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Jogger Finds Body Of Woman, 36, In South Jersey Park, Authorities Search For Killer Jogger Finds Body Of Woman, 36, In South Jersey Park, Authorities Search For Killer
Jogger Finds Body Of Woman, 36, In South Jersey Park, Authorities Search For Killer An early-morning jogger found the body of a 36-year-old woman who'd been shot in a South Jersey park over the weekend, authorities said. Teaoshia Still was found lying unconscious on the ground with visible injuries Saturday, Nov. 9 around 5:10 a.m. in Millville’s Waltman City Park, the county prosecutor's office said Still — affectionately known as "Yaya" — had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Millville Police Department and Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office have launched a homicide investigation but have yet to make any arrests or release…
Pedestrian, 58, Killed In South Jersey Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Pedestrian, 58, Killed In South Jersey Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
Pedestrian, 58, Killed In South Jersey Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Police were looking for whoever killed a Turnersville man while walking on a Gloucester County road at night, authorities said. John DeMarco, 58, died in the hit-and-run crash on Monday, Nov. 4, the Washington Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene at around 8:09 p.m. Investigators said DeMarco was struck by an unknown vehicle while walking on the southbound side of Fries Mill Road near the intersection with Adele Drive. DeMarco was rushed to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. The vehicle involved in the cr…
Man, 28, Stabbed To Death During Fight In South Jersey Apartment: Prosecutors Man, 28, Stabbed To Death During Fight In South Jersey Apartment: Prosecutors
Man, 28, Stabbed To Death During Fight In South Jersey Apartment: Prosecutors Police were investigating after a Cherry Hill man was stabbed to death in an apartment, authorities said. Harrison Guttman, 28, was killed on Sunday, Nov. 3, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release. Police responded to a stabbing report at the Waterford Apartments on the 100 block of Park Boulevard in Cherry Hill at around 5:24 p.m. Officers found Guttman had been stabbed and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said Guttman was stabbed during a fight. Everyone involved was identified and no charges have been filed as of Monday,…
Trio Pleads Guilty To Killing Teen During Burlington Drug Deal, Prosecutors Say Trio Pleads Guilty To Killing Teen During Burlington Drug Deal, Prosecutors Say
Trio Pleads Guilty To Killing Teen During Burlington Drug Deal, Prosecutors Say Three men admitted to shooting a teen to death during a drug deal in Burlington Township more than three years ago, authorities said. Jayviyohn Earley of Willingboro, Tarik Jenkins of Pemberton Township, and Kayhree Simmons of Willingboro pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to aggravated manslaughter, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release.  Investigators said the men went to the Walmart parking lot on Route 541 for a drug deal on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. The three confessed to firing guns, killing 17-year-old Albert Williams of Hammo…
Dolphin Found Butchered On Jersey Shore Beach, Marine Biologists Investigating Dolphin Found Butchered On Jersey Shore Beach, Marine Biologists Investigating
Dolphin Found Butchered On Jersey Shore Beach, Marine Biologists Investigating Authorities were investigating after a dolphin that appeared to be butchered washed up on a beach in Allenhurst, marine biologists said. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the common dolphin's body was discovered on the beach at Allen Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 30. "The animal’s flesh had been completely removed with clean cuts from a sharp instrument, leaving only the head, dorsal fin, and flukes," MMSC said in a Facebook post. "The animal’s organs, except for the heart and lungs, had been removed." MMSC received a report that a dolphin was seen struggling in the surf about a blo…
'Senseless Act': Jersey Shore 22-Year-Old Dies In Late Night Shooting, Prosecutors Say 'Senseless Act': Jersey Shore 22-Year-Old Dies In Late Night Shooting, Prosecutors Say
'Senseless Act': Jersey Shore 22-Year-Old Dies In Late Night Shooting, Prosecutors Say Police were looking for whoever shot and killed a Whitesboro man in Woodbine, authorities said. Daquann Smith, 22, died in a shooting on Friday, Oct. 25, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 29. State troopers responded to the scene on the 300 block of Madison Avenue at around 11 p.m. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and the investigation remained ongoing. Daquann Maurice Smith Sr. 🥺💔🕊️ I can’t believe I’m writing this .. I know death is inevitable.. but it’s just different... Posted by Chanel Green-El on Saturday, October 26,…
Jersey Shore School District Offers Support After Student Hospitalized In Apartment Fire Jersey Shore School District Offers Support After Student Hospitalized In Apartment Fire
Jersey Shore School District Offers Support After Student Hospitalized In Apartment Fire A Monmouth County school community was rallying to support a family whose child was severely injured in an apartment fire, officials said. A Wayside Elementary School student was in stable condition at a hospital, Township of Ocean School District superintendent Kelly Weldon said in a letter to families on Monday, Oct. 28. The child was injured in a two-alarm fire at the Middlebrook at Monmouth apartment complex. Weldon said the district has counselors in its schools to support students. "Please join me in keeping this family and all Ocean families impacted by this fire clos…
Top NJSP Cop Investigated Over Antisemitic Remarks, AG Says Top NJSP Cop Investigated Over Antisemitic Remarks, AG Says
Top Njsp Cop Investigated Over Antisemitic Remarks, AG Says One of the New Jersey State Police Department's highest-ranking troopers is being investigated over remarks he allegedly made about the state's attorney general, the general himself confirmed. Matthew Platkin issued a brief statement about the investigation of Lt. Colonel Sean Kilcomons following a news report published by the New York Post, which alleges Kilcommons referred to Platkin as "that Jew." The Post claims the remark was made on "Bring Your Child to Work Day" on April 25, and that Kilcomons kept an NJSP helicopter in the air so that Platkin's son couldn't see inside of it. Th…
Officer Involved Shooting Leaves Man Dead In Burlington County: AG Officer Involved Shooting Leaves Man Dead In Burlington County: AG
Officer Involved Shooting Leaves Man Dead In Burlington County: AG Authorities have released details and identified the man killed by police on Saturday, Oct. 19in Burlington County. Officers responding to smoke coming from a Pemberton home on Woodland Avenue around 3:20 p.m., New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. They were notified that a man later identified as Marvin Taylor, 57, had a firearm and was in the backyard. Officers commanded Taylor to drop the weapon, as they positioned themselves in the wood-lined area behind the home. Taylor exchanged gunfire with Kyle McQueen, a Pemberton Township officer, and was struck and killed by gu…
Man, 57, Riding E-Bike Dies In Atlantic City Crash: Police Man, 57, Riding E-Bike Dies In Atlantic City Crash: Police
Man, 57, Riding E-Bike Dies In Atlantic City Crash: Police An Atlantic City man was killed when his electric bicycle and a vehicle crashed, authorities said. Officers responded to the crash on the 100 block of North Maryland Avenue at around 12:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. Police found the 57-year-old man suffering from serious injuries. Firefighters and paramedics tried to save his life but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The 40-year-old woman who was driving the vehicle wasn't injured and stayed at the crash scene. She was cooperating with investigators and no charges ha…
Wildwood Woman, 75, Killed In Early Morning Garden State Parkway Crash: Troopers Wildwood Woman, 75, Killed In Early Morning Garden State Parkway Crash: Troopers
Wildwood Woman, 75, Killed In Early Morning Garden State Parkway Crash: Troopers A Wildwood woman died after an early morning crash on the Garden State Parkway in Port Republic, authorities said. Audrey McCash, 75, was killed in the crash on Saturday, Sept. 28, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck near milepost 46.6 on the southbound side of the parkway at around 12:26 a.m. Investigators said a Subaru Outback went off the parkway and struck several trees. McCash was rushed to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. The 76-year-old Wildwood man who drove the SUV was injured in the crash. He was expected to survive his injuries. …
Central Jersey Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser Central Jersey Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser
Central Jersey Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser The family of an Eatontown taxi driver was rallying for support after he was found dead outside a Hazlet motel, according to a fundraising campaign. The body of 42-year-old Anthony Hill was discovered in the parking lot of Holly Hill Motel on Saturday, Sept. 14. Police found Hill with several gunshot wounds on the ground near a dumpster at around 7:18 a.m.  A GoFundMe page created in Hill's memory raised more than $950 from at least 24 donations as of Friday, Sept. 20. "Ant was a devoted husband, father, and friend, known for his kind heart and dedication to his fa…
Taxi Driver's Body Found Near Dumpster In Central Jersey Motel Parking Lot: Prosecutors Taxi Driver's Body Found Near Dumpster In Central Jersey Motel Parking Lot: Prosecutors
Taxi Driver's Body Found Near Dumpster In Central Jersey Motel Parking Lot: Prosecutors A taxi driver from Eatontown was found shot dead outside a Hazlet motel, authorities said. Anthony Hill, 42, was found dead on Saturday, Sept. 14, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Officers responded to an emergency medical call in the parking lot of Holly Hill Motel on Route 36 at around 7:18 a.m. Police found Hill with several gunshot wounds on the ground near a dumpster. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is helping the Hazlet Police Department in the ongoing investigation. …
Two Firefighters Injured, Three Boats Destroyed In Jersey Shore Marina Explosion (UPDATE) Two Firefighters Injured, Three Boats Destroyed In Jersey Shore Marina Explosion (UPDATE)
Two Firefighters Injured, Three Boats Destroyed In Jersey Shore Marina Explosion (Update) Two firefighters were injured and three boats were destroyed after an explosion at a marina in Keyport, officials said. The first call for the fire at Brown's Point Marina came in just after 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said. One firefighter was brought to a hospital with minor injuries and released, while the other was treated at the scene. At approximately 15:31 on 9/9/24, the department was requested into Keyport for the Rapid Intervention Team to respond... Posted by Morganville Fire Department on Tuesday, September 10,…
Cops ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 55 Hit-Run Crash (UPDATE) Cops ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 55 Hit-Run Crash (UPDATE)
Cops ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 55 Hit-Run Crash (Update) A 62-year-old motorcyclist from Newfield was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, Sept. 8 on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. William Baldwin lost control while on his Harley-Davidson on the entrance ramp from Route 40 east at milepost 39.2 in Franklin Township around 3:50 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. That's when he veered left, struck the curb, and entered the southbound lane of travel, where he ejected and struck by an unknown vehicle, Lebron said. State Police are seeking the public’s help tracking down the vehicle, which "had at least one set of ta…
Pedestrian, 65, Struck By SUV, Killed At Central Jersey Intersection: Police Pedestrian, 65, Struck By SUV, Killed At Central Jersey Intersection: Police
Pedestrian, 65, Struck By SUV, Killed At Central Jersey Intersection: Police A Hamilton Township pedestrian was killed while crossing a busy intersection, authorities said. The 65-year-old man died at the intersection of Nottingham Way and Klockner Road on Friday, Sept. 6, the Hamilton Police Division said in a news release. The crash happened at around 9:19 p.m. Investigators said a 56-year-old Hamilton woman was driving a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe eastbound on Nottingham Way. She drove through the intersection with Klockner Road and struck the man who was walking southbound across Nottingham. The man was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical C…
Workers Find Man's Body On Conveyor Belt At Central Jersey Recycling Plant, Troopers Say Workers Find Man's Body On Conveyor Belt At Central Jersey Recycling Plant, Troopers Say
Workers Find Man's Body On Conveyor Belt At Central Jersey Recycling Plant, Troopers Say A man's body was discovered on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Monmouth County, authorities said. The body was found at the Republic Services recycling plant in Farmingdale on Wednesday, Sept. 4, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the Railroad Avenue facility at around 2:42 p.m. Investigators said Republic employees were sorting materials when they spotted the man's body on the conveyor belt.  Troopers said the man's identity hasn't been determined and the investigation remained ongoing. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on thi…
Man Killed In Shooting At Jersey Shore Train Station, Prosecutors Say Man Killed In Shooting At Jersey Shore Train Station, Prosecutors Say
Man Killed In Shooting At Jersey Shore Train Station, Prosecutors Say A man was shot and killed at the New Jersey Transit station in Long Branch, authorities said. Long Branch police responded to the train station's platform at around 7:39 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said. Officers found the unidentified man and he was rushed to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead at 8:34 p.m. Investigators haven't said what led up to the shooting. NJ Transit didn't report any delays at the station. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443, NJ Tra…
Boat Fire At Marina Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky Over Wildwood: Reports Boat Fire At Marina Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky Over Wildwood: Reports
Boat Fire At Marina Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky Over Wildwood: Reports A large boat caught fire at a marina in Wildwood, according to reports and social media posts. The fire broke out on a 41-foot boat named "Luv-It" at Schooner Island Marina at around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, CBS Philadelphia reported. The Coast Guard said the boat was docked at the marina's fuel station when the flames sparked. No one was on the boat and no injuries were reported. Firefighters had the blaze put out by around 1:15 p.m. Schooner Island gas dock/boat fire Posted by Michelle Z Derer on Thursday, August 22, 2024 A drone video posted on Facebook by Don…
Body Found Floating In NJ River Body Found Floating In NJ River
Body Found Floating In NJ River Police recovered a body from a New Jersey river early Thursday, Aug. 8, authorities said. Marine Service Troopers were dispatched to the Raritan River and South River in East Brunswick around 7:40 a.m., where they found a man's body floating in the water, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. No further information was provided. The incident remains under investigation.
Small Plane Crashes In Field Near Atlantic City Airport Small Plane Crashes In Field Near Atlantic City Airport
Small Plane Crashes In Field Near Atlantic City Airport A single-engine Cirrus SR-22 crashed in a field northeast of Atlantic City International Airport, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The pilot was alone on board, the FAA said. The condition of the pilot was not reported by the FAA. The FAA will investigate.
NJ Man Fatally Shot While Sitting In Car: Philadelphia PD NJ Man Fatally Shot While Sitting In Car: Philadelphia PD
NJ Man Fatally Shot While Sitting In Car: Philadelphia PD A 38-year-old man was shot and killed in his car in West Philadelphia on Monday evening, July 15, according to city police.  Ardi Torollari of Northfield, New Jersey was shot in the chest while sitting in his Volkswagen on the 200 block of South 54th Street, investigators said in a release.  Torollari was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries around 6:10 p.m., authorities said. No weapon was recovered from the scene and no arrests were made as of Tuesday, July 16.  Homicide detectives are investigating and anyone with information is ask…
Teen Who Sped Away From Traffic Stop Crashed Into Tree, Died In South Jersey: State Police Teen Who Sped Away From Traffic Stop Crashed Into Tree, Died In South Jersey: State Police
Teen Who Sped Away From Traffic Stop Crashed Into Tree, Died In South Jersey: State Police A Millville teen was killed when he crashed his car after leaving the scene of a traffic stop, authorities said. Thomas Burch, 19, died from his injuries in the crash on Monday, July 15, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene near milepost 0.1 on County Route 655 South in Buena Vista Township at around 3:22 a.m. Investigators said Franklin Township police stopped Burch in a BMW on County Route 655. Burch sped away during the stop but he lost control of the car and went off the road to the right. Burch's car hit a tree and overturned, ejecting him from the BMW. It…
Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI
Here's What We Know About PA Man ID'd As Trump's Attempted Assassin: FBI The rooftop shooter at former president Donald Trump's campaign rally has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Sunday, July 14.  Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20 of Bethel Park, PA, was shot and killed by officials while still on the roof of a manufacturing plant about 130 yards, from the rally according to statements by officials.  Crooks had no criminal record, was a registered Republican, and previously donated to the liberal voter turnout group, Progressive Turnout Project, through ActBlue in January 2021, according to public records.  When he graduated fro…
Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally
Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally Secret Service agents rushed to get former President Donald Trump offstage after loud bangs were heard and he dropped to the ground at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Just minutes after the early evening event on Saturday, July 13 in Butler, just north of Pittsburgh, started, the apparent shots were heard. Trump had turned to show a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs rang throughout the crowd. He ducked and was tackled by Secret Service members as members of the crowd gasped and chanted, "U-S-A." Possible gunshots at former President Trump's rally in Butler, PA. Secret Servic…
Man Fell Off Motorcycle Before Minivan Struck Him In Deadly Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor Man Fell Off Motorcycle Before Minivan Struck Him In Deadly Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor
Man Fell Off Motorcycle Before Minivan Struck Him In Deadly Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor Investigators are looking into a crash that killed a motorcycle rider in Howell Township, authorities said. A 28-year-old man from Freehold Township died in the crash on Tuesday, July 9, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, July 11. The wreck happened at the intersection of Fort Plains Road and Jerry’s Lane at around 4:53 p.m. Investigators said the man was riding a Honda GL 1100L motorcycle north on Fort Plains when he tried to go around a curve in the road. The rider fell and slid with his motorcycle across the road into oncom…
Nearby Workers, Bystanders Rush To Help Fiery Crash Victims In South Jersey Nearby Workers, Bystanders Rush To Help Fiery Crash Victims In South Jersey
Nearby Workers, Bystanders Rush To Help Fiery Crash Victims In South Jersey Bystanders and employees at nearby businesses were praised for helping the two victims of a fiery crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash near 2511 Fire Road at around 9:37 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, the department said in a news release. The crash was in front of the Bellevue Commons business complex. Investigators said a 31-year-old Ocean City man was driving a 2022 Ford Ranger south on Fire Road and a 24-year-old Margate man was driving north in a 2008 Hyundai Accent. The Hyundai tried to turn into the Bellevue Commons…
Mugshot Released Of Gunman Accused In Wildwood Shooting That Wounded Bystander (UPDATE) Mugshot Released Of Gunman Accused In Wildwood Shooting That Wounded Bystander (UPDATE)
Mugshot Released Of Gunman Accused In Wildwood Shooting That Wounded Bystander (Update) Police in Cape May County have released the mugshot for a man wanted in a shooting that critically injured an innocent bystander, authorities said. The Wildwood Police Department shared the mugshot for William C. Hoyle in a Facebook post at 2:56 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. An arrest warrant was issued for Hoyle in the shooting on the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. The Wildwood Police Department is asking the public to assist in locating a shooting suspect who has been identified as... Posted by City of Wildwood Police Depar…
Firefighters Battle Overnight Blaze In South Jersey (PHOTOS) Firefighters Battle Overnight Blaze In South Jersey (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Battle Overnight Blaze In South Jersey (Photos) An overnight fire heavily damaged a home in Gloucester County, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 1 a.m. Friday, July 5 on the 1000 Block of Lindberg Drive near Delsea Drive in Deptford, according to Union Fire Co. #1. Units responding included: Squad 921, Engine 942, Engine 931, Ladder Tower 926, Ladder Tower 936, Engine 933, Engine 911, Utility 947, Ladder 516, Engine 934, RIT Team 736 and RIT Team 812. A passerby reported the house on fire, officials said. Squad 921 was the Duty Engine for Deptford and was first to arrive and confirm heavy fire. All residents were evac…
First Responders Rescue Watercraft From Delaware River: NJSP First Responders Rescue Watercraft From Delaware River: NJSP
First Responders Rescue Watercraft From Delaware River: Njsp First responders rescued a watercraft from the Delaware River in Burlington County on Sunday evening, June 30, authorities said. At about 5 p.m., New Jersey State Police troopers responded to a report of a personal watercraft stuck on a sandbar near Hawk Island in Delanco Township, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a NJSP spokesman. The craft was dislodged from the sandbar and escorted to a marina, Lebron said. No injuries were reported.  The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information is available, he said.
SoHo Slaying: Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc' Victim Of Cold-Blooded Killing SoHo Slaying: Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc' Victim Of Cold-Blooded Killing
SoHo Slaying: Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc' Victim Of Cold-Blooded Killing Details are emerging in the killing of a 31-year-old Bayonne man early Tuesday, June 25 in Lower Manhattan. Complex Sneakers identified Javier Osorio-Mejia, aka "Upscale Cracc," as the victim of the early-morning SoHo killing. Rest in peace to Upscale Cracc, born Javier Osorio-Mejia, a reseller who was a mainstay at sneaker releases in New York City for years. If there was a lineup happening, Cracc was there. According to local news reports, he was the victim of a robbery that turned fatal in Soho in… pic.twitter.com/F14lFTrlF6 — Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) June 25, 2024 The NY…