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Camden Ex-Con Who Left Gun In Atlantic City Hotel Room Sentenced: Prosecutors
A Camden man will spend several years in prison after he was convicted of leaving a gun in an Atlantic City hotel room, authorities said.
Quadir Webb, 31, was sentenced on Wednesday, May 15 to 10 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He'll be eligible for parole after serving five years.
A jury found Webb guilty on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, second-degree certain persons not to possess a handgun, fourth-degree possession of hollow point bullets, and fourth-degree possession of a large capaci…
Williamstown's Michael Ormsby, Collected Toys, 50
Michael P. Ormsby, of Williamstown, died on Sunday, May 5, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 50 years old.
The Camden native was raised in Williamstown.
For many years, Michael worked for his family's lawn equipment business, his obituary said.
In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and trading and selling toy collectibles, his obit said.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, May 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main St. in Williamstown, where a time of sharing will be held at 3 p…
Camden Native Tasha Rivera, Loving Grandmother, 49
Tasha M. Rivera, a native of Camden, died on May 2, according to an obituary published by Caruso, Falco & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 49 years old.
Tasha or ’Tash’ was an avid NY Giants fan who enjoyed listening to her slow jams or salsa music while she cooked, her obituary said.
Tash enjoyed shopping, traveling, bowling and eating seafood.
"She would light up a room with her infectious laugh or jokes consisting of words she made up," her obit said.
Tasha cherished time spent with her family, especially her four grandchildren.
"She will be remembered for always speaking…
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56
Kevan Sean Hinshillwood, of Marlton, died on April 23, according to an obituary published by Givnish Funeral Home. He was 56 years old.
The Camden native "was a man of many talents and passions," his obituary says: His career spanned various fields including being a prison guard, a B&B mechanic at Amtrak, a union laborer at Jem Erectors, a landscaper and a tower worker.
In his free time, Kevan enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports, golfing with friends, indulging in shows like "Jersey Shore," and taking peaceful walks along the beach, his obit said.
"His laughter was contagious, and his…
Firearm, Drugs Recovered In Bensalem Traffic Stop: Police
A routine traffic stop led to two arrests in Bensalem, township police said in a release.
Officers stopped a Chevrolet Tahoe for a faulty brake light, a broken mirror, and a suspended registration on Saturday, April 13, authorities said.
Police said the driver, 33-year-old Brittany Dougherty of Philadelphia, was found to have a warrant for theft at a Bensalem Kohl's, a warrant for burglary in Camden, New Jersey, and a warrant for robbery out of Evesham, New Jersey.
The passenger, 30-year-old Omar Pedro of Philadelphia, was wanted for retail theft, authorities said.&n…
Camden Man Gets 55 Years Prison For Fatal Shooting
A 21-year-old Camden City man has been sentenced to 55 years in New Jersey State Prison for killing a Philadelphia man, authorities said.
Antony Shields was sentenced on Friday, April 19, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. He must serve 85 percent of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
On Jan. 30, 2024, a jury convicted Shields of first-degree Felony Murder, first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter, and second-degree Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in connection to the death of Alex Fernandez, also 21.
On Feb. 4, 2021, the Camden County Police De…
Camden's Chau Tran, 50, 'Beacon Of Love, Wisdom'
Chau Tran, of Camden, died peacefully on April 12, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 50 years old.
She was "a beacon of love and wisdom," according to her obituary.
"She shared an unbreakable bond with her devoted husband, Quyen Tang, and together they raised a daughter, Vy Vu, who embodies Chau's thoughtful nature and kindness," her obituary said.
Click here to read Chau Tran's complete obituary.
