Argument Leaves Man Dead In Cumberland County Argument Leaves Man Dead In Cumberland County
Argument Leaves Man Dead In Cumberland County A 47-year-old man from Cumberland County has been arrested from shooting a man dead during an arguments, authorities said. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 5:13 p.m., New Jersey State Police responded to the 600 block of Newport Road in Millville (Lawrence Township) for a reported gunshot victim. Troopers found the victim, Lequint G. Allen, 42, of North 3rd Street, Millville, with gunshot wounds, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Allen was taken to Inspira Medical Center Vineland where he was pronounced dead, she said. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Thomas Baker Jr.,…
Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor
Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday,, Jan. 29, in Bridgeton, authorities said. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, two 17-year-old juveniles from Bridgeton were charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. As previously announced, Iban Perez, 21, of Bridgeton, has also been charged in the shooting.. At approximately 12:37 a.m. Sunday,  members of the Bridgeton Police Department responded to 300 block area of North Pearl Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, off…
Cumberland County Man Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend Cumberland County Man Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend
Cumberland County Man Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend A 29-year-old man has been found guilty by a Cumberland County jury of murder, authorities said. Frank J. Baker, 29, of Seabrook, was found guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in connection with the July 20, 2019 shooting death of Jair Rennie in Gouldtown, Fairfield Township, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The victim was Beker's ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, prosecutors said. Baker was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree firearms offenses, third-degree conspiracy, hindering his own apprehension, tampering with evidence, and obstruction, the pr…
MURDER: Arrest Made In Bridgeton Shooting That Killed One Teen, Injured Another MURDER: Arrest Made In Bridgeton Shooting That Killed One Teen, Injured Another
Murder: Arrest Made In Bridgeton Shooting That Killed One Teen, Injured Another A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder and related offenses in a shooting that left a  17-year-old boy dead and a 17-year-old girl wounded in Bridgeton, authorities said. Iban Perez faces charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and  aggravated assault in the shootings on the 300 block of North Pearl Street, sometime around 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene while the girl was flown to Cooper Hospital for medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.&nbs…
Cumberland County Driver Indicted For Leaving Scene Of Fatal Pedestrian Crash Cumberland County Driver Indicted For Leaving Scene Of Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Cumberland County Driver Indicted For Leaving Scene Of Fatal Pedestrian Crash A 66-year-old Cumberland County man has been indicted for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run pedestrian crash, authorities said. Steven Clark was unlicensed at the time of the crash, Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. His minivan was traveling on North Pearl Street in Bridgeton around 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2022, when prosecutors say the vehicle struck Leonardo Sanchez-Salas as he crossed the street, the prosecutor said. Sanchez-Salas, 34, of Bridgeton died of his injuries at a hospital. Two other vehicles then hit the victim while he was lying in the roadway and both of those drivers re…
Mom Convicted Of Killing, Dismembering Toddler In South Jersey Mom Convicted Of Killing, Dismembering Toddler In South Jersey
Mom Convicted Of Killing, Dismembering Toddler In South Jersey A Cumberland County jury found a mother guilty in the 2019 death and dismemberment of her 23-month-old child, according to the county Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Nakira M. Griner, 28, of Bridgeton, was charged with murder and several other offenses after she initially reported that Daniel Griner Jr. was abducted while she was walking to the store. The jury found her guilty of all counts on Wednesday, Jan. 4: first-degree murder, second-degree desecration of human remains, second-degree child endangerment, fourth-degree tampering with evidence and second-degree false public alarm. …
SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Questioning In South Jersey Homicide Investigation SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Questioning In South Jersey Homicide Investigation
Seen HIM? Man Wanted For Questioning In South Jersey Homicide Investigation Cumberland County investigators seek the public's help in identifying the man photographed regarding a homicide that occurred in the City of Vineland on Tuesday, Dec. 20. At 10:21 p.m., Vineland police responded to the 400 block of Landis Avenue for reported gunshots. Police found the victim, Russell Workman, 35, of Sewell, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Fixler of the Vineland Police Department at 856-460-0806 or Detective Harvey Calixto of the Cumberla…
South Jersey Man Threw Another Man Down Stairs Causing Brain Injury: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Threw Another Man Down Stairs Causing Brain Injury: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Threw Another Man Down Stairs Causing Brain Injury: Prosecutor A 63-year-old man from Bridgeton was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with a brutal assault, authorities said. Calvin Clark of North Pearl Street was sentenced in connection with an aggravated assault charge, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae Clark was found guilty on Aug, 6, by a jury following a trial that lasted three days, she said. The State alleged that on October 8, 2021, Clark repeatedly beat and threw a man down two flights of stairs that connected to an apartment located at the same North Pearl Street address.  The m…
NJ Inmate Beaten Dead 'Always Took Care Of His Family,' Relative Says NJ Inmate Beaten Dead 'Always Took Care Of His Family,' Relative Says
NJ Inmate Beaten Dead 'Always Took Care Of His Family,' Relative Says Relatives of Martin Sanchez, a 41-year-old inmate and Newark native who was beaten to death in a New Jersey State Prison, called him a family man. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the New Jersey Department of Corrections are investigating the recent homicide that occurred at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg. “He always took care of his family and defended them in any way," said a relative of Sanchez's.  At 7:11 p.m. on Nov. 21, authorities were notified that Sanchez was unresponsive and injured in his cell appearing to be suffering from blunt force trauma, a…
Authorities Investigate Inmate's Beating Death At Bayside State Prison: Prosecutor Authorities Investigate Inmate's Beating Death At Bayside State Prison: Prosecutor
Authorities Investigate Inmate's Beating Death At Bayside State Prison: Prosecutor The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the New Jersey Department of Corrections are investigating a homicide that occurred at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg. At 7:11 p.m. on Nov. 21, authorities were notified that Martin Sanchez,41, was unresponsive and injured in his cell appearing to be suffering from blunt force trauma, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae He was later pronounced dead by responding medical authorities. The matter continues to be under active investigation. Anyone wishing to share information may contact…
South Jersey Man Charged With Shooting Wife Will Remain Jailed: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Charged With Shooting Wife Will Remain Jailed: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Charged With Shooting Wife Will Remain Jailed: Prosecutor A Cumberland County man arrested for shooting his wife will remain jailed while awaiting trial, according to the county prosecutor. Superior Court Judge Cristen P. D'Arrigo ruled on Wednesday, Nov. 16 that Edwin D. Ramos-Rosado, 39, of Millville must remain behind bars, Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said.  He is accused of killing Ramy Garcia, 35, at their North 4th Street residence on Nov. 2, authorities said.  Witnesses told police they saw the couple struggling over a firearm. 
South Jersey Man Sentenced For Having Sex With Girl Under 13 South Jersey Man Sentenced For Having Sex With Girl Under 13
South Jersey Man Sentenced For Having Sex With Girl Under 13 A South Jersey man has been sentenced to 16 years in state prison for having sex with a girl who was under 13 years old, authorities said. On Aug. 4, a Cumberland County Jury returned guilty verdicts against Pascual Matias on two counts of aggravated assault and child endangerment, according to Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The charges originated from incidents that occurred between November 2006 and November 2009 in the City of Bridgeton and Greenwich Township, she said. Between those dates the defendant engaged in sexual intercourse with a victim who was less than thirte…