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SUV Submerged At Dam In Pittsgrove Sparks Overnight Rescue Effort, Firefighters Say SUV Submerged At Dam In Pittsgrove Sparks Overnight Rescue Effort, Firefighters Say
SUV Submerged At Dam In Pittsgrove Sparks Overnight Rescue Effort, Firefighters Say An SUV was discovered submerged at the bottom of a dam in Pittsgrove, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple agencies, officials said. First responders arrived at the corner of Deerfield Road and Centerton Road early in the morning on Monday, Dec. 16, the Centerton Fire Company said in a Facebook post. When firefighters arrived, they found one person safely out of the vehicle and scattered debris at the scene—but no car in sight. After further investigation, the vehicle was found submerged at the bottom of the dam, under the water. A water rescue crew confirm…

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'A True Hero': Vigil Honors Burlington Crossing Guard Killed Protecting Students From Car 'A True Hero': Vigil Honors Burlington Crossing Guard Killed Protecting Students From Car
'A True Hero': Vigil Honors Burlington Crossing Guard Killed Protecting Students From Car A Burlington City school crossing guard who died while saving two children's lives was honored as a hero for his selfless dedication to others and his vibrant presence. The city held a glow vigil in memory of Bruce Morlack on Sunday, Dec. 15, the City of Burlington Police Department said in a Facebook post. The 74-year-old man was struck by a car and killed while helping children cross Jacksonville Road on Friday, Dec. 6. Morlack's crossing guard uniform and stop sign were on display at the vigil. "The family extends their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during t…

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Atlantic County Jail Officer Who Lied About Contraband Taken From Inmate Indicted: Prosecutors Atlantic County Jail Officer Who Lied About Contraband Taken From Inmate Indicted: Prosecutors
Atlantic County Jail Officer Who Lied About Contraband Taken From Inmate Indicted: Prosecutors A former sergeant at the Atlantic County Justice Facility was indicted after being accused of hiding or destroying contraband taken from an inmate, prosecutors said. A grand jury handed down the indictment against Fred Gilbert of Egg Harbor City on Thursday, Dec. 12, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 16. Investigators said Gilbert, 38, "concealed or destroyed contraband" that was taken from an inmate at the Mays Landing jail on Monday, June 12, 2023. Gilbert told a junior officer to create a false report saying the c…

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Atlantic City Man Used Drones To Dump Dye Packs In Swimming Pools, Prosecutors Say Atlantic City Man Used Drones To Dump Dye Packs In Swimming Pools, Prosecutors Say
Atlantic City Man Used Drones To Dump Dye Packs In Swimming Pools, Prosecutors Say An Atlantic City man was accused of using drones to drop dye packs into pools more than a year ago, causing thousands of dollars in damage, authorities said. Anthony Spina, 31, was indicted for third-degree criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 16. Investigators said Spina plotted with another person to fly drones over commercial and residential properties between Thursday, June 1, 2023, and Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The pair reportedly dropped dye packs into swimming pool…

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Police & Fire
Man, 26, Killed On Bridge By NJ Transit Train Identified Man, 26, Killed On Bridge By NJ Transit Train Identified
Man, 26, Killed On Bridge By NJ Transit Train Identified A Middletown man has been named as the pedestrian who was struck by a New Jersey Transit train and killed in Monmouth County, officials said. Michael Feldmann, 26, was identified as the victim in the crash on Wednesday, Dec. 4, an NJ Transit spokesperson said on Monday, Dec. 16. The North Jersey Coast Line train hit Feldmann on the Normandy Road bridge in Middletown at around 7:25 a.m. None of the 120 customers and crew members on the train were injured. The train had left the Long Branch station at 7:10 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at New York Penn Station at 8:41 …

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Pennsauken Man, 76, Who Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Sentenced: Prosecutors Pennsauken Man, 76, Who Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Sentenced: Prosecutors
Pennsauken Man, 76, Who Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Sentenced: Prosecutors A Pennsauken man will spend more than a decade in prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old, authorities said. Joseph Jackson, 76, was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 13 to 14 years in state prison, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release. He was convicted on Friday, June 28 of two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.  The victim testified that the assaults took place at Jackson's home in Pennsauken between April and December of 2018. They also happened in Riverton in November and Decemb…

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Atco Man Who Repeatedly Sexually Assaulted Two Young Sisters Sentenced: Prosecutors Atco Man Who Repeatedly Sexually Assaulted Two Young Sisters Sentenced: Prosecutors
Atco Man Who Repeatedly Sexually Assaulted Two Young Sisters Sentenced: Prosecutors An Atco man will spend up to eight decades in prison for the repeated sexual assaults of his ex-girlfriend's two young daughters, authorities said. Kevin Mottas, 31, was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 13 to 80 years in state prison, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release. He was convicted in July on two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, five counts of second-degree sexual assault, and six related charges. Investigators said the abuse began when Mottas was living with his girlfriend in July 2015. He targeted her daughters, ages 6 and 7, …

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Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Stafford School Superintendent George Chidiac (VIDEO) Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Stafford School Superintendent George Chidiac (VIDEO)
Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Stafford School Superintendent George Chidiac (Video) Newly released bodycam footage showed the aftermath of a crash and the DUI arrest of the superintendent of the Stafford Township School District, authorities said. George Chidiac of Bayville was arrested after crashing into a utility pole on Sunday, Oct. 27, according to an arrest report. Berkeley Township police responded to reports of a power outage and a loud explosion on Chelsea Drive near Mill Creek Road at around 12:20 a.m. Police said Chidiac, 52, was walking away from his gray Kia Forte that crashed off Chelsea Drive when officers arrived. He told the office…

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Mays Landing Man Who Stole $50K From Grieving Families In Headstone Scam Indicted: Prosecutors Mays Landing Man Who Stole $50K From Grieving Families In Headstone Scam Indicted: Prosecutors
Mays Landing Man Who Stole $50K From Grieving Families In Headstone Scam Indicted: Prosecutors A Mays Landing man who operated a headstone business has been indicted after he was accused of defrauding more than 30 grieving families out of about $50,000, authorities said. A grand jury handed down the indictment against 71-year-old Jiolio "Joe" Cincotti on Thursday, Dec. 12, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was charged with third-degree theft by deception and money laundering offenses after taking payments for headstones that were never delivered. Investigators said between October 2020 and December 2023, Cincotti owned and operated Atlantic …

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Commercial Twp. Man Asked For Sexual Videos, Pics From Ohio Girl, 10, On Snapchat: Prosecutors Commercial Twp. Man Asked For Sexual Videos, Pics From Ohio Girl, 10, On Snapchat: Prosecutors
Commercial Twp. Man Asked For Sexual Videos, Pics From Ohio Girl, 10, On Snapchat: Prosecutors A Commercial Township man was accused of soliciting and receiving sexual pictures from a 10-year-old girl in Ohio through Snapchat, authorities said. Michael Romig, 29, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 13, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Police in Columbus, OH, notified Cumberland County investigators in October that someone in the county was asking for child sexual abuse material from the girl over social media. Detectives said Romig was using several Snapchat accounts to talk with girls who appeared to be 10-15 years old. According to prosecutors, Romig…

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