Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
Pennsauken Shooting Victim, 35, Dropped At Emergency Room Dies Pennsauken Shooting Victim, 35, Dropped At Emergency Room Dies
Pennsauken Shooting Victim, 35, Dropped At Emergency Room Dies A 35-year-old Pennsauken man died of gunshot wounds after he was dropped off outside a Camden County emergency room on Wednesday Dec. 27, authorities said. Esterlin Torres was identified as the victim shot on the 1400 block of Louis Street just after 6:05 p.m., Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said.  Police responded to the area on a ShotSpotter activation and, a short time later, Torres was brought outside the emergency room entrance of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital with an apparent gunshot wound, MacAulay and Rodrigu…

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by Sam Barron
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Took LSD Just Before Killing His Friend In South Jersey: Complaint (UPDATE) Man Took LSD Just Before Killing His Friend In South Jersey: Complaint (UPDATE)
Man Took LSD Just Before Killing His Friend In South Jersey: Complaint (Update) Police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice shows a 31-year-old man took a psychedelic drug with his friend, before strangling him over the weekend in South Jersey. Bradley Niesen's girlfriend told authorities that they both did LSD with Tyler Roderick on the 4600 block of High Street in Pennsauken Saturday night, Dec. 23, before Roderick began acting "acting out" and screaming, according to the affidavit for probable cause. "While this happened, Tyler Roderick choked the victim to unconsciousness, and the victim did not awaken from this," the complaint reads.  Pennsauken police arriving…

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by Cecilia Levine
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Mall Bathroom Stall Peeping Tom Filmed Victim For 'Sexual Gratification,' Police Say NJ Mall Bathroom Stall Peeping Tom Filmed Victim For 'Sexual Gratification,' Police Say
NJ Mall Bathroom Stall Peeping Tom Filmed Victim For 'Sexual Gratification,' Police Say A 19-year-old man from Camden County has been charged with invasion of privacy for recording another man using a public restroom in Burlington County, authorities said. The victim said he was in a bathroom stall at the Burlington store on Route 73 on Sunday, Nov. when he noticed a cell phone being held under the stall, Evesham police said. David Reyes, of Pennsauken, was charged with third-degree invasion or privacy. He was issued a summons pending a court appearance. "Probable cause was found that Reyes was purposely recording the victim using the bathroom, for his own sexual gratifi…

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by Jon Craig
Bristol, PA
Traffic
Shooting Investigation Shuts I-95 At Betsy Ross Bridge In Philadelphia Shooting Investigation Shuts I-95 At Betsy Ross Bridge In Philadelphia
Shooting Investigation Shuts I-95 At Betsy Ross Bridge In Philadelphia A stretch of I-95 was closed due to a shooting investigation Wednesday morning, Nov. 22 in Philadelphia. All lanes were closed between Exit 26 Betsy Ross Bridge/New Jersey and Exit 32 Academy Road/Linden Avenue. I-95 NB is closed between Exit 26: BETSY ROSS BR - NEW JERSEY and Exit 32: ACADEMY ROAD/LINDEN AVE. All lanes closed. due to Police Activity. Motorist should consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. Traffic information can be found at — Philadelphia OEM (@PhilaOEM) November 22, 2023 The Betsy Ross Bridge connects Philadelphia to New Jersey into Pennsauken…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Stabs Boyfriend, 20, Dead In South Jersey: Prosecutor Woman Stabs Boyfriend, 20, Dead In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Woman Stabs Boyfriend, 20, Dead In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 23-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend in Camden County, authorities said. Yamil I. Cuevas stabbed Charles Blackwell, 20, on the 3700 block of Herbert Avenue in Pennsauken around 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Philip Olivo said. Officers arrived on scene and found Blackwell suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, and he was pronounced deceased at 12:23 p.m. Cuevas was charged …

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by Cecilia Levine
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
Burlington County Man, 58, Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train Burlington County Man, 58, Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train
Burlington County Man, 58, Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train A 58-year-old Burlington County man was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train in Camden County, authorities said. Thomas E. Schroder, of Maple Shade, died in the crash that occurred at about 8:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 south of Cove Road in Pennsauken, a NJ Transit spokesman said. The River Line light rail train left Trenton at 7:27 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Camden at 8:34 p.m., the spokesman said. Fifteen customers were on board at the time. River Line service was suspended in both directions between Pennsauken Transit Center and 36th Street Station.  Ne…

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by Jon Craig
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Two More Arrested In Connection With Philadelphia Officer's Killing Two More Arrested In Connection With Philadelphia Officer's Killing
Two More Arrested In Connection With Philadelphia Officer's Killing US Marshals have arrested two more suspects in connection with the killing of Philadelphia policeman Richard Mendez.  Alexander Batista-Polanco of Camden and Hendrick Peña-Fernandez of Pennsauken, both 21, were arrested in New Jersey early Wednesday, Oct. 18, authorities told Daily Voice.  Each is charged with murder and related counts, PPD said.  Their arrests come just days after US Marshals arrested 18-year-old Yobranny Martinez Fernandez on the same charges using the slain officer's handcuffs.  Yobranny Martinez Fernandez being arrested by US Marshals on Monday; Slain PPD Officer …

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by Mac Bullock
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed
Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Congressman Donald Norcross's is being treated for dehydration after he collapsed during a Labor Day speech, his office said. The scary incident happened Friday, Sept. 1, at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Peter J. McGuire memorial in Pennsauken — Norcross' 1st Congressional District. As Gov. Phil Murphy was speaking, he cut his remarks short and left the podium. Murphy could be heard saying "You okay?" and "Do we have a doctor anywhere here?" according to 6ABC News. Murphy joined a small crowd of people surrounding Norcross, who looked visibly pale, ABC said. Norcross then s…

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by Jon Craig
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Charged In Fatal DWI Crash In Camden County Man Charged In Fatal DWI Crash In Camden County
Man Charged In Fatal DWI Crash In Camden County A Washington Township man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Pennsauken earlier this month, authorities said. Michael Tucker, 30, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol in the crash and was charged with death by auto, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. The crash occurred Aug. 8 at Route 130 and Drexel Avenue in Pennsauken. The suspect also was charged with assault by auto for others injured in the crash. One victim, Angel Caraballo, 76, of Camden was pronounced dead on Aug. 8, at 9:47 p.m.  On Aug. 24, …

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by Jon Craig
Cherry Hill, NJ
Obituaries
Friends, Family Mourn Loss Of Camden County Grandfather Killed In 4-Car Crash Friends, Family Mourn Loss Of Camden County Grandfather Killed In 4-Car Crash
Friends, Family Mourn Loss Of Camden County Grandfather Killed In 4-Car Crash Friends and family are mourning the loss of Camden County's Angel Luis Caraballo, Sr., 76, of Camden, who died in a four-car crash. The fatal crash occurred on Aug. 8 in Pennsauken. Angel's wife, Margarita, was hospitalized after the crash with broken ribs. A GoFundMe page to cover funeral and medical expenses was organized by a granddaughter. Angel was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on Jan. 16, 1947. He loved playing music and was extremely skilled at playing the guitar and the cuatro, according to his obituary. In addition to his wife, Angel is survived by his children, Angel Jr.…

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by Jon Craig
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Racing Bucks Driver, 19, Charged In Fatal Philly Crash Was Arrested Last Fall At Car Show Racing Bucks Driver, 19, Charged In Fatal Philly Crash Was Arrested Last Fall At Car Show
Racing Bucks Driver, 19, Charged In Fatal Philly Crash Was Arrested Last Fall At Car Show A 19-year-old Bucks County driver has been charged in a Philadelphia crash that killed a pedestrian, authorities said — even more troubling, he was arrested last October. Joseph Vannauker, of Levittown, is facing charges of homicide by vehicle, murder, and reckless driving, for the 12:05 a.m. crash on Castor and Aramingo Tuesday, Aug. 22, Philadelphia police said. Last October, Vannauker was arrested for screaming profanities at police using a bullhorn during and inciting crowds during a car show that caused chaos in Philadelphia streets, Fox29 reports. Vannauker was racing on Castor Avenu…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Speeding Dodge Charger Kills Pedestrian In Philadelphia; Car, 2 Suspects Found In NJ Speeding Dodge Charger Kills Pedestrian In Philadelphia; Car, 2 Suspects Found In NJ
Speeding Dodge Charger Kills Pedestrian In Philadelphia; Car, 2 Suspects Found In NJ A man in his 40s was struck and killed by a speeding Dodge Charger involved in a street race in Philadelphia, authorities said. Two suspects in the hit-and-run crash were later arrested in Pennsauken, NJ, police in Philadelphia said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 by a medic. The name of the Dodge's driver was not released, The second driver fled and was not found by police. Both suspects were expected to be extradited to Pennsylvania.

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by Jon Craig