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3 Injured As DWI Driver Strikes Utility Pole In South Jersey: Police
A 31-year-old driver from Camden County was charged with driving while intoxicated, assault by auto, reckless driving and child endangerment after striking a utility pole in Gloucester County, authorities said. The driver and two children were seriously injured in the crash, according to Washington Township police. Sean P. Asman, of Audubon, was driving east on Hurffville Grenloch Road in Washington Township at about 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 when his 2008 Toyota Yaris left the roadway and struck the pole near Quay Park, police said. Asman and his two juvenile passengers were taken to…
Police & Fire
Teen Drove Drunk, High On Marijuana In South Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger: Prosecutors
A Toms River teen was accused of driving while drunk and high on marijuana in a crash that killed one of her passengers, authorities said. Kailyn Gorga, 18, was charged on Friday, May 31 with vehicular homicide and assault by auto, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Tuesday, June 4. Her charges were from an early morning crash in Manchester Township on Sunday, Apr. 14 that killed 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso of Brick Township. Manchester police responded to the one-car crash on Lacey Road in the Whiting section of the township at around 2:50 a.m. G…
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Speeding Pennsylvania Driver, 29, Charged Crash That Killed NJ Grandmother
A Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection with a fatal high-speed crash in South Jersey, authorities said. Theresa Karbach, 69, of Cherry Hill, died as a result of injuries from the crash in Lawnside on May 13 at about 9:30 p.m., according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Anwar Parham, 29, of North Wales, PA, was charged with death by auto, driving with a suspended license and assault by auto, MacAulay said. An investigation revealed that Parham was driving at a high rate of speed prior to and during the crash. A passenger from Karbach's car …
Police & Fire
Man Crashed Stolen Vehicle, Stabbed Another Man In Atlantic City Crime Spree: Police
An Atlantic City man was accused of stabbing another man and crashing a vehicle he stole from someone else, authorities said. Chreshull Rucker, 34, was arrested on Sunday, May 12, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, May 14. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 9:06 a.m. and a person said their vehicle was stolen when they left it running while going into a store. Police found Rucker driving the stolen vehicle but he sped away when an officer tried to stop him. Rucker then crashed into a vehicle when he ran a red light at t…
Police & Fire
Driver Charged With DWI After 3-Car Crash In South Jersey: Police
A 38-year-old man from Millville was charged with driving while intoxicated after a three-vehicle crash in Vineland, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at South Delsea Drive and West Sherman Avenue, according to Vineland police. In addition to DWI, Gibrant Espinosa was charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, uninsured motorist, endangering the welfare of a child, and assault by auto, police said. One person was injured in the crash, police said. No other details were released.
Police & Fire
Paramus School Bus Driver's Parole Possible At Anniversary Of Horrific Crash That Killed Two
A former Paramus school bus driver who caused a collision on Route 80 that killed a 10-year-old student and one of her teachers is up for parole in a few weeks -- just two days after the sixth anniversary of the horrific crash. Hudy Muldrow, now 83, was taking 40 East Brook Middle School fifth graders and a small group of adults on a field trip to Waterloo Village on May 17, 2018 when he got lost and tried to make an illegal U-turn on the busy interstate in Mount Olive. A dump truck slammed into the bus, killing young Miranda Vargas and teacher Jennifer M. Williamson, 51. Dozens more were…
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DWI Driver Charged With Assault By Auto In South Jersey Crash With Pedestrian: Police
A 40-year-old man from Vineland has been charged with assault by auto while being under the influence of alcohol in connection with a serious pedestrian crash last February, authorities said. Richard Earl III received the upgraded charge on Friday, April 26, according to Vineland police. He was released on a summons pending a court hearing at Bridgeton Superior Court. On Feb. 29, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Vineland police responded to North Main Road and East Landis Avenue for a crash involving a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation revealed that Earl was driving&…
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Woman High On Narcotics Indicted In NJ Crash That Killed Toddler: Prosecutors
A Monmouth County woman was indicted after she was accused of driving under the influence of drugs in a crash that killed a young girl, authorities said. Samantha Bonora, 31, of Howell, was indicted by a grand jury, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office announced in a news release on Friday, Apr. 12. She was charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter, two counts of second-degree aggravated assault, and four counts of assault by auto. Howell police responded to a crash on Route 34 near the Colts Neck border at around 4:41 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. Investigators said Bonor…
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Man Drove 100+ MPH While High On Marijuana In South Jersey Crash: Prosecutors
A Middlesex County man was accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour while high on marijuana during a crash in Jackson Township, authorities said. Nicholas Obrzut, 21, of Monroe Township, was charged on Wednesday, Apr. 3 with two counts of aggravated assault and three counts of assault by auto. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the charges in a news release on Monday, Apr. 8. Jackson Township police responded to the crash near the intersection of North County Line and Jackson Mills roads at around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. A 2020 BMW driven by Obrzut …
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DUI Driver Arrested In Crash That Killed 1, Critically Injured 4 In South Jersey: Prosecutor
A 39-year-old man was killed and four others were left critical following a head-on collision with a drunken driver in Camden County, authorities said. Gerard Norum, 51, of Blackwood, was behind the wheel of the crash on White Horse Pike in Somerdale that killed Walter Lopez-Arevalo, of Lindenwold, just before midnight Thursday, March 14, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Norum was heading west when he struck the eastbound vehicle occupied by Lopez-Arevalo near Cedar Avenue, MacAulay said alongside Somerdale Police Chief James J. Walsh. …
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Driver Who Struck Student At School Bus Stop Charged With Assault By Auto In South Jersey
The driver of a car that struck at student crossing the street to a school bus has been charged with assault by auto in Gloucester Township, authorities said. The 15-year-old student from Camden County Technical School was seriously injured by the driver who allegedly ignored the bus' extended stop bar and warning lights, according to Gloucester Township police. The driver's name has not been released. The crash occurred at about 6:40 a.m. on Jan. 18 at Hickstown Road and Heatherwood Drive. "Several children had already crossed the road when the driver recklessly continued forward," …
Police & Fire
Police Find Guns, Seize Fair Lawn Man Awaiting Trial In GS Parkway Crash That Injured Students
A repeat offender from Fair Lawn who authorities said was under the influence in a school bus crash that injured two students on the Garden State Parkway seven months ago was arrested after a traffic stop turned up two illegal rifles, a handgun and more, borough police said Thursday. Ali Vlashi was unable to maintain a lane when Officer Matthew Hearon pulled him over on Maple Avenue shortly before midnight Aug. 31, Sgt. Sean Macys said. The officer “noticed the butt ends of two rifles protruding from the rear seat,” Macys said. A search produced the two rifles – one of which was loaded – a…
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Pair Sentenced In 100 MPH Edison Street Race Crash That Killed US Army Hopeful
A pair of men from Central New Jersey were sentenced in connection with a fatal street race, authorities said. Daniel Girgis, 18, of Dayton was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison and Tyler Dickerson, 19, of Monmouth Junction, was sentenced to one year in the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center for the crime, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Diana Somarriba, 18, of South Brunswick, was a passenger in Girgis' vehicle at the time of the Route 1 and Fox Road crash on Jan. 20, 2022. When police arrived at the scene, they found two v…
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Mercer County Man Sentenced In Fatal High-Speed DWI Crash: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old man from Mercer County has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal DWI crash authorities said. Egrevel Vasquez-Garcia, of Hightstown, was charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. On June 28, 2022, at approximately 11:50 p.m., on Route 130 in North Brunswick Township a 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by Vasquez-Garcia struck a Jeep Patriot driven by Levelt Alexis, Jr. at a high rate of speed causing Alexis’ death, Ciccone said. …
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Young Bicyclist Embedded In Windshield In Jersey Shore DUI Crash Faces Long Road To Recovery
The 10-year-old boy struck on his bike by a DUI driver Memorial Day Weekend at the Jersey Shore is seeing an overwhelming amount of community support. Jackson became embedded in the windshield as the driver, Giancarlos Fernandez, of Hasbrouck Heights, allegedly sped off and then tried to flee police by foot, authorities said. "Jack has a long road to recovery and I’d like everyone to share this story to help support this beautiful family on their healing journey," Jack's aunt, Erin Albertson of Ocean Gate, said on a GoFundMe page. Jack underwent reconstructive surgery to repair the missin…
Police & Fire
Boy Embedded In Windshield Airlifted, Bergen County Driver Charged: Ocean Prosecutor
An 11-year-old boy was flown to the hospital after he was struck by a 19-year-old Bergen County driver who authorities said tried to flee the Seaside Heights scene on foot. Giancarlos Fernandez, of Hasbrouck Heights, was heading west on Freemont Avenue at a high rate of speed in a 2012 Infinity G37, when he struck the boy riding his bike around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, May 26, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The boy became embedded in the windshield of the vehicle and was eventually thrown to the pavement, police said. The boy was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical…
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Teen Charged In Double Fatal Route 9 Crash: Prosecutor
A Howell teenager has been charged in connection with a collision that killed two teens and injured two others in Freehold Township last year, authorities said. The defendant was 17 at the time of the crash, and because of his age, his identity is being withheld, they said. He has been charged on juvenile complaints with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide and two counts of assault by auto, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on April 19, 2022, officers were dispatched to 3468 U.S. Highway 9 for a single-vehic…
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Jersey Shore Man Convicted In DUI Crash That Killed Teen, Seriously Injured Another
A 28-year-old man from the Jersey Shore was found guilty on Friday, March 3 in a fatal crash that killed one teenager and critically injured a second girl, authorities said. Michael Pillarella, of Manahawkin, was found guilty of manslaughter and assault by auto in connection with the motor vehicle crash that occurred in Little Egg Harbor Township on Jan. 30, 2021, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. After a nearly three-week jury, the jury concluded that Pillarella recklessly caused the death of one victim, and recklessly operated a motor vehi…
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Woman Was High On Marijuana In Crash That Killed 2 On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A 30-year-old woman from Toms River has been indicted for vehicular homicide in the deaths of two men in a Jersey Shore crash, authorities said. Danielle Bowker also was charged with assault by auto in the fatal crash that occurred in Manchester Township on March 29, 2022, resulting in the deaths of Michael Sadis, 48, of Toms River, and Paul Lamberti, 58, also of Toms River, they said. Lab tests later determined that Bowker had been actively using marijuana near the time of the fatal crash, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The four-car crash occurred at 7:15 a.m., ne…
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81-Year-Old Passenger Killed In DWI Crash In South Jersey: Police
A 33-year-old man from Sicklerville was arrested after a three-car DWI crash that resulted in the death of a woman passenger in another car, authorities said. Brendan Haas was charged with DWI, death by auto and assault by auto, according to Monroe Township police. Antionette Hummel, 81, of Hammonton was killed in the collision, police said. She was the passenger in one of two cars struck by Haas, they said. The fatal crash occurred at 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. on Route 42 (North Black Horse Pike) at Brookdale Boulevard, police said. A 2019 GMC Terrain was exiting Brookda…
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Man Was Driving 119 MPH In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Police
A 22-year-old driver is accused of traveling more than 100 miles per hour just before a fatal collision, authorities said. Gabriel H. Woolson, of Williamstown, was charged Friday, Jan. 6 with death by auto and assault by auto in connection with the Dec. 14, 2022, crash, Monroe Township police said. Woolson was allegedly traveling at 119 mph just three seconds before the collision, according to details included in an affidavit of probable cause cited by NJ Advance Media Woolson struck a car on Route 322/South Black Horse Pike near Ocean Lane, police said. Evan Silverstein, 52, of Marlton, …
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Man Indicted In Fatal South Jersey DWI Crash
A Philadelphia man has been indicted in connection with a fatal DWI crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. Brian A. Trexler, 23, of Oakmont Street, drove off of Route 347 in Maurice River Township on May 30, 2021, striking several trees, New Jersey State Police said. Brad M. Geist, of Philadelphia, a passenger in the back seat, was killed while two other passengers were seriously hurt. Trexler was indicted on five counts including vehicular homicide and assault by auto, according to the grand jury indictment.
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Child Struck, Driver Arrested In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash
A 51-year-old driver from Glouchester County was charged in a hit-and-run crash involving an 11-year-old pedestrian. The victim was taken to Cooper Hospital and is in stable condition. The boy was walking along the 500 block of Oak Avenue in Franklin Township at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 when he was hit by a passing vehicle, according to Franklin Township Police. Paul Mensch, of Malaga, was charged with assault by auto and released on a summons pending a court appearance. Police said they recovered evidence belonging to the vehicle at the scene and obtained surveillance video.
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Hit-Run Crash Near South Jersey School
Bellmawr police arrested an Egg Harbor City man on Tuesday, Oct. 4 after a 9-year-old child was struck while crossing a street in Bellmawr before the start of school. The driver allegedly left on Monday, Oct. 3 after the child was knocked to the ground and injured near E.M. Burke School, police said. Paul Criscione, 66, turned himself in after observing his vehicle on the news, police said. He was later charged with assault by auto, aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury, and several motor vehicle summonses. The child was taken to an area h…
Police & Fire
NJ Hit-Run Driver Hid Car In Woods After Crash That Killed Horse, Hurt Teen: Police
A 51-year-old Salem County man hid his vehicle in a wooded area after a hit-and-run crash that killed a horse and badly injured a 14-year-old girl last week, authorities in Gloucester County announced. Joseph Devitis, of Upper Pittsgrove Township, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 21 on charges of animal cruelty, leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injuries, and more, for the accident that killed 15-year-old Predator and injured 14-year-old Tatiana Feliciano, according to police and the family of the victims. The accident happened Sept. 13, around 8 p.m., while the teen and he…
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Driver Was Going Double Speed Limit In Fatal Head-On Crash: Somerset Prosecutor
A 20-year-old driver from Old Bridge driver was speeding and trying to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone when he drove into oncoming traffic, causing an accident that left one person dead and another seriously hurt, authorities in Somerset County said. Jaden Brandon Ramos was going nearly double the 35 mph limit in a 2007 Dodge Charger when he tried passing an eastbound car and veered into westbound traffic on Amwell Road in Hillsborough around 4:05 p.m. Friday, July 22, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Ramos collided head-on with a Mercedes Benz that came to rest he…
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Driver Charged In Fatal Central Jersey Crash, Victim ID'd
A 27-year-old man from Mercer County has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. Egrevel Vasquez-Garcia of Hightstown was charged in the crash that occurred on Tuesday, June 28 on Route 130 in North Brunswick, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Joseph Battaglia of the North Brunswick Police Department. An investigation by Detective Jason Vallese of the North Brunswick Police Department, Detective Jonathan Berman and Detective James Alleva of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined tha…
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Teenager Accused Of Driving 100 MPH Before Fatal Crash: Police
A 19-year-old driver from Gloucester County has been charged with death by auto in connection with a fatal crash, authorities said. Police say an investigation found that the driver was traveling more than 100 mph just before the crash. On Monday June 27, Monroe Township Police charged Tyler Proffitt of Turnersville, in connection with the crash that occurred on Feb. 25 on North Black Horse Pike at Maxine Avenue. Proffitt is accused of traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour just prior to impact. He was additionally charged with assault by auto and endangering the welfare of a chil…
Police & Fire
NY Man Gets 6 Years For 'Heartbreaking' South Jersey DWI Crash That Killed Friend: Prosecutor
A 21-year-old man from New York has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey state prison for causing the death of a friend while driving impaired, authorities said. Anthony Lorenz, of Ossining, must serve a little over five years of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Lorenz pleaded guilty last month in Superior Court in Mount Holly to charges of vehicular homicide, assault by auto and driving while intoxicated, Coffina said on Thursday, May 26. The investigation revealed that Lorenz, Roy Song, 21, also of …
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Driver Sped Through Stop Sign In NJ Crash That Killed Pennsylvania HS Principal: Prosecutor
A 54-year-old motorist from Camden County has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash that killed a high school principal from Pennsylvania, authorities said. The fatal crash, in which the motorist allegedly sped through a stop sign, occurred in November 2021 in Camden County, according to Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief George Smith. Azuka Ossai, of Pine Hill, NJ, was arrested on Thursday, March 10. He has been charged with causing the death of 51-year-old Sean Hughes of Harleysville, PA. Hughes was principal at Lower Merion Hig…
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Man Convicted Of Raping Woman After 1st Date On Jersey Shore Beach, Authorities Say
A Monmouth County jury has found a Hudson County man guilty of raping a woman after their first date at a Jersey Shore beach, authorities said Kawami R. Junor, 28, of Bayonne, was convicted on all charges, including sexual assault, criminal restraint and criminal sexual contact, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Junor was additionally found guilty of assault by auto, a disorderly persons offense, by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley following the verdict. Junor is scheduled to be sentenced on May 6. On …
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