MYSTERY SOLVED: NJ Man Killed Woman Then Dumped Her Body, Cops Say MYSTERY SOLVED: NJ Man Killed Woman Then Dumped Her Body, Cops Say
Mystery Solved: NJ Man Killed Woman Then Dumped Her Body, Cops Say Harrowing details are beginning to surface in the death of a South Jersey woman. After being charged with second-degree disturbing human remains, 53-year-old Carlos Acevedo, of Camden, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Cathleen McGrath, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. McGrath, of Haddon Township, was found dead near 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue in Camden City on Nov. 15, at approximately 2 p.m., after having been missing for several weeks. Philly Folks - my friend’s niece, Cathleen McGrath, has …
See How Hospitals In South Jersey Rank For Safety In America See How Hospitals In South Jersey Rank For Safety In America
See How Hospitals In South Jersey Rank For Safety In America Several hospitals in South Jersey were graded for safety by a hospital safety watchdog group. The Leapfrog Group released the Fall 2023 hospital grades on Tuesday, Dec. 5. An expert panel of doctors selects 22 evidence-based measures of patient safety to come up with grades for the nearly 3,000 hospitals and acute care centers nationwide. Click here for more on the methodology. Here's how hospitals in South Jersey were graded for safety by the Leapfrog Group this year: A:  Inspira Medical Center (Mullica Hill) Inspira Medical Center (Vineland) Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital …
South Jersey Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 42-year-old man from Camden has been arrested for the fatal shooting of another man in September, authorities said. Jaffar Muhammad was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the fatal shooting of Alberto DeJesus, 31, of Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Muhammad was in custody in the Camden County Correctional Facility for weapons charges when he was charged with the murder of DeJesus, they said. On Sept. 9, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Camden County police responde…
US Marshals Arrest Camden Fugitive In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest Camden Fugitive In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
US Marshals Arrest Camden Fugitive In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A Camden fugitive has been arrested for the fatal shooting of another man in October, authorities said. Xavier Rivera, 23, was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the fatal shooting of Jesus Manuel Ortiz-Hernandez, 18, of Camden City, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Oct. 18, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Camden County Police responded to the 2700 block of Hayes Avenue for a ShotSpotter activation. Plice found a male victim at 22nd Street and River Road who was suffering f…
Boy Struck By Car, Airlifted After Getting Off School Bus In South Jersey Boy Struck By Car, Airlifted After Getting Off School Bus In South Jersey
Boy Struck By Car, Airlifted After Getting Off School Bus In South Jersey A 15-year-old boy from Mays Landing had to be airlifted with serious injuries after being struck by a car, authorities said. The student had just gotten off a school bus when the crash occurred on Monday, Dec. 4 at about 5:40 p.m., according to Hamilton Township police in Atlantic County. The crash occurred at the intersection of Mays Landing Somers Point Road and Old River Road. A preliminary investigation found a 2013 Honda Civic operated by Richard Brownell, 79, of Selbyville, Delaware, was traveling southbound on Mays Landing Somers Point Road when he struck the boy, police said. The …
Ex-Cons Nabbed In Elizabeth Taxi Driver Shooting Sent To Federal Prison Ex-Cons Nabbed In Elizabeth Taxi Driver Shooting Sent To Federal Prison
Ex-Cons Nabbed In Elizabeth Taxi Driver Shooting Sent To Federal Prison One ex-con was sentenced to a plea-bargained 8½ years in federal prison and another a little more than seven -- both without parole -- for shooting a taxi driver during a late-night robbery in Elizabeth. City police nabbed Naeem Jackson, 24, of East Orange, and Walter Williams-Lang, 22, of Elizabeth, but the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark took the case because of the government’s ability to secure much harsher penalties than under state law. There's also no parole in the federal prison system, which means both men must serve out their entire terms. Jackson and Williams-Lang were wearing …
Camden Shooting Victim, 29, Dies Of His Injuries: Prosecutor Camden Shooting Victim, 29, Dies Of His Injuries: Prosecutor
Camden Shooting Victim, 29, Dies Of His Injuries: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man shot on Nov. 16 in Camden has died of his injuries, authorities said. Edward Ross of Camden City remained in critical condition until Tuesday, Nov. 21, when he succumbed to his injuries, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said on Monday, Nov. 27. On Nov. 16, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Camden County Police officers responded to the 200 block of North 33rd Street for a ShotSpotter notification and 911 calls for a person shot. Ross was taken to Cooper University Hospital and identified as 29-ye…
Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead
Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead A 52-year-old man from Gloucester County was killed in a shooting in Camden, authorities said. Jeremy Barron, of Westville, died as a result of a gunshot wound on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At about 3:30 p.m., Camden County police responded to 1532 South 7th Street for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Police found the shooting victim who was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A spokeswoman for the prosecutor did not say whether Ba…
Fire Rips Through 4 Camden Homes (VIDEO) Fire Rips Through 4 Camden Homes (VIDEO)
Fire Rips Through 4 Camden Homes (Video) Nine people were displaced in a massive Camden fire this weekend, officials said. The blaze ripped through four, wood-frame homes on the 600 block of Ware Street in Camden, around 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, fire officials said. 620 ware st Camden nj 3 Alarms 11/24/23 Posted by Ed Hutchinson on Friday, November 24, 2023 "The incident was stabilized within an hour due to the strong effort by crews," firefighters said, noting nine residents were displaced.
Phone Scammer From Atlantic City Who Preyed On Recently Widowed Seniors Pleads Out: US Attorney Phone Scammer From Atlantic City Who Preyed On Recently Widowed Seniors Pleads Out: US Attorney
Phone Scammer From Atlantic City Who Preyed On Recently Widowed Seniors Pleads Out: US Attorney A heartless public housing tenant from Atlantic City admitted that she scammed elderly victims out of more than $100,000 by claiming that they owed money on life insurance policies bought by a spouse who’d just recently died. Victoria Crosby, 46, was receiving Social Security and Medicaid benefits when she targeted the victims, all of whom were over 70 years old, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Crosby called the seniors on a burner phone and, using phony names, claimed to be an employee of a retirement benefit office in some instances and a life insurance company in others, the U.S.…
Camden Teenager Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Man, Wounding Woman: Prosecutor Camden Teenager Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Man, Wounding Woman: Prosecutor
Camden Teenager Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Man, Wounding Woman: Prosecutor A Camden teenager has been arrested and charged for fatally shooting a man and wounding a woman last month, authorities said. Avonte Muse, 19, was charged with killing Akeem Jenkins, 33, and wounding a 32-year-old woman, both from Camden, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Muse was charged with first-degree murder and second-degree aggravated assault, they said. Muse was arrested by Camden County police on an unrelated charge on Nov. 4 and is currently in the Camden County Jail, they said…
Rite Aid Is Selling These Seven New Jersey Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid Is Selling These Seven New Jersey Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Is Selling These Seven New Jersey Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Of the dozen New Jersey Rite Aid stores closing amid filing for bankruptcy, seven of the leases are being sold. A&G Real Estate Partners is acting as the real estate advisor for the pharmacy chain, which filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15, and has plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide. The following leases are for sale, according to A&G: 2 Vernon Ave., Hamburg 1636 Route 38, Lumberton 210 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua 108 Swedesboro Road, Mullica Hill Route 33/Robbinsville-Edinburg Road, Robbinsville 773 Hamilton St., Somerset 1434 South Black Horse Pike, Williamstown The dea…