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Four South Jersey Men Caught During Child Sex Crime Investigation: Prosecutors Four South Jersey Men Caught During Child Sex Crime Investigation: Prosecutors
Four South Jersey Men Caught During Child Sex Crime Investigation: Prosecutors Four men were arrested in a police operation trying to stop child sex crimes in Cape May County, authorities said. The arrests were in a two-day operation in Ocean City called "Blank Space", Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced in a news release on Wednesday, May 8. Homeland Security Investigations and state police were among more than a dozen law enforcement agencies in the investigation. The men arrested were 66-year-old William Peraria of Somers Point, 37-year-old Jeffrey Dragon of Pitman, 34-year-old Marc Carroll of Voorhees, and 38-year-old Kristofer L…
Body Of Missing HS Senior, Standout Wrestler Recovered From South Jersey Lake Body Of Missing HS Senior, Standout Wrestler Recovered From South Jersey Lake
Body Of Missing HS Senior, Standout Wrestler Recovered From South Jersey Lake The body of an 18-year-old high school senior has been recovered from a lake in South Jersey, authorities said. The body of Victor Rodriguez, a star wrestler at Pitman High School, was recovered in Alcyon Lake in Pitman by New Jersey State Police on Monday, June 12. "It is with great sadness that after just over 17 hours of tedious and demanding work by many first responders, Victor has been recovered," Mayor Michael Razze announced on Facebook. It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. Earlier today, we learned that... Posted by Pitman Pub…
The Most Famous People You Didn't Know Were From Gloucester County The Most Famous People You Didn't Know Were From Gloucester County
The Most Famous People You Didn't Know Were From Gloucester County Gloucester County may be known for its rural areas and lush greenery, but what most people don't know is that the county has been home to some of the most famous people in history.  From politicians and athletes to musicians and actors, many of the world's biggest names have hailed from this small county.  In this post, we'll take a look at some of the most famous people you didn't know were from Gloucester County. Patti Smith: Born Patricia Lee Smith in Chicago, Illinois in 1946, she was raised in Pitman, and studied art at Glassboro State College. After dropping out of col…
Feds: NJ Man Admits He Ran Guns From Georgia With Online Dating Match Feds: NJ Man Admits He Ran Guns From Georgia With Online Dating Match
Feds: NJ Man Admits He Ran Guns From Georgia With Online Dating Match An ex-con from New Jersey most likely didn't list "gun running" among his hobbies when he made an online love connection with a Southern woman. It'll be quite some time before Dylan Ianncelli, 28, of Gloucester County dates again -- either online or off -- after admitting in federal court on Wednesday, March 9, that he and his Georgia peach trafficked nearly a dozen firearms into New Jersey. Ianncelli went down to Georgia after meeting Jessy Hill, who authorities said bought 11 guns from a licensed dealer on Aug. 12, 2021. Hill "falsely indicated during the purchase that she was the actual…
Blackface Photo Of Newly Elected NJ Councilman Causes Outrage Blackface Photo Of Newly Elected NJ Councilman Causes Outrage
Blackface Photo Of Newly Elected NJ Councilman Causes Outrage An anti-racism group wants a newly-elected New Jersey borough councilman to quit or apologize for wearing blackface in a 2015 photo depicting him in blackface shared on Facebook. Republican Vincent Kelly beat incumbent Democrats to win a seat on the Pitman Council in Tuesday’s election. The Pitman Anti-Racist Collective issued a statement about the photo of Kelly dressed as rapper Flavor Flav. Kelly in a statement to the Courier Post denied any wrongdoing. He said the photo was taken in 2008 and shared to Facebook in 2015, and was for a "theme couple" party. Kelly and his wife dr…
Thousands Without Power As Tornados Rip Through South Jersey Thousands Without Power As Tornados Rip Through South Jersey
Thousands Without Power As Tornados Rip Through South Jersey Tornados ripped through parts of South Jersey Wednesday evening, downing trees and destroying houses along the way, the National Weather Service has confirmed (scroll down for videos). Firefighters in Harrison Township were conducting searches at nearly 100 homes on and around Josephine Lane as of 7 p.m., unconfirmed and initial reports say. More than 12,000 homes and businesses were without power around that time. According to NJ Advance Media's Outage Tracker, the majority of the outages were reported in Deptford Township (3,900), Hamilton (1,200), West Windsor (1,200), West Orange (1,50…
Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees
Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Patti Smith didn’t know what to expect when she popped in the cassette that Bruce Springsteen had given her. Soon after, the godmother of punk poetry wrote a simple love song, punctuated by a big Boss arena-rock chorus. “Because the Night” became a late ‘70s anthem of sorts, one that introduced many listeners to Patricia Lee Smith – who, like Springsteen, lived in the Garden State. Smith, 74, will be among two dozen new inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday. Among those joining Smith -- the former Pitman resident and Deptford High School graduate -- will be he…
KNOW HIM? Police Seek ID Of Man Wanted In Armed Robbery Of South Jersey 7-Eleven KNOW HIM? Police Seek ID Of Man Wanted In Armed Robbery Of South Jersey 7-Eleven
Know HIM? Police Seek ID Of Man Wanted In Armed Robbery Of South Jersey 7-Eleven Police in South Jersey are seeking the identity of a man who they say committed an armed robbery at a local 7-Eleven. The man in the photos above robbed flashed a handgun at the cashier of the North Broadway convenience store in Pitman around 3 a.m. Wednesday, police said. The man is considered armed and dangerous, police said. Anyone who knows the suspect is urged to contact the PPD at 856-589-3500 and speak with Investigator Eric Bailey. 
More Business Owners Across NJ Defy ‘Murphy’s Law’ More Business Owners Across NJ Defy ‘Murphy’s Law’
More Business Owners Across NJ Defy ‘Murphy’s Law’ Across New Jersey, from the Ramapo Mountains to the Pine Barrens, business owners are defying Gov. Phil Murphy’s coronavirus emergency closure orders. The overwhelming majority of merchants are sticking to the governor’s plan, say state authorities. Then there's a group of others. All had been warned by police in their towns, then opened their doors again, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Friday. A day after reminding local businessman Kenneth Spilatro, 59, of Morris Plains that the governor’s order allowed him only curbside pickup, Parsippany police reported finding 20 to 30 …
Spitting On Police, 911 Scares: Coronavirus Crimes Spread Throughout NJ Spitting On Police, 911 Scares: Coronavirus Crimes Spread Throughout NJ
Spitting On Police, 911 Scares: Coronavirus Crimes Spread Throughout NJ Along with the increase of coronavirus cases in New Jersey are growing numbers of people charged with crimes directly tied to the pandemic, authorities said. No fewer than five of them either spit or coughed on police officers and claimed they’d tested positive for COVID-19, authorities said. Others held weddings or other gatherings in violation of state emergency orders. Another is accused of dialing 911 and claiming she had the coronavirus to try to get a community college to close. All are being held accountable, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. “Our police officers are g…