18-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey: Report 18-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey: Report
18-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey: Report An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed while walking along a Gloucester County roadway, NJ Advance Media reported. An 36-year-old man from Williamstown was heading north in an SUV north on Winslow Road when he struck the victim around 9 a.m. Friday, July 1, the outlet said, quoting Monroe Township police.  The SUV driver remained at the scene and called 9-1-1, police said. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media
Teenager Accused Of Driving 100 MPH Before Fatal Crash: Police Teenager Accused Of Driving 100 MPH Before Fatal Crash: Police
Teenager Accused Of Driving 100 MPH Before Fatal Crash: Police A 19-year-old driver from Gloucester County has been charged with death by auto in connection with a fatal crash, authorities said. Police say an investigation found that the driver was traveling more than 100 mph just before the crash. On Monday June 27, Monroe Township Police charged Tyler Proffitt of Turnersville, in connection with the crash that occurred on Feb. 25 on North  Black Horse Pike at Maxine Avenue. Proffitt is accused of traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour just prior to impact. He was additionally charged with assault by auto and endangering the welfare of a chil…
21 Men Luring Children For Sex Online Busted In Undercover NJ Sting: Prosecutor 21 Men Luring Children For Sex Online Busted In Undercover NJ Sting: Prosecutor
21 Men Luring Children For Sex Online Busted In Undercover NJ Sting: Prosecutor Four Megan’s Law registrants, an injury lawyer from Georgia and a dump truck driver were among the 21 individuals caught chatting with undercover agents posing as underage children online, authorities in New Jersey announced (scroll down for the list of defendants). Most of the defendants in "Operation Risky Business" were arrested at either the undercover residence in Hamilton Township or another meet-up location, including the Hamilton Train Station, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. Those who went to the undercover house allegedly expected to find their vic…
Here's When NJ's Legal Weed Sales Begin Here's When NJ's Legal Weed Sales Begin
Here's When NJ's Legal Weed Sales Begin New Jersey has set a date for the legalization of marijuana sales, state officials announced Thursday, April 14. Starting on Thursday, April 21, "adults ages 21 and up will be able to legally purchase cannabis and cannabis products without a medical card," Gov. Phil Murphy said. Starting on April 21st, adults ages 21+ will be able to legally purchase cannabis and cannabis products without a... Posted by Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday, April 14, 2022 The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced that it will grant licenses to seven alternative treatment centers (ATCs) to beg…
Motorcyclist, 55, Killed In Collision With Pickup Motorcyclist, 55, Killed In Collision With Pickup
Motorcyclist, 55, Killed In Collision With Pickup A 55-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey was killed when he collided with a pickup truck, authorities said. The Williamstown victim's name has not been released by police. The man was riding east on South Black Horse Pike at Washington Avenue in Monroe Township at about 3:45 p.m. when he hit the passenger side of the truck driven by a 56-year-old man, also from Williamstown, Monroe Township police said. As the pickup crossed over the eastbound lanes of the pike, the truck's driver failed to yield the right of way to the motorcyclist, police said. No charges had been filed. The crash …
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported In South Jersey (Developing) There was a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. An unconfirmed report said the motorcyclist had been killed. The crash occurred before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 on South Black Horse Pike at Washington Avenue in Williamstown, initial reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $476K Sold In South Jersey WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $476K Sold In South Jersey
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $476K Sold In South Jersey One lucky New Jersey Lottery ticket matched all five numbers drawn to win the latest Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, state officials said The prize from the Monday, April 4 drawing was worth $476,332. The winning numbers were: 03, 19, 29, 40, and 41 and the XTRA number was: 04. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.  The winning ticket was sold at Trader's Lane Variety, E. 1951 N. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown in Gloucester County.
Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor
Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor A 51-year-old contractor from South Jersey has been arrested for taking nearly $75,000 for a construction project then blowing it in Atlantic City, a new boat and a new car, authorities said. An investigation into Richard A. Smith Jr., of Williamstown, began in December 2021, after a Riverton resident told police that Smith, who owns Beyond Renovations LLC, took two payments for wok on an addition, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Riverton Police Chief John Shaw said. Instead of doing the work, Smith used the money to visit Atlantic City casinos to play in a poker tournament, …
‘Worst Intersection In Town': South Jersey Accident Has Locals Fuming ‘Worst Intersection In Town': South Jersey Accident Has Locals Fuming
‘Worst Intersection In Town': South Jersey Accident Has Locals Fuming A bad crash at an even worse South Jersey intersection has drivers fuming. One person was trapped inside a car in an accident at the intersection of Corkery Lane and Blackhorse Pike in Williamstown on Monday morning, according to the local fire department.  A nearby gas leak may have also been caused by the crash, responders said. The wreck prompted outrage from locals on Facebook who say the intersection has a long history of being dangerous -- and apparently "too wide.” Residents fume over a notoriously dangerous South Jersey intersection.Williamstown Fire Department Firefighters and…
NJ Priest Among 2 Killed In Head-On Crash NJ Priest Among 2 Killed In Head-On Crash
NJ Priest Among 2 Killed In Head-On Crash A Diocese of Camden priest was one of two victims killed in a head-on crash over the weekend. Father Alfred Onyutha, 61, of Vineland, was in a Huyndai SUV, when he struck a 44-year-old Williamstown man in a Nissan SUV on Tuckahoe Road northbound at Sheridan Avenue around 9 p.m. July 16 in Franklin Township, authorities said. The 44-year-old driver was extricated and flown to Cooper Trauma, and later died. Onyutha was pronounced dead at the scene. One of 10 children, Onyutha was born Aug. 14, 1959, in Uganda. He was ordained on May 26, 1990, by Bishop Frederick Drandua in the Diocese of Ne…
Predators, Pedophiles And Perverts: Horror Stories Abound In NJ Online Child-Sex Abuse Roundup Predators, Pedophiles And Perverts: Horror Stories Abound In NJ Online Child-Sex Abuse Roundup
Predators, Pedophiles And Perverts: Horror Stories Abound In NJ Online Child-Sex Abuse Roundup A mail carrier, a train conductor and a retired corrections officer are among 31 men charged amid a massive roundup that produced some horrifying stories about online child sex abuse in the age of COVID, New Jersey authorities announced Wednesday. One of them offered money and other prizes through a social media “game” that he created to convince underage girls to send him nude photos, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Another got victims between 7 and 15 years old to send him sexual photos, then pressured them to send more by threatening to share those he had online, he said. …
Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says
Popular BBQ Trailer Stolen In South Jersey, Owner Says Police in Gloucester County are investigating the theft of a portable trailer used to smoke food, authorities said. The owner of Fat Jack's BBQ in Williamstown said the "smoker," valued at $30,000 reportedly was stolen overnight on Sunday, according to this Facebook post.  "Smoking meats is the lifeline of our business," the post says. "This is the second time it has been stolen in 5 years." Jack's BBQ was able to recover the stolen trailer the last time with the help of the public and social media, the Facebook post said, adding: "This is a devastating loss for our family and ou…