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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…
Unlicensed Hyattsville Teen Charged In Double Fatal New Jersey Crash: Police Unlicensed Hyattsville Teen Charged In Double Fatal New Jersey Crash: Police
Unlicensed Hyattsville Teen Charged In Double Fatal New Jersey Crash: Police A 19-year-old Hyattsville, Maryland resident faces numerous charges after a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike killed two teenagers, authorities said. Cesar Martinez-Adino is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, among other charges, in the death of Juan Carlos Munguia-Palma, 19, and a 14-year-old boy, following the crash in Gloucester County on Sunday, May 18, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. At 1:06 a.m., an Acura MDX with six occupants, operated by Martinez-Adino, was traveling northbound on the Turnpike in Harrison Township, Lebron said. Mart…
Hyattsville Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: NJSP Hyattsville Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: NJSP
Hyattsville Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: Njsp Two Maryland teenagers killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Gloucester County early Sunday, May 18, have been identified, authorities said. Juan Carlos Munguia-Palma, 19, and a 14-year-old boy, both residents of Hyattsville, were identified as the victims in the fatal crash, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said. At 1:06 a.m., an Acura MDX with six occupants, operated by a 19-year-old Maryland man, was traveling northbound on the Turnpike in Harrison Township, Lebron said. The driver lost directional control of the Acura, veered off the roadway to…
Two Killed In Turnpike Crash In Harrison: NJSP Two Killed In Turnpike Crash In Harrison: NJSP
Two Killed In Turnpike Crash In Harrison: Njsp Two people were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Gloucester County early Sunday, May 18, authorities said. At 1:06 a.m., an Acura MDX with six occupants, operated by a 19-year-old Maryland man, was traveling northbound on the Turnpike in Harrison Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver lost directional control of the Acura, veered off the roadway to the right, traveled down an embankment and struck a tree, Lebron said. Four people were ejected from the vehicle, with two occupants sustaining fatal injuries, Lebron said. The driv…
2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police 2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police
2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police Two people were killed and four others seriously injured when an SUV slammed into a tree on the New Jersey Turnpike overnight, authorities said. The crash happened at 1:06 a.m. in the northbound lanes near milepost 13.6 on Sunday, May 18, in Harrison Township, Gloucester County, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Troopers say 19-year-old Cesar Ivan Martinez-Adino, of Hyattsville, MD, was behind the wheel of an Acura MDX with six people inside when he lost control of the SUV. The car veered off the road, rolled down an embankment, and hit a tree. As a result…
West Deptford Contractor Who Drowned In NJ Creek ID'd: Authorities West Deptford Contractor Who Drowned In NJ Creek ID'd: Authorities
West Deptford 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…
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Flash flooding is slamming parts of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania Friday, May 16, with more severe weather possible on Saturday, forecasters say. At 11:32 a.m., the National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a Flash Flood Warning after Doppler radar showed rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. Some areas have already recorded an inch of rain. “Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms,” the NWS said. “Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.” The warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for the following counties: In New Jersey: Southwestern Mercer, Northwester…
Disappears Into Timber Creek While Working At Home, Massive Search Underway Disappears Into Timber Creek While Working At Home, Massive Search Underway
Disappears Into Timber Creek While Working At 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…
Washington Township Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting: Fundraiser Washington Township Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting: Fundraiser
Washington Township Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting: Fundraiser Elijah Rodriguez, a Gloucester County resident, has been identified as the 10-year-old boy fatally shot in his South Jersey home on Tuesday, May 6. Officers responded to the home on the 400 block of Westminster Blvd and found Elijah dead, having sustained a gunshot wound to the head, Washington Township police Gloucester County said. Elijah, a student at Birches Elementary School, was home alone at the time of the shooting, NJ.com reported. Please help and donate to this wonderful family going through this horrible time. Elijah was only 10 when he left this... Posted by Katie Ritter on…
10-Year-Old Washington Twp Boy Found With Gunshot Wound To Head Dies, Cops Say 10-Year-Old Washington Twp Boy Found With Gunshot Wound To Head Dies, Cops Say
10-Year-Old Washington Twp Boy Found With Gunshot Wound To Head Dies, Cops Say A 10-year-old boy was fatally shot at a home in South Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, May 6, authorities said. Police responded at approximately 2:34 p.m. to a home on the 400 block of Westminster Boulevard in Washington Township (Gloucester County) for a report of a juvenile with a gunshot wound, according to Washington Township Police Chief Patrick M. Gurcsik. “Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical personnel located a 10-year-old boy with a fatal gunshot wound to the head,” Gurcsik said in a statement. “Despite lifesaving efforts, the child was tragically pronounced deceased.” The ch…
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…
Deptford Twp Files Motion To Dismiss Suit Filed By Estate Of Officer Bobby Shisler Deptford Twp Files Motion To Dismiss Suit Filed By Estate Of Officer Bobby Shisler
Deptford Twp Files Motion To Dismiss Suit Filed By Estate Of Officer Bobby Shisler The Township of Deptford and Mayor Paul Medany have moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the estate of late Deptford Police Officer Robert J. Shisler, who was killed in 2023 after a shootout with a civilian. The estate filed the civil suit in March 2025, alleging that Mayor Medany's political interference and deliberate underfunding of the police department created unsafe conditions that led to Shisler’s death​. According to the complaint filed by The Vigilante Law Firm, the estate accuses Medany of "reckless disregard" for the safety of officers, claiming he withheld funds, slashed staffing…
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
Woman Airlifted After Car Hit By Train: Franklin Township Police Woman Airlifted After Car Hit By Train: Franklin Township Police
Woman Airlifted After Car Hit By Train: Franklin Township Police A woman was airlifted to a hospital after a train crashed into a vehicle in Gloucester County on the evening of Monday, April 14, authorities said. The woman had severe injuries following the collision between a commercial train and her car in Newfield Borough, Franklin Township police said. The crash caused the closure of Catawba Avenue in both directions and West Boulevard between Catawba Avenue and Greenwood Avenue, police said.
Atlantic County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA Atlantic County Declared Disaster Area After Severe Drought: USDA
Atlantic 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 …
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…
Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Logan Township Crash: State Police Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Logan Township Crash: State Police
Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Logan Township Crash: State Police A 23-year-old man was killed after being ejected from his SUV during a crash on Interstate 295 in Gloucester County, authorities said. Jose Contreras, of Hammonton, was heading north in an Isuzu Ascender and was approaching the Exit 11A ramp when he lost control navigating a curve just after 10:45 p.m. Saturday, March 22 in Logan Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The vehicle struck the curb and guardrail, then overturned near milepost 11.8, Lebron said. Contreras was ejected from the vehicle and died, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, and no add…
17-Year-Old Dies In Crash That Killed Delsea High School Student: NJSP 17-Year-Old Dies In Crash That Killed Delsea High School Student: NJSP
17-Year-Old Dies In Crash That Killed Delsea High School Student: Njsp A 17-year-old is now the third victim in a crash in Gloucester County that previously killed a 19-year-old student at Delsea Regional High School District, authorities said. The 17-year-old's identity is being withheld by state police. Brendan Cary, 19 and Dominic Reyes, a recent Delsea graduate were also killed in the crash, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. At 4:17 p.m., troopers responded to Route 55 North in Elk Township, after Cary's Honda passenger vehicle struck a Dodge minivan that was disabled on the right shoulder, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for …
Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: NJSP Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: NJSP
Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: Njsp Brendan Cary, a 19-year-old Delsea Regional High School District student, was one of two people killed in a crash in Gloucester County on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10. At 4:17 p.m., troopers responded to Route 55 North in Elk Township, after Cary's Honda passenger vehicle struck a Dodge minivan that was disabled on the right shoulder, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Cary lost directional control, striking the Dodge, it to overturn, Marchan said. Cary and a passenger, Dominic Reyes, a recent Delsea graduate, sustained fatal injuries, Marchan said. "Ou…
Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding In Crawl Space: Franklin Twp PD Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding In Crawl Space: Franklin Twp PD
Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding In Crawl Space: Franklin Twp PD A man was taken into custody after a seven hour standoff with officers in Newfield on Monday, March 3, authorities said. At 12:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Woodlawn Avenue in Newfield Borough to serve a criminal arrest warrant out of Monroe Township, Franklin Township police said. The man was wanted on a domestic violence charge and endangering the welfare of a child stemming from an incident earlier that day, police saidd Upon arrival, the man was seen at the front door and officers attempted to make contact with him, police said. Officers attempted several means of …
Woman Killed in Elk Township Fire: Police Woman Killed in Elk Township Fire: Police
Woman Killed in Elk Township Fire: Police A 73-year-old woman was killed in a fire in Gloucester County on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 20, authorities said. At 8:05 a.m., officers and area fire departments responded to 530 Marion St. and saw the residence engulfed by heavy smoke and fire, Elk Township police said.  After extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered the woman deceased inside the residence, police said. Her identity is being withheld pending family notification, police said. An 85-year-old man, who had made it out of the house prior to police arrival, was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatenin…
Family Seeks Washington Township Woman Missing Since August Family Seeks Washington Township Woman Missing Since August
Family Seeks Washington Township Woman Missing Since August A family is hoping to locate a Gloucester County woman missing since August, authorities said. Katherine O'Donnell was last seen in Stafford, the Washington Township Police Department said. She is known to frequent Lindenwold and Philadelphia.  She is 5'6" with brown hair  with a distinct gray streak near the front hairline, police said. She has a history of narcotics use, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Jason Sims at 856-589-0330 ext. 1133 or  609-820-3192 or email: jasims@pd.twp.washington.nj.us
Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill
Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill A 27-year-old Oregon man has been arrested and charged with murder in the first degree for fatal stabbing a veterinarian last December in Cherry Hill authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 14. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 7:09 a.m., Cherry Hill police responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road and found Dr. Michael Anthony, a veterinarian with a practice in Haddon Heights, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.  Cristiano Custodio-Aquino was identified as the person responsible and was apprehended on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Fresno, Calif., by the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific…
NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper
NJ Snowstorm Shocker: These Towns Doubled Forecasts In Latest Winter Whopper New Jersey’s latest snowstorm played favorites, dropping way more snow than expected in some spots while barely making an appearance in others, according to the National Weather Service (scroll all the way down to see totals by county). Forecasters had called for 4 to 6 inches across much of South Jersey Tuesday, Feb. 11, with Cape May and parts of Delaware expecting 6 to 8 inches. But by Wednesday morning, some towns were digging out from totals well beyond those estimates—while others were left wondering where winter went. Who Got Buried? Some towns saw their snow totals soar past expect…
Raising Cane's Turnersville Grand Opening Draws Hundreds Of Chicken Lovers Raising Cane's Turnersville Grand Opening Draws Hundreds Of Chicken Lovers
Raising Cane's Turnersville Grand Opening Draws Hundreds Of Chicken Lovers Fans of chicken and sauce might have found their new home in Gloucester County. Raising Cane's celebrated its grand opening at 5241 Route 42 in Turnersville in Washington Township on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Not even the cold weather could keep hundreds of chicken finger fanatics, with several bringing chairs while they waited to go inside. At the grand opening,  20 customers won free Raising Cane's for a year and the first 100 customers who bought a combo received a commemorative hat and free Box Combo cards. This is the fast growing fried chicken franchise's sixth location in the Garde…
Search Launched For Hit, Run Driver ID'd Months After Gloucester County Crash: Cops Search Launched For Hit, Run Driver ID'd Months After Gloucester County Crash: Cops
Search Launched For Hit, Run Driver ID'd Months After Gloucester County Crash: Cops A Sicklerville man is wanted by police after an arrest warrant was issued for a hit and run pedestrian crash in Gloucester County last May, authorities said. At 2:30 a.m., a Hyundai Sonata struck a pedestrian on Hurffville Crosskeys Road near Chestnut Ridge Middle School in Washington Township, police. The vehicle fled the scene while the pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, Washington Township police said.  Recently, police located the suspected Hyundai parked with a primer-painted hood and a new front bumper, indicating possible attempts to conceal da…
Elementary School Evacuated Due To Large Structure Fire In Franklin Township: Authorities Elementary School Evacuated Due To Large Structure Fire In Franklin Township: Authorities
Elementary School Evacuated Due To Large Structure Fire In Franklin Township: Authorities A massive structure fire in Gloucester County has resulted in the evacuation of an elementary school on Thursday, Jan. 23, authorities said. The fire is at the 600 block of Harding Highway in Franklin Township, Franklin Township Police Department said. Students are being relocated from Main Road School to Reutter School, police said. The Franklin Township school District will be putting out a message to parents shortly regarding the reunification process, police said. Harding Highway is closed from Main Road to Blue Bell Road, Gloucester County Emergency Management said. County ha…
Woman With South Jersey Ties Missing: Police Woman With South Jersey Ties Missing: Police
Woman With South Jersey Ties Missing: Police Iman Jefferson, a 25-year-old woman was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 17, authorities in Gloucester County said. She was last heard from on Wednesday, Dec. 4, when she was in Winter Garden, Fla., Monroe Township police said. Her current whereabouts are unknown, police said.  She is 5'6" and weighs 130 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair, police said. Jefferson has ties to the South Jersey area, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Josh Sheppard at 856-728-9800 Ext. 594. 
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals New Jersey experienced a wide range of snowfall from a winter storm that swept through the state on Jan. 19, 2025, with Kinnelon in Morris County topping the charts at a whopping 7 inches, according to reports from the National Weather Service (NWS). Adding to the challenges, a Cold Weather Advisory is now in effect for much of the region from 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 through noon Wednesday, with wind chills expected to drop as low as 7 below zero. Residents are urged to take precautions to avoid hypothermia and frostbite, including wearing proper clothing, keeping pets indoors, and checking o…
'You Know Who I Am': Paulsboro Councilman Flips Out On Cop During Traffic Stop (VIDEO) 'You Know Who I Am': Paulsboro Councilman Flips Out On Cop During Traffic Stop (VIDEO)
'You Know Who I Am': Paulsboro Councilman Flips Out On Cop During Traffic Stop (Video) The New Jersey State PBA President is calling for the resignation of a councilman in Gloucester County following the release of bodycam footage of a recent traffic stop. The footage shared by NJ Advance Media shows the traffic stop involving Paulsboro Councilman Theodore Holloway at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Penn Line Road and Wes Adams Street in the borough. Holloway immediately becomes agitated when the officer pulls him over. "You can't be serious!" Holloway yells. Holloway threatened the officer, saying he would talk to Police Chief Gary Kille about the stop…
Sewell Business Owner Evaded Thousands In Taxes For Seven Years: Feds Sewell Business Owner Evaded Thousands In Taxes For Seven Years: Feds
Sewell Business Owner Evaded Thousands In Taxes For Seven Years: Feds A 54-year-old Gloucester County man admitted on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to tax evasion, authorities said. Jose Camilo Perez, Jr., a Sewell resident, pleaded guilty to evading more than $3,400 in taxes at the United States District Court in Camden, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. Perez controlled a company that digitized medical records for hospitals and other healthcare entities, Khanna said. From 2016 through 2023, the business received more than $8,000,000 for the services it performed, Khanna said. Perez attempted to evade the assessment of federal income taxes by cashing checks …