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Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In South Jersey (Developing) A vehicle went off the roadway on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Monday, July 8 southbound south of Route 42 in Deptford Township, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
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500 Volatile Out-Of-Towners Ruin Day Of Family Fun In NJ Town With Fights, 11 Arrested: Cops 500 Volatile Out-Of-Towners Ruin Day Of Family Fun In NJ Town With Fights, 11 Arrested: Cops
500 Volatile Out-Of-Towners Ruin Day Of Family Fun In NJ Town With Fights, 11 Arrested: Cops Eleven out-of-towners were made at one New Jersey township's drone show during which fights between throngs of juveniles began fighting each other, authorities said. Crowds of approximately 500 young people began congregating in large groups near the basketball courts at Veterans Park in Gloucester Township, on Saturday, June 1, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said. At approximately 8:40 p.m., large groups began fighting each other and running recklessly through the crowd, police said. Officers responded and made two arrests for disorderly conduct. The crowd continued to rem…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Driver Injured In Gloucester County Crash: NJSP Driver Injured In Gloucester County Crash: NJSP
Driver Injured In Gloucester County Crash: Njsp A driver was injured when he veered off Route 42 in Gloucester County, authorities said. Troopers responded to the crash shortly before 1 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at milepost 12.5 in Deptford Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Based on a preliminary investigation, a BMW passenger vehicle was traveling southbound on Route 42 when the driver lost directional control and struck the guardrail, State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries.  The crash remains under investigation.

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by Jon Craig
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Crash Shuts Route 42 In South Jersey Crash Shuts Route 42 In South Jersey
Crash Shuts Route 42 In South Jersey A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 42 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 2 on the southbound ramp to Exit 12 in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Seen Him? Man Missing For A Month In South Jersey Seen Him? Man Missing For A Month In South Jersey
Seen Him? Man Missing For A Month In South Jersey A 30-year-old man from Deptford has been missing for about a month, authorities said. Jareel Carter was reported missing by family members on Feb. 23, according to Deptford Township police. Jareel is 5'11" tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He is known to frequent the Centerville section of Camden City, police said. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jareel Carter, please contact the Deptford Township Police Department at 856-845-2220 or email Detective Michael Tirado at mtirado@Deptford-nj.org.

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Sharp-Shooting Officer Justified In Stopping Rifle-Wielding NJ Madman, Grand Jury Rules Sharp-Shooting Officer Justified In Stopping Rifle-Wielding NJ Madman, Grand Jury Rules
Sharp-Shooting Officer Justified In Stopping Rifle-Wielding NJ Madman, Grand Jury Rules UPDATE: A steely-nerved local New Jersey police officer acted appropriately when he fired the single shot that took down an irate man with a rifle who was threatening to kill a female homeowner, a state grand jury has found. Daniel Nevius, 55, of Sicklerville had raised his rifle and pointed it at police when Deptford Police Officer Luke Ivey stopped him, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. State law and Platkin's own guidelines require his Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) to investigate the circumstances behind police-involved deaths. The guidelines guara…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Bridgeton Driver Hits Multiple Trees, Dies In Route 55 Deptford Crash: NJSP Bridgeton Driver Hits Multiple Trees, Dies In Route 55 Deptford Crash: NJSP
Bridgeton Driver Hits Multiple Trees, Dies In Route 55 Deptford Crash: Njsp A 30-year-old driver from Cumberland County was killed when he struck multiple trees in a crash along Roure 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. Troopers responded to the crash at 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 near milepost 59 in Deptford Township, according to New Jersey State Police spokesman Troy McNair. Killed in the crash was Shaquile Banks, of Bridgeton, MnNair said. Based on a preliminary investigation, Banks lost directional control of his Honda, ran off the roadway to the left, and subsequently struck multiple trees, McNair said. As a result of the crash, Banks sust…

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by Jon Craig
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Truck Flips On Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Truck Flips On Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Truck Flips On Route 55 In South Jersey (Developing) A truck overturned on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. There were injuries, according to 511nj.org. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 southbound south of Exit 56 (Route 47) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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51-Year-Old Driver Dies 12 Days After South Jersey Crash: Police 51-Year-Old Driver Dies 12 Days After South Jersey Crash: Police
51-Year-Old Driver Dies 12 Days After South Jersey Crash: Police A Sicklerville man died of his injuries 12 days after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Deptford Township, police said. Shawn McHugh, 51, crashed shortly after noon on Jan. 6 at the intersection of Delsea Drive and Fox Run Road, according to Deptford police Detective Sgt. Robert Jones. McHugh died on Jan. 18 at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Jones said. The other driver, a 27-year-old Deptford man, was not injured. Jones said on Monday, Jan. 22 that no charges have been filed at this time, and the crash is still under investigation. Patrol Officer Xavier Robinson is the in…

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by Jon Craig
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Feds: Leader Of Ring That Flooded South Jersey, Philly 'Burbs With Fentanyl, Meth Gets 18 Years Feds: Leader Of Ring That Flooded South Jersey, Philly 'Burbs With Fentanyl, Meth Gets 18 Years
Feds: Leader Of Ring That Flooded South Jersey, Philly 'Burbs With Fentanyl, Meth Gets 18 Years A drug kingpin who headed a network that slung fentanyl and meth in South Jersey and the suburbs of Philadelphia while he hid from his pursuers was sentenced Thursday to a plea-bargained 18 years in federal prison. Glenn Long, 29, of Philadelphia, must serve just about all of the time he received in U.S. District Court in Camden on Jan. 4 because there’s no parole in the federal prison system. Long – known on the street as “Bless” and “Max” – ran the operation as a fugitive for three years while under a federal indictment for major drug trafficking out of Philadelphia. A second drug conspi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Two Dead, Two Critical In Deptford Crash Two Dead, Two Critical In Deptford Crash
Two Dead, Two Critical In Deptford Crash Two people were killed and two hospitalized in a single-car crash early Saturday, Dec. 23 in Deptford Township, police said. The crash involved just one car and happened on the 500 block of Fox Run Road, just before 12:40 a.m., Deptford Police Chief Joseph Smith said in a press release. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and two were hospitalized in critical condition, police said. The incident remains under investigation by the Deptford Township Police Traffic Safety Unit. Further information was expected to be released after proper notifications have been made.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police Capture Loose Pig In South Jersey Police Capture Loose Pig In South Jersey
Police Capture Loose Pig In South Jersey Deptford Township police had one of their more unusual calls on Tuesday, Dec. 5. A loose pig was reported near Tanyard Road and Brenner Drive. "Through the use of de-escalation techniques and the latest technology, officers were finally able to apprehend the suspect," Deptford police joked on their Facebook page, where a video of the "arrest" was posted. Police nicknamed the 4-year-old pig Albert Einstein. He was from the New Sharon section of the township, they said. "Mr. Einswine was released on his own recognizance," the post said.

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by Jon Craig
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Car Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (DEVELOPING) Car Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (DEVELOPING)
Car Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (Developing) A vehicle veered off the roadway, trapping the driver along Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 on Route 55 southbound in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. An unconfirmed report said the driver struck a tree and was unconscious. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Crash With Injuries Partially Closes Route 42 In Gloucester County Crash With Injuries Partially Closes Route 42 In Gloucester County
Crash With Injuries Partially Closes Route 42 In Gloucester County A crash with injuries was reported on Route 42 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 on Route 42 northbound north of Exit 13 (Route 55) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Crash With Injuries Jams Route 55 In South Jersey Crash With Injuries Jams Route 55 In South Jersey
Crash With Injuries Jams Route 55 In South Jersey A crash with injuries jammed up traffic on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 on the northbound ramp to Exit 56 (Route 47) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transporation. The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.com reported.

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by Jon Craig
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Man Approached Girl In Car After School In South Jersey: Police Man Approached Girl In Car After School In South Jersey: Police
Man Approached Girl In Car After School In South Jersey: Police Police in Camden County are on the lookout for a suspicious man who approached a girl in his car while she was walking home from school. On Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 11:45 a.m., police got a complaint about the man, Gloucester Township police said. The girl was walking from Triton High School. She traveled down Evesham Road and the Black Horse Pike southbound towards Station Avenue. The juvenile turned right onto Station Avenue when a vehicle pulled next to her while she was on the sidewalk. The male asked the girl if she needed a ride. The vehicle then sped off down Station Avenue towards Dept…

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by Jon Craig
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Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 55 South Jersey Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 55 South Jersey
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 55 South Jersey There was a serious crash with injuries reported on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. A vehicle overturned at about 3 p.m. Monday May 15 on the Route 55 southbound ramp to Exit 58 (Deptford Center Road) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The exit ramp and all lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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CHILLING VIDEO: Sharp-Shooting Officer Downs Rifle-Wielding NJ Madman Who Threatened Woman CHILLING VIDEO: Sharp-Shooting Officer Downs Rifle-Wielding NJ Madman Who Threatened Woman
Chilling Video: Sharp-Shooting Officer Downs Rifle-Wielding NJ Madman Who Threatened Woman Gripping video shows an irate man with a rifle threatening to kill a female homeowner before a steady-nerved local New Jersey police officer takes him down from a distance with a single shot. The fatal encounter from earlier this year plays out in a collection of video -- including one from the hero officer's body cam and another from a surveillance camera pointed directly at the house -- that was released by state Attorney General Matthew Platkin. The video is part of a state-mandated investigation into the police-involved death of Daniel Nevius Sr., 55, of Sicklerville this past January.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Family Raises Money For South Jersey Man Shot By Police Family Raises Money For South Jersey Man Shot By Police
Family Raises Money For South Jersey Man Shot By Police The family of a man who was fatally shot by police is raising money for his memorial expenses. "Pop" Daniel E. Nevius Sr. of Sicklerville, is described as "the glue to our family," in this GoFundMe campaign.  "He would do anything for anyone and with no questions asked. He lived for helping others even when he could not help himself," his son, Daniel wrote. "He often would get himself in more trouble because he was trying to help others." Police responded to a 9-1-1 call at 1:22 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 on Fox Run Road in Deptford Township and encountered Nevius, according to the state At…

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by Jon Craig
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Nebraska Priest Convicted Of Child Sex Assault Was Killed In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash: Report Nebraska Priest Convicted Of Child Sex Assault Was Killed In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash: Report
Nebraska Priest Convicted Of Child Sex Assault Was Killed In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash: Report A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in South Jersey was convicted of sexual assault of a child, NJ Advance Media reported. The crash victim, Paul F. Margand, 65, of Deptford Township, served as a Catholic priest in Nebraska in the 1980s before his conviction, the outlet said, citing a report by the Nebraska attorney general. Margand died on Thursday, Sept. 1 after being struck by a car while walking along Cattel Road at about 9:30 p.m., according to Deptford Township police. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. M…

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by Jon Craig
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Mysterious Odor That Stank Up NJ Towns Coming From Trailer Hauling 7K Gallons Of Lubricant Mysterious Odor That Stank Up NJ Towns Coming From Trailer Hauling 7K Gallons Of Lubricant
Mysterious Odor That Stank Up NJ Towns Coming From Trailer Hauling 7K Gallons Of Lubricant "Eww, what's that smell," residents in South Jersey were wondering this week. Officials in Gloucester Township initially assumed it might be a natural gas leak, saying they'd received numerous 9-1-1 calls on Wednesday, Aug. 10. But it smelled like rotten eggs, they said. By 7 p.m., the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) said that the widespread odor was coming from the Truck Stop in East Greenwich from a trailer containing about 7,000 gallons of Lubrizol that was venting.  Lubrizol is an lubricant added to fuel oil.  "The chemical has a rotten egg smell…

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by Jon Craig
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Boy, 5, Drowns In Swimming Pool In South Jersey: Report Boy, 5, Drowns In Swimming Pool In South Jersey: Report
Boy, 5, Drowns In Swimming Pool In South Jersey: Report A 5-year-old boy drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Gloucester County, NJ Advance Media reported.  The drowning occurred in the evening on Monday, July 25 on Hampshire Drive in Deptford Township, the outlet said. The child was rushed to Cooper University Hospital in Camden and pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m., the report said, quoting the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media. 

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by Jon Craig
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Body Of Delaware River Boater Found Months After Disappearance: NJSP Body Of Delaware River Boater Found Months After Disappearance: NJSP
Body Of Delaware River Boater Found Months After Disappearance: Njsp One of two boaters who disappeared last November on the Delaware River has been found, authorities said. The body of Brian S. Palangi, 26, was found in the waters near the Philadelphia Navy Yard on May 15, a New Jersey State Police spokesman said. The area is adjacent to the Eagle Point Refinery, on the Philadelphia side of the Delaware River. Palangi's family had been notified but the information was not released publicly until Monday, July 11. Palangi and Joseph P. McLaughlin, 24, both of Deptford Township, were aboard a 19-foot vessel that capsized in the river between Philadelphia…

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by Jon Craig
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Pickup Driver, 68, Killed In South Jersey Crash: NJSP Pickup Driver, 68, Killed In South Jersey Crash: NJSP
Pickup Driver, 68, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Njsp A 68-year-old man from Camden County was killed in a crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 1:08 p.m. Monday, May 30, on Route 42 southbound at exit 12 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said. A Dodge Ram pickup experienced a tire malfunction and continued traveling down the roadway, State Police said.  The Dodge attempted to negotiate a right curve off of exit 12 and went off the roadway to the left, crossed over the grass median, and subsequently overturned on the on-ramp from Clements Bridge Road to Route 42 South, police said. As a result o…

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by Jon Craig
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Driver, 67, Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey DUI Crash: State Police Driver, 67, Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey DUI Crash: State Police
Driver, 67, Dies Of Injuries From South Jersey DUI Crash: State Police A 67-year-old driver from Camden County has died of injuries from a head-on crash involving a driver under the influence, authorities said. Jeffery Koltys, of Runnemede, was exiting Route 55 northbound in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, at the interchange with Route 47/Delsea Drive at 1:48 p.m. on May 2 when the fatal crash occurred, according to a New Jersey State Police spokeswoman. Koltys' Hyundai collided with a Mustang traveling the wrong way on Exit Ramp 56B, Trooper Brandi Slota said. Both vehicles traveled off the roadway into the grass area that separates the exit and e…

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by Jon Craig
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Off-Duty Officer Accused Of Choking Woman Pleads Not Guilty: Report Off-Duty Officer Accused Of Choking Woman Pleads Not Guilty: Report
Off-Duty Officer Accused Of Choking Woman Pleads Not Guilty: Report A police officer accused of attempting to strangle a woman during an off-duty domestic violence incident pleaded not guilty, NJ Advance Media reported. Myron V. Ford, 37, an officer with Deptford Township police his plea on Monday, April 4 during a court appearance, the outlet said. Ford was arrested at his apartment on Sept. 30, 2021, after the incident. He was indicted last month for aggravated assault/strangling a domestic violence victim.  In court on Monday, Gloucester County Assistant Prosecutor Bryant Flowers said the victim "also alleged the defendant began strangling her…

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