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Police & Fire
Philly Man Gets 25 Years For Motel Strangling In Burlington County
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison for killing a woman inside a Maple Shade motel, authorities said. Alexander Rivera, 27, pleaded guilty in July to aggravated manslaughter, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. His sentencing was on Friday, Oct. 13. The investigation began May 11, 2022, after officers from the Maple Shade Police Department were called to the Bel-Air Motor Lodge on Route 73 for a report of an unresponsive female. Michelle Johnston, 36, who had previously lived in multiple locations in the Burlington and Ca…
Police & Fire
NJ Man Killed Brother-In-Law During Fight At Bucks Family Member's Apartment: Authorities
A New Jersey man surrendered to Bensalem police on Friday after he was indicted for causing his brother-in-law's death during a 2022 fistfight, authorities say. Antwan McKoy, 37, of Maple Shade, NJ, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment, said Bensalem police in a release. According to investigators, McKoy and his wife were visiting her mother at the Bucks Meadow Apartments on June 19 of last year. Michael Whispell, McKoy's brother-in-law, was staying at the apartment at the time. At some point during the visit,…
Business
Popular Seafood Boil Restaurant Opens Third Jersey Shore Location
If you're looking for delicious seafood and sauces, Oceancrat has opened a third location on the Jersey Shore. Oceancrat's web site says innovative seafood is something that chef and owner Steven Lin grew up with. "From a young age, he enjoyed bringing the unique flavors of the South Seas and intertwining food dishes from various cultures." Oceancrat also has restaurants in Ventnor City and Maple Shade, and might be best-known for its famous "premium Oceancrat sauce." Its Sea Isle spot is located at 4911 Landis Ave. "We are dedicated to serve the finest and freshest foods…
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab Philly Man In NJ Motel Strangling, Stabbing: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested for strangling and stabbing a woman inside a South Jersey motel, authorities said. Alexander Rivera, of the 6300 block of Cardiff Street in the Mayfair section of the city, was taken into custody without incident at his home on Friday Nov. 4 by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force. An investigation began just before 11:30 a.m. on May 11, when officers from the Maple Shade Police Department were called to the Bel-Air Motor Lodge on Route 73 for a report of an unresponsive woman. Michelle L. Johnston…
Police & Fire
PA Men Nabbed In Undercover Child Sex Sting: Authorities
Four Megan’s Law registrants, an injury lawyer from Georgia and a dump truck driver were among the 21 individuals caught chatting with undercover agents posing as underage children online, authorities in New Jersey announced (scroll down for the list of defendants). Most of the defendants in "Operation Risky Business" were arrested at either the undercover residence in Hamilton Township or another meet-up location, including the Hamilton Train Station, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. Those who went to the undercover house allegedly expected to find their vic…
News
Musician Slain In 'Sickening' NJ Shooting That Left Roomie Critical Had Big Instagram Presence
Shock and sadness spread on Friday, April 15 following a double shooting that left a beloved 27-year-old musician dead. Maurice Kobassic —who went by Millah Mack as an artist — posted videos of himself partying to his Instagram story in the hours before he was shot and killed near the entrance of the Fox Meadow Apartment Complex off Route 73 in Maple Shade with a gunshot wound around 3:30 a.m. Kobassic was pronounced dead at the scene while his 26-year-old roommate was hospitalized in critical condition, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. An autopsy will be performed by Bur…
Police & Fire
3 Charged In Mercer County Narcotics, Weapons Bust
Three suspects were arrested and slapped with drug and weapons charges in a Mercer County narcotics bust last week, authorities said Wednesday. Xaview Colon, 20 and Bashawn Newton, 28, of Trenton, as well as Jennifer Halcomb, 39, of Maple Shade, were seen in a suspected narcotics sale on Jan. 19, Trenton Police Director Steve E. Wilson said. A follow-up investigation found Colon to be in possession of a handgun with a high-capacity magazine and a large quantity of heroin, police said. ALSO SEE: 12 Charged In Massive Narcotics Bust At Mercer County Budget Inn, Police Say New…
Police & Fire
NJ Supermarket, Veterinary Office Robber Armed With Butcher Knife Gets 13 Years: Prosecutor
A South Jersey robber who armed himself with a butcher knife has been sentenced to 13 years in a New Jersey state prison, authorities said. The 49-year-old man was convicted at trial of robbing a Maple Shade veterinary office with the knife and later entering an Acme Market -- unarmed -- and grabbing nearly $500 from a cash register, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Craig Greene of the first block of South Boulevard Avenue, must serve 85 percent of the term before becoming eligible for parole, the prosecutor said. A jury in September found Green guilty of first…
News
Ring Member Convicted In $565,091 IRS Scam That Sent Refund Checks To Same NJ Town
A New Jersey woman was convicted of participating in a massive ID theft scheme that had $565,091 in tax refunds from the IRS sent to a small section of the same town. Awilda Henriquez, 35, took her chances with a trial after three of her accomplices took guilty pleas. She was found guilty in U.S. District Court in Camden on Thursday of 27 counts involving defrauding the federal government, mail theft, stealing government money and aggravated ID theft, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said. Ring members filed more than 3,300 tax returns in 2013 using the names and Social Security numbe…
Police & Fire
Police ID Man, 33, Killed By Car In South Jersey
A 33-year-old man was struck and killed by a car on Route 73 in South Jersey, authorities said. Michael Macintosh was struck near the Willow Road intersection just before 2 a.m. in Maple Shade, local police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver stopped and was cooperative with authorities, and the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Maple Shade police at 856-234-8300 regarding case number 2021-13441.
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Prosecutor: Sex Offenders From PA, South Jersey Did Not Report New Address
Seven convicted sex offenders from South Jersey and Pennsylvania have been indicted for moving without telling law enforcement, authorities said. Four of the seven registered sex offenders (shown above) have been newly charged and are in custody, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. Three of the men remained at-large as fugitives on Friday. While not yet in custody, the trio also were charged with the new offense of failing to notify law enforcement of their new current addresses. The seven sex offenders indicted by a Burlington County grand jury, and charged, …
News
Ex-Con, Teen Nabbed In Double Shooting That Killed Alleged South Jersey Drug Dealer
A South Jersey ex-con and teenager were captured by members of the U.S. Marshals and a regional task force for their roles in a home invasion robbery and shooting that left one woman dead last year, authorities said Wednesday. Semaj T. Pittman, 21, of Willingboro and a teenager from Evesham were charged with murder, robbery other related offenses in the February 2020 incident that killed 22-year-old Karla Winkler and injured her 24-year-old Philadelphia boyfriend, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Police responding to The Arbors apartments in Maple Shade on reports of a …
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: South Jersey Nephew, 23, Fatally Shot His Great-Uncle On Trenton Couch, Stole Money
A 23-year-old man from Burlington County has been arrested in last week's theft and shooting death of his great-uncle, authorities said. Davon Marecheau of Maple Shade was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and theft, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Last Thursday, Feb. 25, at about 9:30 a.m., Trenton Emergency Medical Services were called to 407 Home Ave. in Trenton on a report of an unresponsive man. Upon arrival, they found 60-year-old Lovelle Laramore on the couch wi…
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