Man Missing In Salem County After Leaving Hospital: NJSP Man Missing In Salem County After Leaving Hospital: NJSP
Man Missing In Salem County After Leaving Hospital: Njsp A 21-year-old Bridgeton man has been missing since Saturday, Feb. 27, authorities said. Kevin Collins, Jr. left Inspira Medica Center on Route 45 in Mannington Township in Salem County at 4 p.m., New Jersey State Police said. Collins is 5'5", 115 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes, police said. He was last seen wearing a hospital gown, which was later found near the hospital, police said. At 4:57 p.m., surveillance footage captured Collins walking naked in a wooded area near Griscom Drive in Mannington Township. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NJSP Troop “A” Woodstown Stat…
Anthony Knox Charged With Assault, Wrestling Future Unclear Anthony Knox Charged With Assault, Wrestling Future Unclear
Anthony Knox Charged With Assault, Wrestling Future Unclear Anthony Knox, a three-time New Jersey state wrestling champion, has been charged with assault days after courts cleared him to wrestle, changing the fate of his future on the mat. The St. John Vianney senior, the top-ranked 126 pound wrestler in the nation has been charged with simple assault- knowingly causing bodily injury in connection with a brawl allegedly also involving his dad Saturday, Feb. 22, court records show. The brawl, which was caught on video, came at the conclusion of a wrestling match at Collingswood High School during the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Ass…
Attempted Knifepoint Home Invasion, Suspect At Large: Evesham Police Attempted Knifepoint Home Invasion, Suspect At Large: Evesham Police
Attempted Knifepoint Home Invasion, Suspect At Large: Evesham Police A suspect is at large after they tried to break into a home at knifepoint on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 27 in Evesham, authorities said. At 9:36PM, officers responded to a residence in the Willow Ridge Development for the report of a physical altercation in progress, Evesham police said. The homeowner said an unknown suspect armed with a knife had entered their home in an attempt to rob them, but fled out of the rear door upon police arrival, officers said. The suspect was believed to have entered a getaway vehicle before fleeing the area. The suspect was described as a young male, …
Driver Critical, Two Vehicles Overturn, One Catches Fire In Wrong Way Trenton Crash: Police Driver Critical, Two Vehicles Overturn, One Catches Fire In Wrong Way Trenton Crash: Police
Driver Critical, Two Vehicles Overturn, One Catches Fire In Wrong Way Trenton Crash: Police A driver is in critical condition following a wrong way crash on Route 29 in Trenton on the early morning of Sunday, March 2 that overturned two vehicles, authorities said. At 4:21 a.m., Trenton police and fire responded to Route 29 North at Calhoun Street and found two vehicles with catastrophic damage, Captain Lisette Rios of the Trenton police said.  One of the vehicles was overturned with the driver trapped inside and another was on fire, Rios said. The driver of a Toyota Highlander, a 60-year-old Burlington Township resident, was  traveling south in the northbound lane of Rou…
Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church
Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church A massive fire tore through a vacant three-story building in Asbury Park overnight, keeping firefighters on scene for more than five hours, according to one responding fire company. Truck 91 on the 83 Box overnight. Companies had heavy fire in a large 3 story building. Our members were assigned to the... Posted by Long Branch Professional Firefighters on Monday, March 3, 2025 The Asbury Park Fire Department responded to the initial box alarm at approximately 12:20 a.m. Monday, March 3, after receiving reports of flames coming from a window, the Wanamassa Fire Company said.  Th…
'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor 'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor
'I Killed My Wife', NJ Man Tells Cops: Prosecutor A 60-year-old East Brunswick man has been arrested and charged after he admitted to killing his wife on Friday, Feb. 28, authorities said. At 12:14 p.m., Ashraf Tawfik walked into the East Brunswick Police Department and told them he killed his wife, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department said. Authorities responded to his residence on Yorktown Road and found Marsail Botros, 58, of East Brunswick, dead at the scene, authorities said. Tawfik was arrested without incident and charged with murder in t…
Mays Landing Man Fatally Shot In Hamilton ID'ed: Atlantic County Prosecutor Mays Landing Man Fatally Shot In Hamilton ID'ed: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Mays Landing Man Fatally Shot In Hamilton ID'ed: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 28-year-old Mays Landing man was fatally shot in Hamilton Township on Saturday, March 2, authorities said. At 7:21 a.m., police responded to the Hamilton Green Apartments and found Kevin Schmalz dead from an apparent gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. A homicide investigation is ongoing, but there is no threat to the public. authorities said. Anyone with information about this incident or other serious crimes are asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 609-909-7666.
Princeton Judge’s Son Fights ‘Fake Cop’ Charges In Pennsylvania: ‘I’m No Impersonator’ Princeton Judge’s Son Fights ‘Fake Cop’ Charges In Pennsylvania: ‘I’m No Impersonator’
Princeton Judge’s Son Fights ‘Fake Cop’ Charges In Pennsylvania: ‘I’m No Impersonator’ A man accused of impersonating a police officer and harassing residents in Quarryville is now speaking out, claiming he was falsely accused and unfairly targeted by authorities. John Francis McCarthy, the estranged son of a sitting New Jersey judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant and harassment in February. Now, he’s firing back, calling the charges a “twisted lie” by law enforcement. “I HAVE NEVER claimed to be a government employee to anyone, anywhere, EVER,” McCarthy wrote in a series of emails to local news outlets. Instead, he says he is a concerned Uber driver who h…
Firefighters Battle 274-Acre Mercer County Wildfire Firefighters Battle 274-Acre Mercer County Wildfire
Firefighters Battle 274-Acre Mercer County Wildfire New Jersey firefighters battled two large wildfires this weekend, with 314 acres total burned across the state, officials said. A fast-moving brush fire in Gloucester Township scorched 40 acres and forced evacuations Saturday night, while a separate wildfire in Hopewell Township has burned 274 acres and is threatening 30 homes, authorities said. Gloucester Township Fire Burns 40 Acres A Gloucester Township Police officer spotted flames near Primrose Lane off Erial Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, the Gloucester Township Police Department said. Around the same time, a c…
NJ Man Trying To Lure Girls For Sex Sent His Drivers License To Undercover Cop: AG NJ Man Trying To Lure Girls For Sex Sent His Drivers License To Undercover Cop: AG
NJ Man Trying To Lure Girls For Sex Sent His Drivers License To Undercover Cop: AG A 39-year-old Ocean County man was arrested and charged on Friday, Feb. 28 with trying to lure young children for sexual activity, authorities said. On Friday, Feb. 7,  an undercover law enforcement officer purporting to be an adult male with access to a 6-year-old girl was contacted on an online platform by a user, later identified as Daniel Dagostino, of the platform, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The undercover officer and the other user moved their conversation to a messaging app, where the undercover mentioned he had access to an 8-year-old girl and a 10-year-old gir…
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today
Fallen Officer Honored: Funeral For Andrew Duarte Livestreamed Today The funeral for Officer Andrew Duarte, the Pennsylvania officer killed in the UPMC York hospital shooting, is being held today, and the service will be livestreamed for those wishing to pay their respects. Duarte, who was wearing a bullet-resistant vest, died from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to the coroner’s report. The brave officer sacrificed his life while responding to the violent hostage situation inside the hospital. The public can watch the funeral service live here. Duarte is remembered as a dedicated officer, a loving family man, and a hero whose actions saved lives …
Sicklerville Car Thief Assaults Cops: Winslow PD Sicklerville Car Thief Assaults Cops: Winslow PD
Sicklerville Car Thief Assaults Cops: Winslow PD A 28-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested and charged on Sunday, Feb. 23, after he assaulted a police officer while they tried to apprehend him for stealing a car, authorities said. At 5:29 a.m., officers responded to 43 Hewitt Ln. on a report of three men trying to break into a vehicle, Winslow police said. Officrs observed a black Infiniti Q50 exiting the Hampton Gate development at a high rate of speed, police said. A lookout vehicle was also exiting the development at a high rate of speed, police said. Officers attempted to stop the Infiniti but it immediately fled the scene, pol…