Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting
Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged for the fatal shooting of a man last month, authorities said. Kacy Banks, 26, was charged with murder robbery and a weapons offense, according to the following offenses for the Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. On February 22, 2023, at approximately 3:05 a.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department received a 911 call for a person shot at the 800 block of the North Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township. Police found a man who had been shot. The victim was id…
Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey
Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey Reports of a person with a gun prompted a lockdown of schools in Gloucester Township, police said. On Friday, Jan. 27, at approximately 1:53 pm, Gloucester Township Police responded to Autumn Ridge Apartments in the Blackwood section of town for the report of an argument where it was reported that one subject was believed to be armed with a handgun. While officers were responding to the call, it was reported that the suspect fled on foot. Surrounding schools were placed in a secure protocol for the safety of the students, police said. Officers made contact with a victim who stated one su…
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gloucester Home Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gloucester Home
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gloucester Home Officials are investigating after a Gloucester Township home caught fire in the evening hours on Tuesday, Jan. 17.  Firefighters were called to a property on Locust Drive in the township's Blackwood section at about 5:45 p.m. for a reported house fire, said police in a statement.  On arrival, first responders saw smoke and flames at the house's rear. The home, which was occupied at the time the fire broke out, was evacuated along with neighboring buildings while firefighters quickly gained control of the blaze.  No injuries were reported, and though the cause of the fire rem…
Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police
Suspect Vandalized Multiple Churches In South Jersey: Police Police in Camden County arrested a 40-year-old man for vandalizing churches in two counties, authorities said. Peter A. Sirolli, 40, of Deptford, was charged with arson, criminal mischief, bias intimidation, desecration of a sacred object and other charges in three municipalities, police and the Camden County prosecutor said. Gloucester Township police said a witness saw the suspect throw a rock at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's Church located at 13 E. Evesham Road in Runnemede. The suspect then left in a white 2021 Toyota pickup truck. The witness followed the suspect in his vehicle …
Officers Catch Woman In 20-Foot Fall From Ledge Of AC Expressway Officers Catch Woman In 20-Foot Fall From Ledge Of AC Expressway
Officers Catch Woman In 20-Foot Fall From Ledge Of AC Expressway A 41-year-old suicidal woman who lost her balance while trying to make her way off of a ledge on the Atlantic City Expressway was caught during her 20-foot fall by a New Jersey State trooper, authorities said. Troopers responding to reports of a suicidal person near mile marker 41 in Winslow Township around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 found the woman on the ledge of an overpass, NJSP said. The woman started making her way off of the ledge when troopers arrived, but lost her balance and fell 20 feet into the road, police said. An officer partially caught her and helped break the fall. The…
Accused Serial Car Burglar Arrested By South Jersey Police Accused Serial Car Burglar Arrested By South Jersey Police
Accused Serial Car Burglar Arrested By South Jersey Police A 35-year-old man from Camden has been arrested in connection with multiple break-ins of vehicles, authorities said. On Tuesday, Nov. 22 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to Bluestone Circle for a vehicle burglary, police said.  Police received several additional calls for a report of a man burglarizing more vehicles. The suspect attempted to burglarize a total of five vehicles and successfully made entry into three unlocked vehicles, where the suspect was able to steal loose change, police said. Patrol Officers responded to the development and qu…
NJ Business Owner With 'Strong Family Ties' Let Out Before Trial After Deadly DWI Crash: Report NJ Business Owner With 'Strong Family Ties' Let Out Before Trial After Deadly DWI Crash: Report
NJ Business Owner With 'Strong Family Ties' Let Out Before Trial After Deadly DWI Crash: Report The co-owner of a New Jersey business and suspected drunken driver in a deadly crash has been released from Salem County Correctional Facility pending trial, NJ Advance Media reports. Amy Buchanan, 56, of Gloucester Township, was killed in a DWI crash involving a pickup truck driven by Patrick M. Dunn, 42, of Harrisonville, in Elk Township on Tuesday, Nov. 1, the outlet said. Dunn was arrested for “the suspicion of driving while intoxicated,” the outlet said, quoting the criminal complaint. Dunn was charged with reckless vehicular homicide and strict liability vehicular homicide. Nancy Ken…
South Jersey Police Arrest Suspected Hit-Run Driver South Jersey Police Arrest Suspected Hit-Run Driver
South Jersey Police Arrest Suspected Hit-Run Driver Police in Gloucester Township have arrested a suspected hit-and-run driver, authorities said The fatal crash occurred on Monday, Nov. 7, at approximately 10:28 p.m. in the 800 block of the Black Horse Pike. Police found a pedestrian, Elaine J. Hubler, 58, of Hilltop, laying in the roadway. It was determined she was attempting to cross the roadway when the driver of a dark-colored vehicle struck her. The driver of the striking vehicle then fled the scene, without stopping to render aid or call 9-1-1, police said. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries…
Feds: Men From Philly, South Jersey Admit Roles In Major Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Network Feds: Men From Philly, South Jersey Admit Roles In Major Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Network
Feds: Men From Philly, South Jersey Admit Roles In Major Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Network UPDATE: A man from Philadelphia and another from South Jersey admitted their roles in a major drug trafficking ring that dealt meth and fentanyl, federal authorities said. Kevin Salmon, 25, had 5½ pounds of meth and two guns in his home when it was raided by authorities, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Salmon had served as a courier for a major drug-trafficking network that "distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl," the U.S. attorney said. A second defendant, John Munson, 47, of Deptford, admitted selling meth as part of the operation, he said. …
SEEN HIM? 47-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey SEEN HIM? 47-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey
Seen HIM? 47-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey Andrew Brown was reported missing from the Hilltop section of Gloucester Township last month, authorities said. He was last seen at the residence on Sept. 13, according to Gloucester Township police. He is a 47-year-old African-American male and described as being 5'-05" tall and weighing 180 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion.  He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black jeans, and black sneakers.  Brown may be in Camden or Atlantic City, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Andrew Brown's location, please call 9-1-1, …
4 Arrested On Drug-Dealing Charges In Camden County: Prosecutor 4 Arrested On Drug-Dealing Charges In Camden County: Prosecutor
4 Arrested On Drug-Dealing Charges In Camden County: Prosecutor A Camden County man faces a life prison sentence after being charged with first-degree leader of a narcotics trafficking network, authorities said. Three others were arrested and charged following a long-term investigation with the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. In addition to the first-degree charge, Garry Carter, 43, of Winslow Township, was charged with money laundering, possession of drugs, possession with the intent to distribute drugs and maintaining a drug production facility. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Carter wa…
'I Had To Do It,' Gunman Said After Fatal Music Studio Shooting: Report 'I Had To Do It,' Gunman Said After Fatal Music Studio Shooting: Report
'I Had To Do It,' Gunman Said After Fatal Music Studio Shooting: Report A man was gunned down while inside a recording studio, NJ Advance Media reported.  Isaiah Shaw, 23, had worked in Lindenwold as a music producer and went by the nickname “DJ Zay" when he was shot in the head on Friday, Sept. 30, the outlet said, citing court documents. Ronin A. Nevels, 23, allegedly said “I had to do it” after he fired at Shaw. Nevels, who also worked at the studio, was arrested for the killing the next day following a standoff at a Gloucester Township home, the report says. On Instagram, the owner of Colossal Records says he is a music producer who goes by the name DJ Za…