Child Rescued After Falling Into Septic Pipe In Philly Suburb Child Rescued After Falling Into Septic Pipe In Philly Suburb Child Rescued After Falling Into Septic Pipe In Philly Suburb
Child Rescued After Falling Into Septic Pipe In Philly Suburb A young child was rescued after falling into a septic pipe in Penny on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, according to a dispatch and officials. Emergency crews responded to the 300 block of Snyder Avenue in West Goshen Township, Chester County where a 5:22 p.m. dispatch entry reported a conscious 3-year-old trapped in a septic pipe approximately 16 inches wide. Officials described the child as between 3 and 4 years old and said the child had fallen approximately one foot into the pipe. The County Rescue Task Force was dispatched, and township assistance was requested for a backhoe and pump truck, …

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Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA
Philly Police Oversight Chair Sold Witness Information For $500: DA Philadelphia’s police oversight chair sold sensitive information about a witness to an inmate who threatened to hunt the witness down and kill him, prosecutors alleged on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Hassan Bennett, 43, chair of the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission and an employee of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, is accused of providing confidential case documents to Thomas Scott, 45, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office. Bennett was being held on $1 million bail, while Scott was being held on $3 million bail, prosecutors said. The investigation began in …
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Major Sayreville Parkway Crash Shuts All Lanes During Evening Rush A crash shut down all southbound local lanes of the Garden State Parkway in Middlesex County on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, according to a traffic alert. The crash was reported south of the Raritan Toll Plaza in Sayreville as of 4:52 p.m., according to 511NJ. A medical helicopter was reportedly called to the scene. All southbound local lanes were blocked and traffic cameras show major gridlock. Daily Voice has reached out to NJSP for details.
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Man Shot, Killed in Camden: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Pennsauken man was shot and killed in Camden, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 27. At 9:47 a.m., Camden County police responded to the 1200 block of Princess Avenue and found Jeshua Sammons lying on the sidewalk, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Simmons was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased the next day, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. "His life was taken far too soon, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply …
NJ Mom, 22, Killed In Fiery Route 295 Crash Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Daughter NJ Mom, 22, Killed In Fiery Route 295 Crash Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Daughter NJ Mom, 22, Killed In Fiery Route 295 Crash Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Daughter
NJ Mom, 22, Killed In Fiery Route 295 Crash Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Daughter A 22-year-old New Jersey mother who was killed when her car crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Route 295 leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter, according to a fundraiser launched by her grieving family. Aigner Johnson, of Oaklyn, died in the crash on Route 295 southbound in East Greenwich Township on Wednesday, Oct. 21, New Jersey State Police said. Now, loved ones are raising money to give her a proper farewell. "Aigner was a loving girl with an amazing spirit, and everyone gravitated to her," her aunt, Camilla Dowd, wrote on GoFundMe. "Her loss is heartbreaking for our family…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New Jersey, 18 Other States: DA A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…