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US Marshals Arrest Philadelphia Suspect In South Jersey Slaying, Prosecutor Says
A fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last week in South Jersey has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Maurice Peaker Jr., 26, of Philadelphia was apprehended in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, according to according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.
The U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force based in Camden was assisted in making Peaker's arrest by the U.S. Marshals Eastern PA Violent Crimes Task Force, Philadelphia Division.
Thomas Smith, 67, of Camden was found ne…
Alleged Jersey Shore Home Invaders Indicted In Shooting Death, Prosecutor Says
A pair of alleged robbers from the Jersey Shore have been indicted in connection with a home invasion and fatal shooting, authorities said.
Leonard B. Ludwigsen Jr., 26, of Egg Harbor Township and Neco J. Pitts, 28 of Long Branch were indicted for the first-degree felony murder of 24-year-old Arturo Barrera III last year, according the the Atlantic County Prosecutor.
An Atlantic County Grand Jury also indicted Ludwigsen and Pitts on first-degree robbery, conspiracy and weapons offenses, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner
Leonard B. Ludwigsen Jr., 26, of Egg Ha…
Atlantic City Man, 23, Indicted For Armed Robbery, Fatal Shooting At Hotel
A 23-year-old man from Atlantic City has been indicted in connection with a fatal shooting during a robbery in a hotel last year, authorities said.
Keshawn T. Faulkner, of Atlantic City, was indicted by a grand jury in for the murder of 25 year-old Wayne Brown, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner.
Faulkner was charged with felony murder, robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Tyner said.
On Aug.. 12, 2020, Atlantic City Police received a 9-1-1 call, at 11:45 a.m., reporting a shooting.
Patrol officers res…
