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Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer

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US Marshals Arrest Philadelphia Suspect In South Jersey Slaying, Prosecutor Says US Marshals Arrest Philadelphia Suspect In South Jersey Slaying, Prosecutor Says
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…

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by Jon Craig
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Philadelphia Man, 21, Fatally Shot Overnight In Camden Philadelphia Man, 21, Fatally Shot Overnight In Camden
Philadelphia Man, 21, Fatally Shot Overnight In Camden A homicide investigation is underway in Camden after a Philadelphia man was fatally shot overnight, authorities said. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Alex Fernandez, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Police officers responded to the 1700 block of South 7th Street for a ShotSpotter activation shortly before 2 a.m. on Thursday. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after, Mayer and Rodriguez said. No arrests had bee…

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by Jon Craig
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Michael Giancola Of Collingswood, 24, Found Dead At Crash Scene With Gunshot Wounds Michael Giancola Of Collingswood, 24, Found Dead At Crash Scene With Gunshot Wounds
Michael Giancola Of Collingswood, 24, Found Dead At Crash Scene With Gunshot Wounds A 24-year-old Collingswood man was behind the wheel of his car when he was shot multiple times and killed early Saturday morning, authorities said. Police responding to the 1800 block of South 6th Street for a ShotSpotter activation found a vehicle that had struck a pole, the driver still inside, Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. The driver, Michael Giancola was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information that could help police is…

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by Cecilia Levine