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Jackson Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Crash Just Before 17th Birthday A Jackson Township teen remembered as "a bright light" was killed in a dirt bike crash in Cape May County, according to a fundraising campaign. Sources tell Daily Voice that 16-year-old Jim Morell was the boy killed Saturday, Nov. 23, on County Road 628 south in Upper Township. A GoFundMe page was created to support Jim's grieving family, and had raised more than $30,200 from at least 300 donations as of Tuesday, Nov. 26. "Jim moved to his own beat and welcomed everyone into his world," wrote Salvatore Scalici, the fundraiser's organizer. "My son, who was quit…

by Chris Spiker

11/26/2024

Police & Fire

Pemberton Township Woman Strikes Overpass, Dies In I-87 Crash In Northern NY: Troopers A New Jersey woman was killed when her vehicle overturned and crashed into an overpass in upstate New York's Capital Region, authorities said. Jennifer Okoro-Ibiam, 42, of Pemberton, died in the Warren County crash in Queensbury, on Monday, Nov. 18, New York State Police said in a news release. Troopers responded to the scene on Interstate 87 North at around 6:20 a.m. Investigators said the vehicle overturned before colliding with the Gurney Lane overpass and going off the highway. Okoro-Ibiam suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was in the v…

by Chris Spiker

11/26/2024

News

$1M 'Living Shoreline' Grant To Improve Environment, Coastal Resilience In Avalon A marina in Avalon will soon feature a $1 million “living shoreline,” combining nature and innovation to protect the Jersey Shore, officials said. A $1 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will fund the creation of a "living shoreline" at Avalon’s Bay Park Marina. The borough announced the funding in a Facebook post on Monday, Nov. 25. The project is part of a larger rehabilitation effort, which was expected to be completed by February 2026, to boost resiliency and environmental sustainability. "Avalon deeply appreciates the confidence of the National Fish…

by Chris Spiker

11/26/2024

News

'Shaken, Yet Steadfast': Haddon Twp. Mom's Inspiring Words To Her 'Village' Amid Cancer Battle A "village" of loved ones was rallying to support a Haddon Township mother of two facing a devastating cancer diagnosis, according to a fundraising campaign. Cattie Fleming, a devoted wife and mother of two, is taking on the fight of her life after a recent hospitalization led to a devastating cancer diagnosis. Friends and loved ones have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help ease the financial burden on her family. The GoFundMe had raised more than $109,900 from at least 867 donations as of Monday, Nov. 25. "Cattie is the core of our group and in the last year her husband, Dan, their …

by Chris Spiker

11/25/2024

Police & Fire

Uber Eats Driver Finds Marijuana 'Burrito' During Delivery To Glassboro, Police Say Forget about guac, there was something else green in a Gloucester County burrito delivery order. An Uber Eats driver unwrapped what they thought was a burrito—only to find more than an ounce of marijuana in the bag, the Washington Township Police Department said in a Facebook post on Sunday, Nov. 24. The driver became suspicious after catching a whiff of marijuana from the delivery bag and pulled over in Washington Township to call police. An officer arrived and opened the foil package, discovering the marijuana with a bottle of water and a box of soup. "This wasn’t the kind of wrap anyone…

by Chris Spiker

11/25/2024

Police & Fire

'Armed And Dangerous' Teen Wanted In Bridgeton Man's Killing, Police Say Police were searching for a teen believed to be "armed and dangerous" after a Bridgeton man was killed, authorities said. Kevon Williams, 24, died in the shooting on Sunday, Nov. 24, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene on the 100 block of Cottage Avenue at approximately 11:18 a.m. Police found Williams suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. James Snead Jr., 19, was identified as the primary shooting suspect. Murder and weapons charges have been filed against the Baltimore Avenue resident. "No w…

by Chris Spiker

11/25/2024

Police & Fire

Duo Indicted For Murder In Neptune Man's 2022 Killing, Prosecutors Say Two men were facing murder charges in connection with the deadly shooting of a Neptune Township man more than two and a half years ago, authorities said. A grand jury indicted Kedrick Chatmon of Keansburg and Lamare Walker of Barnegat were indicted for first-degree murder and first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Monday, Nov. 25. Chatmon also faced several weapons-related charges. The men were charged in the killing of 39-year-old Marques Mills. Neptune police responded to the scene …

by Chris Spiker

11/25/2024

Police & Fire

Man Impersonated Closed Electrical Contractor To Scam Medford Homeowner, Police Say A Mount Laurel man was accused of impersonating the owner of a closed electrical contractor, scamming a Medford Township resident out of thousands of dollars, authorities said. Vincent Squire, 61, was given eight charges, the Medford Township Police Department said in a news release. A Medford resident paid $4,675 to Squire to hire CB's Electrical Contracting, LLC in May to perform electrical work at their home. During the job, the homeowner reportedly discovered that Squire had failed to secure an electrical permit. The victim needed to hire another…

by Chris Spiker

11/25/2024

Police & Fire

'Don't Do Anything Stupid': Wall Township Bank Robber Charged Federally, Prosecutors Say A Wall Township man was given a federal charge after he was accused of stealing more than $17,000 from a bank, authorities said. Jeffrey Kniffin, 50, was charged with armed bank robbery, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney said in a news release. He was arrested after the robbery at the Bank of America on Route 35 on Wednesday, Oct. 23. According to court documents and statements, Kniffin parked his bicycle at a nearby grocery store and entered the bank at around 3:21 p.m. He demanded cash from a teller and pulled out a gun. Investigators said while the teller was giving him the mone…

by Chris Spiker

11/25/2024

Police & Fire

CT Man Struck By SUV On Busy Wall Township Road Dies From Injuries, Police Say A southeastern Connecticut man died more than a week after he was hit by an SUV while crossing a busy Jersey Shore road, authorities said. Michael Losacano of Niantic, CT, died from his injuries on Monday, Nov. 18, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release. The 64-year-old was injured in a crash on Saturday, Nov. 9. Wall Township police responded to the scene on Route 35 near the intersection with Wall Church Road at around 6:42 p.m. Investigators said Losacano was struck by a southbound Ford Explorer driven by a 72-year-old man from Farmingdale. Losacano was rushed t…

by Chris Spiker

11/25/2024

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