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13 PA Residents Arrested In 'Elaborate' Cockfighting Ring Busted In New Jersey 13 PA Residents Arrested In 'Elaborate' Cockfighting Ring Busted In New Jersey
13 PA Residents Arrested In 'Elaborate' Cockfighting Ring Busted In New Jersey More than 50 people were arrested after police broke up a large cockfighting ring in Atlantic County, authorities said. Galloway Township police executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of South Bremen Avenue on Saturday, Mar. 9, the department said in a news release. When officers arrived, a large group of people were there and many tried to run away before they were detained. Investigators found an "elaborate cockfighting operation" that included a fighting ring, seating for spectators, and several cockfighting kits. About 50 roosters were found in "various degrees of health" …

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
PA Man Learns His Fate For Killing 23-Year-Old US Air Force Paramedic, NJ Native PA Man Learns His Fate For Killing 23-Year-Old US Air Force Paramedic, NJ Native
PA Man Learns His Fate For Killing 23-Year-Old US Air Force Paramedic, NJ Native A 23-year-old Flight Paramedic in the United States Air Force was killed in central Pennsylvania on Aug. 28, 2020— on Sept. 16, 2022, her killer has learned his fate, according to the Cumberland County district attorney's office.  Gabriel "Gabby" Alexandra Godfrey, 23, of Carlisle, PA, formerly of Browns Mills, NJ, died from injuries sustained after John Patrick Mumper, 49 (47 at the time of the crash), also of Carlisle, drove 20 mph over the speed limit— disregarded a yellow signal, entering the intersection at North Hanover Street and Noble Boulevard, crashing into a ca…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
Tornado Warning For Burlington, Camden, Ocean Counties Tornado Warning For Burlington, Camden, Ocean Counties
Tornado Warning For Burlington, Camden, Ocean Counties The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for northwestern Burlington and central Camden counties until 4 p.m.  A similar warning was issued for Crestwood Village and Chatsworth in Ocean County until 4:30 p.m. The storm system had weakened as it headed into New Jersey, the NWS said. A severe wind and hail warning was issued for Trenton and Hamilton Square, NJ and Levittown, PA, until 4:30 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warnings with high winds and hail were issued for Lakewood, Browns Mills and Pine Lake Park until 4:30 p.m. A tornado was possible, the NWS said.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
2 Dead, 2 Injured In Burlington County Crash 2 Dead, 2 Injured In Burlington County Crash
2 Dead, 2 Injured In Burlington County Crash Two people died and another two were injured in a crash involving a box truck Sunday in Burlington County, according to New Jersey State Police. Tyshaun Carter, 24, was heading south on Route 628 in a BMW 325xi when he struck a box truck turning left out of a driveway around 4:15 a.m. in Springfield, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. The vehicle struck a utility pole and a tunnel carrying a drain under the road. Carter, of Mount Holly, and back-seat passenger Christopher Blackmon, 53, of the Browns Mills, were ejected and pronounced dead at the scene near milepost 3.3, police said. Carter'…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
'She Was Just Trying To Get Home': South Jersey High School Senior Dies 'She Was Just Trying To Get Home': South Jersey High School Senior Dies
'She Was Just Trying To Get Home': South Jersey High School Senior Dies A 17-year-old South Jersey resident died in a crash while on her way home, her family said on social media. Kayla Estrella Bowen, of Browns Mills, died on Dec. 16. The Pemberton Township High School senior was apparently on her way home when she was struck by a drunk driver, those who knew her said on Facebook. Kayla Bowen was apparently trying to get home when she was struck by a drunk driver, those who knew her said.Jamayra Torres My heart has been broken in a million pieces that can neva be placed back together again ... i lost my beloved niece...... Posted by Sin Barbosa on Fri…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Police ID Driver, 31, Killed In Burlington County Who Apparently Was Not Wearing Seatbelt Police ID Driver, 31, Killed In Burlington County Who Apparently Was Not Wearing Seatbelt
Police ID Driver, 31, Killed In Burlington County Who Apparently Was Not Wearing Seatbelt Authorities have released the name of a driver killed when his car crashed into a tree on Saturday in Burlington County. Donte Boyer II, 31, of Browns Mills, died after he lost control of his car while traveling west on Lakehurst Road, also known as County Route 530, according to Pemberton Township police. Boyer's 2004 Buick Rendezvous reportedly struck a tree near 420 Lakehurst Road and Ridgeview Avenue around 8:30 p.m., police said. Police believe Boyer was driving without wearing a seat belt, they said. The tree fell on top of his car, and Boyer was pronounced dead at the sce…

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by Jon Craig