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Home Invader, 19, Charged With Attempted Murder In Westville: Prosecutor Home Invader, 19, Charged With Attempted Murder In Westville: Prosecutor
Home Invader, 19, Charged With Attempted Murder In Westville: Prosecutor A 19-year-old man from Gloucester County has been charged with attempted murder, authorities said. Raul Leadum has also been charged with weapons offenses in the Wednesday, Jan. 31 incident, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. At approximately 11:05 p.m., officers from the Westville Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a shooting near the 500 block of Broadway in Westville.  Police found the victim, who reported that Leadum forced his way into the residence and brandished a handgun, subsequently discharging the weapon at clo…
Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead
Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead A 52-year-old man from Gloucester County was killed in a shooting in Camden, authorities said. Jeremy Barron, of Westville, died as a result of a gunshot wound on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At about 3:30 p.m., Camden County police responded to 1532 South 7th Street for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Police found the shooting victim who was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A spokeswoman for the prosecutor did not say whether Ba…
Bridge Project Shuts Westville's Gateway Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners Bridge Project Shuts Westville's Gateway Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners
Bridge Project Shuts Westville's Gateway Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners After 34 years in business, a South Jersey diner is closing its doors. The Frangos family announced that their Gateway Diner, located on Broadway near Route 47 in Westville, will shutter on Sunday, Oct. 22. The diner will be acquired through eminent domain due to the Route 47 bridge reconstruction project, and "we are being forced to close our business," Gateway Diner said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Oct. 19. "Every sacrifice and attempt has been made to keep our doors open, especially for our loyal employees and customers. Through the years you have all become like family to us.&…
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG Twenty-eight municipalities statewide have been cited by New Jersey officials for excluding the LGBTQIA+ community in their online marriage license applications. The municipalities face fines of up to $10,000 if they don't fix the problem, the state said. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights said DCR has issued Notices of Violation to the municipalities for allegedly violating the Law Against Discrimination by publishing marriage license application forms on their websites that exclude certain LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking to obtain marriage licenses. Th…
Authorities ID 2 Passengers Killed In NJ Turnpike Bus Accident Authorities ID 2 Passengers Killed In NJ Turnpike Bus Accident
Authorities ID 2 Passengers Killed In NJ Turnpike Bus Accident Authorities have identified the two people killed in the double-decker Megabus overturn on the NJ Turnpike Tuesday, Aug. 9, authorities said. Cheryl Johnson, 59, of Bronx, N.Y., was pronounced dead at the scene, while Cecilia Kiyanitza, 66, of Woodbury, N.J. was airlifted to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead.  The bus, carrying about 20 passengers, was heading south when it collided with a pickup truck on the outer roadway at milepost 93.1 in Woodbridge, New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the bus, a 56-year-old male of Westville, N.J., sustained serious injurie…
Second Passenger Dies After Double-Decker Megabus Overturns On NJ Turnpike (PHOTOS) Second Passenger Dies After Double-Decker Megabus Overturns On NJ Turnpike (PHOTOS)
Second Passenger Dies After Double-Decker Megabus Overturns On NJ Turnpike (Photos) UPDATED: A second passenger has died after a double-decker Megabus overturned on the NJ Turnpike Tuesday, Aug. 9, authorities said. Three others were seriously hurt. The bus, carrying about 20 passengers, was heading south when it collided with a pickup truck on the outer roadway at milepost 93.1 in Woodbridge, New Jersey State Police said. Cheryl Johnson, 59, of Bronx, N.Y. sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene.  Cecilia Kiyanitza, 66, of Woodbury, N.J. was airlifted to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead.   The driver of the bus, a 56-year-old male…
2 People Killed When Car Hits Tree Off I-295 In South Jersey: State Police 2 People Killed When Car Hits Tree Off I-295 In South Jersey: State Police
2 People Killed When Car Hits Tree Off I-295 In South Jersey: State Police Two residents of Gloucester County were killed when their car veered off of Interstate 295 in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred on May 28, at 2:33 a.m. on I-295 southbound at milepost 5.5 in Oldmans Township, New Jersey State Police said..  Preliminary investigation revealed that a Buick Century ran off the road to the right and struck a tree, police said. Killed were the driver, Maicon J. Veletanga-Sandoval, 19, of Westville; and the passenger, Norma J. Estrada, 30, of Deptford.  The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Arrests Made In 'Smash And Grab' Burglary At South Jersey Pantry 1 Food Mart Arrests Made In 'Smash And Grab' Burglary At South Jersey Pantry 1 Food Mart
Arrests Made In 'Smash And Grab' Burglary At South Jersey Pantry 1 Food Mart A pair of suspects have been arrested in connection with a break-in at a South Jersey convenience store, authorities said. On Dec. 30 at 5:51 a.m., a male suspect conducted a "smash and grab-style" burglary at the Pantry One, 479 West Marlton Pike, according to Evesham police. The suspect approached the business from South Cropwell Road and fled in the same direction after the burglary. The suspect allegedly stole lottery tickets, tobacco products, and vape products valued at $4,500, police said. During a follow-up investigation, detectives were able to identify a vehicle th…
Popular Hoagie Shop Opening 5 New Stores In Morris, Sussex Counties Popular Hoagie Shop Opening 5 New Stores In Morris, Sussex Counties
Popular Hoagie Shop Opening 5 New Stores In Morris, Sussex Counties A popular Italian sandwich shop is opening five more stores in Morris and Sussex counties. Headquartered in Westville, PrimoHoagies first launched in South Philadelphia in 1992 and has become well-known for its fresh-baked bread, gourmet meats and cheeses, and secret spice blend. The first Morris County store opened at 395 Mt. Hope Ave. in Rockaway, DailyVoice.com reported. Specific locations for new stores have not yet been announced. Meanwhile, the franchise continues to expand with eight stores slated to open in Houston, Texas; five in Denver and Boulder, Colorado and one in K…
Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K In South Jersey Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K In South Jersey
Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K In South Jersey There's one lucky South Jersey Lottery winner in the latest Mega Millions drawing. A player from Gloucester County won a $10,000 by matching four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn Friday. \The winning ticket was bought at Westville Discount Liquor, 500 Gateway Blvd., Westville in Gloucester County. In addition to the third-tier prize won, 14 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $1,000. Moreover, 27,591 other New Jersey players took home $103…
Dad, 2 Daughters, Niece Dead In South Jersey Crash Dad, 2 Daughters, Niece Dead In South Jersey Crash
Dad, 2 Daughters, Niece Dead In South Jersey Crash Money is pouring in for the family of a South Jersey dad, his two daughters and his niece who died in a crash over the weekend. George Ritter, 33, was driving his daughters Alivia and Elsie, 5 and 9, and niece Kenzie, 8, home from a birthday party at the Westville Power Boat Association, when Ritter struck a utility pole, 6abc reports. The crash happened around 9 p.m. on the 1000 block of Gateway Boulevard in Westville. More than $19,800 had been raised for the family on a GoFundMe page launched by the Westville Power Boat Association. "We want to give George and the girls, Elsi…
Dad, 2 Daughters, Niece Dead In South Jersey Crash Dad, 2 Daughters, Niece Dead In South Jersey Crash
Dad, 2 Daughters, Niece Dead In South Jersey Crash Money is pouring in for the family of a South Jersey dad, his two daughters and his niece who died in a crash over the weekend. George Ritter, 33, was driving his daughters Alivia and Elsie, 5 and 9, and niece Kenzie, 8, home from a birthday party at the Westville Power Boat Association, when Ritter struck a utility pole, 6abc reports. The crash happened around 9 p.m. on the 1000 block of Gateway Boulevard in Westville. More than $19,800 had been raised for the family on a GoFundMe page launched by the Westville Power Boat Association. "We want to give George and the girls, Elsi…
Serious Stabbing Reported In South Jersey Serious Stabbing Reported In South Jersey
Serious Stabbing Reported In South Jersey First responders were called on a report of a serious stabbing in South Jersey, authorities said. A 53-year-old woman was stabbing shortly before 5 p.m., reports said. The incident occurred in an apartment at 300 Broadway in Westville, initial reports said.  Her  bleeding was being controlled by EMS crews, reports said. The stab wound may have been to the victim's hand, reports said.
Camden County Hospital Worker, Mother-To-Be Flower Lee Battle Dies, 21 Camden County Hospital Worker, Mother-To-Be Flower Lee Battle Dies, 21
Camden County Hospital Worker, Mother-To-Be Flower Lee Battle Dies, 21 Camden County hospital worker and mother-to-be Flower Lee Battle died May 12 at the age of 21. Born in Voorhees, Battle attended Living Faith Christian Center in Pennsauken, her obituary says. Battle later enrolled at Camden County Vocational and Technical School and had worked at Cooper University Hospital, her Facebook page says. Battle was also preparing for motherhood, her obituary says. “Flower embraced becoming a mother to her unborn son, Elliot…she easily connected with those surrounding her and had the ability to have them confide in her no matter the situation,” reads the service…
Authorities: Undercover Paterson Police Work Both Sides Of Street, Bust 14 Hookers, 27 Johns Authorities: Undercover Paterson Police Work Both Sides Of Street, Bust 14 Hookers, 27 Johns
Authorities: Undercover Paterson Police Work Both Sides Of Street, Bust 14 Hookers, 27 Johns Female Paterson police posing as prostitutes bagged 27 johns, while their male colleagues snatched up 14 streetwalkers who offered them sex for money, authorities said. Citizen complaints about an open-air prostitution market drove ABC/Vice unit detectives to work both sides of the street, city Police Director Jerry Speziale said. They had help from the department’s Narcotics Division and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, as well as from counselors with the county prosecutor’s Human Trafficking Unit, he said. Substance abuse counseling also was provided, Speziale said. A total of …
Hook, Line And Stinger: Undercover Paterson Police Bust 52 Prostitutes, Johns Hook, Line And Stinger: Undercover Paterson Police Bust 52 Prostitutes, Johns
Hook, Line And Stinger: Undercover Paterson Police Bust 52 Prostitutes, Johns Dozens of men who flocked to a notorious Paterson neighborhood looking for hookers were surprised – and arrested – when some of the streetwalkers turned out to be undercover city police officers. At the same time, police posing as johns rolled up to genuine working girls, then busted those who solicited them. In less than a day, 57 people were arrested – among them, 21 accused prostitutes and 31 alleged johns, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. The others were busted on drug offenses, he said. The sweep was the type of quality-of-life initiative that Speziale said is vital to police work…