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Festivus Fortune: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In South Jersey Just Before Christmas Festivus Fortune: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In South Jersey Just Before Christmas
Festivus Fortune: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In South Jersey Just Before Christmas Frank Costanza might find tinsel distracting on Festivus but even he would appreciate winning $50,000 on his favorite holiday. A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Burlington County convenience store, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 24. The winner was purchased at Pac a Sack, a food market and pizzeria on Main Street in Lumberton Township. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball in the drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 23, a day known to "Seinfeld" fans as a holiday called Festivus. "It was a Festivus miracle, although there will be no airing o…
Pennsauken Saw The Most Snow In Camden County: See The Town-By-Town Breakdowns Pennsauken Saw The Most Snow In Camden County: See The Town-By-Town Breakdowns
Pennsauken Saw The Most Snow In Camden County: See The Town-By-Town Breakdowns A winter storm dropped varying amounts of snow across New Jersey overnight Friday, Dec. 20, into Saturday morning, Dec. 21.  Snowfall totals ranged from trace amounts in South Jersey to more than 5 inches in parts of North Jersey, creating slippery conditions on roadways as temperatures remained below freezing, according to data from the National Weather Service. Sussex and Morris counties recorded the highest snowfall, with Sparta Township leading at 5.5 inches and Randolph Township close behind at 5.3 inches. Meanwhile, southern counties like Atlantic and Cumberland reported only tra…
MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors
MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors A Maryland man will spend more than three decades in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl in Burlington County, authorities said. Kevin Williams of Clinton, MD, was sentenced to 41 years in prison, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. Williams, 34, pleaded guilty in July to two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and four counts of second-degree sexual assault. The assaults happened on multiple occasions over several years. Prosecutors said additional details about the case are being withheld to protect the girl’s …
South Jersey Man Caught With 1,000+ Child Porn Files, Prosecutors Say South Jersey Man Caught With 1,000+ Child Porn Files, Prosecutors Say
South Jersey Man Caught With 1,000+ Child Porn Files, Prosecutors Say A Willingboro man was accused of having more than 1,000 pictures and videos of child pornography, authorities said. Marcus Lee, 33, was charged with second-degree possession of child sexual abuse material, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. The investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about Lee's online activity. Investigators found that he maintained online accounts containing more than 1,000 illicit files. Lee was arrested after a search of his home on Monday, Dec. 16.…
Victory On Tap: Quick Draw Ticket Snags $36K At South Jersey Pub, Lotto Officials Say Victory On Tap: Quick Draw Ticket Snags $36K At South Jersey Pub, Lotto Officials Say
Victory On Tap: Quick Draw Ticket Snags $36K At South Jersey Pub, Lotto Officials Say A lottery ticket worth more than $36,000 was purchased at a Burlington County bar, officials said. The Quick Draw Progressive ticket was sold at 45th Street Pub in Edgewater Park on Thursday, Dec. 19, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. The $36,575 prize was 10 percent of the full jackpot. Quick Draw Progressive tickets are sold statewide and offer players a quick way to check for wins.  Every Quick Draw ticket automatically includes a set of nine randomly selected numbers, printed at the bottom of the ticket under "Your Jackpot Numbers." If all nine numbers match duri…
Man Who Fired Shot During South Jersey Road Rage Incident Captured, Police Say Man Who Fired Shot During South Jersey Road Rage Incident Captured, Police Say
Man Who Fired Shot During South Jersey Road Rage Incident Captured, Police Say A Franklinville man was accused of firing a gun during a road rage incident, authorities said. Anthony Riccelli, 41, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Franklin Township Police Department said in a news release. He was charged with aggravated assault and gun-related offenses. Officers responded to a shooting report near Main and Marshall Mill roads at around 8:44 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. The victim told police they were traveling on Main Road when another driver pulled up alongside their vehicle, rolled down the window, and fired a single gunshot.  No injuries were …
Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say
Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say Two Pemberton Township men were found guilty of murder in the 2021 killing of a Willingboro teen with autism, authorities said. A jury convicted 27-year-old Kavon Carter and 22-year-old Sylas Young on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. They were indicted in the death of 18-year-old Yahsinn "YaYa" Robinson. Willingboro police responded to Barrington Lane just before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021. Robinson, a senior at Willingboro High School, was shot several times and pronounced dead at the scene. Investig…
Daughter Bludgeons Mom To Death While Staying With Her In Burlco: Prosecutor Daughter Bludgeons Mom To Death While Staying With Her In Burlco: Prosecutor
Daughter Bludgeons Mom To Death While Staying With Her In Burlco: Prosecutor A woman is facing murder charges after killing her mother inside their Burlington County home, authorities announced. On Monday, Dec. 16, just before 4 p.m., police were called to a home on Hopewell Lane in the Hawthorne Park neighborhood of Willingboro for a report of an assault in progress, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Willingboro Acting Public Safety Director Captain Ian Bucs said. Upon arrival, officers found the body of 57-year-old Kim Beacham-Hanson. A preliminary investigation determined she had been bludgeoned to death. An autopsy later confirmed her death was…
$50K Richer: South Jersey Gas Station Sells Valuable Powerball Ticket, Lotto Officials Say $50K Richer: South Jersey Gas Station Sells Valuable Powerball Ticket, Lotto Officials Say
$50K Richer: South Jersey Gas Station Sells Valuable Powerball Ticket, Lotto Officials Say A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a convenience store in Burlington County, officials said. The winner was sold at the Lukoil gas station on East Kings Highway in Maple Shade, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 16. The ticket matched four of the five white balls in the drawing on Saturday, Dec. 14. The winning numbers were 12, 17, 23, 52, and 67. The Powerball was 1 and the Power Play multiplier was 2X. Another ticket in New Jersey also brought home a $50,000 prize. That winner was bought at a gas station in Phillipsburg. No one won the esti…
Man Killed In Backyard ATV Crash In Burlington County, Police Say Man Killed In Backyard ATV Crash In Burlington County, Police Say
Man Killed In Backyard ATV Crash In Burlington County, Police Say A man was killed in a backyard ATV crash in Burlington County on Sat., Dec. 14, police said. Officers from the Pemberton Township Police Department responded to a home on Ridge Road in Browns Mills at 11:31 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious motor vehicle accident. Investigators said the driver, identified as Michael L. Cline, 49, of Browns Mills, was operating a 2020 Polaris Ranger all-terrain vehicle in the backyard of the home at the time of the crash. "Cline was traveling in the backyard of the residence when it struck two separate logs," police said. "Cline was ejected from the…
NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike, Troopers Say NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike, Troopers Say
NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike, Troopers Say A North Carolina man was accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County late on Halloween night, authorities said. Brandon Rudd, 34, of South Mills, NC, was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses, state police said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 12. The charges stemmed from shots fired on the NJ Turnpike in Mansfield Township on Thursday, Oct. 31. Troopers responded to the southbound side of the turnpike near milepost 48.3 at around 11:59 p.m. Investigators said Rudd and the victim …
Fire Claims Life Amid Severe Hoarding Conditions In NJ Home: Officials Fire Claims Life Amid Severe Hoarding Conditions In NJ Home: Officials
Fire Claims Life Amid Severe Hoarding Conditions In NJ Home: Officials A house fire claimed the life of one person on East Pennington Drive in Westampton Township, officials announced Sunday, Dec. 8. The Westampton Fire Department arrived at the blaze within three minutes after the fire broke out at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the residence, according to a release from Westampton Township Emergency Services. Severe hoarding conditions inside the home significantly hampered efforts to extinguish the flames and search for potential victims, officials said. Tragically, one person died…
NJ Fugitive Arrested After Domestic Spat In Lower Chichester: Police (UPDATE) NJ Fugitive Arrested After Domestic Spat In Lower Chichester: Police (UPDATE)
NJ Fugitive Arrested After Domestic Spat In Lower Chichester: Police (Update) A lovers' spat led police in Pennsylvania to a Delaware mom wanted as a fugitive from justice in New Jersey, authorities said Wednesday, Nov. 27. Officers took Tiffany Casapulla, 31, of New Castle, DE, into custody after responding to a domestic incident on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at approximately 5:18 p.m. on the 1100 block of Sterling Avenue in Linwood, PA, Lower Chichester police said. During their response, officers discovered Casapulla had outstanding arrest warrants from New Jersey. On Monday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6:25 p.m., Lower Chichester’s warrant division served an additiona…
NYC Man Killed, Three Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash At South Jersey Intersection: Troopers NYC Man Killed, Three Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash At South Jersey Intersection: Troopers
NYC Man Killed, Three Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash At South Jersey Intersection: Troopers A Brooklyn, New York, man was killed and three other people were injured in a four-vehicle crash in Burlington County, authorities said. Zaza Ghavtadze, 49, died in the chain-reaction crash on Friday, Nov. 22, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene on Route 38 East in Hainesport at around 1:58 p.m. Investigators say Ghavtadze was stopped in a Toyota Prius at the intersection with County Route 674. An eastbound Chrysler 300 struck the back of the Toyota. The impact sent the Prius into a chain reaction, colliding with a Toyota RAV4 and a Honda Pilot befor…
Gloucester City Man Confesses To Sexually Assaulting Two Children Under 13, Prosecutors Say Gloucester City Man Confesses To Sexually Assaulting Two Children Under 13, Prosecutors Say
Gloucester City Man Confesses To Sexually Assaulting Two Children Under 13, Prosecutors Say A Gloucester City man admitted to sexually assaulting two children nearly four years ago, authorities said. Henry Papaleo, 58, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child less than 13 years of age, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. The investigation began in 2023 after the victims reported the assaults to their parents. To protect their identities, additional details about the assaults and Papaleo's access to the children were being withheld, prosecutors said. Papaleo entered his guilty plea in superior court on Thursday, …
Man Kills Cellmate In Burlington County Jail: Prosecutor Man Kills Cellmate In Burlington County Jail: Prosecutor
Man Kills Cellmate In Burlington County Jail: Prosecutor A Burlington Township man has been charged with killing his cellmate inside the Burlington County Jail, authorities said. Rondale Holloman, 37, killed Kenneth Bulle, 74, of Mount Holly, in the early morning hours of Nov. 14, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced. Corrections officers discovered that Holloman had attacked Bulle, who was pronounced dead at the facility, Bradshaw said. An autopsy determined that Bulle died from manual strangulation, according to Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood. Holloman, who has been jailed since September on second-degree …
Second Teen Charged With Arson In Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes: Police Second Teen Charged With Arson In Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes: Police
Second Teen Charged With Arson In Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes: Police A second Marlton boy was accused of arson, sparking a wildfire that threatened more than a dozen homes in Burlington County, authorities said. The 14-year-old was charged with second-degree aggravated arson and causing or risking widespread injury or damage, the Evesham Township Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Another 14-year-old boy was previously arrested and given the same charges. Officers responded to the forest fire off Sycamore Drive near the border with Berlin Township at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. It took firefighte…
Photos Show Firefighters Battling 40-Acre Burlington County Forest Fire (UPDATE) Photos Show Firefighters Battling 40-Acre Burlington County Forest Fire (UPDATE)
Photos Show Firefighters Battling 40-Acre Burlington County Forest Fire (Update) A 40-acre wildfire that threatened 20 homes in Burlington County has been fully contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Big Rusty Wildfire - Hainesport, Burlington County At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the New Jersey... Posted by New Jersey Forest Fire Service on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Crews achieved 100% containment of the Big Rusty Wildfire near Bancroft Lane and Cove Court at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, two days after flames erupted.  While no evacuations were required, residents are advised that smoke may linger in the…
South Jersey Man Convinced PA Girl To Send Him Sexual Pics, Videos: Prosecutors South Jersey Man Convinced PA Girl To Send Him Sexual Pics, Videos: Prosecutors
South Jersey Man Convinced PA Girl To Send Him Sexual Pics, Videos: Prosecutors A New Jersey man was accused of getting a Pennsylvania girl to send him naked pictures and sexual videos, authorities said. Fredderico Soda, 29, of Tabernacle, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 14, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. The investigation began earlier in 2024 when the county prosecutor's office received a tip about Soda's online activities from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Palmer Township, PA, police were also contacted by the girl's parents about Soda's online interactions with her. Investigators said Soda conti…
Teen Accused Of Arson In Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes, Police Say Teen Accused Of Arson In Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes, Police Say
Teen Accused Of Arson In Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes, Police Say A Marlton boy was accused of starting a wildfire that threatened more than a dozen homes in Burlington County, authorities said. The 14-year-old was charged with second-degree aggravated arson and causing or risking widespread injury or damage, the Evesham Township Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Officers responded to the forest fire off Sycamore Drive near the border with Berlin Township at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. It took firefighters several days to extinguish the roughly 52-acre wildfire. The blaze threatened 15 homes…
Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One
Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One New Jersey is actively managing five wildfires across multiple counties, sending smoke into surrounding towns and worsening the air quality. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) continues efforts to contain the flames under a Red Flag Warning issued through Saturday, Nov. 9, by the U.S. National Weather Service.  HIGH Fire Danger Today! A Red Flag Warning is in effect today into this evening as very dry conditions and gusty winds... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, November 8, 2024 Here's the updated status for each of the five wi…
NTSB Releases Early Findings From Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Involving Fallen Tree Probe NTSB Releases Early Findings From Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Involving Fallen Tree Probe
NTSB Releases Early Findings From Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Involving Fallen Tree Probe A branch of a tree that had fallen on tracks broke through a New Jersey Transit train's windshield, killing the operator in Burlington County, officials said. The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary investigation into the Thursday, Oct. 15 crash. Jessica Haley, 41, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, was the conductor who died south of the Roebling station in Mansfield Township. According to the NTSB, the light rail vehicle struck the tree at milepost 24.53 near Florence at around 6:02 a.m. There were 41 passengers on the two-car train heading from Tren…
Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election
Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election More than 1.9 million people have already cast their vote in New Jersey ahead of the 2024 election. Here's one last look at who's on the ballot in the Garden State's 12 Congressional races, and what you need to know. District 1: All of Camden County, as well as parts of Burlington County and Gloucester County. Teddy Liddell and Donald Norcross. Teddy Liddell for Congress/Donald Norcross Facebook photos Democratic candidate Incumbent Rep. Donald Norcross: A father of three and electrician, Norcross was elected in 2014 having previously served in both the State Senate and Assembly. …
Mother, Daughter Died In South Jersey Home Invasion Shooting: Prosecutors Mother, Daughter Died In South Jersey Home Invasion Shooting: Prosecutors
Mother, Daughter Died In South Jersey Home Invasion Shooting: Prosecutors A Willingboro mother and daughter were killed inside their home in an early morning shooting, authorities said. The bodies of 54-year-old Marisol Nunez and her 33-year-old daughter Catherine Nunez were found on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. Willingboro police responded to a burglary report at their home on Harrington Circle in the Hawthorne Park neighborhood just after 4 a.m. Officers discovered the women in an upstairs bedroom. The mother and daughter were pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy dete…
Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes Nearly Extinguished, Firefighters Say Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes Nearly Extinguished, Firefighters Say
Wildfire That Threatened 15 South Jersey Homes Nearly Extinguished, Firefighters Say A wildfire that threatened more than a dozen homes in Burlington County has been almost completely contained, officials said. About 40 acres burned near Sycamore Avenue in Evesham Township on Wednesday, Oct. 30, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Facebook. The fire was 90 percent contained by 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, according to the final update from the NJFFS. There were 15 homes threatened by the wildfire but no one needed to be evacuated. No roads were closed by the fire. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Evesham Twp., Burlington County At 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, the New Je…
Six NJ Corrections Officers Indicted For Covering Up Pepper Spray Attack On Inmate, AG Says Six NJ Corrections Officers Indicted For Covering Up Pepper Spray Attack On Inmate, AG Says
Six NJ Corrections Officers Indicted For Covering Up Pepper Spray Attack On Inmate, AG Says Six corrections officers were indicted after an inmate was pepper-sprayed and forcefully removed from his cell at a Burlington County detention center, authorities said. A grand jury indicted a sergeant and five senior corrections officers for the attack and subsequent coverup, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The incident happened at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, a center for adults 18-30 years old in Chesterfield Township. These were the officers charged in the case: Sgt. Michael Emmert, 40, Toms River Ch…
South Jersey Man Who Tried To Abduct Girl, Groped Woman Pleads Guilty: Prosecutors South Jersey Man Who Tried To Abduct Girl, Groped Woman Pleads Guilty: Prosecutors
South Jersey Man Who Tried To Abduct Girl, Groped Woman Pleads Guilty: Prosecutors A Farmingdale man admitted to trying to kidnap a teen girl and groping a woman in a Target parking lot during a two-county crime spree, authorities said. Quamel Benton, 36, pleaded guilty on Monday, Oct. 21 to attempted kidnapping, two counts of eluding, and criminal sexual contact, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. Lakewood police responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping near Forest Park Circle at around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 21. Officers learned that a man tried to force the girl into a "smaller model" white SUV. The …
Man Killed By Police In South Jersey Identified, Details Released Man Killed By Police In South Jersey Identified, Details Released
Man Killed By Police In South Jersey Identified, Details Released Authorities have released details and identified the man killed by police on Saturday, Oct. 19in Burlington County. Officers responding to smoke coming from a Pemberton home on Woodland Avenue around 3:20 p.m., New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. They were notified that a man later identified as Marvin Taylor, 57, had a firearm and was in the backyard. Officers commanded Taylor to drop the weapon, as they positioned themselves in the wood-lined area behind the home. Taylor exchanged gunfire with Kyle McQueen, a Pemberton Township officer, and was struck and killed by gu…
Burlco Man Busted With Child Porn: Prosecutor Burlco Man Busted With Child Porn: Prosecutor
Burlco Man Busted With Child Porn: Prosecutor A 60-year-old Burlington County man has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Fillmore Apeadu, of Delran, was charged on Oct. 10 with one count of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Third Degree), Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. During the execution of a search warrant at his Stewart Avenue home, multiple electronic devices were seized and will be examined by detectives from the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit. The investigation began after the Prosecutor’s Office received information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited…
$11K Quick Draw Ticket Sold At Burlco Tavern $11K Quick Draw Ticket Sold At Burlco Tavern
$11K Quick Draw Ticket Sold At Burlco Tavern A Quick Draw Progressive ticket from the Thursday, Oct. 17 drawing was sold in Burlington County, NJ Lottery officials said. The ticket winning $11,647 for 10% of the progressive jackpot was sold at Park Tavern, 701 Park Ave., in Palmyra. Quick Draw Progressive tickets are sold at any retailer and offer a fast way for players to see if their ticket is a winner, lottery officials said.  Heading into the weekend, the estimated jackpot was at more than $108,000. How does the Quick Draw Progressive Jackpot work? This rolling jackpot is available to every single player at no ad…
Wildfire Consumed 35 Acres In Pine Barrens Forest, Elevated Risk Across NJ Reported Wildfire Consumed 35 Acres In Pine Barrens Forest, Elevated Risk Across NJ Reported
Wildfire Consumed 35 Acres In Pine Barrens Forest, Elevated Risk Across NJ Reported Firefighters were battling a second wildfire in Burlington County in less than a week, officials said. Crews responded to the "multi-acre" fire near Mary Ann Forge Road in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Pemberton Township on Wednesday, Oct. 16, the state Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) said in a Facebook post. Officials said the fire had consumed 35 acres but had been 60 percent contained. No evacuations have been issued, no buildings were threatened, and no roads were closed by the wildfire. "Breezy winds with occasional gusts near 20 mph, relative humidity values n…