New Jersey State Police Mourns K-9 Echo, Explosive Detection Dog New Jersey State Police Mourns K-9 Echo, Explosive Detection Dog
New Jersey State Police Mourns K-9 Echo, Explosive Detection Dog Echo, who served in the New Jersey State Police K-9 unit for 11 years, was laid to rest on Thursday, April 4 due to health issues, the NJSP announced on Facebook. Echo worked as an explosive detection dog, working for New Jersey's Detect and Render Safe Taskforce. Working with his partner, Sgt. Christopher Pastor, Echo conducted sweeps for the State House, state government buildings and events at MetLife Stadium, including ay Super Bowl XLVIII. "I am so impressed by these K-9 police dogs," said one mourner. "Thank you for your service Echo, what an amazing example of canine intelligence and…
Passenger Killed After Being Ejected From Jeep In South Jersey Passenger Killed After Being Ejected From Jeep In South Jersey
Passenger Killed After Being Ejected From Jeep In South Jersey A 69-year-old passenger from Gloucester County was killed after being ejected from a Jeep during a crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. Delia Lugo, of Mullica Hill, was thrown from the Jeep Wrangler and died of her injuries, according to New Jersey State Police. The Jeep was northbound on Route 675 in Fairfield Township at about 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 when the driver ran a stop sign at the intersection with Route 49, State Police said. The Jeep collided with a car westbound on Route 49, then hit an SUV stopped at the intersection in the southbound lane on Route 675. The Je…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Along Route 130 In Camden County Pedestrian Struck, Killed Along Route 130 In Camden County
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Along Route 130 In Camden County A pedestrian was struck and killed along Route 130 in Pennsauken, authorities said. It marked the fourth fatal crash along the Camden County highway since Feb. 1, three of them involving pedestrians.  The latest pedestrian fatality occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, according to daily New Jersey State Police fatal crash data. It also marked the 12th fatal crash in Camden County this year including six pedestrians. Pennsauken police were not immediately available for comment.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With New Jersey State Police Car In South Jersey: AG Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With New Jersey State Police Car In South Jersey: AG
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With New Jersey State Police Car In South Jersey: AG A motorcyclist was killed in a collision involving an on-duty New Jersey State Police trooper in South Jersey Tuesday, April 9, state officials said. An on-duty state trooper was conducting routine patrol duties on Route 70 in Southampton, when the vehicle "was involved in a collision" with a civilian motorcycle near Burrs Mill Road  New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. The motorcyclist was taken to Virtua Mount Holly Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 12:45 p.m. The state trooper involved in the collision did not sufferer significant injuries,…
Man Airlifted From South Jersey Fire: NJSP Man Airlifted From South Jersey Fire: NJSP
Man Airlifted From South Jersey Fire: Njsp A 56-year-old man from Cumberland County had to be airlifted to a hospital after a fire, authorities said. The fire burned a camper and a detached garage in Hopewell Township on Sunday, April 7, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Troopers responded to a residence on Barretts Run Road at about 9:20 p.m. and found the structures in the backyard of the property on fire, Lebron said. The man, from Bridgeton, suffered "moderate injuries," Lebron said. No other details were available. The cause the fire remains under investigation.
Classic Car Stolen From South Jersey Home Garage, State Police Searching Classic Car Stolen From South Jersey Home Garage, State Police Searching
Classic Car Stolen From South Jersey Home Garage, State Police Searching State police are asking for help finding a classic car stolen in Cape May County, authorities said. Troopers said a blue 1966 Mercury Comet was stolen from a garage at a house on Fidler Road in Dennis Township. State police announced the theft investigation in a Facebook post on Thursday, Apr. 4. Investigators determined the vintage car was taken between 11 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 15, and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16. Anyone who recognizes the car or has information about the theft should call New Jersey State Police Troop A in Woodbine at 609-861-5698.
Bicyclist Airlifted After Crash In South Jersey Bicyclist Airlifted After Crash In South Jersey
Bicyclist Airlifted After Crash In South Jersey A 78-year-old bicyclist from Salem County had to be airlifted after a collision with a car, authorities said. Troopers responded to the crash at about 10:20 a.m. Sunday, March 31 on Alloway Woodstown Road in Alloway Township, New Jersey State Police said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Hyundai passenger vehicle and a bicyclist were traveling on Alloway Woodstown Road. In the area of Lakeview Drive, when the bicyclist entered the lane of travel while attempting to turn onto Lakeview Road and was struck by the Hyundai, State Police said. As a result of the crash, the bicyclist, of A…
NJ Rapist Who Impregnated Girl Under 13 Years Old Sentenced NJ Rapist Who Impregnated Girl Under 13 Years Old Sentenced
NJ Rapist Who Impregnated Girl Under 13 Years Old Sentenced A Millville man was sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison for sexual assault after impregnating a girl under 13 years old, authorities said. Justin Kuhl, 32, was arrested in September 2020 for assaulting the minor, resulting in her pregnancy, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Kuhl was later found guilty of two counts of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault and two counts and Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and sentenced on Wednesday, March 27. The investigation was conducted by members of the New Jersey St…
Philly Trio Admits $1.6M Worth Of Thefts From 55 UPS Locations Across NJ, NY, PA, Beyond Philly Trio Admits $1.6M Worth Of Thefts From 55 UPS Locations Across NJ, NY, PA, Beyond
Philly Trio Admits $1.6M Worth Of Thefts From 55 UPS Locations Across NJ, NY, PA, Beyond UPDATE: Three young Philadelphia men admitted burglarizing 55 UPS warehouses across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and beyond, netting more than $1.6 million worth of electronics. Sekou Fofanah, 20, Shamaire Brown, 19, and Quamaire Brown, 19, each pleaded guilty in federal court in Camden to conspiracy to commit cargo theft, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. All three and a fourth man, Aboudramane Karamoko, had been arrested and released at one time or other since the burglaries began nearly four years ago, records show. The most recent was last past April, when po…
22-Year-Old Driver Killed In Atlantic County Crash, Others Hurt: Police 22-Year-Old Driver Killed In Atlantic County Crash, Others Hurt: Police
22-Year-Old Driver Killed In Atlantic County Crash, Others Hurt: Police A Burlington County woman was killed when a car crashed into her SUV in Hamilton Township, authorities said. Troopers responded to the crash on Black Horse Pike near the Penny Pot community at around 12:26 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 28, a state police spokesperson said. A Ford SUV and a Toyota car were driving west on the road around milepost 37.2. Investigators said the Toyota crashed into the rear of the Ford, causing the Ford to go off the road. The SUV overturned and hit three parked cars. Yolanda Pacheco, 22, of Mount Holly, was the SUV driver and died from her injuries. A 27-ye…
Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Pickup, Bursting Into Flames In South Jersey Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Pickup, Bursting Into Flames In South Jersey
Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Pickup, Bursting Into Flames In South Jersey A driver was killed after he rear-ended a pickup truck, hit several trees and burst into flames in South Jersey, authorities said. Troopers responded to a crash at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 on Route 542 wast at milepost 14 in Washington Township, Burlington County. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Ford Mustang collided with the rear of the Ford F350 subsequently causing both vehicles to run off the road right and strike several trees, New Jersey State Police said. After impact, the Ford Mustang became fully engulfed in flames. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Mu…
Delaware Robbery Suspects Arrested By NJ State Police In Mercer County Delaware Robbery Suspects Arrested By NJ State Police In Mercer County
Delaware Robbery Suspects Arrested By NJ State Police In Mercer County A pair of robbery suspects from Delaware were arrested in Mercer County by New Jersey State Police, authorities said. Michael Larbi, 25, and a 16-year-old boy, both of Dover, DE, were wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Smyrna, DE, State Police said. On Feb. 29, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Delaware State Police reported two robbery suspects that fled from a traffic stop and crossed into New Jersey. Through various investigative means, troopers identified and located Larbi and the juvenile at the Woodrow Wilson Service Area on the New Jersey Turnpike in Hamilton Township, p…