Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police
Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police Police were investigating after a man was shot and killed in Trenton, authorities said. Shakeem Lemach Davis of Trenton died in the shooting on Sunday, Dec. 22, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said in a news release. An age wasn't given for Davis. Officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 100 block of South Cook Avenue at around 5:51 p.m. Davis appeared to have been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation remained ongoing. Anyone with information should call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406 or 609-256-0997.
Body Discovered In Refrigerator At State Forest In South Jersey, Troopers Say Body Discovered In Refrigerator At State Forest In South Jersey, Troopers Say
Body Discovered In Refrigerator At State Forest In South Jersey, Troopers Say A person's body was found inside a refrigerator in a state forest in Dennis Township, authorities said. Troopers discovered the dead person at Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22, a state police spokesperson said.  Police responded to the scene at around 2:54 p.m. The identity of the individual and the circumstances surrounding the death have not yet been released. Belleplain State Forest spans over 21,000 acres in the heart of the Pinelands National Reserve. Established in 1928, the forest boasts a variety of habitats, including saltwater marshes, mixed hardwood…
Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas
Toms River Firefighter Injured At 'Santa Detail' Event Three Days Before Christmas A firefighter was injured during a "Santa detail" event in Toms River, the second incident of its kind in New Jersey on the weekend before Christmas, officials said. The firefighter suffered a minor injury during the event on Sunday, Dec. 22, according to a news release from the Toms River Fire Department. The firefighter was given treatment and expected to be released shortly after the incident. The department didn't specifically say how the firefighter was injured. "We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure the safety of our members and commu…
Fire Reportedly Destroys Multimillion-Dollar Jersey Shore Home, No One Injured: Police (UPDATE) Fire Reportedly Destroys Multimillion-Dollar Jersey Shore Home, No One Injured: Police (UPDATE)
Fire Reportedly Destroys Multimillion-Dollar Jersey Shore Home, No One Injured: Police (Update) A multimillion-dollar waterfront home was destroyed by a fire on Long Beach Island, according to reports. Officers responded to the scene at around 4:18 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, the Long Beach Township Police Department said in a news release. The home was located on Holly Drive in the Loveladies neighborhood. Police said several fire departments responded in chilly 20-degree weather and got control of the fire. The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company confirmed its crews were at the scene, according to a Facebook post at 8:03 a.m. The home was vacant and no injuries were reported. Investi…
Man, 75, Standing By Disabled SUV Killed In South Jersey Crash: Troopers Man, 75, Standing By Disabled SUV Killed In South Jersey Crash: Troopers
Man, 75, Standing By Disabled SUV Killed In South Jersey Crash: Troopers A Buena man was struck by a pickup and killed while standing next to his disabled SUV in Deerfield Township, authorities said. Marvin Saunders, 75, died in the crash on Thursday, Dec. 19, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene on Big Oak Road at approximately 6:35 p.m. Investigators said Saunders stood next to his disabled Nissan Pathfinder, which was in the eastbound lane. A Ford F-150 traveling east hit Saunders and his Nissan. Saunders was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash remained under investigation.
Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder
Decomposed Body Found In NJ Woods ID'd As Missing Man From India, 4 Charged With Murder Four men from Indiana have been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man from India, whose decomposed body was found in a wooded area of Ocean County, authorities said. Kuldeep Kumar had been reported missing by family members in Ozone Park, NY on Oct. 26, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and NJSP Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan said. His body was later found in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Manchester Township. On Sunday, Dec. 21, authorities identified the suspects as Sourav Kumar, 23…
Woman Killed, Others Injured In Head-On Mercer County Crash: Police Woman Killed, Others Injured In Head-On Mercer County Crash: Police
Woman Killed, Others Injured In Head-On Mercer County Crash: Police A head-on three-vehicle crash in Mercer County claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman and left two others injured late Friday night, Dec. 20, authorities said. The crash occurred at approximately 10:05 p.m. on South Broad Street near the intersection with Hempstead Road in Hamilton Township as snow was falling, the police department said. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, driven by a 45-year-old Waterford Township man, was traveling eastbound when it collided head-on with a westbound 2011 Hyundai Sonata, driven by a 62-year-old woman from Lawrenceville.…
Atlantic City Police Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Department Says Atlantic City Police Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Department Says
Atlantic City Police Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Department Says An Atlantic City police officer has been arrested following an investigation into multiple allegations of domestic abuse involving his wife, the Atlantic City Police Department announced. Warren Young, 29, of Brigantine, was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 18, after detectives from the Criminal Investigations Section and Internal Affairs Section uncovered incidents of domestic violence that occurred throughout the year, the agency said Friday, Dec. 20.  The allegations included pointing a firearm during one incident, possessing scissors during an argument, and assaulting his wife, authoriti…
Elderly Woman Dies In Camden House Fire: Police Elderly Woman Dies In Camden House Fire: Police
Elderly Woman Dies In Camden House Fire: Police An elderly woman was killed in a house fire in Winslow Township, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 20. The Winslow Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS responded to reports of a dwelling fire at 47 Winding Brook Drive in Atco, New Jersey, at approximately 11:24 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, according to police. Upon arrival, responders discovered the home engulfed in flames and later determined that a 71-year-old woman had perished in the fire, police said. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime and Crime Scene units, along with county and state fire marshals, are investi…
MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors
MD Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 6, In South Jersey Sentenced: Prosecutors A Maryland man will spend more than three decades in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl in Burlington County, authorities said. Kevin Williams of Clinton, MD, was sentenced to 41 years in prison, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. Williams, 34, pleaded guilty in July to two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and four counts of second-degree sexual assault. The assaults happened on multiple occasions over several years. Prosecutors said additional details about the case are being withheld to protect the girl’s …
South Jersey Man Caught With 1,000+ Child Porn Files, Prosecutors Say South Jersey Man Caught With 1,000+ Child Porn Files, Prosecutors Say
South Jersey Man Caught With 1,000+ Child Porn Files, Prosecutors Say A Willingboro man was accused of having more than 1,000 pictures and videos of child pornography, authorities said. Marcus Lee, 33, was charged with second-degree possession of child sexual abuse material, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. The investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about Lee's online activity. Investigators found that he maintained online accounts containing more than 1,000 illicit files. Lee was arrested after a search of his home on Monday, Dec. 16.…
Woman Critically Injured, Second Pedestrian Hospitalized In Gloucester City Crash: Police Woman Critically Injured, Second Pedestrian Hospitalized In Gloucester City Crash: Police
Woman Critically Injured, Second Pedestrian Hospitalized In Gloucester City Crash: Police Two pedestrians were hospitalized, including one critically injured, after they were struck by a car in Gloucester City, authorities said. The man and woman, both 51 years old, were hit near the intersection of Route 130 North and Market Street, the Gloucester City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. Officers arrived at around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Police immediately gave the victims first aid until paramedics got to the scene. The two were rushed to a nearby hospital. The woman was listed in "critical but stable condition" …
Motorcyclist, 66, Dies In Head-On Crash Along Jersey Shore: Police Motorcyclist, 66, Dies In Head-On Crash Along Jersey Shore: Police
Motorcyclist, 66, Dies In Head-On Crash Along Jersey Shore: Police A Somers Point man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into an oncoming SUV in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Alfred Mottola II, 66, died in the crash on Route 152 near the Somers Point border, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene at around 8:13 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. Investigators said Mottola was heading west on a 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle near Graef Boat Yard when he crossed the center line into the eastbound lane. His motorcycle crashed head-on with an oncoming 2010 Nissan Rogue. Motto…
Father, Son Admit To Using South Jersey Deli In $100M Stock Inflation Scheme: Feds Father, Son Admit To Using South Jersey Deli In $100M Stock Inflation Scheme: Feds
Father, Son Admit To Using South Jersey Deli In $100M Stock Inflation Scheme: Feds A quiet deli in Paulsboro became the unlikely focal point of a $100 million stock manipulation scheme led by a father and son, authorities said. Peter Coker Sr., 82, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and his son, Peter Coker Jr., 56, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Dec. 19 to securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. Coker Jr. is a former resident of Hong Kong. Prosecutors said the plan started around 2014 when two New Jersey residents opened Your Hometown Deli on Mantua Avenue. The pair soug…
Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors
Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors An Asbury Park teen was found guilty of shooting and killing another teen more than two years ago, authorities said. A jury convicted 18-year-old Joseph Argilagos of first-degree murder and two gun-related charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. He was found guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the killing of 19-year-old Dariel Vernet, also from Asbury Park. Police responded to the scene near the intersection of Prospect and Atlantic avenues in Asbury Park shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022. Officers fo…
Photos Show Plane Crash Near Lakewood Airport, 4 Miraculously Survive (UPDATE) Photos Show Plane Crash Near Lakewood Airport, 4 Miraculously Survive (UPDATE)
Photos Show Plane Crash Near Lakewood Airport, 4 Miraculously Survive (Update) A small plane crashed near Lakewood's airport, leaving four passengers injured, authorities said. Officers received a call about the crash at the Lakewood Township Municipal Airport just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, a Lakewood Police Department spokesperson said. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found the plane in a wooded area. The general aviation airport is located on 191 acres off Cedarbridge Avenue and is operated by the township government. Photos were shared by The Lakewood Scoop, who was the first to report the story. View this pos…
Early Morning House Fire Kills Cherry Hill Woman, Firefighters Say Early Morning House Fire Kills Cherry Hill Woman, Firefighters Say
Early Morning House Fire Kills Cherry Hill Woman, Firefighters Say A woman died in an early morning house fire in Cherry Hill, officials said. A Severn Avenue resident was killed in the fire on Thursday, Dec. 19, the Cherry Hill Fire Department said in a Facebook post. Firefighters first responded to the scene at around 3 a.m., according to a previous post. The victim's name or identity hasn't been released as of press time. NBC10 Philadelphia reported that the person killed was a woman in a second-story bedroom. Crews arrived within four minutes of being dispatched and found the second floor of the home on the 1200 block engulfed in flames. Two other res…
Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say
Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say A former Middletown police sergeant was given 22 criminal charges after an investigation revealed a web of illegal activity involving untraceable guns, drugs, and abuse of power, authorities said. David Ringkamp, 43, was indicted by a grand jury, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 19. Ringkamp was formerly a Union Beach resident. The investigation into Ringkamp began in December 2021. New York State Police identified Nicholas D’Ambrosio of Millstone as someone purchasing kits to assemble ghost guns, which are illegal in New Jersey.…
Man Found With Crossbow, Guns, Meth During Berlin Traffic Stop: Police Man Found With Crossbow, Guns, Meth During Berlin Traffic Stop: Police
Man Found With Crossbow, Guns, Meth During Berlin Traffic Stop: Police A Glassboro man was accused of having a loaded crossbow, two guns, and methamphetamine in Berlin, authorities said. Robert Stippick Jr. was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a shotgun, one count of unlawful possession of a weapon, and one count of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, the Berlin Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. An age wasn't given for Stippick. An officer pulled over a vehicle Stippick was driving for an equipment violation at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Police claimed Stippick became confro…
Undercover Sting Exposes Butt Lifts, Treatments Offered In Unlicensed NJ Woman's Home: Cops Undercover Sting Exposes Butt Lifts, Treatments Offered In Unlicensed NJ Woman's Home: Cops
Undercover Sting Exposes Butt Lifts, Treatments Offered In Unlicensed NJ Woman's Home: Cops A New Jersey woman was accused of performing Brazilian butt lifts and wrinkle removals at an unlicensed medical practice, authorities said. Yamile Mattos, 61, of South Plainfield, was charged with unlicensed practice of medicine, possession with intent to distribute prescription legend drugs, and possession of counterfeit or misbranded prescription legend drugs, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Undercover officers posed as clients seeking cosmetic procedures at a Park Avenue home on Tuesday, Dec. 17. During the sti…
Man Who Fired Shot During South Jersey Road Rage Incident Captured, Police Say Man Who Fired Shot During South Jersey Road Rage Incident Captured, Police Say
Man Who Fired Shot During South Jersey Road Rage Incident Captured, Police Say A Franklinville man was accused of firing a gun during a road rage incident, authorities said. Anthony Riccelli, 41, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Franklin Township Police Department said in a news release. He was charged with aggravated assault and gun-related offenses. Officers responded to a shooting report near Main and Marshall Mill roads at around 8:44 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. The victim told police they were traveling on Main Road when another driver pulled up alongside their vehicle, rolled down the window, and fired a single gunshot.  No injuries were …
Man's Body Found In South Jersey Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say Man's Body Found In South Jersey Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say
Man's Body Found In South Jersey Wildlife Management Area, Prosecutors Say A man’s decomposing body was discovered in Manchester Township, prompting an active investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. The body was found in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Dec. 14, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 19. The man was "in a state of advanced decomposition." Investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, New Jersey State Police Major Crime Bureau, New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Manchester Township Police Depar…
'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds 'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds
'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds The difference between getting a ticket and getting a warning from a New Jersey State Trooper could be based on who you know, according to a new report from the New Jersey Comptroller's Office. As part of its Police Accountability Project, the comptroller's office reviewed camera footage of 501 stops by state police that did not result in a ticket. In 27% of the stops, motorists presented a courtesy card, claimed to have a friend or relative in law enforcement, or flashed a law enforcement badge and then were let go, the report said. In some cases, the trooper released the motorist immediat…
Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say
Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Beloved South Jersey Teen With Autism, Prosecutors Say Two Pemberton Township men were found guilty of murder in the 2021 killing of a Willingboro teen with autism, authorities said. A jury convicted 27-year-old Kavon Carter and 22-year-old Sylas Young on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. They were indicted in the death of 18-year-old Yahsinn "YaYa" Robinson. Willingboro police responded to Barrington Lane just before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021. Robinson, a senior at Willingboro High School, was shot several times and pronounced dead at the scene. Investig…
Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say
Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say An Atlantic City teen will spend more than a decade in prison for the shooting death of another teen on Father's Day more than a year ago, authorities said. Azair Wilson, 19, was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to 12 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter in the killing of 18-year-old Tamaj Bennett, also from Atlantic City. Prosecutors said Wilson's plea deal recommended an 18-year sentence but the judge decided to reduce the sentence by six years. After his release, Wilson will have five…
Atlantic City's Mayor Asked Daughter To 'Twist Up' Abuse Accusations, New Indictment Says Atlantic City's Mayor Asked Daughter To 'Twist Up' Abuse Accusations, New Indictment Says
Atlantic City's Mayor Asked Daughter To 'Twist Up' Abuse Accusations, New Indictment Says Atlantic City's mayor was accused of telling his teen daughter to lie to police after she accused her parents of violent abuse, authorities said. Mayor Marty Small Sr., 50, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday, Dec. 17 for third-degree witness tampering, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was already facing an indictment on child abuse-related charges along with Dr. La'Quetta Small, his wife and superintendent of Atlantic City schools. In the latest indictment, prosecutors said Mayor Small asked his 16-year-old daughter in September to …
Person Hit By Train In Haddonfield Hospitalized, PATCO Says (DEVELOPING) Person Hit By Train In Haddonfield Hospitalized, PATCO Says (DEVELOPING)
Person Hit By Train In Haddonfield Hospitalized, Patco Says (Developing) A person was struck by a PATCO train in Haddonfield, causing delays and prompting an investigation, officials said. The person entered the track area at the Haddonfield station as an eastbound train approached at around 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, a PATCO spokesperson said. The train "made contact" with the person and they were transported to a nearby hospital. Their condition was unknown as of press time. No details about the person’s identity or why they were on the tracks have been released.  The incident caused delays of about 15 minutes in both directions along t…
Life Sentences Cut Short For Brothers Convicted In Violent South Jersey Bank Robberies: Feds Life Sentences Cut Short For Brothers Convicted In Violent South Jersey Bank Robberies: Feds
Life Sentences Cut Short For Brothers Convicted In Violent South Jersey Bank Robberies: Feds The life sentences have been reduced for two New Jersey brothers convicted in a string of violent crimes, including armed bank robberies and a thwarted armored car heist in the late 90s, authorities said. Charles Rodriguez, 58, and Joseph Rodriguez, 57, were re-sentenced to 30 years in prison for committing two armed bank robberies and conspiring to rob an armored car, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The brothers were initially convicted in 1999 after a six-week jury trial on conspiracy, carjacking, multiple armed robberies, …
Ex-Con Accused Of Domestic Violence Caught With Loaded Gun In Atlantic City, Police Say Ex-Con Accused Of Domestic Violence Caught With Loaded Gun In Atlantic City, Police Say
Ex-Con Accused Of Domestic Violence Caught With Loaded Gun In Atlantic City, Police Say An ex-convict from Atlantic City was accused of assaulting his girlfriend and running away from police with a loaded gun, authorities said. Devin Brown, 23, was facing eight charges in the case, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. He has a prior conviction and was released from state prison earlier in 2024. Officers responded to a home on the 1300 block of Baltic Avenue at around 2:53 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. A woman reported that Brown had entered her home, prompting her to lock herself in the bathroom.  Investigators said Brown, who had been in…
Twerking Porch Pirates Return To Sicklerville Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (VIDEO) Twerking Porch Pirates Return To Sicklerville Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (VIDEO)
Twerking Porch Pirates Return To Sicklerville Home: 'That's My A** On The Internet' (Video) A bold and bizarre Sicklerville package theft had a surprising twist when two suspects returned to the home twice after spotting themselves on a neighborhood app, authorities said. The suspects were caught on a Ring doorbell camera at around 6:36 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, the Gloucester Township Police Department said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The duo snatched an Amazon package containing $74 worth of glasses and baby items. The theft happened outside a home in the Independence Square Townhomes, behind the Lowe’s and Target. The footage showed one suspect …
Camden Teen Confesses To Armed Carjackings At Philly Wawa, Ikea: Feds Camden Teen Confesses To Armed Carjackings At Philly Wawa, Ikea: Feds
Camden Teen Confesses To Armed Carjackings At Philly Wawa, Ikea: Feds A Camden teen admitted to committing two armed carjackings in south Philadelphia, one at a Wawa and the other involving an Uber driver, authorities said. Zamer Williams, 19, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to two counts of carjacking and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline Romero said in a news release. The charges stemmed from two carjackings in south Philadelphia in November 2023, as outlined in court records. A superseding indictment was filed against Williams in April. Accordi…