Philly Woman Charged After Trenton Toddler Shoots Himself In Head: Police Philly Woman Charged After Trenton Toddler Shoots Himself In Head: Police
Philly Woman Charged After Trenton Toddler Shoots Himself In Head: Police A 30-year-old woman from Philadelphia has been charged in connection with a 3-year-old boy shooting himself in Trenton, authorities said. The boy suffered a graze wound to the head after the self-inflicted shooting on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Chante Odom was charged on Wednesday, Aug. 30, with endangering the welfare of a child and weapons offenses. She did not have a permit to carry a weapon in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, police said. Odom was described by police as a friend of the boy's family. The shooting occurred Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. on the 156 block of Phillips Avenue in Trenton. The …
Fugitive Arrested In Fatal Camden Shooting: Prosecutor Fugitive Arrested In Fatal Camden Shooting: Prosecutor
Fugitive Arrested In Fatal Camden Shooting: Prosecutor A teenage fugitive has been arrested in connection to a shooting that killed one man and injured another in Camden, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 29, a 16-year-old male was arrested in Camden by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division.  The juvenile male from Camden was charged with first-degree felony murder and weapons offenses. He is being held at the Lakeland Juvenile Detention Center. On Aug. 15, at 12:57 a.m., Camden County Police Department officers responded to the Northgate …
Camden Man Convicted After Leaving Gun In Atlantic City Hotel Room Camden Man Convicted After Leaving Gun In Atlantic City Hotel Room
Camden Man Convicted After Leaving Gun In Atlantic City Hotel Room A 31-year-old man from Camden has been convicted on several weapons offenses after leaving an unlicensed gun in an Atlantic City hotel room, authorities said. Quadir Webb was convicted on Friday, Aug. 25 after a jury trial, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The conviction stems from a March 6, 2022, incident at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. The jury found Webb had spent the night at the Claridge with his girlfriend, Mariah Taylor, and then checked out around 12 p.m.  Several hours after checking out, a male called the Claridge front desk …
Philadelphia Man Found Guilty In Fatal Drive-By Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Found Guilty In Fatal Drive-By Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Found Guilty In Fatal Drive-By Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor A jury has convicted a 28-year-old Philadelphia man for the 2021 fatal shooting of an elderly bicyclist in Camden, authorities said.z. Maurice Peaker, Jr., was found guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 15, of first-degree murder in the death of 67-year-old Thomas Smith of Camden, according to announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay  Peaker was also found guilty of weapons offenses, she said. On Aug. 15, 2021, at approximately 3:29 a.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter notification for six rounds in the area of the 1100 block of Kaighn Av…
Suspect Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor Suspect Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor
Suspect Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor A 50-year-old man from South Jersey has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last month, authorities said. Marlon D. Thompson of Millville was arrested without incident in Roselle by members of the US Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Fugitive Task Force and Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, Aug. 15, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennier Webb-McRae. Thompson was charged with murder and weapons offenses, she said. On July 25, at 4:44 p.m., 40-year-old Salmadine Johnson of Millville was located deceased in the 600 block of High Stree…
South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor
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…
Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun, 30 Pounds Pot Seized In NJ-PA Bust: Prosecutor Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun, 30 Pounds Pot Seized In NJ-PA Bust: Prosecutor
Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun, 30 Pounds Pot Seized In Nj-pa Bust: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Mercer County man has been arrested in connection with dealing drugs in Trenton and Bucks County, PA, authorities said. Akeem Smith, 33, of Trenton, was arrested on Tuesday, July 18, as a result of the investigation conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the DEA, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and Hamilton, Trenton and Bensalem, PA, police, they said. About $63,900 in drugs, a handgun and $13,860 cash were seized as a result of the Pennsylvania arrest and searches, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Ono…
2 Guns Recovered, 3 Arrested After Atlantic City Drug Deal: Police 2 Guns Recovered, 3 Arrested After Atlantic City Drug Deal: Police
2 Guns Recovered, 3 Arrested After Atlantic City Drug Deal: Police Atlantic City police recovered two handguns and arrested three people after officers allegedly witnessed a drug deal, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 18, at about 8 p.m., Detectives Alberto Valles and Christopher Dodson and Officers Brandon Bower and William Harned were patrolling the Bungalow Park section of Atlantic City. They saw Xavier Leon Jr. approach a vehicle with Joseph Hill and Shabria Cooper-Carter inside in the 700 block of Wabash Avenue, police said. The officers observed Leon and Hill engage in a drug deal, police said. After Leon walked away, the officers stopped him. H…
Philadelphia Man Charged In Fatal Shooting In South Jersey: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Charged In Fatal Shooting In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Charged In Fatal Shooting In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Camden, authorities said. Myles Nicholson was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the death of Stefan Shaw, 31, of Maple Shade, (Burlington County), according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.  On Tuesday, July 18, at approximately 4:07 p.m., Camden County police responded to 27th Street and Federal Street after hearing gunfire, MacAulay said. Police found a vehicle that had been shot and a victim suffering from gunshot wounds, she said. The vi…
Atlantic City Suspect Arrested After Pointing Gun During 'Mental Crisis': Police Atlantic City Suspect Arrested After Pointing Gun During 'Mental Crisis': Police
Atlantic City Suspect Arrested After Pointing Gun During 'Mental Crisis': Police Atlantic City police arrested a man amid a mental health crisis who pointed a handgun at a woman. Troy Williams, 45, of Atlantic City. was charged with weapons offenses, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and possession of drugs, police said. On Wednesday, July 5, at 1:52 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 300 block of Rosemont Place in reference to a woman being held against her will, and the suspect was armed with a handgun. Additionally, information was provided that the suspect was having a mental health episode, police said. Shortly after officers arrived, the victim ra…
Teenager Wanted In Atlantic City Murder Arrested In Georgia: Prosecutor Teenager Wanted In Atlantic City Murder Arrested In Georgia: Prosecutor
Teenager Wanted In Atlantic City Murder Arrested In Georgia: Prosecutor A 17-year-old fugitive wanted in a murder in Atlantic City was arrested in Georgia, authorities said. On July 3, at approximately 3:15 pm, the male suspect was arrested without incident at a residence in South Fulton, GA by members of the South Fulton Police Department. On June 18, 2023, at 3:33 a.m., the Atlantic City Police Department was dispatched to the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of shooting.  The victim of the shooting, identified as Tamaj Bennett, 19, of Atlantic City, was transported to the hospital by emergency medical personnel. Benn…
Woman Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Ex-BF: Camden Prosecutor Woman Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Ex-BF: Camden Prosecutor
Woman Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Ex-BF: Camden Prosecutor A 31-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of her ex-boyfriend in Camden, authorities said. Shanika Gideon, of Camden, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Kyle Wilson of Mantua, according to announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. She also was charged with weapons offenses, MacAulay said. On Wednesday, June 28, at 6:38 p.m., Camden County Police Department Officers were flagged down for a victim suffering from a gunshot wound at South 8th Street and Morgan Street. Police found the victim, later …