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US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested and charged following a fatal shooting, authorities announced Friday, May 1.
At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Jaylou Marlenne Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Franklin Felipe De La Paz was arrested on Thursday, April 30 by members of the Atlantic City Police Department, Pleasantville Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, auth…
36-Year-Old NJ Dad Killed In Heavy Machinery Incident Identified: PA State Police
A New Jersey man was killed in a heavy machinery incident in Pennsylvania has been identified, State Police told Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 31.
Marco Poveda, 36, of Rochelle Park, previously of Hackensack, died after suffering catastrophic injuries while working at a property on the 100 block of Mahanoy Avenue in Rush Township, at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, according to state police.
Troopers from the Frackville Crime Unit responded to assist EMS at the scene, where Poveda was pronounced dead following the incident, authorities said. Police determined th…
Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow
Hockey fans around the world are rallying to support the husband of a beloved NHL reporter who died in a house fire with her three children.
A GoFundMe page was launched in memory of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery. The four were killed when their house caught fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, early on Saturday, March 21.
At least $128,700 was raised from more than 1,400 donations as of Monday, March 23.
"Jessi had a larger-than-life personality and an even bigger heart," fundraiser organizer Diana Johnson-Salvador wrote. "She wa…
Dad Killed By Wrong-Way Jersey Shore Driver, Police Say
A 51-year-old Newark man was killed in a crash in Brick Township, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 6.
At 4:56 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, officers responded to Route 88 West after a 2021 Kia Sportage, driven by a 67-year-old Brick resident, traveled east in the westbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2025 Toyota Corolla driven by Joao Luiz, a 51-year-old Newark resident, Brick Township police said.
The crash caused both vehicles to rotate, with the Kia coming to final rest along the eastbound curb line and the Toyota coming to final rest in the westbound shoulder, police said. Both dr…
Shock Spreads After NJ Dad Missing For Months Dies
William Willis, a 28-year-old Maple Shade resident missing since May has died, according to a fundraiser established Monday, Nov. 10.
Circumstances around his death were not immediately clear as of Friday, Nov. 14.
Willis had been reported missing by his family back in May. He was considered "at risk" at the time he went missing, according to missing person alerts issued by the Maple Shade Police Department.
Willis is survived by his partner, Alexa and son, Ayden, according to the fundraiser. The fundraiser will go toward a memorial servce in his honor. As of Friday, Nov. 14,…
Community Mourns 15-Year-Old Killed In AC Shooting
Jameer Simpkins, a 15-year-old Atlantic City resident was fatally shot on Friday, Nov. 7., according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
"Jameer...was taken from us far too soon due to senseless gun violence," his aunt Shareefa Simpkins, who organized the fundraiser wrote. "Full of life, laughter, and love."
Jameer was an A&B honor roll student and a bright apirit who loved to dance, joke around and play video games with his friends, Simpkins wrote.
"He brought so much joy to everyone who knew him," Simpkins wrote.
At 5:24 p.m., officers responded to the area of 800 Arkansas…
Missing Man Found Dead In NJ, Fundraiser Confirms
Thomas Mauch, a 34-year-old Berkeley Heights resident who was reported missing last week, has died, according to a fundraiser established Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Berkeley Heights police said Mauch was located Tuesday, Oct. 7, but did not provide additional details.
Mauch is being remembered by his family as a devoted husband and loving father, son, brother and friend who loved the New Jersey Devils.
"Everyone that knew TJ would describe him as dependable, loyal, hard-working, and kind-hearted. He could strike up a conversation with any Uber driver or stranger at a party," Laura Couch, Mauch's s…
Long Road To Recovery For NJ Dirt Bike Rider Involved In Fatal Wreck, Campaign Says
A fundraiser has been launched for a 20-year-old South Jersey man seriously injured in a dirt bike crash that killed his friend over the weekend.
Evan Coffee remains hospitalized at Cooper University Hospital following the Oct. 3 crash on Goosepond Road in Tabernacle Township, according to New Jersey state police and a GoFundMe launched for his recovery.
A preliminary investigation found that Joseph Hartman, 23, of Tabernacle, was operating one of the dirt bikes when he collided with another driven by Coffee, Lebron said. Hartman was killed, and Coffee, of Shamong, was seriously hurt, polic…
NJ Dad, 36, Dies Suddenly, Leaves Pregnant Wife, Young Son
The Brick Township community is mourning the sudden loss of local dad Matthew Michael Matera, who died unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 10, according to his obituary from the Weatherhead Young Funeral Home. He was 36.
Matera was born in Point Pleasant and spent his childhood in Cape Coral, FL, before returning to New Jersey, where he built a life with his wife, Jen, according to his obituary. Together, they were raising their 2½-year-old son, Matthew James “MJ,” and were expecting their second son this November, his obituary reads.
Matera owned Triple M. Motors in Point Pleasant, wher…
Girl Suffers Life-Altering Injuries In Pennsylvania Football Bus Crash That Hurt 21, Family Say
A student from the Aliquippa Junior High football team suffered life-altering injuries in the school bus crash that hospitalized 21 people in Economy Borough, her family said.
Robert Gilbert started a GoFundMe for his sister, Queen Gilbert, whose daughter was badly hurt in the Saturday, Aug. 23 crash on Shaffer Road, according to the fundraiser.
Police, fire, and EMS were called to the 190 block of Shaffer Road around 10 a.m. for the crash involving a bus carrying students and staff from the Aliquippa School District, Beaver County EMS said in a release. The bus was carrying 25 players, two…
Broken Jaw, Lost Teeth: Northfield Boy Seriously Injured In E-Bike Crash, Campaign Says
A 13-year-old Northfield boy was seriously injured after crashing his bike, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
On Monday, Aug. 11, Cash Reggi was riding his E-bike to meet his sister at Linwood Park. While there he turned onto a bike path going too fast, causing him to crash, throwing him face first onto the pavement, Rebecca Sharra, who organized the fundraiser said.
Reggi broke his jaw in three places, lost teeth, had multiple lacerations that requited numerous stitches, and has endless scrapes and bruises.
He recently underwent surgery at Children's Hospi…
NJ Motorcyclist Killed In Crash 9 Days Before 21st Birthday
Michael Anthony Fisher, Jr., a Bordentown resident, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, nine days before his 21st birthday on Aug. 15, after he was hit by someone making an illegal turn while he was riding his motorcycle home, his family said.
According to Levittown Now, a 21-year-old Morrisville, PA woman was turning left form West Trenton Avenue onto Pine Grove Road in Morrisville when she struck Fisher on a Lawasaki street bike, traveling in the opposite direction.
Fisher was ejected and rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, where he died, the outlet said. Alcohol and drugs we…
Former Naval Officer, NJ Dad Dies Month After Fall From Ladder
New Jersey dad Matthew Maloney died on Wednesday, July 16, a month after he fell from a ladder, leading to respiratory failure, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He died two days after his 57th birthday.
Born in Scotch Plains and a resident of Berkeley Heights, Maloney graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, where he served as captain of both the baseball and hockey teams, according to the fundraiser set up by his daughter. He attended the United States Naval Academy, where he played baseball, graduating in 1991, the fundraiser reads.
After completing hi…
Toddler Airlifted With Severe Burns After Falling Into Campfire In NJ Park, GoFundMe Says
A family camping trip in New Jersey ended in tragedy when a 1-year-old boy fell into a campfire and suffered third-degree burns, according to a GoFundMe launched by a close family friend.
Josué Velasco, who is 1 year and 8 months old, was airlifted to a pediatric burn hospital after the accident on Saturday, July 5, the fundraiser says. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is being treated for extensive burns to his hands, arms, chest, abdomen, and legs.
The incident happened while Josué was attending a family camp in New Jersey. Initial information indicates it occurred in Belle…
7-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies: 'Brought Joy, Strength, Love Into Loves Of Everyone'
Jannah Watkins, a 7-year-old Sicklerville resident, died recently after falling ill from an infection according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family.
Jannah, who lived with biliary atresia, never let her illness get her down, and lived a full joyful life surrounded by her family, Kelly Dillard, Kara McNulty, and Lindsay Lloyd, who organized the fundraiser wrote. Jannah recently fell ill, "tragically and without warning," and her body could no longer keep fighting, the organizers wrote.
"Her passing has left her family, friends, and community heartbroken beyond words," the organiz…
Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh'
Raymond Stout, a Millville resident, died on Wednesday, July 2, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website.
Stout worked for Lower Township Public Works for nine years, his obituary reads. He was a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and also enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with his friends, according to his obituary.
"He had the most infectious laugh that you could hear a mile away," his obituary reads. "You always knew when Ray was nearby. He gave the best advice and would always help a friend with whatever they needed."
Stout is survived by his wife, Nicole…
‘Fiercely Independent’ NJ Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner, Fundraiser Says
Jay Kozuch was the kind of person who filled every room he walked into— an animal lover, a devoted father, and the partner of a woman who shared his passion for building a life filled with care and compassion, those who knew him said.
But the life they built was shattered in a fatal crash in Pemberton on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. Kozuch, a 41-year-old Vincentown resident, was killed while his partner, Kristin Gangemi, was critically injured.
“Jay Kozuch was a man of many roles, many hats, many titles, but one unique larger-than-life personality as he will always be remembere…
PA National Guard Veteran Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash
A 44-year-old Levittown, PA, motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lawrence Township, NJ Friday morning, June 13, authorities said.
At 6:48 a.m., officers responded to Franklin Corner Road and Princeton Pike for a report of a motorcycle crash and found the operator, Benjamin Boyers, unconscious at the scene, Lawrence Township police said.
Boyers was operating a 2023 Royal Enfield motorcycle eastbound on Franklin Corner Road when he lost control and struck a telephone pole, police said.
He was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, where he was later pronounced de…
'Little Boy With Green Tractor': NJ Town's Popular Landscaper Brandon Santos Dies, 20
If grass needed to be cut in Beachwood, Brandon Santos was there to do it — happily.
He was just 12 years old when he began pushing his lawnmower around town, later upgrading to a bicycle with an attached trailer and then finally, a mower, according to his obituary on the Mastapeter Memorial Home website.
Brandon became known around town as "the little boy with the green tractor," ultimately starting his own law mowing business, BS Landscaping.
But Brandon died on Sunday, June 8, at just 20 years old.
When he wasn't cutting grass, Santos enjoyed riding dirt bikes, working on cars, jet ski…
