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Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police
Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police A 3-year-old boy has died after being struck by an 81-year-old driver on a busy New Jersey roadway, police said. The Lindenwold boy was struck by a southbound Cherry Hill man on Route 73 at Holtec Drive around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Evesham, according to local police. Evesham police officers and firefighters immediately initiated life-saving efforts on the child, who was taken to Cooper Hospital.  Police later announced that the boy had died. The Cherry Hill driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Members of the Evesham Police Department’s T…
Driver Flown In Burlington County Crash Dies, Police Say Driver Flown In Burlington County Crash Dies, Police Say
Driver Flown In Burlington County Crash Dies, Police Say A 57-year-old Cinnaminson driver has died after being airlifted to an area hospital in a Moorestown crash, police said. The driver, who was not identified by name, struck a tree in a two-door sedan on Tom Brown Road just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, according to police. He was airlifted to Cooper Hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later. No other vehicles were involved.  The Moorestown Police Department’s Traffic Unit is conducting the investigation.
Girl Run Over By Tow Truck During Bicycle Ride Gone Wrong In Atlantic County: Police Girl Run Over By Tow Truck During Bicycle Ride Gone Wrong In Atlantic County: Police
Girl Run Over By Tow Truck During Bicycle Ride Gone Wrong In Atlantic County: Police A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling off her bike into the path of tow truck in Atlantic County last week, police said. The girl was hiding in the shoulder of Ocean Heights Avenue heading north, the same direction as the 2021 Ford tow truck next to her, when she lost her balance and fell off her bike around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Egg Harbor Police Chief Frederick Spano said. The girl fell into the path and underneath the rear tires of the vehicle, Spano said. Investigation revealed no contact was made between the truck and bicycle prior to the accident, police said…
Woman, 85, Killed In 2-Car Crash In South Jersey: Police Woman, 85, Killed In 2-Car Crash In South Jersey: Police
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…
Sprinter Van Strikes Pedestrian, 27, On White Horse Pike: Police Sprinter Van Strikes Pedestrian, 27, On White Horse Pike: Police
Sprinter Van Strikes Pedestrian, 27, On White Horse Pike: Police A 27-year-old man was hospitalized after being struck by a car on White Horse Pike in Winslow Township Saturday night, April 20, police said. The Hammonton man was struck by a 46-year-old New York City man in a Mercedes Benz sprinter van near Ehrke Road around 9:45 p.m.  The pedestrian was taken to Cooper Hospital for treatment.
Yamileth D. Marenco, Operating Room Nurse, 41 Yamileth D. Marenco, Operating Room Nurse, 41
Yamileth D. Marenco, Operating Room Nurse, 41 Yamileth D. Marenco, of Pennsauken, died on March 26, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 41 years old. Yamileth was the first in her family to graduate from college and was a surgical technologist for over 15 years, working as an operating room nurse at Cooper Hospital, where her compassion and dedication touched the lives of countless patients and colleagues, her obituary said. Beyond her work at the hospital, Yamileth made a lasting impact by collecting donations for the children of her home country, Nicaragua. "Her commitment to improv…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash A pedestrian is in serious condition after a crash in Camden County, authorities said. On Tuesday, March 19 at about 7:20 p.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to College Drive and Erial Road for a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway.  The pedestrian was transported to Cooper Hospital with serious injuries, Gloucester Township police said. The driver of the vehicle remained at the crash scene and was not injured, they said. College Drive eastbound was closed for approximately two and a half hours.  Gloucester …
Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police
Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police A pedestrian was in critical condition after a crash in Gloucester Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 p.m. on Monday, March 11. at the intersection of Blackwood Clementon Road and Kelly Drivers Lane, according to Gloucester Township police. The pedestrian was found in the roadway unconscious and suffering from serious bodily injuries, police said.  The driver remained at the crash scene and was not injured, police said. The pedestrian was taken to Cooper Hospital, Trauma Unit, in Camden by Inspira ambulance. Blackwood Clementon Road was closed for severa…
Bullet Lodged In NJ Police Shootout Suspect Could Soon Be Key Piece Of Evidence, Court Rules Bullet Lodged In NJ Police Shootout Suspect Could Soon Be Key Piece Of Evidence, Court Rules
Bullet Lodged In NJ Police Shootout Suspect Could Soon Be Key Piece Of Evidence, Court Rules New Jersey’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Camden County prosecutors on whether a bullet lodged in a suspect's abdomen can be used as evidence in an attempted murder trial, according to court records. Camden police and Shlawrence Ross have different accounts of what happened on Dec. 3, 2017. While police say Ross shot at them after being kicked out of an illegal speakeasy, Ross says he had left the party to go to the store and was denied re-entry. Before he knew it, he was shot at "but he did not know who shot him or why," court documents show. A grand jury indicted Ross for&nb…
Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops
Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops A 28-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing a security guard at a South Jersey bar this weekend, authorities said. Marcus Brown, of Voorhees, is believed to have stabbed a the security guard who was trying to break up a fight between him and another man at the Chicken or the Egg on Route 70 in Marlton, around 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, Evesham police said. Arriving officers rendered aid to the security guard, who was taken to Cooper Hospital and in stable condition. Brown tried to flee after the stabbing, however, he was detained when police arrived.  Brown was also tran…
US Marshals Arrest Porch Pirate Who Allegedly Rammed South Jersey Officer With Vehicle US Marshals Arrest Porch Pirate Who Allegedly Rammed South Jersey Officer With Vehicle
US Marshals Arrest Porch Pirate Who Allegedly Rammed South Jersey Officer With Vehicle U.S. Marshals arrested a porch pirate who rammed a South Jersey police officer with her vehicle while fleeing from him, authorities said. Ebony E. Gomez of Jacksonville, FL, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 11 in Monroe Township and turned over to Gloucester Township police. Gomez was wanted on various charges including second-degree eluding, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Gomez fled police in a white Dodge Journey on Jarvis Road in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township around 1:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, loca…
NJ Porch Pirate Rams Officer With Vehicle, Speeds Off: Cops NJ Porch Pirate Rams Officer With Vehicle, Speeds Off: Cops
NJ Porch Pirate Rams Officer With Vehicle, Speeds Off: Cops A porch pirate who rammed a South Jersey police officer with her vehicle while fleeing from him is being sought on multiple charges, officials say. Police spotted Ebony E. Gomez's white Dodge Journey on Jarvis Road in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township around 1:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, local police said. The vehicle had been identified in a series of package thefts, and so officers conducted a motor vehicle stop. The license plate, NJ-F64PSY, was listed as stolen. Officers saw juveniles inside the vehicle unrestrained before it fled at a high rate of speed, officials said…
Boy Struck By Car, Airlifted After Getting Off School Bus In South Jersey Boy Struck By Car, Airlifted After Getting Off School Bus In South Jersey
Boy Struck By Car, Airlifted After Getting Off School Bus In South Jersey A 15-year-old boy from Mays Landing had to be airlifted with serious injuries after being struck by a car, authorities said. The student had just gotten off a school bus when the crash occurred on Monday, Dec. 4 at about 5:40 p.m., according to Hamilton Township police in Atlantic County. The crash occurred at the intersection of Mays Landing Somers Point Road and Old River Road. A preliminary investigation found a 2013 Honda Civic operated by Richard Brownell, 79, of Selbyville, Delaware, was traveling southbound on Mays Landing Somers Point Road when he struck the boy, police said. The …
Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police
Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police A man who refused to leave a party stabbed another man in the chest, authorities said. The clash occurred on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1:05 a.m. at 500 Whirney Ave. in Glassboro, police said. A suspect, Jahee Nixon, was immediately taken into custody.  Nixon reportedly was asked to leave the party for "making multiple females feel uncomfortable," police said. He stabbed a victim in the arm and chest, police said. The victim was taken to Cooper Hospital to be treated for his injuries.  Nixon was taken to lnspira Hospital for minor injuries and was then processed, charged and lodged at …
Pilot Airlifted After Banner Plane Crashes In South Jersey: Police Pilot Airlifted After Banner Plane Crashes In South Jersey: Police
Pilot Airlifted After Banner Plane Crashes In South Jersey: Police A banner plane pilot was airlifted to a South Jersey hospital after crashing near a Gloucester County airport, authorities said. On Thursday, Sept. 14, at 4:14 p.m., Monroe Township police responded to Cross Keys Airport for an aircraft accident.  A single-engine Cessna 150G banner plane crashed in the wooded area west of the airport while attempting to lift a banner, Monrow Township police said.  The pilot, a 62-year-old male, was the only occupant. His name was not released. He was airlifted to Cooper Hospital.  The Federal Aviation Administration was on scene and no add…
Cumberland County Man Critical After Assault: Police Cumberland County Man Critical After Assault: Police
Cumberland County Man Critical After Assault: Police A 25-year-old man has been arrested for an assault that left the victim in critical condition in Cumberland County, authorities said. On Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11:36 p.m., Bridgeton police officers were dispatched to Myrtle Street for an assault. Police found an unconscious 35-year-old Bridgeton man being treated by Bridgeton Fire/EMS.  A short time later ER Staff contacted police and advised that the victim was in critical condition with a serious head injury. After further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was assaulted near the 200 block of Walnut Street. Br…
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…
Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing
Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing A woman died and a man was critical after both were stabbed overnight this week in South Jersey, authorities said. Vineland police responding to the 600 block of Ridgewood Avenue found Sharon Taylor, 60, and James Taylor, 51, both suffering stab wounds in their home around 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 28, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb McRae said. Sharon was pronounced dead at the scene while James was flown to Cooper Hospital and was last listed in critical condition. Their relationship was not immediately clear. Further details were not released. Anyone with information is as…
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support Support is on the rise for the family of Gary Koncewicz, a longtime Burlington County nurse and devoted dad of four who died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, June 30 at the age of 53. Described as the “definition of a good person,” Gary worked tirelessly as a nurse throughout Cooper and Virtua hospitals for more than 25 years, his obituary says. He was known for his love of sports, especially the Phillies, and his absolute mastery of the art of “dad jokes.” “53 years is too short but Gary managed to fill it with so many laughs, caring smiles and about one million dad jokes,” re…
Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey
Motorcyclist, 74, Killed By Car Making U-Turn In South Jersey A 74-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey was killed when he struck a car making a U-Turn, authorities said. Thomas Pitt of Clayton was operating a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle when the fatal crash occurred, Clayton police said. On Saturday, May 6 at 7:41 p.m., Clayton police were dispatched to North Delsea Drive at Earl Avenue for a report of a crash. The initial investigation revealed that a 2003 White Honda Civic, driven by a 25-year old Deptford resident, was traveling south on Delsea Drive. The driver of the Civic attempted to make a U-Turn in the roadway and collided with the …
South Jersey Man, 62, Killed Striking Utility Pole, Flipping South Jersey Man, 62, Killed Striking Utility Pole, Flipping
South Jersey Man, 62, Killed Striking Utility Pole, Flipping A 62-year-old driver died after striking a utility pole and overturning in Gloucester County, authorities said. The man from Glassboro was driving a Toyota Camry westbound on the 200 block of East High Street/Route 322 when he lost control at 4:06 p.m. on Monday, May 1, Glassboro police said. The car ran off the roadway to the right, struck the utility pole and overturned, police said. The driver was pronounced dead after being flown to Cooper Hospital.  If anyone witnessed this crash or has any information, please contact Crash Investigator Cpl. Derek Walton #9110 of the Glass…
Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Millville last month, authorities said. Maurice L. Jones, 30, of Vineland and Edwin I. Torres, 31, of Philadelphia, were charged with conspiracy to commit murder and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. On Feb. 17, Millville police responded to 4 th and E Street for reports of shots fired. Police found Lamont O. Jones Jr., 34, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter at Cooper Hospital, the prosecutor said. …
Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor
Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday,, Jan. 29, in Bridgeton, authorities said. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, two 17-year-old juveniles from Bridgeton were charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. As previously announced, Iban Perez, 21, of Bridgeton, has also been charged in the shooting.. At approximately 12:37 a.m. Sunday,  members of the Bridgeton Police Department responded to 300 block area of North Pearl Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, off…
MURDER: Arrest Made In Bridgeton Shooting That Killed One Teen, Injured Another MURDER: Arrest Made In Bridgeton Shooting That Killed One Teen, Injured Another
Murder: Arrest Made In Bridgeton Shooting That Killed One Teen, Injured Another A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder and related offenses in a shooting that left a  17-year-old boy dead and a 17-year-old girl wounded in Bridgeton, authorities said. Iban Perez faces charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and  aggravated assault in the shootings on the 300 block of North Pearl Street, sometime around 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene while the girl was flown to Cooper Hospital for medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.&nbs…
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 South Jersey Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 South Jersey
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 South Jersey There was a crash with injuries on Interstate 295 in Gloucester County. The crash occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 on I-295 southbound north of Exit 20 in West Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation and State Police. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevy Traverse was involved in a single-vehicle crash, State Police said. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Cooper Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, they said. Two of three lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.
Pedestrian Struck In Hit-Run Crash, Driver Charged With DWI: Police Pedestrian Struck In Hit-Run Crash, Driver Charged With DWI: Police
Pedestrian Struck In Hit-Run Crash, Driver Charged With DWI: Police The driver in a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian allegedly was caught by police and charged with DWI, authorities said. On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 12:40 PM, the Evesham Police Department responded to Kings Grants Drive and East Coventry Circle for a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. It was also reported that the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene.  Upon the first officer’s arrival, the pedestrian, who was later identified as a 51-year-old Marlton resident, was found unconscious in the shoulder of the roadway with critical injuries.  …
Pedestrian Struck By Car Outside South Jersey School Pedestrian Struck By Car Outside South Jersey School
Pedestrian Struck By Car Outside South Jersey School DeMasi Middle School in Evesham was placed into a shelter-in-place due to a pedestrian crash, authorities said. The car-pedestrian crash took place before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, near the school, Evesham police said. The school was used as a safe landing zone location to medevac airlift the victim to Cooper Hospital for treatment. An unconfirmed report said the pedestrian was a child. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Child Struck, Driver Arrested In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash Child Struck, Driver Arrested In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash
Child Struck, Driver Arrested In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash A 51-year-old driver from Glouchester County was charged in a hit-and-run crash involving an 11-year-old pedestrian. The victim was taken to Cooper Hospital and is in stable condition.  The boy was walking along the 500 block of Oak Avenue in Franklin Township at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 when he was hit by a passing vehicle, according to Franklin Township Police. Paul Mensch, of Malaga, was charged with assault by auto and released on a summons pending a court appearance. Police said they recovered evidence belonging to the vehicle at the scene and obtained surveillance video.
South Jersey Man Charged In DWI Crash That Killed Man Walking His Dog: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Charged In DWI Crash That Killed Man Walking His Dog: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Charged In DWI Crash That Killed Man Walking His Dog: Prosecutor A Camden County man has been charged with death by auto in connection with a DWI crash that killed a man walking his dog, authorities said. Darius Wade, 28, of Pine Hill was charged on Thursday, June 2 in connection with the May fatal crash, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay alongside Pine Hill Chief of Police Chris Winters. On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 a.m. the Pine Hill Police Department, Pine Hill Fire Department, and EMS personnel, were dispatched to the 200 block of East 11th Avenue for a pedestrian crash. An unconscious pedestrian was found in the roadway, along wi…
South Jersey Driver Had Headlights Off In Crash Injuring 3: Police South Jersey Driver Had Headlights Off In Crash Injuring 3: Police
South Jersey Driver Had Headlights Off In Crash Injuring 3: Police Three people were hurt in a crash involving a vehicle with its headlights off, authorities said. At about 6:45 p.m. on Friday, March 11, Galloway police said that a  2015 Kia Optima, operated by Christina Porter, 32, of Galloway was traveling northbound on South Pitney Road near Highland Avenue, police said. The car collided with a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by Robert Bardenhagen, 58, of Galloway, police said. Bardenhagen had just entered the intersection to make a left turn from Highland Avenue onto South Pitney Road.  As Bardenhagen entered the intersection, the front of…
South Jersey Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Bar Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Bar Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Bar Shooting: Prosecutor Authorities have arrested a 42-year-old South Jersey man in connection with a bar shooting. Carl Young, of Merchantville, was apprehended on Sunday, March 6, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Philip Olivo. Young was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and related weapons offenses in the shooting of a 35-year-old man from Merchantville, MacAulay and Olivo said. On March 6, at approximately 2:58 a.m., police responded to Bryson’s Pub located on the 3400 block of Cove Road in Pennsauken, for a shooting.  An investigati…