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Police & Fire
Man Kills Cellmate In Burlington County Jail: Prosecutor
A Burlington Township man has been charged with killing his cellmate inside the Burlington County Jail, authorities said. Rondale Holloman, 37, killed Kenneth Bulle, 74, of Mount Holly, in the early morning hours of Nov. 14, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced. Corrections officers discovered that Holloman had attacked Bulle, who was pronounced dead at the facility, Bradshaw said. An autopsy determined that Bulle died from manual strangulation, according to Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood. Holloman, who has been jailed since September on second-degree …
Police & Fire
NJ Corrections Officer Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Prosecutor
A New Jersey corrections officer has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Austin Metivier, 34, of Mount Holly, was taken into custody at the Burlington County Jail, where he works, and lodged at the Camden County Jail, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Pemberton Township Police Chief Jonathan Glass said. The investigation began last month after Pemberton Township police were informed that a hard drive belonging to Metivier contained child sex abuse material. A forensic examination of the hard drive later revealed that it contained multip…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Who Killed GF With Toilet Tank Cover, Belt On Her Birthday Sentenced: Feds
A New Jersey man will spend up to a quarter-century in prison after admitting to brutally killing his girlfriend in a Washington, D.C. hotel, authorities said. William Barrett, 69, of Mount Holly, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 25 to 25 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. He was arrested in the killing of 36-year-old Romaine Maddox, a resident of the northeast quadrant of D.C. According to trial evidence, Barrett and Maddox checked into Ivy City Hotel on New York Avenue, Northeast at around 7 p.m. …
Obituaries
Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle
The family of a Mount Holly mother was mourning her death after a battle with breast cancer. Danielle Weaver-Fowler, 29, died on Sunday, Sept. 29, according to an obituary from Lee Funeral Home. She was the mother of an eight-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. Weaver-Fowler was remembered for how much she cared for her family. "Truly, to know Danielle was to love her," her obituary read. "Her sparkling green eyes were captivating, her beautiful smile made you feel like you’ve known her forever, and her gentle, genuine, and giving soul made you fall in love. As gentle as she wa…
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Discriminatory Drug Testing For Pregnant Patients Caused False Positives At 3 NJ Hospitals: AG
A South Jersey healthcare system was accused of discriminating against pregnant patients with a mandatory drug testing policy, authorities said. Attorney General Matthew Platkin has filed a lawsuit against Virtua Health, according to a news release on Thursday, Sept. 26. The company with corporate headquarters in Marlton operates hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden. The lawsuit claimed Virtua has had a policy since 2018 of universal drug testing for all pregnant patients admitted to its hospitals' labor and delivery units. Virtua doesn't have a similar policy for those who a…
News
Michele Rhodes, 55, ID'd As Woman Who Died At Elizabethtown Fair: Coroner
The woman who died following a "medical emergency" at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday, August 20 has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Michele Rhodes, 55, of Akron, PA, and originally from Mount Holly, NJ, choked to death at the Elizabethtown Fair, Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber explained and as detailed in her obituary posted by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Police officers were eating lunch at the fair located at 900 East High Street in Elizabethtown Borough when the incident began at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 20, as Da…
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NJ Paraprofessional Convinced Student To Send Nudes, Suggested They Have Sex: Police
A 42-year-old high school paraprofessional from Burlington County has been arrested after authorities say he tried to convince a student to have sex. Michael Van Kline, of Lumberton, who worked at Seneca High School in Tabernacle, used social media to converse with the student, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. Van Kline convinced the student to send him nude photos and suggested the two meet to have sex, Bradshaw said. The investigation began after authorities got a tip that Van Kline may have been inappropriately communicating with a student electronically, the p…
News
Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing
Another round of heat and storms is on deck for the Northeast, starting now, forecasters say. The beginning of the week will start out hot with a chance of storms in the late-afternoon and evening, however, the highest chance of severe weather comes mid-week, AccuWeather says. Monday, July 15 will be mostly sunny with a high between 97 and 100 from New Jersey to Washington DC, and a widespread risk of thunderstorms in the evening, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather forecast map Monday-Monday night. AccuWeather Good Monday M…
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South Jersey Man Shared Child Pornography: Prosecutor
A 48-year-old man from Burlington County has been charged with possessing and sharing child pornography, authorities said. Dominic Constantine, of Marlton, was taken into custody at his residence on Wednesday, July 3, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Evesham Township Police Chief Walt Miller. He was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on a File Sharing Program (First Degree), Possession of CSAM with Intent to Distribute (First Degree), Distribution of CSAM (First Degree), and Possession of CSAM (Second Degree), they said. He wa…
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Ex-NJ Bank Employee Stole $1M From Customer, Used Money To Fund Business Ventures: Cops
A former bank employee has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million from a customer whom he'd befriended then invested the money in side business ventures, authorities in Burlington County announced. Agha Hasan, 41, of Bordentown, is facing a litany of charges including theft by deception and tax evasion stemming from the $998,188 in stolen money, dating back to 2018, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. The investigation began last year after fraud investigators for Santander Bank contacted police about questionable transactions conducted and overseen by Ha…
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Boy Who Drowned On First Day Of NJ Summer Camp Defied Odds Since Birth, Campaign Says
The 6-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a South Jersey summer camp has been identified, authorities said. Michael Stewart was a rising first grader at the Lumberton Township School District, Superintendent Colleen Murray said in a letter to the community posted on the district's website. A GoFundMe campaign launched for his mother, Enjoli, said Michael drowned during free swim at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Mansfield Township. "Michael came into this world a fighter from the day he was born," reads the campaign launched by Kayla Ogletree. "He…
Police & Fire
Intoxicated Woman Was Speeding In Crash, Killing South Jersey College Student: Prosecutors
A Mays Landing woman was accused of speeding while intoxicated in a crash that killed a college student from Burlington County, authorities said. Alexia Glass, 25, was indicted on several charges, including first-degree aggravated manslaughter on Tuesday, June 4, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. She was charged in the Hamilton Township crash that killed 22-year-old Yolanda Pacheco of Mount Holly on Thursday, Mar. 28. Troopers responded to the crash on Black Horse Pike near the Penny Pot community at around 12:26 a.m., a state police spokesperson said. Glass wa…
Police & Fire
Woman, 85, Killed In 2-Car Crash In South Jersey: Police
HOLD for Chief's callback An 85-year-old woman from South Jersey was killed in a two-car crash on Wednesday, May 1 in Mount Holly, authorities said. Vera Stockton of Southampton was pulling out of a parking lot near CVS on Route 541 when another vehicle collided with her vehicle, Mount Holly Police Chief Richard W. Spitler said. Stockton was trapped when Mount Holly police arrived at the scene at 9:23 a.m., the chief said. Westampton firefighters extricated Stockton from the car before she was airlifted to Cooper Hospital where she was pronounced dead, he said. The other driver was not h…
Obituaries
NJ College Student Killed Two Months Before Graduation By Suspected Drunk Driver: Campaign
Friends and loved ones were rallying to support the family of a college student from Burlington County who was killed by a suspected drunk driver, according to a fundraising campaign. Yolanda Pacheco, 22, of Mount Holly, died on Thursday, Mar. 28 when a car crashed into her SUV in Hamilton Township. A state police spokesperson said troopers responded to the crash on Black Horse Pike near the Penny Pot community at around 12:26 a.m. A GoFundMe page had raised more than $21,000 from at least 435 donations as of Wednesday, Apr. 3. "We are all heartbroken and left to pick up the pieces to give…
Police & Fire
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…
Weather
Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm
She's here. The weekend storm that's prompted wind and flooding advisories for much of the region is under way, and the National Weather Service says it's only going to get worse. ⚠️ The forecast for today remains on track. The most significant change has been the expansion of the Wind Advisory to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, March 23, 2024 Forecast Rainfall Saturday, March 22 National Weather Service Winds are expected to increase later Saturday morning, March 23, with the strongest gusts expected to last through Sunday morning…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Woman Who Killed Boyfriend While Refusing To Go To Rehab Sentenced: Prosecutors
A Burlington County woman will spend about a decade in prison for killing her boyfriend with her vehicle while she was drunk and refusing to enter a rehabilitation center, prosecutors said. Tina Lewis, 35, of Mount Holly, was sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 29 to 10 years in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced in a news release. She pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Investigators said Davis and her boyfriend Craig Everett arrived at Recovery Centers for America (RCA) at Lighthouse on Atlantic Avenue in Mays Landing on Friday, Sept.…
Weather
Snow, Hail Could Be Part Of Damaging Mid-Week Storm Headed To NJ, PA: Forecasters
Forecasters are tracking a gusty storm bringing rain and some snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Rain is expected to begin across both states Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, and continue through Wednesday morning, Feb. 28, the National Weather Service says. ☔️ Multiple rounds of rain & storms will occur across central PA through Wednesday evening, Stay Weather Aware! 1⃣: Tues... Posted by US National Weather Service State College PA on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 While temperatures on Wednesday could reach a high of 60, a steep drop is expected in the evening to around 30, …
Police & Fire
Wanted Truck Rams Police Vehicle In 50-Mile Turnpike Pursuit That Ended In Crash: Cops
A fugitive from Delaware took New Jersey State Police on a wild chase from Mount Holly more than 50 miles to Elizabeth before crashing his truck, authorities said. On Thursday, Feb. 8, at approximately 12:20 p.m., troopers spotted a white Penske trunk going north on the New Jersey Turnpike in the area of milepost 35 in Mount Laurel Township, according to State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron. ALSO SEE: New Footage Shows Driver Flipping Box Truck After 50-Mile NJ Turnpike Pursuit The vehicle, being operated by 21-year-old Joel Espinal, of New York, NY, had been wanted by Delaware Sta…
Business
Pizza Maker Converts Train Caboose Into Walk-Up Shop In South Jersey
A take-out pizza shop offers a unique venue for its business in Mount Holly: a train caboose. Frank Hesson had operated a mobile business for three years before noticing a caboose at the Train Wreck Distillery. He now rents the space from there distillery and called it Home Slice Pizza. This spring, Hesson plans to add park benches for customers to eat outdoors. "The caboose is the kitchen," Hesson told Daily Voice. There's a walk-up window to order food. The caboose, measuring 13 by 22 feet, is located at 21 Madison Ave. Owner Frank Hesson behind the counter Provided/ Frank Hes…
Obituaries
Yazmin Nicole Rodriguez, Mount Holly Mom, Mortgage Worker, 37
Yazmin Nicole Rodriguez died on Jan. 26, according to an obituary published by Pennchief Chapels. She was 37 years old. Born in Mount Holly, Yazmin was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School. During her time at Rancocas Valley, she was an avid cheerleader and softball player, winning the national cheerleading championship her junior year, her obituary said. She worked in the mortgage industry. She is survived by three children: Shawn Rogers, Syenna Smith, and Keem Young; her parents Ed and Griselle Silva of Lumberton; her brother, N…
Police & Fire
Man Threatening Wawa Employees Had Stabbed Wife Dead In South Jersey: Prosecutor
A 60-year-old man from Burlington County harassing Wawa employees was found to have fatally stabbed his wife, authorities said. Stanley Martin of Willingboro was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the death of 56-year-old Dierdra Martin, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said on Friday, Jan. 19. The investigation began just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13 when officers from the Westampton Township Police Department were called to the Wawa convenience store on Springside Road for a report of a man threatening employees. The man, who was later iden…
Police & Fire
Woman Convicted Of Killing Mother In Shared South Jersey Apartment: Prosecutor
A 27-year-old woman has been found guilty of killing her mom in 2019 in their shared South Jersey apartment, authorities said. Marisa Rivera was convicted of murder and two weapons offenses in the Sept. 6, 2019 killing of Denise DeNapoli, 56, in Mount Holly, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. The ruling was handed down by Criminal Court Judge Terrence R. Cook, who conducted a bench trial at the defendant’s request. Sentencing was scheduled for March 8. DeNapoli's body was found in their apartment the morning of Sept. 6, 2019, by Mount Laurel police officers performi…
Weather
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS
Yet another December rain storm has come and gone, leaving many New Jersey towns under water. According to the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mount Holly office, between one and three inches of rain fell across the area, ending early Thursday, Dec. 28. The town that got the most amount of rain is Washington Township (Warren County), with 3.38 inches, the weather service said. Bernards Township in Somerset County saw 3.24 inches and Randolph in Morris County saw 3.03 inches. Click here to see totals as of 11:50 a.m. Sussex County got between 2.05 and 2.53 inches; Somers…
Weather
'Deja Vu:' Another Storm With Heavy Rain, Gusty Wind Takes Aim At East Coast
Meteorologists are tracking another storm headed to the region early next week. This storm could look a lot like last weekend's storm, which brought several inches of rain, snow, and gusty winds to the region, AccuWeather says. "For millions, it will end up being a case of déjà vu," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said. "This next storm coming up the Eastern Seaboard will have similar characteristics to the one that slammed the mid-Atlantic and Northeast with heavy rain and wind just days ago." The rest of the week will be sunny with increasing temps, and dry. But come S…
News
See How Hospitals In South Jersey Rank For Safety In America
Several hospitals in South Jersey were graded for safety by a hospital safety watchdog group. The Leapfrog Group released the Fall 2023 hospital grades on Tuesday, Dec. 5. An expert panel of doctors selects 22 evidence-based measures of patient safety to come up with grades for the nearly 3,000 hospitals and acute care centers nationwide. Click here for more on the methodology. Here's how hospitals in South Jersey were graded for safety by the Leapfrog Group this year: A: Inspira Medical Center (Mullica Hill) Inspira Medical Center (Vineland) Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital …
Weather
Powerful Storm Could Disrupt Travel In New Jersey This Weekend: Here's The Timing
A powerful storm is set to bring heavy rain and travel disruptions to New Jersey this weekend. The week will be clear with temps in the mid-40s through Friday, Dec. 8, when we'll see a bit of a warmup, according to the National Weather Service. We will have a cool next couple of days before a warm-up to finish off the week! The next chance for rain will arrive late Saturday night into Sunday. Look up your local forecast at weather.gov/phi/ Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Friday will be sunny with a high of 55, with Saturda…
Weather
Weekend Storms Bring Rain, Fog To Region
A pair of storms are expected to bring rain to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic this weekend. Friday afternoon and evening Dec. 1 will be drizzly with temps in the high 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds thicken this morning. Rains arrive later this afternoon. High temperatures will be near normal for December 1. ☔️ Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, December 1, 2023 High temps today will be in the upper 40s to low 50s for most with rain already moving through the area. For this... Posted by US National Weather Service Ba…
Police & Fire
Feds Finally Get Justice In Re-Sentencings Of NJ Army Major, Wife Who Abused 5 Kids
UPDATE: It took federal authorities three tries over more than eight years, but they finally got to see the punishment fit the crimes when a judge sentenced a Morris County couple who severely abused their children to extended prison terms. The sentences imposed in federal court in Newark on Monday, Oct. 30, "hold Carolyn Jackson and John Jackson accountable for their horrific crimes, and bring a measure of justice for their victims,” said U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger (photo above, left). Carolyn Jackson, 46, was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison. John E.…
Weather
Two Inches Of Rain To Drench Northeast This Weekend: Here's Timing
The Northeast is in for another rainy weekend. While skies on Friday, Oct. 13 were sunny and temps were pleasant, Saturday, Oct. 14 was expected to come with rain for the Northeast: Nearly two inches of it, according to AccuWeather. New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia will get drenched, with rainfall expected to begin in the early afternoon, as reported by AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. 🌤️ Happy Friday the 13th! Nothing scary about today's forecast. Another pleasant and sunny day before clouds and rain... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mo…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Teacher Charged With Sexually Touching Multiple Students: Prosecutor
A special education teacher at an elementary school in Burlington County has been charged with sexually touching seven students, authorities said. Vincent Root, 58, of Philadelphia, was charged with seven counts of sexual assault and seven counts of child endangerment at Chatsworth Elementary School, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw Root was taken into custody Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Prosecutor’s Office in Mount Holly and held in Burlington County Jail pending a detention hearing in Superior Court. District officials said Root has been placed on admi…
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