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Nine Camden County Lotto Players Celebrate Jackpot Nine Camden County Lotto Players Celebrate Jackpot
Nine Camden County Lotto Players Celebrate Jackpot Teamwork makes the dream work. Especially when your dream is winning the lottery. Nine Camden County lottery players are celebrating after they won the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, June 26. The team will split the $746,853 jackpot, each earning around $80,000. The group buys tickets every week but after going to the same Wawa too many times and coming up short, they decided to try a different Wawa at 421 Whitehorse Pike South in Lindenwold. "I figured it was time to change our luck," the person who bought the tickets said. "It was the first time I went there." At 1 a.m. on S…
$746K! Camden County Lotto Player Hits Jackpot $746K! Camden County Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
$746K! Camden County Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Camden County. A ticket purchased in Lindenwold matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday, June 26, winning $746,853.  The ticket was purchased at Wawa on Whitehorse Pike South. The winning numbers were 08, 17, 19, 22 and 36. The XTRA was 02 and the Bullseye was 19. 
‘He Jumped On Top Of Her’: DNA Links NJ Man To Rape Of Sleeping 76-Year-Old, Officials Say ‘He Jumped On Top Of Her’: DNA Links NJ Man To Rape Of Sleeping 76-Year-Old, Officials Say
‘He Jumped On Top Of Her’: DNA Links NJ Man To Rape Of Sleeping 76-Year-Old, Officials Say DNA testing led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Camden County man who is charged with sexually assaulting an elderly woman after breaking into her home, authorities announced Thursday, June 26. On Thursday, May 8 at 12:32 a.m., Stratford police responded to a report of a home invasion burglary and sexual assault, Camden County Prosecutor Grace  MacAulay and Stratford Police Chief Ronald Morello said.  A 76-year-old woman said while she was asleep in her bedroom, a man, later identified as Stephon Bullock, entered her room, jumped on top of her and held her down, authoriti…
Dozens Of Guns Bought, Then Vanished, Only To Reappear In PA, NJ Dozens Of Guns Bought, Then Vanished, Only To Reappear In PA, NJ
Dozens Of Guns Bought, Then Vanished, Only To Reappear In PA, NJ A Philadelphia man who funneled dozens of guns into the hands of criminals is heading to state prison for up to 30 years, Bucks County prosecutors said. Anthony Jackson, 28, was sentenced to 12 ½ to 30 years after pleading guilty to charges connected to a major gun trafficking operation. Prosecutors say Jackson used his clean record to buy 29 handguns, mostly 9mm pistols, which he then sold to people who weren’t legally allowed to own them. Gun Bought In Bucks County Found With Felon Weeks Later The case began unraveling after investigators recovered multiple firearms used in crimes. One of…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for 10 New Jersey counties through 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, as damaging storms threaten to slam the region with hail, wind, and lightning, according to the National Weather Service. The counties under watch include: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem. The Storm Prediction Center says conditions are right for frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and wind gusts strong enough to cause property damage and power outages. Meanwhile, residents in northeast New Jersey—including Passaic, Berg…
Data Breach Exposed 57K NJ Healthcare System Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say Data Breach Exposed 57K NJ Healthcare System Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say
Data Breach Exposed 57K NJ Healthcare System Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say Cooper Health System is facing a wave of legal woes after revealing a data breach that may have exposed the personal and medical information of more than 57,000 people, according to legal filings and the health care system itself. Two lawsuits, one in federal court and one in New Jersey Superior Court, were filed this week by patients who say the breach was the result of Cooper's “negligence” and “failure to protect sensitive data.” According to a notice posted by Cooper on May 23, the hospital learned that an unauthorized actor had accessed private data on or around May 14, 2024. Coop…
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday. Here's what to expect: Tornadoes: A couple are possible. Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size. Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible. The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach. ⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
Photos Show Fugitive NJ Bank Robber Extradited From Ukraine: Prosecutor Photos Show Fugitive NJ Bank Robber Extradited From Ukraine: Prosecutor
Photos Show Fugitive NJ Bank Robber Extradited From Ukraine: Prosecutor A 30-year-old Berlin Township resident was returned to the United States from Ukraine on Friday, May 16, after he was charged with robbing multiple banks in 2022, authorities said. Edward Deveaux was originally charged in September 2022 with robbing a Truist Bank in Waterford and a Republic Bank in Winslow, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, U.S. Marshal Juan Mattos Jr., Waterford Police Chief Daniel Cormaney, and Winslow Police Chief Donald Lemons said. Deveaux was charged the following month with robbing a TD Bank in Willingboro, authorities said. Following the ro…
Baby Turkeys Rescued By South Jersey Firefighters Baby Turkeys Rescued By South Jersey Firefighters
Baby Turkeys Rescued By South Jersey Firefighters Some baby turkeys owe firefighters in Camden County a debt of gratitude or at least a “gobble gobble.” On Friday, May 16, firefighters responded to Lambert Avenue after residents reported hearing what sounded like ducks in a sewer drain, the Gloucester City Fire Department said. The four babies turned out to be chicks, and they were retrieved from the sewer drain, firefighters said. After making sure they were okay, the chicks were reunited with their mother, who was surely very grateful, firefighters said.
Contractor Who Drowned In NJ Creek ID'd: Authorities Contractor Who Drowned In NJ Creek ID'd: Authorities
Contractor Who Drowned In NJ Creek ID'd: Authorities Valentin Garciagaona, a 36-year-old West Deptford man, drowned in a creek in Gloucester County on Wednesday, May 14, authorities said. Garciagaona was working as a contractor at a private home along Big Timber Creek in Westville when he lost his footing on an embankment and entered the water, according to the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management. The incident prompted a large-scale response involving dive teams and marine units from Gloucester, Camden, and Cumberland counties, authorities said. It is with deep sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Valentin, a devot…
Contractor Disappears Into Creek While Working At NJ Home, Massive Search Underway Contractor Disappears Into Creek While Working At NJ Home, Massive Search Underway
Contractor Disappears Into Creek While Working At NJ Home, Massive Search Underway Emergency crews from across three counties are searching for a man who fell into a Gloucester County creek Wednesday, May 14 and never came back up, authorities said. The man was working as a contractor at a private home along Big Timber Creek in Westville when he lost his footing on an embankment and entered the water, according to the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management. He has not resurfaced, officials said. The incident prompted a large-scale response involving Dive Teams and Marine Units from Gloucester, Camden, and Cumberland counties. Firefighters, police, and EMS units…
House Of Horrors: NJ Couple Kept Girl Chained In Bathroom, Dog Crate For Years, Officials Say House Of Horrors: NJ Couple Kept Girl Chained In Bathroom, Dog Crate For Years, Officials Say
House Of Horrors: NJ Couple Kept Girl Chained In Bathroom, Dog Crate For Years, Officials Say A South Jersey couple was arrested and charged on Saturday, May 10, after they held a child captive for years before her escape, authorities said. Law enforcement began investigating in Gloucester Township after an 18-year-old girl said she had been held captive for years and was the victim of sexual abuse, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins said. Brenda Spencer, 38, and Branndon Mosley, 41, had been abusing the girl since 2018, authorities said. She was removed from school while in 6th grade and confined to her home, authori…
NJ Trio Uploaded Child Porn To Various Websites: Camden County Prosecutor NJ Trio Uploaded Child Porn To Various Websites: Camden County Prosecutor
NJ Trio Uploaded Child Porn To Various Websites: Camden County Prosecutor Three Camden County men were arrested and charged up with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material on popular websites, authorities said. Angelo Stevenson, a 29-year-old Cherry Hill resident, Trevor Mirek, a 30-year-old Somerdale resident and William Zane, a 28-year-old Collingswood resident, were arrested between Wednesday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 6, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay, Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller, Somerdale Police Chief James Walsh, and Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey said. Stevenson was charged on April 30 after h…
Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Bike On Route 540: NJSP Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Bike On Route 540: NJSP
Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Bike On Route 540: Njsp A 63-year-old Camden County man was killed in a motorcycle crash last week, New Jersey State Police announced on Monday, May 5. On Sunday, April 27 at 1:13 p.m., William Philippi, a 63-year-old Blackwood man was operating a Harley Davidson on Route 540 East in Pittsgrove Township when he lost directional control and struck the back of another Harley Davidson, ran off the roadway, down an embankment into a thick briar patch, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Philippi and his passenger, a 62-year-old Blackwood woman, were ejected from the vehicle, Lebron said. Phil…
Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties
Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for 14 counties in New Jersey, with storms expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 MPH, the National Weather Service said on Saturday, May 3. The watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, and Warren counties, according to the NWS Storm Prediction Center. Forecasters say the main threat is damaging winds, especially in areas north and west of the I-95 corridor. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will move in later today and co…
Army Reservists Smash In To Stop Carjacking As Passing Driver Is Strangled In NJ: Prosecutor Army Reservists Smash In To Stop Carjacking As Passing Driver Is Strangled In NJ: Prosecutor
Army Reservists Smash In To Stop Carjacking As Passing Driver Is Strangled In NJ: Prosecutor Two U.S. military members — including a Philadelphia police officer — stopped a violent carjacking and rescued a woman being assaulted in New Jersey, authorities said. It happened around 8:37 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, when a car crashed into a wooded area off Jackson Road near Waverly Avenue in Waterford Township, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Waterford Township Police Chief Daniel Cormaney.  Police say the driver of the crashed car got out, ripped open the locked passenger door of a passing vehicle, and began strangling the woman inside after she refused t…
CAPTURED! PA Man Who Sexually Assaulted NJ Girl, 12, Apprehended By US Marshals: Prosecutor CAPTURED! PA Man Who Sexually Assaulted NJ Girl, 12, Apprehended By US Marshals: Prosecutor
Captured! PA Man Who Sexually Assaulted NJ Girl, 12, Apprehended By US Marshals: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Pennsylvania who authorities say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl earlier this year in New Jersey, was arrested on the morning of Friday, April 25, authorities said. Shane Hennesy, a Newtown Square resident, was arrested by US Marshals at 6 a.m. in Morgantown, Pa., by U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division and the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force – Reading Division. Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pine Hill Police Chief Christ…
Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU
Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU Rep. Donald Norcross, D-Cherry Hill, is out of the intensive care unit, his office announced on Tuesday, April 22. Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District, was transferred out of the intensive care unit on Friday, April 18, his office said, as his health continues to improve. “He has been successfully treated for his infection and has completed his course of antibiotic,” his office said. “The Congressman is on his way to making a full recovery." Norcross has been hospitalized since Monday, April 7, when he had a medical incident, necessitating his hospitalization …
Cape May County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA Cape May County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA
Cape May County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA Four Southern New Jersey counties have been declared disaster areas as farmers grapple with severe drought, the United States Department of Agriculture said. Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester counties were declared primary counties eligible after suffering a drought of eight or more weeks last year, the USDA said. Burlington, Camden, Ocean and Salem counties were declared contiguous disaster areas. The natural disaster designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to producers through emergency loans, the USDA said in a release. Emergency loans …
Man Uploaded Child Porn To Snapchat: Camden County Prosecutor Man Uploaded Child Porn To Snapchat: Camden County Prosecutor
Man Uploaded Child Porn To Snapchat: Camden County Prosecutor A 20--year-old Pennsauken man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, April 8 after he uploaded child pornography to Snapchat, authorities said. Detectives began investigating Nathaniel Martinez's Snapchat account following a cyber tip  from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said. Martinez also uploaded child sexual abuse material to a Telegram account, authorities said. Martinez was taken into custody and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility, authorities said.
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
NJ Woman Tried Hiring Hitman To Kill Philly Cop, 19-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor NJ Woman Tried Hiring Hitman To Kill Philly Cop, 19-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
NJ Woman Tried Hiring Hitman To Kill Philly Cop, 19-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Camden County woman is facing attempted murder charges after she allegedly tried to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and his daughter, authorities said. Jaclyn Diiorio, of Runnemede, was arrested on Friday, April 4, in Gloucester Township, immediately after she tried to pay a confidential informant $12,000 to kill her ex—who is a 53-year-old officer with the Philadelphia Police Department—and his 19-year-old daughter, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. On Thursday, April 3, investigato…
Fake News: NJ Girl's Story Of Stabbing Abductor With Pencil Didn't Happen, Prosecutors Say Fake News: NJ Girl's Story Of Stabbing Abductor With Pencil Didn't Happen, Prosecutors Say
Fake News: NJ Girl's Story Of Stabbing Abductor With Pencil Didn't Happen, Prosecutors Say It sounded like a scene ripped from Law & Order: SVU — a would-be kidnapper in New Jersey stopped cold by a quick-thinking girl and her trusty pencil. But according to authorities, the dramatic tale was all made up. Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAuley and Berlin Township Police Chief Louis Bordi announced on Wednesday, March 26, that there's "no credible threat to the community" after a week-long investigation into the alleged March 19 abduction attempt. The girl had told investigators an unknown man approached her from behind while she was walking to school near Washington and Gro…
NJ Diner Closed By Fire NJ Diner Closed By Fire
NJ Diner Closed By Fire A diner in Camden County will be closed for the time being following a kitchen fire on the early morning of Wednesday, March 26. "We’re heartbroken to share that our diner will be closed until further notice due to a fire," the Westmont Diner in Haddon wrote on Facebook. "Thankfully, everyone is safe, but the damage requires us to pause operations while we assess and make repairs." The diner said in a follow-up post the fire was contained to the kitchen and they expect the diner to be closed for a couple weeks. "We appreciate your support, patience, and understanding during this difficult …
Major Wildfire Burns 2,300 Acres In Camden County, Forces Campground Evacuations Major Wildfire Burns 2,300 Acres In Camden County, Forces Campground Evacuations
Major Wildfire Burns 2,300 Acres In Camden County, Forces Campground Evacuations A major wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has scorched more than 2,300 acres and forced campground evacuations in Waterford Township, Camden County, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. As of Sunday evening, March 23, the wildfire—named the California Branch Wildfire—was 80% contained, officials said. The fire is burning near Raritan Avenue and Old Atsion Road, and while 18 structures are close to the flames, crews say the fire is moving away from homes. The Goshen Pond Campground and Atsion Family Campground have both been evacuated, officials said. No residential structures ha…
8-Year-Old NJ Girl Foils Abduction By Stabbing Suspect With Pencil: Prosecutor 8-Year-Old NJ Girl Foils Abduction By Stabbing Suspect With Pencil: Prosecutor
8-Year-Old NJ Girl Foils Abduction By Stabbing Suspect With Pencil: Prosecutor A man attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl while she was walking to school in Berlin Township on the morning of Wednesday, March 19, authorities said. At 8:45 a.m.. the girl said an unknown man approached her from behind while she was walking to John F. Kennedy Elementary School at 228 Mt. Vernon Ave., Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Berlin Township Police Chief Louis Bordi said. The girl was able to fight off the suspect by stabbing him with a pencil before running to school, authorities said. The suspect is described as a Black man with dark skin and a dark bear…
Luxury Cars, $99K+, 8 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Massive NJ-PA-DE Drug Bust Luxury Cars, $99K+, 8 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Massive NJ-PA-DE Drug Bust
Luxury Cars, $99K+, 8 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Massive Nj-pa-de Drug Bust A months-long undercover operation spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey led to the arrest of six men accused of running a major cocaine trafficking ring, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced on Tuesday, March 18. Dubbed "Operation Spark Plug," the investigation was spearheaded by the Delaware County Narcotics Task Force with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware State Police, the Camden County, New Jersey District Attorney’s Office, the DEA, and the FBI. Authorities seized over 8 kilograms of cocaine, nearly $100,000 in cash, multiple luxury vehicle…
NJ Bank Robber Captured In Ukraine, Officials Say NJ Bank Robber Captured In Ukraine, Officials Say
NJ Bank Robber Captured In Ukraine, Officials Say A 29-year-old bank robbery suspect who vanished after a string of South Jersey heists was found halfway across the world, authorities said. Edward Deveaux, of Berlin Township, was arrested on February 25, 2025, in Lviv, Ukraine, by Ukrainian authorities working with the U.S. Marshals Service, officials announced. The capture ends a two-and-a-half-year manhunt that began after Deveaux was charged with multiple bank robberies across Camden and Burlington counties, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Deveaux was charged on September 30, 2022, with two counts of second-deg…
Bizarre Rampage: Wrestler Accused Of Threats At NJ IRS Wields Machete At PA Sheetz, Police Say Bizarre Rampage: Wrestler Accused Of Threats At NJ IRS Wields Machete At PA Sheetz, Police Say
Bizarre Rampage: Wrestler Accused Of Threats At NJ IRS Wields Machete At PA Sheetz, Police Say A New Jersey professional wrestler stormed a Sheetz in Cumberland County wielding a machete, charging at bystanders, and stabbing a work van before fleeing in a Subaru, Pennsylvania police said. Charles Avedis Hutton, 24, a Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) competitor, was seen running through the parking lot of the Sheetz at 1508 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, on Sunday, March 3, waving the massive blade and yelling, according to Lower Allen Township Police. Witnesses told officers he stripped off his clothes, charged at people, and ultimately stabbed a van—causing over $2,000 in damage. Insid…
Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power
Severe Flooding, Storm Damage Shut Down NJ Roads, Leave Thousands Without Power Torrential downpours Wednesday evening, March 5, left several New Jersey roadways underwater and impassable, while thousands of residents lost power due to the storm. As of 6:15 p.m., the following roads were closed due to flooding and storm-related hazards, according to the NJDOT site: Route 130 in both directions in Brooklawn Route 46 in both directions in Clifton Route 49 in Maurice River—all lanes closed due to downed wires and a utility pole Route 79 in Freehold—northbound lanes closed due to a downed utility pole The storm also knocked out power to thousands of residents, with outage…
Wildfires Totaling 300+ Acres Burn In South Jersey Wildfires Totaling 300+ Acres Burn In South Jersey
Wildfires Totaling 300+ Acres Burn In South Jersey New Jersey firefighters battled two large wildfires this weekend, with 314 acres total burned across the state, officials said. A fast-moving brush fire in Gloucester Township scorched 40 acres and forced evacuations Saturday night, while a separate wildfire in Hopewell Township has burned 274 acres and is threatening 30 homes, authorities said. Gloucester Township Fire Burns 40 Acres A Gloucester Township Police officer spotted flames near Primrose Lane off Erial Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, the Gloucester Township Police Department said. Around the same time, a c…
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