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Life Sentences Cut Short For Brothers Convicted In Violent South Jersey Bank Robberies: Feds
The life sentences have been reduced for two New Jersey brothers convicted in a string of violent crimes, including armed bank robberies and a thwarted armored car heist in the late 90s, authorities said.
Charles Rodriguez, 58, and Joseph Rodriguez, 57, were re-sentenced to 30 years in prison for committing two armed bank robberies and conspiring to rob an armored car, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The brothers were initially convicted in 1999 after a six-week jury trial on conspiracy, carjacking, multiple armed robberies, …
Retired Camden Hospital Worker, 76, Killed In Woodlynne Crash: Police
A Camden woman was killed when she was hit by a vehicle in Woodlynne, authorities said.
Paulette Lee, 76, died on Thursday, Sept. 26, a Camden County Police Department spokesperson said. Officers responded to the crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Ferry and Parker avenues at around 7:35 p.m.
Paramedics rushed Lee to Cooper University Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver stayed at the crash scene and no charges have been filed as of Wednesday, Oct. 2.
According to her obituary from Boyd Funeral Home, Lee was born in Philadelphia on Sunday, Aug. …
Camden County Man, 27, Killed In Shooting: Prosecutor
Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Camden, authorities said.
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 4:12 p.m., Camden County Police officers heard possible gunfire, and received a ShotSpotter activation on the 900 block of Newton Avenue, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Officers were then informed of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound who had arrived at Cooper University Hospital.
The shooting victim, later identified as Daniel Rivera, 27, of Woodlynne, was pronounced dead at 11:17 p.m., MacAulay said.
The inv…
Grand Jury Clears Ex-Officer In Police-Involved Shooting In Camden County: Prosecutor
A grand jury has voted not to file any charges against a former South Jersey police officer who shot an armed robbery suspect, authorities said.
Jai Wood Jr., 24, of Collingswood, was shot in the buttocks by Officer Ryan Dubiel, of the Woodlynne Borough Police Department, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.
The case was then presented to a grand jury composed of Camden County residents. After hearing testimony and evidence from the investigation, the grand jury voted “no bill,” meaning they found that the actions of the police officer who shot Wood, Jr., on December 29, 201…
South Jersey Man Arrested In Fatal Camden Shooting: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old man from Camden County has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last summer, authorities said.
Taquan Tingle, of Woodlynne, was charged on Thursday, May 12, with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in connection with the death of Darnell Farrish, 19, of Woodlynne, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.
On Aug. 28, 2021, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Camden County police responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 2300 block of South 8th Street, between Sylvan Street and Fairview Stre…