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Man Admits To Critically Stabbing Woman Near Jersey Shore Bike Trail, Prosecutors Say Man Admits To Critically Stabbing Woman Near Jersey Shore Bike Trail, Prosecutors Say
Man Admits To Critically Stabbing Woman Near Jersey Shore Bike Trail, Prosecutors Say A Manchester Township man admitted to stabbing a woman, critically injuring her near a Brick Township bike trail, authorities said. Harry Bray Jr., 37, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 12 to attempted murder, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. A Brick Township police officer noticed a vehicle with two flat tires while conducting a routine check off Cherry Quay Road at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. The officer found a woman on the ground near the vehicle with several stab wounds. The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital and was listed in cri…

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Englishtown PD Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors Englishtown PD Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors
Englishtown PD Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors A New Jersey town's police chief was accused of improperly using law enforcement databases and helping someone shoplift, authorities said. Chief Peter Cooke Jr., 58, the chief in Englishtown, was charged with third-degree computer theft and third-degree conspiracy to commit shoplifting, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Investigators said Chief Cooke used a law enforcement database to look up information about two people without "any legitimate law enforcement purpose." The searches happened multiple times between February 2019…

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Pedestrian With Medical ID Bracelet Killed In Front Of Washington Twp. Hospital, Police Say Pedestrian With Medical ID Bracelet Killed In Front Of Washington Twp. Hospital, Police Say
Pedestrian With Medical ID Bracelet Killed In Front Of Washington Twp. Hospital, Police Say A Gloucester City man wearing a medical identification bracelet was struck by a pickup and killed in front of a Washington Township hospital, authorities said. George West, 69, died in the crash on Hurffville Cross Keys Road on Monday, Nov. 11, the Washington Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene near Regulus Drive and in front of Jefferson Washington Township Hospital at around 8:25 p.m. Investigators said a black Chevrolet Silverado was heading south on Hurffville Cross Keys Road when the pickup hit West in the southbound lane. W…

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Online Slot Game Wins South Jersey Man $136K+ On His First Day Using App Online Slot Game Wins South Jersey Man $136K+ On His First Day Using App
Online Slot Game Wins South Jersey Man $136K+ On His First Day Using App A Cherry Hill man won more than $136,000 on an online slot game during his first day of using a gambling app, officials said. The man only identified as Brian hit a $136,824.50 jackpot on an 80-cent bet, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Brian signed up for the Hard Rock Bet app and made an initial deposit of just $20 before winning the massive prize. Brian won the jackpot playing Ted Jackpot Royale "while on the couch at home watching horror movies." The online slot created by White Hat Studios is based on animator Seth Macfarl…

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Million-Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore Convenience Store Million-Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore Convenience Store
Million-Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore Convenience Store A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was purchased at an Ocean County convenience store, lottery officials said. The winner was sold at Quick Stop inside the 7-Eleven on West Bay Avenue in Barnegat, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. The ticket was in the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Nov. 9. The winning numbers were 11, 24, 50, 56, 66. The Powerball was 16. Two other tickets worth $50,000 were bought at a Stop & Shop in Franklin Park and a 7-Eleven in New Milford. No one took home either jackpot on November 9 or Monday, Nov. 11. The next Powerball drawing is on …

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Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says
Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says A woman died when she was hit by a train in South Brunswick on Veterans Day, officials said. The woman was struck between Jersey Avenue and Princeton Junction at around 9:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, a New Jersey Transit spokesperson said. Her identity wasn't released as of Tuesday, Nov. 12. None of the 110 customers and crew members on the train were injured. They were transferred to a following train. The Northeast Corridor train had left New York Penn Station at 8:37 p.m. It was due to arrive in Trenton at 10:07 p.m. Amtrak and NJ Transit police were investigating the crash.

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Rosenhayn Car Repair Shop Owner, 34, Dies In Upper Deerfield Crash: Troopers Rosenhayn Car Repair Shop Owner, 34, Dies In Upper Deerfield Crash: Troopers
Rosenhayn Car Repair Shop Owner, 34, Dies In Upper Deerfield Crash: Troopers A Rosenhayn man who owned a car repair business was killed in a crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. Andrew Panichelli, 34, died in the Upper Deerfield Township crash on Friday, Nov. 8, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to County Route 611 near milepost 1.45 at around 12:31 a.m. Investigators said Panichelli was driving a Lexus north when he lost control of the car and crossed the center line. He went off the road, striking a tree and two parked cars. I just heard the news and I can’t believe what I heard. The news of your passing breaks my heart. Andrew Pas…

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Egg Harbor Township Woman, 78, Struck By Pickup, Killed In Crash: Police Egg Harbor Township Woman, 78, Struck By Pickup, Killed In Crash: Police
Egg Harbor Township Woman, 78, Struck By Pickup, Killed In Crash: Police An Egg Harbor Township woman was killed while crossing a road on Veterans Day, authorities said. Sharon Parker, 78, died in the crash on Monday, Nov. 11, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to Tilton Road near the intersection with Goldenrod Lane at around 5:59 p.m.  Investigators said a 2015 Ford F-150 was traveling north on Tilton Road. The pickup struck Parker while she was walking across the road. Parker was pronounced dead at the scene. The 55-year-old Hammonton man who drove the Ford wasn't injured. Traffic was detoured away…

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Vineland Man Pushing Shopping Cart Struck By Two Vehicles, Killed In Hit-And-Run: Police Vineland Man Pushing Shopping Cart Struck By Two Vehicles, Killed In Hit-And-Run: Police
Vineland Man Pushing Shopping Cart Struck By Two Vehicles, Killed In Hit-And-Run: Police A Vineland man died when he was hit by a car and an SUV while crossing a street, authorities said. Michael Cimback Jr., 72, was killed in the hit-and-run crash on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Vineland Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck near the intersection of West Landis and Coney avenues at around 5:25 p.m. Investigators said a dark green Honda sedan was heading west on West Landis Avenue when the car struck Cimback while he was pushing a shopping cart across the road. The Honda continued west and left the crash scene. A 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe…

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Pennsauken Man Who Sexually Abused Kids For 8+ Years In His Home Sentenced, Prosecutors Say Pennsauken Man Who Sexually Abused Kids For 8+ Years In His Home Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
Pennsauken Man Who Sexually Abused Kids For 8+ Years In His Home Sentenced, Prosecutors Say A Pennsauken man will spend at least two dozen years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two children, authorities said. Henry Parker, 72, was sentenced on Thursday, Nov. 7 to 27 years in state prison, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release. A jury found Parker guilty on Friday, June 14. The victims testified at trial that Parker began sexually assaulting them at his home in October 2009. The assaults continued until they reported the abuse to police in January 2018. Parker was convicted of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault…

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