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16-Year-Old Charged In Drive-By Shooting: Burlington County Prosecutor
A 16-year-old Willingboro boy is facing charges following a drive-by shooting, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 4.
On Saturday, July 25, officers responded to a report someone had fired multiple shots from a moving vehicle at a family member who was in the front yard, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Willingboro Township Police Chief Ian Bucs said. The intended victim was not struck, but the residence was hit by gunfire, authorities said.
The teen was taken into custody Friday, July 31, following the execution of a search warrant, authorities said.
He was charged wi…
Family Said She Had Schizophrenia — NJ Cop Was Just Cleared In Her Death
In the months following Deborah Terrell's death, her family publicly maintained that the 68-year-old, who had schizophrenia, was not given enough time to respond to officers' commands before she was fatally shot.
Nearly a year later, a state grand jury reached its decision.
The panel voted "no bill" on Monday, Aug. 3, declining to bring criminal charges against New Brunswick Police Officer Josue Plaza in the Aug. 8, 2025 encounter that killed her, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced.
Investigators reviewed 911 calls, police radio transmissions, body-worn camera foot…
Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late"
Roy Everett Butler's debut poetry collection, published by Spines, explores aging, aviation history, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.
At 93 years young, former Marine Corps aviator and Pan American World Airways pilot Roy Everett Butler has embarked on a remarkable new journey. Published by Spines, Butler’s debut book, “Never Too Late,” is a heartfelt collection of over 300 poems and reflections. Written entirely in his nineties, the anthology proves that creativity, curiosity, and personal discovery have no expiration date.
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‘Jersey Store’ Star Closing Business In NY While NJ Stores Thrive
About 30 months after it first opened, The Snooki Shop is closing its Long Island location.
The company’s Huntington branch at 42 Gerard Street will close in October, the store announced Monday, Aug. 3 on Instagram.
“We’re celebrating with exclusive in-store sales over the next few weeks,” the store’s post read. “Stop by, shop your favorites, and help us make these final moments unforgettable.”
The deals will only be available at the Huntington store, not online or at The Snooki Shop’s three other locations in Madison, NJ; Seaside Heights, NJ; or Nashville, TN.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi LaV…
Evesham Detective Dies After Cancer Battle
Jared Halpern, a detective in the Evesham Police Department, died on Monday, Aug. 3 after his second battle with rare germ cell cancer, law enforcement said.
Halpern is being remembered as an exceptional police officer who served Evesham with honor, integrity and compassion.
"He was a trusted mentor, a loyal friend, and the kind of person who always put others before himself," the Evesham Police Department said. "His professionalism, unwavering commitment, and sense of humor left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him."
Halpern is survived by his wife, Jillian and his two young children…
Teresa Giudice Blasted For Instagram Comment On Post Of Daughter's Late BFF
Teresa Giudice is facing criticism after commenting on the final Instagram post shared by Victoria Zardoya, the North Jersey college student who died after a fall in Florida and was the childhood best friend of Giudice's daughter, Milania.
Several weeks before she died, Zardoya, 20, of Montville, posted a photo carousel on Instagram featuring memories from an internship in Portugal. On Saturday, Aug. 1, more than a week after Zardoya died in a tragic fall while visiting historic ruins in Florida, Giudice commented on the post.
Giudice commented three fire emojis on the post, prompting sever…
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries.
OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards.
The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC.
The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…
