Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Threatens NJ, PA With Tornados & Flooding Remnants of Hurricane Ida is posing a risk of tornados and flooding across parts of New Jersey and the Philadelphia area Wednesday. Thunderstorms are largely possible across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in the afternoon -- which could turn into tornados, according to the National Weather Service. Enhanced Risk for tornadoes extended, slightly farther north; Gale Watch upgraded to a Gale Warning; Small northwest shift in heaviest rain amountsNational Weather Service In Pennsylvania, a flash flood watch was issued for …
Murphy To White House: NJ Welcomes Afghan Refugees Murphy To White House: NJ Welcomes Afghan Refugees
Murphy To White House: NJ Welcomes Afghan Refugees Afghan refugees are more than welcome in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy told President Biden over the weekend. Reacting to the Taliban-driven turmoil in Afghanistan, Gov. Murphy wrote that "New Jersey stands ready to provide safe harbor, support, stability, and peace to Afghan refugees." Gov. Phil Murphy's tweet welcoming Afghan refugees to New JerseyTwitter @GovMurpny Murphy, who announced the letter via social media over the weekend, said he was "making it clear that we welcome these brave individuals and their families to the Garden State." Meanwhile, the U.S. Northern Command @jointb…
First Responders Rescue Young Swimmer, 8, From South Jersey Pond First Responders Rescue Young Swimmer, 8, From South Jersey Pond
First Responders Rescue Young Swimmer, 8, From South Jersey Pond First responders pulled a child out of a pond after a near-drowning in Burlington County, authorities said. The child, reported to be about 8 years old, reportedly was struggling to swim about 4 p.m. Thursday. About 20 minutes later, rescuers performing CPR succeeded in recovering the child's pulse, according to an unconfirmed report. There are several ponds located along Colemantown Drive in Chesterfield Township, but this incident was reported near 133 Colemantown Drive.   A medevac chopper was called to take the child to an area hospital, reports said.  Details abo…
NJ City Firefighter, Wife Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen NJ City Firefighter, Wife Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen
NJ City Firefighter, Wife Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen A New Jersey volunteer firefighter and his wife have been charged with the sexual assault of a teen, authorities said. Luis Morales-Sarmiento, 33, and Katherine Morales-Sarmiento, 22, are accused of sexually assaulting the teen at their home on the 500 block of Wheatley Avenue in Beverly City, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said in a joint release with other county officials. The alleged assault occurred after Luis, a volunteer firefighter in Beverly City, invited the victim to his home and to the couple’s bedroom, Coffina said. Luis was acquainted with the victim prior to…
Prosecutor: NJ Drug Dealer Indicted In Woman's OD Death, Fentanyl In System Was 5X Lethal Dose Prosecutor: NJ Drug Dealer Indicted In Woman's OD Death, Fentanyl In System Was 5X Lethal Dose
Prosecutor: NJ Drug Dealer Indicted In Woman's OD Death, Fentanyl In System Was 5X Lethal Dose A Burlington County drug dealer was indicted on charges stemming from a woman's fatal overdose in 2019, authorities said. Antoine Crawley, 35, of Pemberton's Sunbury Village section, was charged by a grand jury in the death of 27-year-old Brittney Wallace, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. An autopsy found that the fentanyl level in Wallace's system was more than five times the lethal dose, authorities said. The indictment returned June 24 charges Crawley with strict liability for drug-induced death, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled …
Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $1 Million Lottery Jackpot Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $1 Million Lottery Jackpot
Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $1 Million Lottery Jackpot There are a pair of lucky Jersey Cash 5 players who will split a jackpot worth more than $1 million, officials said. Both state Lottery players matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $1,040,542 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Sunday's drawing.  Each ticket is worth $520,271.  The winning numbers were: 12, 24, 26, 34, and 44 and the XTRA number was: 03.  The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold.  The prize-winning tickets were sold at the following locations: Burlington County: Bob’s Corner Deli at 488 Delaware Ave. in Roeblin…
NJ Federal Juror Who Did His Own Research Fined $11,227 For Causing Mistrial NJ Federal Juror Who Did His Own Research Fined $11,227 For Causing Mistrial
NJ Federal Juror Who Did His Own Research Fined $11,227 For Causing Mistrial A New Jersey federal juror was fined $11,227 for researching the case and sharing what he found with other jurors, causing a mistrial, authorities said Tuesday. Jurors in the trial “were instructed repeatedly, both in writing and verbally, not to conduct any research about the case, including through use of the Internet,” Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said. However, Juror Number 7 – as he was identified – “conducted Internet research into evidence in the case” during a recess and then shared his findings with the other jurors during deliberations, causing a mistrial,” Honig said. U…
WINNERS: 2 Powerball Tickets Good For $50K Each Sold In NJ WINNERS: 2 Powerball Tickets Good For $50K Each Sold In NJ
Winners: 2 Powerball Tickets Good For $50K Each Sold In NJ A pair of winning Powerball tickets good for $50,000 a piece were sold in New Jersey. The winning numbers for the May 26 drawing were: 02, 08, 21, 34, and 62. The Red Power Ball number was 16. The Multiplier number was 02.  They were sold at the following locations: Burlington County: Masonville News & Food Store, 241 Masonville Rd., Mt. Laurel; and, Passaic County: Jackpocket, 355 Warwick Tpke., Hewitt. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $253 million for the next drawing to be held Saturday, May 29, at 10:59 p.m.
WINNERS: Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $915,000 WINNERS: Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $915,000
Winners: Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $915,000 A pair of lucky Jersey Cash 5 lottery players will split nearly $1 million from Sunday's drawing, state officials said. The winning ti kets were sold in Burlington and Middlesex counties. Two winners matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $914,606 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the May 16, drawing. Each ticket is worth $457,303. Sunday's  winning numbers were: 07, 12, 27, 36, and 41 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold. The winning Jersey Cash 5 tickets were sold at the following locations: Burlington…
PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours
Photos: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours Firefighters with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service were joined by numerous local fire departments battling a massive blaze that has already consumed 1,000 acres of land in South Jersey.  The raging wildfire started at Bass River State Forest in Little Egg Harbor Township about 4 p.m. on Sunday. Yesterday at approximately 1659, Station 46 was deployed to Little Egg Harbor for a forest fire as part of the Zone 2... Posted by Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. on Monday, May 17, 2021 The Ocean County Sheriff's Office estimated that the fire had already scorched more than 1,000 acres of fore…
Ex-NJ Camp Counselor Admits Saving More Than 1,000 Child Pornography Images Ex-NJ Camp Counselor Admits Saving More Than 1,000 Child Pornography Images
Ex-NJ Camp Counselor Admits Saving More Than 1,000 Child Pornography Images A 36-year-old former camp counselor from Burlington County has admitted possessing more than 1,000 images of child pornography, authorities said. Stephen Gifford of Medford Township entered a guilty plea on May 5 in Superior Court in Mount Holly to endangering the welfare of a child, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina.  Gifford formerly worked with children at a Jewish summer camp in Medford Township, according to earlier media reports.  Gifford admitted to  guilty distributing child sexual assault material in exchange for a plea-bargained 10-year s…
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer A community in Burlington County is rallying behind a high school student who is battling aggressive brain cancer. Instead of visiting colleges and preparing for the senior prom, Jadon Phillips has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The Delran High School football star also hoped to be trying out for some college teams.  This GoFundMe page has been created by friends for his mother, Caisse Gore, to help with her 17-year-old son's medical bills and other expenses. Jadon also needs an accessible van and a ramp because he is unable to walk. There's been no …