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DUI Driver Sentenced In Fatal Crash That Killed Teenager In South Jersey DUI Driver Sentenced In Fatal Crash That Killed Teenager In South Jersey
DUI Driver Sentenced In Fatal Crash That Killed Teenager In South Jersey A 55-year-old somen from South Jersey has been sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a fatal DUI crash that killed a teenage driver, authorities said. Wanda Sprague of Pemberton Township had been drinking att a Browns Mills bar before the 2021 collision, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. Sprague was driving without headlights and over 90 mph at the time of the fatal head-on crash, Bradshaw said. Under a plea agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Sprague pleaded guilty in September 2022 to one count of aggravated manslaught…

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Woman Admits DWI In Fatal South Jersey Crash, Killing Teenager: Prosecutor Woman Admits DWI In Fatal South Jersey Crash, Killing Teenager: Prosecutor
Woman Admits DWI In Fatal South Jersey Crash, Killing Teenager: Prosecutor A 35-year-old Pemberton Township woman has admitted driving while impaired in a crash that killed a teenage driver, authorities said. The head-on collision occurred after drinking at a Browns Mill bar, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. Wanda Sprague pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in exchange for a term of eight years in New Jersey state prison, Bradshaw said.  Sentencing is set for Nov. 16. In addition to the criminal charges, Sprague agreed to plead guilty to Driving While Intoxicated, which is a motor vehicle summons. The investigation b…

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Body Found At Site Of South Jersey Stove Fire (DEVELOPING) Body Found At Site Of South Jersey Stove Fire (DEVELOPING)
Body Found At Site Of South Jersey Stove Fire (Developing) First responders called to a stove fire found an unconscious person inside the home, according to developing and unconfirmed reports.  The incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 on Lakehurst Road in Pemberton Township, initial reports said. EMS crews were carrying out CPR, an unconfirmed report said. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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Police ID Driver, 31, Killed In Burlington County Who Apparently Was Not Wearing Seatbelt Police ID Driver, 31, Killed In Burlington County Who Apparently Was Not Wearing Seatbelt
Police ID Driver, 31, Killed In Burlington County Who Apparently Was Not Wearing Seatbelt Authorities have released the name of a driver killed when his car crashed into a tree on Saturday in Burlington County. Donte Boyer II, 31, of Browns Mills, died after he lost control of his car while traveling west on Lakehurst Road, also known as County Route 530, according to Pemberton Township police. Boyer's 2004 Buick Rendezvous reportedly struck a tree near 420 Lakehurst Road and Ridgeview Avenue around 8:30 p.m., police said. Police believe Boyer was driving without wearing a seat belt, they said. The tree fell on top of his car, and Boyer was pronounced dead at the sce…

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Authorities: Pemberton Couple Found With Homemade Pipe Bombs Authorities: Pemberton Couple Found With Homemade Pipe Bombs
Authorities: Pemberton Couple Found With Homemade Pipe Bombs A Pemberton Township man and his girlfriend have been arrested for possessing explosives, authorities said. Acting on a tip, pipe bombs were found in a home and in one of the suspect's vehicles, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said in a statement. William Heath, 47, and Ashley Sprague, 32, of Lakehurst Road were charged with possession of explosives for an unlawful purpose and possession of prohibited weapons and devices, Coffina said. Heath also was charged with possession of a weapon for carrying a revolver, Coffina said. Authorities searched the couple's home on May 22 as we…

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