Car Of Woman Missing For Month Found Disabled In 3,300-Acre NJ State Forest Car Of Woman Missing For Month Found Disabled In 3,300-Acre NJ State Forest
Car Of Woman Missing For Month Found Disabled In 3,300-Acre NJ State Forest The vehicle of a 37-year-old woman missing for a month has been found disabled in a New Jersey State Forest, authorities said. Danielle Lopez's 2008 2-door blue Hyundai Accent was found disabled on Lost Lane Road in Penn State Forest, Woodland Township, New Jersey State Police announced on Wednesday, May 22. According to the Aware Foundation, Lopez last spoke with her family on April 12 when she said she was going camping in the Wharton State Forest. Lopez was last seen on Saturday, April 13, at approximately 9:10 a.m. at the Wawa on Route 72 in Vincentown, police said. She is known to fre…
MURDER: South Jersey Man Charged With Strangling 73-Year-Old Wife, Prosecutor Says MURDER: South Jersey Man Charged With Strangling 73-Year-Old Wife, Prosecutor Says
Murder: South Jersey Man Charged With Strangling 73-Year-Old Wife, Prosecutor Says A Burlington County man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife, authorities announced. Police were called to Gerard and Linda Slavin’s East Camden Avenue apartment in the Moorestowne Woods Apartment Homes on Sunday, May 19, where they found Linda Slavin, 73, dead in the couple’s bedroom around 3 p.m., Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. An autopsy performed on Monday, May 20 by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood determined that Linda Slavin died from strangulation, Bradshaw said alongside Moorestown Township Public Safety Director Patrick J. Re…
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $50K In South Jersey WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $50K In South Jersey
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Player Takes Home $50K In South Jersey A lucky Jersey Cash 5 lottery player from Burlington County split the jackpot and won $50,000 in the Thursday, May 16 drawing. The winning numbers were: 05, 13, 14, 22 and 33 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The winning ticket was sold at Acme #3961, 260 Dunns Mills Road in Bordentown;
NJ's Gregory Van Sciver, Former Pole Vaulting Champion, Dies At 33 NJ's Gregory Van Sciver, Former Pole Vaulting Champion, Dies At 33
NJ's Gregory Van Sciver, Former Pole Vaulting Champion, Dies At 33 Gregory A. Van Sciver, of Mount Laurel, died on May 5, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 33 years old. Greg was a lifelong resident of Mount Laurel and a 2009 graduate of Lenape High School, his obituary said. He was an excellent athlete in high school, excelling in pole vaulting as Burlington County champion and wrestling making it to the regional championships, his obit said. He was a member of the South Park Hunting Club and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors, his obit said. Greg was a member of the Plumbers &…
Tractor Trailer Driver Seriously Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash (UPDATED) Tractor Trailer Driver Seriously Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash (UPDATED)
Tractor Trailer Driver Seriously Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash (Updated) A vehicle crash and overturned tractor-trailer brought a massive emergency response to the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County early Tuesday, May 14. A driver from Philadelphia was seriously hurt in the crash, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at about 6 a.m. at Interchange 4 in Mount Laurel Township. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Mack tractor-trailer operated by a 59-year-old Philadelphia man was traveling northbound on the Turnpike and was negotiating a curve of the entrance ramp at milepost 34.6, State Police said. That's when the…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey (Updated) Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey (Updated)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey (Updated) A tractor-trailer collided with two cars on Route 206 closing all lanes in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at Flyatt Road in Tabernacle Township, according to New Jersey State Police. There were minor injuries reported. The crash remains under investigation. All lanes were closed and detoured northbound, 511nj.org reported earlier.  All lanes were closed southbound, the NJDOT site said.
I-295 Crash Causing Delays In Burlington County I-295 Crash Causing Delays In Burlington County
I-295 Crash Causing Delays In Burlington County There was a crash causing delays on Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 on I-295 southbound south of Exit 43 in Mount Laurel Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Check back for updates.
Passenger Dies In Burlington County Crash: NJSP Passenger Dies In Burlington County Crash: NJSP
Passenger Dies In Burlington County Crash: Njsp A passenger was killed in an early morning crash on Wednesday, May 1 in South Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:48 a.m. on Beverly-Rancocas Road in Willingboro, Burlington County, according to New Jersey State Police fatal crash data. A passenger in a vehicle died in the crash, State Police said. Willingboro police were not immediately available for comment.
510-Acre Wildfire Contained At Wharton State Forest (UPDATED) 510-Acre Wildfire Contained At Wharton State Forest (UPDATED)
510-Acre Wildfire Contained At Wharton State Forest (Updated) Firefighters had contained a 510-acre wildfire at Wharton State Forest in Burlington and Camden counties early Thursday, April 25, authorities said. The fire had burned along Jackson Road in Shamong and Waterford townships, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Jackson Road reopened at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety, they said. The public is advised that smoke may be visible for an extended period while …
Wildfire Rips Through 300 Acres Of Wharton State Forest (UPDATED) Wildfire Rips Through 300 Acres Of Wharton State Forest (UPDATED)
Wildfire Rips Through 300 Acres Of Wharton State Forest (Updated) Firefighters were working to contain a 300-acre wildfire burning at Wharton State Forest in Burlington and Camden counties on Wednesday, April 24, authorities said. The fire was about 40 percent contained along Jackson Road in Shamong, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service as of 3 p.m. The Forest Fire Service has responded to the wildfire with ground crews and an observation helicopter. Crews are utilizing a backfire operation to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire which will help aid containment efforts, state forest fire officials said. Among the park closures are: …
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $100K WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $100K
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $100K One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Thursday, April 11, drawing. The winning numbers were: 08, 15, 31, 35 and 37 and the XTRA number was: 03.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.  The winning ticket was sold at Riverside News, 119 Pavilion Ave., Riverside in Burlington County.
Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct Girl In South Jersey Crime Spree To Remain In Jail Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct Girl In South Jersey Crime Spree To Remain In Jail
Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct Girl In South Jersey Crime Spree To Remain In Jail A Monmouth County man will remain in jail after he was accused of trying to kidnap a teen girl and groping a woman in a Target parking lot during a two-county crime spree, authorities said. Quamel Benton, 35, of Farmingdale, was ordered by a judge on Wednesday, Apr. 10 to remain in Burlington County Jail through his trial, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was charged in Ocean County with attempted kidnapping, luring, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal sexual contact, two counts of eluding, resisting arrest, and obstruction. L…