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Driver Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck In South Jersey Driver Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck In South Jersey
Driver Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck In South Jersey An 84-year-old man was killed when his car was hit by a pickup truck in Burlington County, authorities said. Rodger Carney of Medford was turning left from westbound Tuckerton Road onto Marquette Drive when a pickup truck traveling east struck his vehicle at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Medford police said. The pickup truck was driven by Gregory Girard, 40, of Shamong, who suffered a minor injury, police said. Carney was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden where he was pronounced dead. No charges had been filed in the crash which remained under investigation.
Man Caused False Public Alarm Trying To Get Into South Jersey High School: Police Man Caused False Public Alarm Trying To Get Into South Jersey High School: Police
Man Caused False Public Alarm Trying To Get Into South Jersey High School: Police A man was arrested after trying to enter multiple doors of the Burlington County Institute of Technology in Medford, authorities said. There was heightened concern after a K-9 detected possible explosives in the van he drove to campus, Medford police said on Facebook. A search of the van and high school turned up nothing dangerous, police said. They turned out to be construction materials including sealants. Gregory T. Nicholas, 34, of Medford, arrived at the school on Hawkin Road at 3:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 when students participating in after-school clubs were still inside,  Nicho…
Victim Hit With Grizzly Bear Spray In South Jersey Shopping Center Robbery: Police Victim Hit With Grizzly Bear Spray In South Jersey Shopping Center Robbery: Police
Victim Hit With Grizzly Bear Spray In South Jersey Shopping Center Robbery: Police A masked robber shot grizzly bear pepper spray at another man while stealing his wallet and cell phone at a shopping center in Burlington County, authorities said. The robbery occurred Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 10:21 p.m. on Tuckerton Road in the Village of Taunton Forge, Medford police said. The prepper spray is designed to fend off aggressive bears. The victim had trouble breathing, police said. Emergency workers brought the victim to an area hospital to be treated for the chemical irritant as well as scratches to his head, elbows and knees, police said.  An investigation continues. No arre…
Construction Worker Hospitalized After Fall From Medford Home's Roof Into Basement Construction Worker Hospitalized After Fall From Medford Home's Roof Into Basement
Construction Worker Hospitalized After Fall From Medford Home's Roof Into Basement A construction worker suffered life-threatening injuries after falling between 15 and 20 feet, officials say.  Firefighters were alerted of a construction accident on Green Road in Medford around 11:55 a.m. on Monday, July 3 in which a construction worker fell between 15 and 20 feet, according to the Medford Firefighters Local 1032.  The worker fell from the roof into the basement of a single-family home. He suffered life-threatening injuries in the fall.  Firefighter crews extricated the worker from the basement. He was then evaluated by the Armstrong Ambulance Service…
Sleeping Employee Dies In Early Morning Fire At Medford Business: Police Sleeping Employee Dies In Early Morning Fire At Medford Business: Police
Sleeping Employee Dies In Early Morning Fire At Medford Business: Police An employee who was sleeping at his place of work died in an early morning fire in Medford this weekend, authorities said. Medford Police and Fire responded to a report of a fire at 58 Swan Street, the address for Coastal Milling Works, around 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, according to Medford Police. Upon arrival, officers learned that an employee was sleeping inside the building when it caught fire. The male employee was found inside a bathroom and was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries, police said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is work…
Boy Hospitalized After Bathroom Fight Ends In Stabbing At Medford High School Boy Hospitalized After Bathroom Fight Ends In Stabbing At Medford High School
Boy Hospitalized After Bathroom Fight Ends In Stabbing At Medford High School One boy is hospitalized and another is charged following a stabbing at a high school in the Greater Boston area, authorities said.   Police responded to a report of person stabbed at Medford High School, located at 489 Winthrop Street, around 10:10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, Medford Police Captain Paul Covino reports.  Upon arrival, officers determined the boy was stabbed after a fight broke out between two students in the boys' bathroom.  Medford Police at the high school investigating reports of fight in boys bathroom this AM that ended in a student being stabbed..parents were notified…
Several Displaced From Medford Home After 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire Several Displaced From Medford Home After 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire
Several Displaced From Medford Home After 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire Several people were displaced by a 2-alarm fire that broke out at a multi-family home in Medford on Labor Day.  Crews responded to the fire at 129 Forest Street around 6:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, Medford Deputy Fire Chief Scott Graham told Boston25. Upon arrival, firefighters found the back of the house to be fully engulfed in flames, the outlet reports.  Fire on forest st, medford pic.twitter.com/BflTGWzcOQ — Tim Capasso (@TimCapasso) September 5, 2022 The fire was quickly brought to two alarms and required mutual aid from Malden and Arlington, Medford volunteer firefighters said on…
Medford Drowning Victim Being Kept Alive After Pulled From Wright's Pond Medford Drowning Victim Being Kept Alive After Pulled From Wright's Pond
Medford Drowning Victim Being Kept Alive After Pulled From Wright's Pond A 28-year-old man is being kept alive after he was pulled from the water at a Medford pond over the weekend, authorities said.  Police responded to a report of a drowning at Wright's Pond around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, Medford Police said. The caller said their friend went under the water and did not resurface.  Upon arrival, police and fire crews did not immediately locate the victim in the area to which the caller was referring. They eventually located the victim on the other side of the pond, which was not a designated swimming area, police added. The victim, whose …
'One Of The Kindest': Malden Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly At Age 33 'One Of The Kindest': Malden Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly At Age 33
'One Of The Kindest': Malden Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly At Age 33 The Malden Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own from this past week, the department said on Facebook.  Officer Shawn J. Dillon died unexpectedly at the age of 33 at his home on Friday, July 8, the department said. Officer Dillon served with MPD since April 2019 and was said to have always served his community "with pride."  "We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our beloved officer," MPD said. "Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here." It is with great sadness that the MPD announces the death of a member our family. Malden Police Offi…
Firefighters Battle Serious Blaze In Burlington County: Developing Firefighters Battle Serious Blaze In Burlington County: Developing
Firefighters Battle Serious Blaze In Burlington County: Developing Firefighters were battling a serious fire in Burlington County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire broke out before 6 p.m. on the 100 block of Taunton Boulevard in Medford Township, initial reports said.  A medical helicopter was called to airlift a victim who had been trapped by the blaze, according to an unconfirmed report. Medford police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES