South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man from South Jersey has been charged with the murder and assault of a couple during a burglary, authorities said. Zachary M. Adamo, of Millville, was charged on a warrant with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, burglary, contempt, obstruction, tampering with evidence and weapons offenses, according to  Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The charges are related to a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of July 28, in the City of Vineland. It is alleged that the defendant entered a residence in the 600 block of Ridgewoo…
Ohio Man Convicted In Double-Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor Ohio Man Convicted In Double-Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
Ohio Man Convicted In Double-Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Ohio man has been convicted in connection with a double-fatal shooting in Cumberland County, authorities said. Michael R. Loftin, Jr., of Cincinnati, OH, was convicted after a 12-day jury trial of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Loftin was acquitted on Wednesday, Aug. 9 of two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, she said.  On March 8, 2015, around 12:20 a.m., Vineland Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Grape Street for several …
Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing
Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing A woman died and a man was critical after both were stabbed overnight this week in South Jersey, authorities said. Vineland police responding to the 600 block of Ridgewood Avenue found Sharon Taylor, 60, and James Taylor, 51, both suffering stab wounds in their home around 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 28, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb McRae said. Sharon was pronounced dead at the scene while James was flown to Cooper Hospital and was last listed in critical condition. Their relationship was not immediately clear. Further details were not released. Anyone with information is as…
Driver, 27, Dies In Crash With Porsche On Route 55 In Vineland (UPDATE) Driver, 27, Dies In Crash With Porsche On Route 55 In Vineland (UPDATE)
Driver, 27, Dies In Crash With Porsche On Route 55 In Vineland (Update) A 27-year-old Toyota driver was killed in a head-on crash involving a Porsche in Vineland on Wednesday, July 26, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:22 p.m. on State Highway 55 southbound in Vineland, according to New Jersey State Police. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota passenger car operated by Ludwig Buch, of Bridgeton, was traveling north when he crossed the grass center median and impacted a southbound traveling Porsche Cayenne, State Police said. As a result of the crash, Buch sustained fatal injuries and the driver of the Porsche sustained moderate injuries, po…
Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (Developing) A serious crash closed Route 55 in Vineland Wednesday evening, July 26. UPDATE: Police identified the 27-year-old driver killed in the crash. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the highway around 6:40 p.m. All lanes were closed. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Man Has Medical Episode And Dies Following NJSP Arrest, Authorities Say Man Has Medical Episode And Dies Following NJSP Arrest, Authorities Say
Man Has Medical Episode And Dies Following Njsp Arrest, Authorities Say A man charged with assaulting an officer suffered a medical episode and died after being arrested by New Jersey State Police, authorities said. Medical personnel were called to the NJSP Bridgeton station around 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8, after the arrestee became unresponsive, according to a release from the office of state Attorney General Matthew Platkin. Troopers tried to resuscitate the as-yet unidentified man, who was pronounced dead at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland the following evening -- 11:37 p.m., July 9, to be exact, the attorney general's release says. State Police had take…
US Postal Worker Attacked In South Jersey, $50K Reward Offered For Information US Postal Worker Attacked In South Jersey, $50K Reward Offered For Information
US Postal Worker Attacked In South Jersey, $50K Reward Offered For Information The U.S. Postal Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect in an attack on a letter carrier in Cumberland County. Vineland police seek the public's help identifying the suspect who attacked and robbed the postal worker on Monday, July 3. Additional details were not immediately available from police. If you have information regarding this incident, you can contact Ofc. A. Perez at asperez@vinelandcity.org, send an anonymous tip to VPD.TIPS or the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455.
'Forever In Our Hearts:' South Jersey Football Coach, Dad Of 2 Dies In Motorcycle Accident, 30 'Forever In Our Hearts:' South Jersey Football Coach, Dad Of 2 Dies In Motorcycle Accident, 30
'Forever In Our Hearts:' South Jersey Football Coach, Dad Of 2 Dies In Motorcycle Accident, 30 South Jersey is mourning a devoted father and football coach who died in a motorcycle accident. Jason Paul Crowder, of Winslow Township, died in the accident on Saturday, July 8, his obituary says. He was 30. Born in Vineland, Jason grew up in Hammonton, where he played basketball and football before graduating from Hammonton High School in 2011. An avid sportsman, Jason volunteered as a football coach for the Hammonton Hawks and the Hamilton Knights Organizations and played softball with the Hammonton Rec. League. He was also a member of the Wheels of Soul Nation. Above all, Jason was a …
Cumberland County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Cumberland County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Cumberland County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor An 18-year-old man from Vineland has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting. Emmanuel B. Doivilus was arrested on Wednesday, June 14 with assistance from U.S. marshals, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Doivilus was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the death of Mark Hoffman, 20, Webb-McRae said. Hoffman was shot inside a vehicle at Rieck Avenue Elementary School in Millville on Monday, June 12, the prosecutor said. He was additionally charged with aggravated assault and theft, she said. The investigation is ongoing. An…
Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In South Jersey: Prosecutor Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 50-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey has been charged in connection with the death of a passenger in an alcohol-related crash, authorities said. Joseph J. Melini of Vineland was charged with vehicular homicide on Monday, June 5, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Oct. 30, 2021, at 8:10 p.m., Melini was involved in a crash in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue in Atlantic City while operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle, the prosecutor said. Melini’s passenger, Naisha Peterson, 36, of Mays Landing, was pronounced dead at the crash scene, the prose…
South Jersey Driver Faces New Charge In Hit-Run Crash After 10-Year-Old Girl Dies: Prosecutor South Jersey Driver Faces New Charge In Hit-Run Crash After 10-Year-Old Girl Dies: Prosecutor
South Jersey Driver Faces New Charge In Hit-Run Crash After 10-Year-Old Girl Dies: Prosecutor A suspect in a hit-and-run crash involving a 10-year-old girl faces new charges after her death, authorities said. Sierra A. Thomas, 28, of Bridgeton, was charged on Tuesday, May 30 with second-degree leaving the scene of an accident which resulted in the death of another, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The critically injured pedestrian, Larissa Muniz, died on Sunday, May 28 after nearly three weeks on life support, authorities said. Larissa was struck on May 10 by an SUV while crossing East Broad Street in Bridgeton on her way to a Wawa convenience store, p…
Pickup Driver Critical After Fiery Crash In South Jersey: Report Pickup Driver Critical After Fiery Crash In South Jersey: Report
Pickup Driver Critical After Fiery Crash In South Jersey: Report A pickup driver was in critical condition after a fiery crash into a car dealership in Vineland overnight, reports said. The driver lost control sending the truck smashing through AG Auto Group at N. Delsea Drive and W. Garden Road shortly before 2 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 6ABC news reported.  A street sign and traffic light could be seen on the ground. Motorists were asked to avoid the area as crews worked to clean up debris. Anyone with information is asked to call Vineland police at 856-691-4111, ext. 4350.