Amber Alert Canceled, Baby Girl Found Safe In South Jersey Amber Alert Canceled, Baby Girl Found Safe In South Jersey
Amber Alert Canceled, Baby Girl Found Safe In South Jersey An Amber Alert was canceled Thursday, Jan. 5 after a 7-month-old Vineland girl was found safe, authorities said. The girl’s 22-year-old father was taken into custody. Amver Alert posterPA State Police The alert was canceled at about 7:50 a.m., four hours after it was issued. The girl went missing on Wednesday.
Man, 35, Shot Dead In South Jersey Man, 35, Shot Dead In South Jersey
Man, 35, Shot Dead In South Jersey A 35-year-old man from Gloucester County was shot to death in Cumberland County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 10:21 p.m., Vineland police responded to the 400 block of Landis Avenue for reported gunshots. Arriving Officers found the victim, Russell Workman, last known of Sewell, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation is ongoing and there is no known threat to the public at this time.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Fixler of the Vineland Police Department …
WINNER: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K WINNER: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K
Winner: NJ Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, Dec. 20, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. The prize was worth $10,000.  That ticket was purchased at Charlie’s Liquor, 1020 Gheysens Ave., Vineland in Cumberland County. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Dec. 20, drawing were: 03, 04, 33, 36 and 52. The Gold Mega Ball was 17, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.
South Jersey Man Admits Selling Fatal Fentanyl/Cocaine Mix To Teenager South Jersey Man Admits Selling Fatal Fentanyl/Cocaine Mix To Teenager
South Jersey Man Admits Selling Fatal Fentanyl/Cocaine Mix To Teenager A 44-year-old man from South Jersey admitted selling a fatal dose of fentanyl mixed with cocaine to a teenager, authorities said.  Freddie W. Smith, 44, of Vineland, pleaded guilty in Atlantic County Superior Court to one count of first-degree strict liability for causing a drug-induced death, according to the county prosecutor's office. On Monday, Nov 28, Smith admitted he sold drugs containing fentanyl which killed an 18-year-old local man, the prosecutor said.  The Buena Vista Criminal Investigation Office of the New Jersey State Police led the inv…
Former South Jersey Police Officer Stephen Houbary Dies After 'Tragic Accident,' 49 Former South Jersey Police Officer Stephen Houbary Dies After 'Tragic Accident,' 49
Former South Jersey Police Officer Stephen Houbary Dies After 'Tragic Accident,' 49 Former South Jersey police officer and beloved father Stephen Joseph Houbary died after a "tragic accident" at his home in Vineland on Friday, Nov. 18. He was 49. The accident occurred when Stephen was on a skid steer construction vehicle during a backyard project alone on the 4000 block of Ascher Road around 4:30 p.m., according to NJ.com, which cites Vineland Deputy Police Chief Steven Triantos. Stephen had worked as a Vineland police officer for 13 years before joining the Construction & General Laborers’ Local 172, according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife and two chil…
South Jersey Native Douglas 'Dougie' Leek Dies Unexpectedly, 30 South Jersey Native Douglas 'Dougie' Leek Dies Unexpectedly, 30
South Jersey Native Douglas 'Dougie' Leek Dies Unexpectedly, 30 South Jersey native and beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend Douglas Arthur ‘Dougie’ Leek died unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 17 at age 30. Born in Vineland, Dougie grew up in Hopewell Township before attending Cumberland Regional High School and later Cumberland County College, his obituary says. Dougie went on launch his own business called ‘Dougie Fresh Landscape’ and quickly became known as an incredibly hard and impassioned worker and master of his craft. He spent the last five years as a committed Union Laborer in Local 172 and often worked 50-hour weeks, his memorial says. In his…
International Probe Leads To South Jersey Man's Arrest On Child Pornography Charges: Report International Probe Leads To South Jersey Man's Arrest On Child Pornography Charges: Report
International Probe Leads To South Jersey Man's Arrest On Child Pornography Charges: Report An investigation by Australian Federal Police led to the arrest of a South Jersey man on child porn charges, NJ Advance Media reports. Carlos A. Castro Jr., 37, of Vineland, allegedly shared sexually explicit images of a child on social media, the outlet said. An investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security showed Castro uploaded photos of the victim to a group chat on instant messaging app Kik, the outlet said. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media. 
WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K
Winners: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $200K, $50K Four New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Monday, Oct; 24, winning the $50,000 second-tier prize.  One of those tickets was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $200,000.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Ocean County ($200,000): 7-Eleven #26514, 1001 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven; Cumberland County ($50,000): Wawa #924, 2802 South Delsea Dr., Vineland; Essex County($50,000): Ivy Plaza Liquors, 521 Irvington Ave., Newark; and, Morris County ($50,000): Baldwin News & Food Store, 138 Baldwin Rd…
South Jersey Daycare Workers Force-Fed, Abused Kids: Reports South Jersey Daycare Workers Force-Fed, Abused Kids: Reports
South Jersey Daycare Workers Force-Fed, Abused Kids: Reports Five daycare workers in South Jersey have been arrested on accusations they abused children their care — sometimes by force-feeding or aggressively restraining them, according to authorities and various news reports citing police papers. Marcia Green, Allison Willis, Cecilia Ruiz-Perez, Martha Gil and Emmaliz Torres were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, cruelty and neglect of children, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office announced. Some of the abuse was captured on surveillance footage obtained from the now shuttered Vineland Infant-Toddler Center, the Daily …
Dirt Bike Rider, 24, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In South Jersey Dirt Bike Rider, 24, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In South Jersey
Dirt Bike Rider, 24, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In South Jersey A 24-year-old dirt bike rider was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer. State Police responded to a crash on Route 56 east at milepost 6.1., in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, at about 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct.. 9. Based on a preliminary investigation Wilbur Alexia Cea Alvarado of Vineland was operating a Yamaha dirt bike traveling east in the shoulder. Gerson David Cea Alvarado was operating a Yamaha dirt bike directly in front of Wilbur Alvarado. Wilbur Alvarado impacted the rear wheel of Gerson Alvarado’s Yamaha. Wilbur Alvarado lost directional control, overturned, and landed in the eastb…
'Heaven Has A New Angel:' South Jersey Healthcare Worker, Dedicated Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 40 'Heaven Has A New Angel:' South Jersey Healthcare Worker, Dedicated Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 40
'Heaven Has A New Angel:' South Jersey Healthcare Worker, Dedicated Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 40 South Jersey healthcare worker and dedicated mother of three Niced “Liz” Andujar-Heredia died unexpectedly at Inspira Medical Center on Thursday, Sept. 29. She was 40. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Liz graduated as a licensed practical nurse from Cumberland County College, her obituary says. Liz had most recently lived in Vineland and worked for United Healthcare as a Health and Social Services Coordinator. She was known for her bubbly personality and “contagious laugh,” her memorial says. She loved cooking, spending time with her family, and cuddling with her cats. Above all, Liz embrac…
‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 ‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16
‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 South Jersey boxer and aspiring glassblower Hector L. Nazario, Jr. died unexpectedly in Vineland on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the age of 16. Described as being full of energy and constantly active, Hector was a boxer and played basketball and football, his obituary says. He also had a creative side and enjoyed journaling, writing songs, and rapping in his free time, according to his memorial. Hector had unique goals of pursuing glass blowing and welding in his future and was known for his love for his family and many friends. Hector leaves behind his loving parents, Hector L. Nazario, Sr., an…