Teenager Arrested With Loaded Handgun, Crack Cocaine In Atlantic City: Police Teenager Arrested With Loaded Handgun, Crack Cocaine In Atlantic City: Police
Teenager Arrested With Loaded Handgun, Crack Cocaine In Atlantic City: Police A tip led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy with a loaded handgun. On Saturday, Dec. 3, Sergeant Christopher LoDico received information identifying a juvenile that was involved in a strong-arm robbery earlier in the day and was seen in possession of a handgun. This information was distributed to patrol units. At 5:34 p.m., Officer John Bell observed the suspect juvenile in the 1600 block of Atlantic Avenue in the company of a group of men. Officers Bell and Ivan Cruz attempted to stop the juvenile at the which time he began to walk away and refused their orders. A foot pursuit ensued and…
High School Evacuated, Student Charged With Making Bomb Threat In Burlington County: Police High School Evacuated, Student Charged With Making Bomb Threat In Burlington County: Police
High School Evacuated, Student Charged With Making Bomb Threat In Burlington County: Police At 11:29 AM, Shawnee High School was evacuated late Thursday morning, Nov. 3 due to an online posting related to a destructive device being placed in a bathroom, authorities said. A juvenile student was later charged with making the threat, according to Medford Township police. The coordination of school officials, LRHSD representatives and officers from Medford Township Police Department, Medford Lakes Police Department as well as Medford Fire Personnel secured the scene as the school was evacuated.  Medford Township police bomb detection K-9’s were deployed confirming that the schoo…
Missing Teen With Autism Found Dead After Kidnapping, Beating: Police Missing Teen With Autism Found Dead After Kidnapping, Beating: Police
Missing Teen With Autism Found Dead After Kidnapping, Beating: Police Eight people have been charged including a 14-year-old girl and at least one family member in the kidnapping, beating and killing of a 19-year-old man with autism, authorities said. Hayden Robert Garreffa, of Dilltown, PA, was found dead by state troopers in a wooded area of Brush Valley Township on Saturday, Oct. 22 around 4 a.m., according to a state police briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 25. His death was believed to be a homicide, according to state police citing the Indiana County coroner's office. The police think he was kidnapped, and beaten on the same day that he was kille…
14-Year-Old Stolen SUV Driver, Passenger From Newark Caught After Rush-Hour Pursuit, Crash 14-Year-Old Stolen SUV Driver, Passenger From Newark Caught After Rush-Hour Pursuit, Crash
14-Year-Old Stolen SUV Driver, Passenger From Newark Caught After Rush-Hour Pursuit, Crash A 14-year-old driver and 15-year-old passenger who were caught after crashing a stolen SUV during a pursuit from Route 3 to Route 21 were carrying key fobs from vehicles swiped as far south as the Jersey Shore, Clifton police said. An officer began pursuing the 2021 Ford Explorer -- which had been reported stolen out of North Caldwell -- after the driver refused to stop on westbound Route 3 around 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. The chase continued south on Route 21 before the Explorer struck a civilian's vehicle near the intersection of 3rd Avenue in Newark, the …
Pair Pleads Guilty To 'Head Shot' Gang-Related Shootings In South Jersey Pair Pleads Guilty To 'Head Shot' Gang-Related Shootings In South Jersey
Pair Pleads Guilty To 'Head Shot' Gang-Related Shootings In South Jersey Two men admitted their involvement in a string of gang-motivated crimes committed on behalf of the "Head Shot Gang," also known as "Front Street." Quashawn Harris, 23, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to first-degree promoting organized street crime; first-degree conspiracy to commit murder; first-degree attempted murder; first-degree use of a juvenile in the commission of a crime; second-degree possession of a handgun for unlawful purposes; second-degree community gun; second-degree certain person not to possess a firearm; third-degree receiving stolen property; fourth-degree aggravated ass…
13-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Atlantic City Stabbing 13-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Atlantic City Stabbing
13-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Atlantic City Stabbing A 13-year-old boy was arrested for stabbing another juvenile during a fight, authorities said. On Monday, Oct. 10 at 5:56 p.m., Atlantic City police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue for a stabbing.  Officers Anthony Nastasi and Bayron Zelaya-Chavez arrived to find a 13-year-old juvenile from Atlantic City suffering from a stab wound to his chest and bleeding heavily.  Officers rendered medical aid to the victim by applying a compression gauze and a chest seal to the puncture wound until Emergency Medical Personnel arrived on scene. EMS continued treat…
WILD CHASE: Masked Carjackers Ram Police Cruiser, Civilian Vehicles On Route 46 WILD CHASE: Masked Carjackers Ram Police Cruiser, Civilian Vehicles On Route 46
Wild Chase: Masked Carjackers Ram Police Cruiser, Civilian Vehicles On Route 46 Three carjackers were captured following a wild chase in which they rammed a Wayne police cruiser and several civilian vehicles on Route 46, authorities said. It began shortly after Montville police issued an alert for two vehicles, one of which had just been taken by thieves in ski masks, shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. A short time later, the masked bandits approached a Porsche at the Starbucks on Route 23 just south of the "spaghetti bowl" intersection in Wayne near Willowbrook Mall, Wayne Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. They abandoned their attempt after discovering it occupied,…
Juvenile Charged In 'Accidental' Fatal Shooting Of Another Teen In South Jersey: Prosecutor Juvenile Charged In 'Accidental' Fatal Shooting Of Another Teen In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Juvenile Charged In 'Accidental' Fatal Shooting Of Another Teen In South Jersey: Prosecutor A juvenile has been arrested in the fatal discharge of a firearm that killed another teenager, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 8, at approximately 11:53 a.m., officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Gable Court in Gloucester Township for the report of a person shot.  Police found a 14-year-old boy suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside his residence. The victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 1:07 p.m. During the investigation, detectives determined a 15-y…
Teen With 'Ghost Gun' Arrested After Fleeing Atlantic City Police Teen With 'Ghost Gun' Arrested After Fleeing Atlantic City Police
Teen With 'Ghost Gun' Arrested After Fleeing Atlantic City Police A 16-year-old was arrested with a "ghost gun" after fleeing Atlantic City police, authorities said. On Monday, July 11, at 9:46 p.m., police communications received information regarding a group of three males confronting a passerby in the 2900 block of Milano Terrace.  One male from the group allegedly pulled a handgun from a backpack he was carrying and pointed it at the victim, police said.  At 9:53 p.m., Officers Ivaylo Ivanov and Salvatore Marciante observed three males matching the description of the suspects in the first block of south Bellevue Avenue. Upon approaching th…
13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police 13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police
13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a double shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 12, at 12:57 p.m., police responded to a shooting and a ShotSpotter alert near the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police found a crime scene and evidence of gunfire but initially did not locate a victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two male shooting victims, 30 and 34, both of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered non-life-threatening. An ensuing investigation conducte…
14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police 14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police
14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police A 14-year-old juvenile wanted in a recent shooting has been arrested, authorities said. On May 31, at 9:33 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the first block of South Florida Avenue in reference to a report that someone was shot. Police found a man shot multiple times. The victim, 29, of Atlantic City, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of his injuries. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the identification and charges against a 14-year-old juvenile, police said. On Friday, June 10, at 8:…
Teenage Boy Arrested In South Jersey Shooting, Prosecutor Says Teenage Boy Arrested In South Jersey Shooting, Prosecutor Says
Teenage Boy Arrested In South Jersey Shooting, Prosecutor Says A teenage boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting, authorities said. The unidentified juvenile shot of an 18-year-old man in Pennsauken on Thursday, May 26, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Acting Chief Phil Olivo. At approximately 5 p.m., the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes unit and Pennsauken Police responded to a shooting that occurred in the 4700 block of Westfield Ave., Pennsauken. The victim of the shooting, an 18-year-old man was struck on his hand and transported to Cooper Univ…