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Woman, 25, Shot Dead In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old Vineland woman was shot and killed, authorities said.
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, Shanelle Stewart of Vineland was found dead inside a vehicle in the 2000 block of Wheaton Avenue, Millville having succumbed to her injuries, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Alex Blocker, 34, of Bridgeton, was arrested by members of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and Millville Police Department. Blocker has been charged with murder and weapons offenses, the prosecutor said.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Hero Dad Who Drowned Saving Stepdaughter At Jersey Shore Was Medic In National Guard
Mark Antwain Costin of Vineland lived and died a hero.
His final act of heroism came on Labor Day, while trying to save his 12-year-old future step-daughter from drowning at the beach in Strathmere.
Costin's fiancé, Melissa Metcalf, told 6abc they planned a last-minute trip to the beach in Cape May County on Labor Day, Sept. 4.
They brought Metcalf's three children, Logan, Riley and Reagan Gallagher, as well as one of her son's girlfriends. They also brought Costin's daughter, Jocelyn.
But while Mark was swimming with Jocelyn and Reagan, tragedy struck. His soon-to-be stepdaughter, Reag…
Gravestone Company Owner Wanted Out Of NJ For Bilking Customers — Again
Police are hoping the public can help them locate the owner of a gravestone company who opened a New Jersey business after Pennsylvania officials shut him down for bilking customers.
Gregory John Stefan Jr., 53, took money for a headstone and then failed to deliver for his customer, police in Vineland said. Stefan and his father, Gregory John Stefan, Sr., who was involved in previous businesses with his son, have residences in Conshohocken, Upper Darby, and Havertown, PA, records show.
Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement wi…
Police ID Passenger Killed When Car Strikes Tree Along Atlantic City Expressway
New Jersey State Police have identified a 19-year-old passenger killed in a single-car crash along the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton.
Jazaya Lee, of Vineland, died of her injuries after the crash at 10:26 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9 at milepost 23.4, State Police said.
The driver, Andres Hernandez-Creamadel, 19, of Atlantic City, also was killed in the crash. He was driving east when he went off the road to the right and struck a tree, police said.
South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old man from South Jersey has been charged with the murder and assault of a couple during a burglary, authorities said.
Zachary M. Adamo, of Millville, was charged on a warrant with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, burglary, contempt, obstruction, tampering with evidence and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
The charges are related to a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of July 28, in the City of Vineland. It is alleged that the defendant entered a residence in the 600 block of Ridgewoo…
Ohio Man Convicted In Double-Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old Ohio man has been convicted in connection with a double-fatal shooting in Cumberland County, authorities said.
Michael R. Loftin, Jr., of Cincinnati, OH, was convicted after a 12-day jury trial of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Loftin was acquitted on Wednesday, Aug. 9 of two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, she said.
On March 8, 2015, around 12:20 a.m., Vineland Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Grape Street for several …
