4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now 4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now
4 Years Later: What Dulce Maria Alavez Would Look Like Now Dulce Maria Alavez would be nine years old. She was just five when she went missing on Sept. 16, 2019, while at a Cumberland County playground with her younger brother, Manny. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children released a new "progressive sketch" that shows what Dulce Maria would look like today. A vigil will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Bridgeton City Park's Dulce tree —dedicated to the missing child near the playground where she was last seen. The tree is often decorated with flowers, balloons and well wishes for the girl's return. Cumberland County Pro…
State Charges Millville Court With Discriminating Against Spanish Speakers State Charges Millville Court With Discriminating Against Spanish Speakers
State Charges Millville Court With Discriminating Against Spanish Speakers State authorities filed a complaint Tuesday accusing the city of Millville of violating the law by discriminating against Spanish-speaking defendants. The municipal court in Millville required those who “were or were perceived to be Spanish-speaking” prevented them from participating in court proceedings virtually between June and December 2022, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said on Aug. 8. Instead, they were required to attend court proceedings in person, the attorney general said. The situation was brought to light by Municipal Court Judge Jason Witcher, who accused the …
Former Youth Coach Sexually Assaulted Teen For Years, 2nd Victim Recently In NJ: Prosecutor Former Youth Coach Sexually Assaulted Teen For Years, 2nd Victim Recently In NJ: Prosecutor
Former Youth Coach Sexually Assaulted Teen For Years, 2nd Victim Recently In NJ: Prosecutor A 73-year-old former youth sports coach in Cumberland County has been charged in two sexual assault cases — one involving a teen that is alleged to have occurred in the 1990s. Robert R. Marino was a youth coach in Bridgeton when he sexually assaulted one victim between 1994 and 1998, when the victim was between ages 14 and 17, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. He was charged on Friday, Aug. 4 with aggravated sexual assault, and sexual assault in connection to that case, Webb-McRae said. On July 3, Marino was charged on a complaint-warrant for similar alleged condu…
US Coast Guard Rescues Boater Off Cumberland County Coast, Local Firefighters Battle Blaze US Coast Guard Rescues Boater Off Cumberland County Coast, Local Firefighters Battle Blaze
US Coast Guard Rescues Boater Off Cumberland County Coast, Local Firefighters Battle Blaze A boater whose craft caught fire was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and local firefighters off the Cumberland County coast, authorities said. Boat crews from Downe Township Fire Department, and Little Creek Fire Department responded to the 42-foot recreational boat fire in Delaware Bay, on Tuesday July 18.  A Cumberland County dispatcher called Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders at 11 a.m. and relayed that the 42-foot sport fisher, the Done Deal, was on fire near Delaware Bay’s main shipping channel. The mariner aboard was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape May 29-…
WINNERS: Jersey Cash 5 Players Win $138K, $100K WINNERS: Jersey Cash 5 Players Win $138K, $100K
Winners: Jersey Cash 5 Players Win $138K, $100K There were two Jersey Cash 5 jackpot winners over the weekend. One player won in Monmouth County and another in Cumberland County, according to state Lottery officials. One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $137,709 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, July 7, drawing. The winning numbers were: 01, 05, 24, 26 and 30 and the XTRA number was: 02.  The winning ticket was sold at Krauszers, 546 Park Ave., Freehold in Monmouth County. The second lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Saturday, July 8, drawin…
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Wednesday, June 14. The Powerball prize is worth $50,000, state Lottery officials said. The winning ticket was sold at Quick Plus Mini Mart, 744 East Commerce St., Bridgeton in Cumberland County. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 14, drawing were: 03, 20, 36, 42, and 64. The Red Power Ball number was 04. The Power Play was 2X.  The Powerball jackpot rolls to $366 million for the next drawing to be held Saturday, June 17, at 10:59 pm.
PA Man Tried To Lure Child From NJ Wawa With Candy: Prosecutor PA Man Tried To Lure Child From NJ Wawa With Candy: Prosecutor
PA Man Tried To Lure Child From NJ Wawa With Candy: Prosecutor Authorities have arrested a Pennsylvania man who allegedly tried abducting a 7-year-old boy at a South Jersey Wawa by luring him with candy. Thomas Cannon, 79, of Camp Hill, was arrested in connection with the incident on Thursday, June 1, 2023, according to Cumberland County NJ Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. He was charged with one count of child endangerment, she said. The suspect is also alleged to have grabbed the child’s arm, she said. On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the convenience store on Route 47 in Dorchester (Maurice River), be…
Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police
Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa Released By Police New Jersey State Police released a sketch of a man who allegedly tried abducting a 7-year-old boy at a Wawa by luring him with candy. On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the  convenience store on State Highway 47 in Dorchester (Maurice River), Cumberland County before the attempted abduction, State Police said. The unidentified male allegedly entered the Wawa bathroom and approached the boy and offered him candy to leave the Wawa with him, State Police said. The boy declined his invitation, at which point the older unidentified male grabbed him by …
'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say 'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say
'Want Some Candy?': Man Tried Abducting Boy From South Jersey Wawa, State Police Say A man allegedly tried abducting a 7-year-old boy at a Wawa by luring him with candy, authorities said. On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an unidentified male entered the  convenience store on State Highway 47 in Dorchester (Maurice River), Cumberland County before the attempted abduction, New Jersey State Police said. The unidentified male allegedly entered the Wawa bathroom and approached the boy and offered him candy to leave the Wawa with him, State Police said. The boy declined his invitation, at which point the older unidentified male grabbed him by the arm and atte…
Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day
Root, Root, Root For These New Jersey MLB Players Come Opening Day Baseball Opening Day on Thursday, March 30, is the best day of the year for many.  New Jerseyans have even more of a reason to watch, with several major league players having local ties. The Garden State is well represented throughout the major leagues with MVPs, All-Stars and World Series champions. The biggest name might be Mike Trout, a three-time American League Most Valuable Player for the Los Angeles Angels.  Considered one of the best players in baseball, Trout calls Cumberland County home. He recently announced he is opening a golf course in Cumberland with Tiger Woods.&…
Woman, 34, Killed, Three Others Hurt In Atlantic County Crash Woman, 34, Killed, Three Others Hurt In Atlantic County Crash
Woman, 34, Killed, Three Others Hurt In Atlantic County Crash A 34-year-old woman from Cumberland County was killed in a three-car crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. Kerry Forest of Vineland died in the head-on crash. Two other drivers and a five-year-old child were hospitalized. On Thursday, March 23, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to the crash. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Hyundai Tucson driven by Forest was traveling eastbound on Millville Avenue approaching an S curve just West of Pittsburgh Avenue, police said. Forest's vehicle struck the eastbound guardrail, causin…
South Jersey Man Kills His Parents: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Kills His Parents: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Kills His Parents: Prosecutor A 34-year-old man from Cumberland County is accused of stabbing his parents to death, authorities said. Craig P. Williams, of Tipton Drive in Hopewell Township, has been charged with murder, desecration of human remains, hindering apprehension and multiple other charges, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Police found Brenda L. Williams and Billy C. Williams Jr. stabbed to death at around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13, Webb-McRae said. Members of the New Jersey State Police – Bridgeton Station arrived at the residence for a well-being check. Troopers discov…