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NJ Woman Sentenced For Trying To Steal Gun From Impounded Car NJ Woman Sentenced For Trying To Steal Gun From Impounded Car
NJ Woman Sentenced For Trying To Steal Gun From Impounded Car A South Jersey woman will spend a year and a day in federal prison for trying to bribe the operator of an impound lot to break into a police-seized vehicle and steal a gun. Saidah "Sacha" Davis, 42, went to the home of a Camden tow lot operator along with ex-con Anthony "Papa Smurf" Parker after his vehicle was seized, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Detectives were waiting for a judge to approve a warrant to search the vehicle, which Davis said created a "problem" for Parker, who'd previously served time on weapons offenses, he said. Davis, of Woodlynne, offered $2,000 to the…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Man Sentenced In South Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Sentenced In South Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Sentenced In South Jersey Stabbing: Prosecutor A 54-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to eight years in New Jersey state prison in connection with a stabbing, authorities said. James Dunlap was on Friday, Feb. 18 by Camden County Superior Court Judge Edward J. McBride, Jr., according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay Dunlap was convicted of aggravated assault for repeatedly stabbing a Cherry Hill man who was visiting his girlfriend in Woodlynne in January 2020, MacAulay said.  Dunlap must serve 85% of his sentence before he will be eligible for parole. Assistant Prosecutor Sonja Furlow handled the case…

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by Jon Craig
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NJ Woman Admits Trying To Bribe Tow Lot Operator To Steal Gun From Ex-Con's Impounded Car NJ Woman Admits Trying To Bribe Tow Lot Operator To Steal Gun From Ex-Con's Impounded Car
NJ Woman Admits Trying To Bribe Tow Lot Operator To Steal Gun From Ex-Con's Impounded Car A South Jersey woman admitted trying to bribe the operator of an impound lot to break into a police-seized vehicle and steal a gun belonging to an ex-con who'd served time on weapons offenses, federal authorities said. Saidah "Sacha" Davis, 41, and Anthony "Papa Smurf" Parker, 37, went to the home seeking the help of the employee, who worked at a Camden tow lot that held vehicles seized as evidence by Camden County police, Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Rachael A. Honig said. Detectives were waiting for a judge to approve a warrant to search the vehicle, which Davis said created a "pro…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Police Car Strikes, Kills South Jersey Pedestrian, Authorities Confirm Police Car Strikes, Kills South Jersey Pedestrian, Authorities Confirm
Police Car Strikes, Kills South Jersey Pedestrian, Authorities Confirm An unidentified pedestrian died after being struck by a marked police vehicle in South Jersey, authorities said. The woman was crossing the road about midnight when she was hit, a Camden County spokesman said. She later died of her injuries. Her name had not been released pending notification of family. The crash occurred along Route 168 northbound near Ferry and Mount Ephraim Avenues in Woodlynne, initial reports said.  The police officer was taken to the hospital, treated for minor injuries and released,  Additional details were not immediately available.  The state Att…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: South Jersey Police Officer Illegally Pepper-Sprayed Suspects Prosecutor: South Jersey Police Officer Illegally Pepper-Sprayed Suspects
Prosecutor: South Jersey Police Officer Illegally Pepper-Sprayed Suspects A Camden County police officer has been forced to quit his public job after illegally using pepper spray on two suspects, authorities said. The former Woodlynne police officer pleaded guilty on Thursday to a charge stemming from a June use-of-force incident, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer. Ryan Dubiel, 32, of Wenonah in Gloucester County, admitted to one count of simple assault against two victims, Mayer said. As part of the plea, Dubiel was sentenced to one year of probation, is prohibited from having contact with the victims and must abide by any additional te…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Camden County Man, 51, Killed In Fiery Crash Camden County Man, 51, Killed In Fiery Crash
Camden County Man, 51, Killed In Fiery Crash A Camden County man was killed and two others were injured in a crash in Camden, authorities said. Gary Lawrence, 51, of Woodlynne died in the Lanning Square neighborhood of Camden at 9:10 p.m. on Friday, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Lawrence was a passenger in a car that struck multiple parked vehicles and a pedestrian on South 4th Street between Benson and Stevens street, the prosecutor said in a statement Tuesday. The vehicle then hit a concrete barrier and caught fire, the prosecutor said. A memorial of flowers, balloons and candles marked the damaged median bar…

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by Jon Craig