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Police Officer Assaulted On Wildwood Boardwalk, Five Arrested: Police
Five people were arrested after an off duty police officer was assaulted on the Wildwood Boardwalk on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said.
The police officer was assaulted while running on the boardwalk and sustained significant injuries, including a concussion and facial fractures, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said.
Isaiah Ortiz, a 19-year-old Lindenwold resident and Elijah Williams, a 19-year-old Deptford resident were charged with aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit assault, authorities said.
William Jewell, a 20-year-old Magnolia resident, Man…
Burlington County Man, Girlfriend Made Child Porn With 8-Year-Old While In Florida: Feds
A 27-year-old Burlington County man pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 13, to making child pornography with an 8-year-old while visiting Florida, authorities said.
Michael Taylor and Alexandra Stevens, both from Willingboro, made child sex abuse material with an 8-year-old and distributed it over the internet while in Central Florida in November 2023, Acting United States Attorney Sara Sweeney said.
Stevens, 20, sexually assaulted the girl while Taylor recorded on his phone, NJ.com reported, citing a criminal complaint. Stevens told the girl to not tell police or she'd get in trouble, N…
Two 14-Year-Olds Missing From Gloucester Township: Police
Two Gloucester Township 14-year-old girls girls have been missing from the Blackwood neighborhood since Friday, March 7, authorities said.
Amiya Albert is a Black girl, who stands 5’5” and weighs 155 lbs., Gloucester Township police said. She has brown eyes and long braided black hair, police said. She was last wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black leggings, and black sneakers, police said. She is believed to be in Camden City, possibly in the area of Sycamore Court, police said.
Jazmine Boston is a Black girl who stands 5’5” and weighs 200 lbs., police said. She has brown eyes and short…
Philly Man At Large After Fatally Stabbing Victim In Bridgeton: Police
A 36-year-old Philadelphia man is at large after he stabbed a man in Bridgeton on Tuesday, March 11, authorities said.
At 9:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of South Avenue after Kenneth Tripline kicked in a door and stabbed Elliot Handy, 28, in the torso, Bridgeton police said.
Handy was taken to Inspira Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Tripline has been charged with murder and weapons offenses, police said. He is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
Handy and Tripline knew each other, police said, and the stabbing is considered…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom.
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.
New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
Firefighter Stole $10K From Union, Spent It On Food: Burlington County Prosecutor
A 38-year-old New Jersey firefighter was arrested and charged on Monday, March 10, with stealing $10,000 from a labor union representing first responders, authorities said.
Tull,a Williamstown resident and a firefighter in Cinnaminson, was treasurer of a union that represented firefighters and EMTs throughout Burlington County, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said.
An investigation revealed Tull used the union's debit card to withdraw $6,300 from ATMs, which he then put into his personal account, Bradshaw said. Tull illegally utilized the union’s debit card to spend $3,384…
Video Shows Sword-Wielding Man Charge At Wayne Cops Before Being Shot: Prosecutor
Police have identified the Wayne man captured on newly-released bodycam footage coming down the stairway of his home with a long sword, prompting officers to fire their guns last month (scroll down for footage).
On Friday, Feb. 14, Wayne police encountered Connor Darpino, 34, when they responded to a single-car crash, where he was identified as the driver, Passaic County Prosecutor Camila M. Valdes in a new update Wednesday, March 12.
During that interaction, Darpino became argumentative and combative with officers, leading to his arrest and release from Wayne Police Headquarters after bein…
NJ Wife Believed Strangled By Husband Leaves 4 Young Kids Behind, Campaign Says
Cheyanne Juarez was a 30-year-old South Toms River mother with four young children, those who knew her said.
Last week, she was strangled with a belt at the hands of her 38-year-old husband, Gustavo Juarez-Perez, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.
Cheyanne's death has spread shock and sadness through the community as she leaves behind four young children, loved ones say.
"Cheyanne was one of the kindest, most caring, hardworking, and funniest women we had the privilege of knowing and loving," Rosaura Roustand, who is organizing a fundraiser for Juarez's children, wro…
Camden County Bank Robber Tracked Captured In Ukraine, Officials Say
A 29-year-old bank robbery suspect who vanished after a string of South Jersey heists was found halfway across the world, authorities said.
Edward Deveaux, of Berlin Township, was arrested on February 25, 2025, in Lviv, Ukraine, by Ukrainian authorities working with the U.S. Marshals Service, officials announced.
The capture ends a two-and-a-half-year manhunt that began after Deveaux was charged with multiple bank robberies across Camden and Burlington counties, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Deveaux was charged on September 30, 2022, with two counts of second-deg…
Motorcyclist Killed, Group He Was Riding With Flees Crash Scene In Mercer County: Police
A motorcycle group fled the scene, after one of their riders, an 18-year-old Sicklerville resident was killed in a crash in Hamilton Township on Sunday, March 9, authorities said.
At 6:15 p.m., Alexander Thomas was riding westbound near Lalor Street and Bunting Avenue with a group of motorcyclists and quad riders, Hamilton Township police said.
The group was reportedly driving recklessly in the oncoming lane when Thomas attempted to pass a quad rider, police said. In the process, he collided with the rear of the quad, lost control, and crashed, police said.
Thomas was pronounced dead at th…
Wrestler Accused Of Threats At Cherry Hill IRS Wields Machete At PA Sheetz, Police Say
A New Jersey professional wrestler stormed a Sheetz in Cumberland County wielding a machete, charging at bystanders, and stabbing a work van before fleeing in a Subaru, Pennsylvania police said.
Charles Avedis Hutton, 24, a Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) competitor, was seen running through the parking lot of the Sheetz at 1508 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, on Sunday, March 3, waving the massive blade and yelling, according to Lower Allen Township Police. Witnesses told officers he stripped off his clothes, charged at people, and ultimately stabbed a van—causing over $2,000 in damage.
Insid…
Young Couple Who Dreamed Of Getting Married Killed In Toms River Crash: Fundraiser
Instead of the wedding that they hoped for, Kiley Armstrong and Evan Fiore will be receiving a joint funeral, loved ones said.
The couple, both 20 years old, were killed by a juvenile driver who hit speeds of nearly 118 mph during a police pursuit in Toms River on Friday, March 7 in Toms River, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
The juvenile, who was behind the wheel of a white BMW, ran a red light and crashed into the car carrying Armstrong and Fiore at Routes 37 and 166, according to authorities and those who knew the victims.
Armstrong and Fiore were pronounced dead at the scene, ac…
Heroin, Cocaine, Meth: Seven Men Arrested After Drug Raids, Atlantic City Police Say
Seven people were arrested after two drug production facilities were dismantled in Atlantic City, authorities said.
Officers began investigating on Thursday, Feb. 20, after receiving information Sefereno Castro, a 39-year-old Atlantic City resident, was selling heroin from a vehicle in Renaissance Plaza on the 1500 block of Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City police said.
When approached by detectives, Castro locked himself in his vehicle and refused to come out, police said. He eventually exited and was taken into custody, where he was found to be in possession of 100 individual bags of heroin, po…
Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: Njsp
Brendan Cary, a 19-year-old Delsea Regional High School District student, was one of two people killed in a crash in Gloucester County on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10.
At 4:17 p.m., troopers responded to Route 55 North in Elk Township, after Cary's Honda passenger vehicle struck a Dodge minivan that was disabled on the right shoulder, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Cary lost directional control, striking the Dodge, it to overturn, Marchan said. Cary and a passenger, Dominic Reyes, a recent Delsea graduate, sustained fatal injuries, Marchan said.
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20-Year-Olds Both Killed When Car Slams Trees Off I-195: Njsp
Two 20-year-olds were killed when their car veered off Interstate 195 and slammed into trees early Sunday, March 9, authorities said.
Denzel George, of Ewing, and Janae Boisseau, of Trenton, were traveling east in an Acura when the vehicle ran off the road near milepost 10 in Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey State Police Sergeant First Class Charles Marchan said.
The crash happened at 3:01 a.m., when the Acura struck two trees, ejecting both occupants and killing them, Marchan said.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Wildfires Threaten Wealthy Part Of The Hamptons: Here's The Latest On Long Island
A massive wildfire that erupted Saturday afternoon, March 8 at the edge of the Hamptons has burned through over two miles of land, destroyed two structures, and sent one firefighter to the hospital, officials said.
The fire, which started around 1 p.m. in Center Moriches, spread rapidly due to 35 mph winds, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said at a Saturday evening news conference. The flames quickly moved to East Moriches, Eastport, and then Westhampton, igniting a massive blaze just north of Gabreski Airport, he said.
On Saturday, all eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway were closed bet…
