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Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say
Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say A former Galloway Township gymnastics coach was accused of sexually assaulting a girl under 16 years old, authorities said. The Galloway Township Police Department announced the arrest of 51-year-old Matthew Shriver in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Brigantine man was a co-owner of Everest Gymnastics and Tumbling Center in Galloway Township. The investigation began after officers received a report regarding the abuse accusations. Police said they obtained cell phone evidence that corroborated the victim’s statements.  This evidence led to search warrants f…
Man Spray Painted Antisemitic Messages On Wall Outside Jersey Shore Home, Police Say Man Spray Painted Antisemitic Messages On Wall Outside Jersey Shore Home, Police Say
Man Spray Painted Antisemitic Messages On Wall Outside Jersey Shore Home, Police Say A man was accused of spray painting antisemitic graffiti on a wall in front of a Monmouth County home, authorities said. Joseph Antebi, 25, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 16, the Township of Ocean Police Department said in a news release. A hometown wasn't immediately available for Antebi. Ocean Township police responded to a vandalism report at a home on West Park Avenue. The caller reported someone sprayed antisemitic messages on the paver wall before running away from the home. An arriving officer looked at the graffiti and spoke with the caller, who gave the officer a video of the inci…
Pizza Delivery Driver Carjacked By Juvenile Who Led Pursuit: Gloucester PD Pizza Delivery Driver Carjacked By Juvenile Who Led Pursuit: Gloucester PD
Pizza Delivery Driver Carjacked By Juvenile Who Led Pursuit: Gloucester PD A juvenile was arrested and charged with carjacking a pizza delivery driver on Sunday, Oct. 20 in Gloucester Township, authorities said. At 7:46 pm, officers received a report of a pizza delivery driver who was robbed, assaulted and had his vehicle stolen in the Millbridge Apartments complex in Gloucester Township, Gloucester Township police said. The suspect ordered a pizza from the 900 block of Millbridge Apartments and when the delivery driver approached the front porch, the suspect pretended to search his pockets for money to pay, then punched the victim in the head and jumped into…
Armed Pleasantville Man Arrested For Atlantic City Shooting After Pursuit: Police Armed Pleasantville Man Arrested For Atlantic City Shooting After Pursuit: Police
Armed Pleasantville Man Arrested For Atlantic City Shooting After Pursuit: Police A 43-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested on the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 6 after being involved in a shooting in Atlantic City in August, authorities said. At 6:26 a.m., officers observed Juan Maldonado on his bicycle on the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Maldonado had an active warrant out for his arrest, stemming from a shooting on Saturday, Aug. 17, on the 100 block of north Georgia Avenue that wounded a man, police said. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Upon seeing officers, Maldonado attempted to flee on his bike, polic…
Atlantic City Man Kicked Down Woman's Door In Violent Home Invasion, Police Say Atlantic City Man Kicked Down Woman's Door In Violent Home Invasion, Police Say
Atlantic City Man Kicked Down Woman's Door In Violent Home Invasion, Police Say An Atlantic City man was accused of forcing his way into a woman's home and assaulting her, authorities said. Jerome Younger, 38, was arrested, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Sept 9. Officers responded to the home on the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue at around 9:38 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Investigators said Younger started loudly banging on the home's door and the homeowner called 911 since she didn't know him. Younger then kicked down the door, assaulted the woman, damaged her cellphone, and pulled her outside the home. When an officer arrived, sev…
Officers Injured By Belligerent Man At Apartment Complex In Camden County: Police Officers Injured By Belligerent Man At Apartment Complex In Camden County: Police
Officers Injured By Belligerent Man At Apartment Complex In Camden County: Police A 45-year-old man is facing charges after police say he injured two officers at a Camden County apartment complex last week. Police called to the Fairways Apartment Complex in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township on Monday, Aug. 19 for a disturbance inside an apartment when John R. Marchetti Jr. opened the door of the home and began yelling at officers to leave, police said in a news release. Marchetti, of Blackwood, was "highly antagonistic, aggressive, and belligerent towards officers on scene, who were conducting their investigation," police said.  Despite the officers…
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review A video showing the arrest of a 28-year-old surfer from California in New Jersey apparently over failure to possess a beach badge is under review, authorities said. Video taken Tuesday, Aug. 20, and shared to Facebook by Austin Downs, shows officers arresting Liam Mahoney of Junction City, CA, in Belmar. Mahoney and a female friend can be heard arguing over a beach badge with officers, who restrain him. At one point, Mahoney appears to try to swat one of the officers away, and a struggle ensues. The officers end up tackling Mahoney down to the sand as young children look on. Mah…
South Jersey Man Tried To Break Into Vehicle Through Window, Police Say South Jersey Man Tried To Break Into Vehicle Through Window, Police Say
South Jersey Man Tried To Break Into Vehicle Through Window, Police Say A Bridgeton man was accused of trying to break into a vehicle through its window, authorities said. Joe Ortiz, 30, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 16, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a vehicle burglary report on the 100 block of Bank Street at around 2:37 a.m. Investigators said Ortiz damaged the vehicle's window and left the scene before police arrived. Ortiz was found nearby and was taken into custody after trying to run away from officers. Ortiz was charged with criminal attempt burglary, obstruction, and resisting arrest. He was held in …
South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charges, Prosecutors Say South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charges, Prosecutors Say
South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charges, Prosecutors Say An Egg Harbor City man admitted to running an elaborate cockfighting ring at his home, authorities said. Jose Madera, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to several animal cruelty charges and other offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. A judge had ordered him to remain in jail to await a trial on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Prosecutors said Madera's plea deal calls for him to spend 364 days in county jail and receive up to five years of probation. He would also be banned from owning animals or living with them. Galloway Township police uncovered t…
Hit-And-Run Suspect Ditched Damaged Vehicle In Cape May Intersection, Police Say Hit-And-Run Suspect Ditched Damaged Vehicle In Cape May Intersection, Police Say
Hit-And-Run Suspect Ditched Damaged Vehicle In Cape May Intersection, Police Say A Camden County man was accused of injuring a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash in Cape May, authorities said. Brandon Rollans, 25, of Blackwood, was arrested on Wednesday, July 31, the Cape May Police Department said in a news release. An officer saw him driving a vehicle with a damaged windshield and rear near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Sidney Avenue at around 11:46 a.m. Investigators said Rollans refused to stop for the officer and eventually abandoned the vehicle in the intersection of Beach Avenue and Ocean Street. He was found and taken into custody. According to p…
Trenton Man Arrested After Pit Bull Attack, Stabbing: Police Trenton Man Arrested After Pit Bull Attack, Stabbing: Police
Trenton Man Arrested After Pit Bull Attack, Stabbing: Police A 29-year-old Trenton man has been arrested for attempted murder after setting his pit bull loose on a man before stabbing him, authorities said. The attack occurred on July 13 at about 10:20 a.m. at New Willow and Southard streets, according to Trenton police. Police found a 50-year-old male victim from Trenton bleeding heavily from a severe cut to his midsection. Officers rendered medical assistance until Trenton Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the victim to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.  An investigation revealed that Kwadwo…
Man Decapitated Seagull On Jersey Shore Boardwalk, Police Say Man Decapitated Seagull On Jersey Shore Boardwalk, Police Say
Man Decapitated Seagull On Jersey Shore Boardwalk, Police Say A Cape May man was accused of decapitating a seagull on the boardwalk in North Wildwood, authorities said. Franklin Zeigler, 29, was charged with third-degree animal cruelty, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, the North Wildwood Police Department said in a news release on Monday, July 22. Officers responded to a report of an animal cruelty incident at Morey's Piers on Saturday, July 6, and witnesses said Ziegler had decapitated the shorebird. Ziegler was also "irate and uncooperative" with police on an unrelated investigation. Investigators said Ziegler was charged with animal cruel…
Dog's Death At South Jersey Grooming Salon Leads To Biz Owner's Heroin Arrest: Affidavit Dog's Death At South Jersey Grooming Salon Leads To Biz Owner's Heroin Arrest: Affidavit
Dog's Death At South Jersey Grooming Salon Leads To Biz Owner's Heroin Arrest: Affidavit The death of a dog at a South Jersey pet grooming business led police to heroin possessed by the groomer, authorities said. Woodbury police officers responded to the K-9 Kingdom grooming business at 588 Woodbury-Glassboro Road in Woodbury Heights at about 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12 for a complaint about a dog's death, police said in a press statement. The animal’s owner told police the business' owner, Trevor J. Hunt, 39, of West Deptford, called to say their dog had died, police said. Police found the dog dead on a table at K-9 Kingdom, police said in an affidavit of probable cause. Hunt …
Fugitive Who Committed Atlantic City Home Invasion, Kidnapping Sentenced: Prosecutors Fugitive Who Committed Atlantic City Home Invasion, Kidnapping Sentenced: Prosecutors
Fugitive Who Committed Atlantic City Home Invasion, Kidnapping Sentenced: Prosecutors An Atlantic City man will spend more than 15 years in prison after admitting to a home invasion, forcing a victim at gunpoint to withdraw money from an ATM, authorities said. Glen Graves, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, July 11 to 18 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Tuesday, July 16. He pleaded guilty on Monday, May 20 to first-degree kidnapping, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree resisting arrest by flight. Investigators said Graves forced his way into an Atlantic City apartment w…
Wanted Man Claimed He Was State Trooper During Jersey Shore Noise Complaint Call: Police Wanted Man Claimed He Was State Trooper During Jersey Shore Noise Complaint Call: Police
Wanted Man Claimed He Was State Trooper During Jersey Shore Noise Complaint Call: Police Two Atlantic City men were accused of threatening officers responding to a noise complaint, including a wanted man who claimed he was a state trooper, authorities said. Brigantine police arrested 23-year-old Jonathan Murillo and 22-year-old Onix Murillo-Hernandez on Monday, June 10, the department said in a news release. They were found when officers responded to reports of a loud group outside a home on the 4100 block of Brigantine Boulevard. Police first went to the home at around 1:36 a.m. and saw a group loudly drinking and celebrating at a nearby home. Murillo repeatedly yell…
Two Teens Caught Stealing From Several Stores In South Jersey Mall, Police Say Two Teens Caught Stealing From Several Stores In South Jersey Mall, Police Say
Two Teens Caught Stealing From Several Stores In South Jersey Mall, Police Say Two Mays Landing teens were accused of breaking into an Atlantic County mall overnight and stealing from several stores, authorities said. Hamilton Township police responded to the Hamilton Mall at around 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, the department said in a Facebook post. Officers found a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl wearing ski masks and carrying large bags full of stolen items. The boy and girl ran away but they were caught by officers. Police recovered the stolen merchandise and returned it to the stores. The teens were charged with several counts of burglary, theft, and …
Eight Women, Girls Arrested For Large Fight, Assaulting Atlantic City Officers: Police Eight Women, Girls Arrested For Large Fight, Assaulting Atlantic City Officers: Police
Eight Women, Girls Arrested For Large Fight, Assaulting Atlantic City Officers: Police Four women and four girls were arrested after a large fight in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police responded to a large group fighting outside on the 400 block of North Delaware Avenue at around 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, the department said in a news release on Monday, June 10. The group was a mix of adults and children, mostly females. Officers arrested three females during the fight. Investigators identified five additional females who police claim assaulted officers and interfered with arrests. The other five females were charged and arrested "at various loc…
6 Arrested As 'Unruly Crowds' Disrupt, Shut Down South Jersey Summer Kickoff 6 Arrested As 'Unruly Crowds' Disrupt, Shut Down South Jersey Summer Kickoff
6 Arrested As 'Unruly Crowds' Disrupt, Shut Down South Jersey Summer Kickoff An annual Summer Kickoff in Camden County had to be shut down early due to "unruly crowds," authorities said. The disturbances led to six arrests, according to Pennsauken police. On Saturday, June 8, police throughout Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties responded to provide mutual aid to assist Pennsauken police, they said. "The Pennsauken Officers and mutual aid Officers worked together and did an excellent job in keeping the community safe. This type of unruly behavior is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in Pennsauken Township," said Police Chief Philip P. Olivo. Two juv…
Wild Street Brawl Sends Jersey Shore Repeat Offender, Officers To Hospital Wild Street Brawl Sends Jersey Shore Repeat Offender, Officers To Hospital
Wild Street Brawl Sends Jersey Shore Repeat Offender, Officers To Hospital A repeat offender from Toms River who was high on PCP fought violently with police who kept him from running into traffic outside a 7-Eleven in North Jersey, authorities said. The incident was another in a recent series of episodes involving Albert P. Fischetta III, 40, whose violent reaction sent two officers – and himself – to the hospital, they said. Fischetta had been freed after police in Berkeley Township said he attacked an elderly man while not wearing any clothes last fall, records show. This time, his girlfriend told police in Hasbrouck Heights (Bergen County) that Fischetta sudd…
Man With Gun Tried To Steal Mother's Car With Child In Backseat In Atlantic City: Police Man With Gun Tried To Steal Mother's Car With Child In Backseat In Atlantic City: Police
Man With Gun Tried To Steal Mother's Car With Child In Backseat In Atlantic City: Police An Atlantic City man was accused of trying to steal a mother's car while she was inside it with her child, authorities said. Tuwan Gainer, 31, was arrested on Saturday, May 25, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. The woman stopped an officer to report the attempted carjacking at around 1:10 a.m. Investigators said Gainer approached her car with a gun near the intersection of Bellevue and Pacific avenues. The woman's child was in the backseat. Officers saw Gainer near the intersection of Florida and Pacific avenues. He ran away but police eventually ca…
US Marshals Arrest Pair For Armed Robbery At Dollar General Store: Vineland Police US Marshals Arrest Pair For Armed Robbery At Dollar General Store: Vineland Police
US Marshals Arrest Pair For Armed Robbery At Dollar General Store: Vineland Police A pair of fugitives from Cumberland County have been arrested by U.S. Marshals for an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Vineland, authorities said. One of the suspects resisted arrest and attempted to disarm an officer, they said. Tomas Cesareo and Lionel Z. Arrington, both of Millville, were arrested on Friday, May 3, Vineland police said on Friday, May 10. They were charged with robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, false imprisonment, conspiracy, resisting arrest and attempt to disarm and officer, police said. The robbery occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Ap…
Five Men Arrested On Drug Charges As Atlantic City Police Target Areas Of Violence Five Men Arrested On Drug Charges As Atlantic City Police Target Areas Of Violence
Five Men Arrested On Drug Charges As Atlantic City Police Target Areas Of Violence Five men were arrested in Atlantic City during a police operation targeting areas of violence, authorities said. In a news release, Atlantic City police said detectives conducted surveillance in the first block of South Florida Avenue on Thursday, Apr. 18. Four men were arrested for having or selling drugs. Isaiah Brown, 19, of Atlantic City, was taken into custody after running away from police. Once he was arrested, he continued to be uncooperative and struggled with detectives. Because of statements Brown made to police, he was brought to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Cente…
Fugitive Caught After Overnight Standoff In South Jersey: Police Fugitive Caught After Overnight Standoff In South Jersey: Police
Fugitive Caught After Overnight Standoff In South Jersey: Police A fugitive was taken into custody after an overnight standoff in Atlantic County, authorities said. Prentiss Blaylock, 37, of Egg Harbor Township, was arrested on Friday, Apr. 19, according to an Egg Harbor Township police spokesperson. The scene on Ivins Avenue had been active for more than 24 hours, the police department said in a Facebook post. Blaylock was sought for unlawful possession of a weapon, child abuse, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, resisting arrest, and theft. He was listed on the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office's "most wanted" list. No in…
Fugitive Found With Suspected Heroin, Knife, BB Gun On Jersey Shore: Police Fugitive Found With Suspected Heroin, Knife, BB Gun On Jersey Shore: Police
Fugitive Found With Suspected Heroin, Knife, BB Gun On Jersey Shore: Police A wanted man in Cape May County was accused of having drugs, a knife, and a pistol-style BB gun, authorities said. Jonathan Duerr, 30, of Wildwood, was arrested on Sunday, Apr. 14, the Wildwood Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Apr. 16. His arrest came while officers were investigating a burglary at a home on the 200 block of East Cresse Avenue at around 9:45 p.m. Police spotted Duerr near the corner of Oak Avenue and the city's boardwalk, and he was identified as the burglary suspect. Duerr ran away from officers when he was told he was under arrest but he was taken into…
Atlantic City Teen Ditched Gun While Running Away From Cops: Police Atlantic City Teen Ditched Gun While Running Away From Cops: Police
Atlantic City Teen Ditched Gun While Running Away From Cops: Police An Atlantic City teen was arrested after he ran away from police while having a loaded gun, authorities said. Atlantic City police saw the 16-year-old boy near Virginia and Magellan avenues at around 3:27 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 9. Officers spotted him while conducting surveillance for a weapons investigation. As police approached the boy, he ran away and threw a satchel that he was carrying. He eventually surrendered and police found a loaded gun in the satchel. The teen was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of hollow-po…
Two South Jersey Officers Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Murder Two South Jersey Officers Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Two South Jersey Officers Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Murder Two police officers in Atlantic County were injured, including one who was stabbed, while responding to a call, authorities said. Keith Kiminsky, 30, of Galloway, was arrested on Sunday, Apr. 7, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. He was given several charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and resisting arrest. Galloway police responded to a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue after several 911 hang-up calls. Body camera video released by the police department showed Kiminsky's mother answ…
Man Who Allegedly Struck Woman With Baseball Bat Charged With Attempted Murder In South Jersey Man Who Allegedly Struck Woman With Baseball Bat Charged With Attempted Murder In South Jersey
Man Who Allegedly Struck Woman With Baseball Bat Charged With Attempted Murder In South Jersey Criminal charges have been upgraded against a 35-year-old man who was arrested last week after allegedly striking a woman in the head with a baseball bat, authorities said. The additional charges against Quamel Benton include Attempted Murder (First Degree), Endangering an Injured Victim (Third Degree), and five counts of Neglecting a Child (Fourth Degree), according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. He was initially charged with Aggravated Assault (Second Degree) and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree) following his apprehension on Friday, M…
Man Tried To Abduct Teen Girl, Groped Woman In South Jersey Crime Spree: Prosecutors Man Tried To Abduct Teen Girl, Groped Woman In South Jersey Crime Spree: Prosecutors
Man Tried To Abduct Teen Girl, Groped Woman In South Jersey Crime Spree: Prosecutors A Monmouth County man was accused of trying to kidnap a teen girl and groping a woman in a Target parking lot as part of a two-county crime spree, authorities said. Quamel Benton, 35, of Farmingdale, was arrested on Friday, Mar. 22, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was charged with attempted kidnapping, luring, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal sexual contact, two counts of eluding, resisting arrest, and obstruction. Lakewood police responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping near Forest Park Circle at around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Ma…
Accused South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors Accused South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors
Accused South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors A South Jersey man accused of running an elaborate cockfighting ring at his home will stay in jail until his trial. A judge ordered 33-year-old Jose Madera of Egg Harbor City to remain detained pending trial on Tuesday, Mar. 19, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Madera was charged with several animal cruelty offenses, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, destruction of evidence, and resisting arrest. Galloway Township police uncovered the cockfighting operation at a home on the 300 block of South Bremen Avenue on Saturday, Mar. 9. Madera and 51 …
STABBING AT AMERICAN DREAM: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested STABBING AT AMERICAN DREAM: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested
Stabbing AT American Dream: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested Video shot at the American Dream Mall captured images of a Secaucus man charged with a stabbing this week. It's believed that two men tried to grab him in the cellphone video recorded from a level above the confrontation at the mall in East Rutherford shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. The bare-chested assailant pulls the shirt over one man's head and knees him in the face before going after the second. HudPost posted the video on X. Eyewitnesses say a stabbing occurred in the American Dream Mall during this encounter. We have not confirmed these details. pic.twitter.com/bB…
Fugitive Wanted In NC Found With Stolen Gun, Pills In Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In NC Found With Stolen Gun, Pills In Atlantic City
Fugitive Wanted In NC Found With Stolen Gun, Pills In Atlantic City Atlantic City police found a wanted man who had a stolen gun and ecstasy, authorities said. Hakim Clark, 33, of Atlantic City, was arrested on Friday, Mar. 8, the city's police department said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 12. An officer stopped Clark while he was walking in the beach block of North Carolina Avenue at around 11:52 a.m. Clark had two active arrest warrants, including one from North Carolina with extradition back to the state. Police said Clark was "combative" with an officer and gave false information about his identity. Two other officers arrived at the scene and arre…