn, Prosecutors Say
Former South Jersey Camp Counselor Accused Of Having Child Porn, Prosecutors Say A Mount Laurel man and former summer camp counselor was accused of having child pornography, authorities said. Robert Nault, 23, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. He was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about Nault's online activities. "The investigation revealed that Nault accessed links to images and videos containing CSAM and downloaded files to an online storage system he mai…
South Jersey Man Who Sexually Assaulted Two Children For A Decade Convicted: Prosecutors South Jersey Man Who Sexually Assaulted Two Children For A Decade Convicted: Prosecutors
South Jersey Man Who Sexually Assaulted Two Children For A Decade Convicted: Prosecutors A Vineland man was convicted of sexually assaulting two children for a decade more than 20 years ago, authorities said. Christopher Bonner, 56, was found guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 20 of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said in a news release. The jury acquitted Bonner of four other sexual assault-related charges involving the same victims. Prosecutors said Bonner sexually assaulted the two children who were related to him and under 13 years old. The abuse happened "on a regular bas…
Somers Point Man Admits To Having Unregistered Machine Guns, Modified Weapons: Feds Somers Point Man Admits To Having Unregistered Machine Guns, Modified Weapons: Feds
Somers Point Man Admits To Having Unregistered Machine Guns, Modified Weapons: Feds A Somers Point man admitted to having unregistered machine guns and modified firearms, authorities said. Michael James, 30, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to possessing unregistered machine guns and other firearms, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. James had been given a federal charge on Wednesday, May 15. According to court documents and statements, Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted two packages with suspected drugs addressed to James' home in February. Investigators "conducted a controlled delivery of the packages" on&nb…