Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Camden has been convicted of murder in a fatal shooting death, authorities said. Antony Shields was found guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 30, of first-degree felony murder, first-degree aggravated manslaughter, and second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Shields was found guilty of killing 21-year-old Alex Fernandez of Philadelphia in 2021, they said. On Feb. 4, 2021, the Camden County Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Offi…
Man Steals Truck From Monmouth County Repair Shop: Officials Man Steals Truck From Monmouth County Repair Shop: Officials
Man Steals Truck From Monmouth County Repair Shop: Officials A Camden man is arrested in connection with a stolen pickup taken from an auto repair shop in Monmouth County, authorities said. Wall Township police said 37-year-old Matthew Leonard was charged with third-degree receiving stolen property on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The charge stems from a stolen truck report at Dorrer's Corner Garage in Sept. 2023. A Wall officer was called to the garage on Route 34 on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. A 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup was reported as stolen. Leonard is being held in a Pennsylvania jail on similar charges in other locations and he's waiting to be e…
Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor
Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Camden man was shot and killed, authorities said. Terrance Dickerson died of a gunshot wound on Wednesday night, Jan. 24, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At 9:05 p.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 700 block of Ramona Gonzalez Street in Camden, they said. Shortly thereafter, Camden County Police Department received notification that a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds had arrived at Cooper University Hospital…
Futuristic Map Would Guide Wharton State Forest Visitors In 'Real-Time': NJ DEP Futuristic Map Would Guide Wharton State Forest Visitors In 'Real-Time': NJ DEP
Futuristic Map Would Guide Wharton State Forest Visitors In 'Real-Time': NJ DEP The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is developing a digital visitors vehicle map that can be used to navigate the 124,350-acre Wharton State Forest. The state DEP is seeking public comments on the proposed map through March 9 by clicking here or here. The final Wharton Visiting Vehicle Use Map will be made available for download as a georeferenced PDF. Visitors driving through the state forest will be able to determine their location on the map in real-time on their mobile devices, even in areas with limited or no cellular service. Proposed Wharton State Forest V…
Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 39-year-old man from Camden has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a man in November 2023 that resulted in his death last month, authorities said. Marcus Davenport was charged on Monday, Jan. 22 with first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Young, 38, of Camden, they said. Davenport was also charged with weapons offenses, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at 9:08 p.m., Camden County Police responded to Hunter Drive after receiving a 911 call for a re…
Vehicle Veers Off I-676 In Camden County Vehicle Veers Off I-676 In Camden County
Vehicle Veers Off I-676 In Camden County A vehicle veered off Interstate 676 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 on I-676 northbound at Exit 1 in Gloucester City, according to New Jersey State Police. A Buick ran off the roadway into a ditch, State Police said. There were no injuries, they said. The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.org reported.
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer Pop punk icon Avril Lavigne will go on tour this summer, rocking out two New Jersey locations. The "Sk8r Boi" and "Complicated" singer announced the details of her "Greatest Hits Tour" on Monday, Jan. 22. "This is gonna be too much stupid fun celebrating my career with my friends and fans," Lavigne posted on social media. Tour dates for 2024 baby! I’ll be doing the Greatest Hits from all of my albums and along with some of your favorites,... Posted by Avril Lavigne on Monday, January 22, 2024 Lavigne will perform at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Friday, Aug. 23. After shows i…
South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Camden was killed in a weekend shooting, authorities said. On Saturday, Jan. 13, at about 6:30 p.m., Camden County police received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 800 block of Grant Street in Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Police found Joel Maldonado suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, they said. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 7:15 p.m. This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with informatio…
Juanita Kato, Camden HS Basketball Star, Health Care Worker, Dies Juanita Kato, Camden HS Basketball Star, Health Care Worker, Dies
Juanita Kato, Camden HS Basketball Star, Health Care Worker, Dies Juanita Lynn Kato died on Jan. 3 at the age of 46, according to an obituary published by May Funeral Home. She was a basketball star at Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden where she was born and raised, her obituary said. "Her passion was sports" and she also was a member of the high school track and field team, the obit said, adding she graduated and earned a college scholarship in basketball. "Kata" or "NIta" as her family and friends called her was a healthcare worker. She also worked for a while as a coordinating auditor at J&J Snacks. Nita loved cooking: "That's what made her ha…
Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 59-year-old Camden man was shot and killed in the city on Wednesday, Jan. 10, authorities said. Kyle Young was pronounced dead at about 5:25 p.m., according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Camden County Police responded to the 100 block of Rand Street in Camden after receiving a 911 call for the report of a deceased male, they said. Upon arrival, police and EMS found Young suffering from gunshot wounds, they said. No arrests had been made. This investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Any…
South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor U.S. Marshals have arrested a 21-year-old fugitive from Camden in connection with a fatal shooting, authorities said.  Isaac Santiago was charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 27, 2023, death of Esterlin Torres, 35, of Pennsauken, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. He also was charged with weapons offenses. Santiago was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 3 in Camden by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division, they said. On Dec. 27, 2023, at about 6 p.m., Ca…
Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees
Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees A 22-year-old man from Camden was killed in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said. Hamza Muhammad lost control of his Dodge SUV, ran off the roadway left, struck the guardrail, continued down an embankment, and overturned before colliding with multiple trees at about 9:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The crash occurred westbound near milepost 20.5 in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County. The crash remains under investigation and there was no additional information available.   Click here for service…