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Atlantic City Woman Stabbed In Glassboro: Police Atlantic City Woman Stabbed In Glassboro: Police
Atlantic City Woman Stabbed In Glassboro: Police A 26-year-old Glassboro woman was arrested and charged with stabbing an Atlantic City woman on Friday, June 20, authorities said. At 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the Hollybush Gardens complex for a report of a stabbing, Glassboro police said. A 27-year-old Atlantic City woman and Tiana Riddle, the accused, were involved in an ongoing dispute that escalated, police said. Riddle attacked the victim with a large kitchen knife and was found to still be holding the weapon when officers arrived, police said. Riddle initially tried to physically resist arrest but was eventually taken into cus…
Man Fired Gunshots While Robbing 71-Year-Old Woman: Glassboro Police Man Fired Gunshots While Robbing 71-Year-Old Woman: Glassboro Police
Man Fired Gunshots While Robbing 71-Year-Old Woman: Glassboro Police A 32-year-old Glassboro man was recently arrested after shooting into a woman's vehicle during a robbery on Tuesday, April 1, authorities said. At 9:14 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of MacClelland Avenue for an armed robbery and a shooting, Glassboro police said. A 71-year-old woman had exited a residence and was seated in her vehicle when a man, later identified as Shameek Brown, tapped on the window with a gun and demanded her purse, police said. When the woman refused to open the door, the suspect fired the gun into the vehicle, breaking out a window, police said. Brown took …
Millville Man Brandished Firearm At Easter Party: Glassboro Police Millville Man Brandished Firearm At Easter Party: Glassboro Police
Millville Man Brandished Firearm At Easter Party: Glassboro Police A 26-year-old Millville man was arrested and charged after he possessed a firearm at an Easter party in Glassboro on Saturday, April 19, authorities said. At 6:54 p.m., officers responded to South Delsea Drive after Jauwan Green lifted his shirt showing a firearm in his waistband, at an Easter party, Glassboro police said. Green was located and ordered to exit his vehicle, police said. Inside the vehicle were three adults and three children, including a baby, police said. The firearm was located in the passenger side door area, police said. Grant was charged with having a prohibited firear…
NJ Man Brandished Gun At Comic Book Store To Intimidate Disorderly Customer: Glassboro Police NJ Man Brandished Gun At Comic Book Store To Intimidate Disorderly Customer: Glassboro Police
NJ Man Brandished Gun At Comic Book Store To Intimidate Disorderly Customer: Glassboro Police A Sicklerville man was arrested and charged after he pulled out a gun at The Comic Book Store in Glassboro to intimidate a disorderly man on Saturday, April 12, authorities said. At 11:29 a.m., officers responded to the store at 30 N. Main Street, Glassboro police said. A customer in the store had been acting disorderly and was requested to leave by employees, when he threatened physical violence, police said. Another patron, Jason Fernandez, pulled out a gun, racking it to intimidate the disorderly man, police said. Fernandez's two children were with him and his 9-year-old is shown on surv…
Pepper-Spraying, Robbery Of PA Inmate By NJ Prison Guard Ends In Conviction: DOJ Pepper-Spraying, Robbery Of PA Inmate By NJ Prison Guard Ends In Conviction: DOJ
Pepper-Spraying, Robbery Of PA Inmate By NJ Prison Guard Ends In Conviction: DOJ A New Jersey prison guard pepper-sprayed an injured Pennsylvania inmate, helped steal his belongings, and lied to cover it up — and now she's been convicted at trial, federal authorities announced on Thursday, April 10. Ivory S. Cousins, 35, of Glassboro, NJ, was found guilty of three counts of depriving the inmate of his constitutional rights under color of law and one count of filing a false report, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf said. The case stems from Cousins’ conduct while employed at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia in August 2019. Trial evidence showed Cousins…
Man Struck By Vehicle Remains Unidentified: Glassboro PD Man Struck By Vehicle Remains Unidentified: Glassboro PD
Man Struck By Vehicle Remains Unidentified: Glassboro PD An unidentified man was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday, April 8 in Glassboro, authorities said. At 8:21 p.m., the man was walking south in the northbound lane of Delsea Drive when he was struck in front of Smash Bros., Glassboro police said. Officers could not locate any identification or a cell phone belonging to him, police said. The man remains hospitalized and police are hoping to identify him to notify his family who may be looking for him, officers said.  He is described as a Black man wearing wearing blue jeans, gray t-shirt, dark blue hooded sweatshirt, black puffer coat, police …
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…
Man, 69, Dies In Crash At Rural Upper Pittsgrove Intersection: Troopers Man, 69, Dies In Crash At Rural Upper Pittsgrove Intersection: Troopers
Man, 69, Dies In Crash At Rural Upper Pittsgrove Intersection: Troopers A Glassboro man was killed when his car failed to yield at a stop sign at an Upper Pittsgrove Township intersection, authorities said. Luis Salcedo, 69, died in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday, Dec. 29, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene at the intersection of Buck and Three Bridge roads at around 12:32 p.m. Investigators said a Toyota Yaris traveling north on Three Bridge Road failed to yield at the stop sign. The car was struck by a GMC Sierra heading west on Buck Road (Salem County Route 611). Salcedo was pronounced dead at the scene. No other in…
Man Found With Crossbow, Guns, Meth During Berlin Traffic Stop: Police Man Found With Crossbow, Guns, Meth During Berlin Traffic Stop: Police
Man Found With Crossbow, Guns, Meth During Berlin Traffic Stop: Police A Glassboro man was accused of having a loaded crossbow, two guns, and methamphetamine in Berlin, authorities said. Robert Stippick Jr. was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a shotgun, one count of unlawful possession of a weapon, and one count of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, the Berlin Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 18. An age wasn't given for Stippick. An officer pulled over a vehicle Stippick was driving for an equipment violation at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Police claimed Stippick became confro…
Drugs, Fake Guns Found In Glassboro Home Where Assault Victim Suffered Brain Injury: Police Drugs, Fake Guns Found In Glassboro Home Where Assault Victim Suffered Brain Injury: Police
Drugs, Fake Guns Found In Glassboro Home Where Assault Victim Suffered Brain Injury: Police Two men were accused of having several types of drugs at the same home where an assault victim suffered a serious brain injury, authorities said. Elijah Knight-Stevenson and Mohamed Sesay were arrested in the case, the Glassboro Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 16. Ages and hometowns for the two men weren't available as of press time. Glassboro police executed a search warrant on the 300 block of Carpenter Street on Friday, Dec. 6. The raid was part of an investigation into an aggravated assault at the home on Saturday, Oct. 19 that left the victim needing emergency …
Police Hunting For Suspects In Glassboro Armed Robbery Police Hunting For Suspects In Glassboro Armed Robbery
Police Hunting For Suspects In Glassboro Armed Robbery Police were searching for two men involved in an armed robbery in Glassboro that left a 21-year-old man shaken and without his belongings, authorities said. In a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Glassboro Police Department said the men robbed the victim at gunpoint on Sunday, Nov. 24. The robbery happened near the circle on Route 322 at around 4:30 p.m. Investigators said the suspects—one tall and thin, the other shorter—approached the victim and initially asked about buying marijuana. When the victim said he didn’t know, the conversation shifted to personal items he w…
Glassboro Felon Caught With Thousands Of Meth Pills, Two Guns Sentenced: Feds Glassboro Felon Caught With Thousands Of Meth Pills, Two Guns Sentenced: Feds
Glassboro Felon Caught With Thousands Of Meth Pills, Two Guns Sentenced: Feds A Glassboro man will spend a decade in prison after admitting to having thousands of methamphetamine pills and two loaded guns as a felon, authorities said. George Joyce, 40, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, Dec. 9, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of possessing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements, police executed a search warrant at Joyce's home on Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023. …
Lakewood Country Club Wildfire Fully Contained, Smoke Lingers After Days Of Tense Battles Lakewood Country Club Wildfire Fully Contained, Smoke Lingers After Days Of Tense Battles
Lakewood Country Club Wildfire Fully Contained, Smoke Lingers After Days Of Tense Battles A wildfire that sent heavy smoke into the sky over a Lakewood golf club has been tamed, officials said. The Lakewood Country Club wildfire was 100 percent contained by 9 a.m., the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The roughly 35-acre fire burned dangerously close to the golf course and Pine Park. What began as a fast-moving threat on Monday, Nov. 18 initially put six buildings on Seminole Drive at risk. Crews rushed to the blaze, preventing any building from being damaged and no evacuations were ordered. The wildfire forced Clearstream Road to close betwe…
'Historic Low': Manasquan Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across NJ 'Historic Low': Manasquan Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across NJ
'Historic Low': Manasquan Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across NJ The Manasquan Reservoir, a crucial water source in Monmouth County, has dropped to historically low levels as New Jersey experiences wildfires and drastic drought conditions. The reservoir's water elevation was recorded at 91.27 feet above sea level on the morning of Monday, Nov. 18, according to Marc Brooks, executive director of the New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA). That measurement at the Howell Township reservoir was 11.73 feet below its full pool level. The reservoir was holding 2.3 billion gallons of water, which is just 49.35 percent of its 4.67-billion capacity. “This is a…
'Apocalyptic:' Smoke From Glassboro Wildfire Triggers 911 Calls, Sets Off CO Alarms 'Apocalyptic:' Smoke From Glassboro Wildfire Triggers 911 Calls, Sets Off CO Alarms
'Apocalyptic:' Smoke From Glassboro Wildfire Triggers 911 Calls, Sets Off CO Alarms Residents across Gloucester County woke up to thick smoke from the 133-acre Pheasant Run wildfire in the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area last week, causing widespread smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to sound off early Friday morning, Nov. 8. The Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management warned that changing wind directions could further affect surrounding communities, including Glassboro, Washington Township, and Williamstown, where local fire departments have been fielding an “unprecedented” number of emergency calls. A TikTok video that shows smoke covering the area is title…
Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One
Five Wildfires Rage Across NJ: Here's The Latest Update On Each One New Jersey is actively managing five wildfires across multiple counties, sending smoke into surrounding towns and worsening the air quality. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) continues efforts to contain the flames under a Red Flag Warning issued through Saturday, Nov. 9, by the U.S. National Weather Service.  HIGH Fire Danger Today! A Red Flag Warning is in effect today into this evening as very dry conditions and gusty winds... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, November 8, 2024 Here's the updated status for each of the five wi…
Naked Man With Gun At Atlantic City Apartment Pleads Guilty, Prosecutors Say Naked Man With Gun At Atlantic City Apartment Pleads Guilty, Prosecutors Say
Naked Man With Gun At Atlantic City Apartment Pleads Guilty, Prosecutors Say A Glassboro man admitted to having a gun when he was found naked at a downtown Atlantic City apartment building, authorities said. Forrest Graves, 36, pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 25 to second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Atlantic City police responded to the Best of Life Park Apartments on South Virginia Avenue at around 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. The building is near Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Police received a report of a man taking off his clothes and refusing to leave the property…
Sewell Man Exposes Himself Outside School, Threatens Shooting At Glassboro Business: Police Sewell Man Exposes Himself Outside School, Threatens Shooting At Glassboro Business: Police
Sewell Man Exposes Himself Outside School, Threatens Shooting At Glassboro Business: Police A Sewell man was accused of exposing himself in front of a Washington Township school and threatening to shoot up a Glassboro business, authorities said. John Laurino, 47, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Washington Township Police Department said in a news release. Glassboro police were asked to conduct a wellness check at around 10:33 a.m. for a man potentially at an address in Washington Township. The man reportedly threatened to shoot employees at a Glassboro business. Around the same time, a Washington Township officer at Orchard Valley Middle School and 911 disp…
Big Lots To Shut These New Jersey Stores: Closing Sales Under Way Big Lots To Shut These New Jersey Stores: Closing Sales Under Way
Big Lots To Shut These New Jersey Stores: Closing Sales Under Way Big Lots! has announced the closures of even more locations since filing for bankruptcy in September. The company announced on Monday, Sept. 9 that it will sell its assets to an affiliate of private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. Additional closures were approved this month in bankruptcy court.  New Jersey has 27 stores, and 13 of them are set to close with closing sales underway. They are: Cherry Hill, 949 Church Road Dover, 550 Mount Pleasant Avenue East Brunswick, 275 Route 18 Freehold, 220 Trotters Way Glassboro, 811 N Delsea Drive Jersey Ci…
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly Mantua Wreck: Report Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly Mantua Wreck: Report
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly Mantua Wreck: Report A 62-year-old man from Philadelphia and a 53-year-old woman from Deptford were killed in a head-on crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. Footage being circulated on social media and obtained by 6abc shows a driver identified by police as Stanley Kahana driving the wrong way for several seconds before slamming head-on into another motorist on Route 55 on Thursday, Sept. 5. According to NJSP, Kahana, 62, of Philadelphia, was heading south on the roadway when he crossed into the northbound lanes and continued driving south just before 9 a.m. Kahana eventually struck a northbound …
6 Walgreens Stores In South Jersey Get Fake Bomb Threats: Police 6 Walgreens Stores In South Jersey Get Fake Bomb Threats: Police
6 Walgreens Stores In South Jersey Get Fake Bomb Threats: Police Six Walgreens stores in South Jersey were among 20 nationwide to get fake bomb threats on Thursday, June 28, authorities said. One was in Evesham at 11:35 a.m. when a caller contacted the store on Route 73 reporting an explosive device was inside, Evesham Township police said in a press statement. Police evacuated the Walgreens and nearby stores and closed a portion of Route 73 while a Burlington County Sheriff’s Office K9 trained in explosive detection searched the store.  A store in Glassboro, at the corner of Route 322 West and Delsea Drive, also was threatened, police said. The l…
'Active Police Investigation' Reported In Gloucester County (DEVELOPING) 'Active Police Investigation' Reported In Gloucester County (DEVELOPING)
'Active Police Investigation' Reported In Gloucester County (Developing) There was an "active police investigation" Thursday morning, June 27 in Glassboro, authorities said. Their investigation was in the area of Route 322 West and Delsea Drive. Residents were asked to avoid the area at about 9 a.m. until the alert was lifted shortly before noon. "The area is now clear and open to travel, there is no active threat to the public. However, the incident is still under investigation and information will be forthcoming," police said in a Facebook update. Glassboro police were not immediately available for more details. Check back for updates.
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $294K WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $294K
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $294K There was a major Jersey Cash 5 lottery winner in South Jersey. The jackpot was worth $294,065 for the Sunday, June 23 drawing. The winning numbers were: 18, 27, 28, 29 and 43. The winning ticket was sold at Casa Rocie's, 135 E. High St., Unit A in Glassboro, Gloucester County.
Victory Pints: Four NJ Breweries Win Gold At 'The Olympics Of Beer' Victory Pints: Four NJ Breweries Win Gold At 'The Olympics Of Beer'
Victory Pints: Four NJ Breweries Win Gold At 'The Olympics Of Beer' Four breweries from South Jersey are toasting to victory after bringing home top prizes at what's known as "the Olympics of beer." The brewers won four gold medals and a bronze medal at the 2024 World Beer Cup. The competition hosted by the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America held its award ceremony in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Apr. 24. Kane Brewing Company in Ocean Township was the only Jersey brewery to take home two medals. The Monmouth County company won gold in the wood- and barrel-aged strong stout category for its beer called "Dripping Maple". Kane Brewing also earned b…
Franklinville's Anthony Tartaglia, 48, Survived By High School Sweetheart Franklinville's Anthony Tartaglia, 48, Survived By High School Sweetheart
Franklinville's Anthony Tartaglia, 48, Survived By High School Sweetheart Anthony Tartaglia, of Franklinville, died peacefully on Friday, March 15, with his family by his side, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 48 years old. Originally from Philadelphia, Anthony grew up in South Philadelphia. After graduation, he joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, his obituary said. "Having married his high school sweetheart, he and his wife lived in San Diego, Glassboro, Woodbury, and Franklinville before settling there to raise their family," his obituary said. He was married to his wife, the former Noel Powers, for 28 years.…
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At South Jersey ShopRite WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At South Jersey ShopRite
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At South Jersey ShopRite There was one lucky $50,000 Powerball winner in South Jersey, state Lottery officials said. The winning numbers from the Wednesday, March 6 drawing were: 6, 19, 28, 44 and 60. The Powerball number drawn was 10 and the Power Play was 2X.  The winning ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball. The winning ticket was sold at ShopRite of Glassboro, 201 William Dalton Drive, Glassboro in Gloucester County.
NJ University Generated $3B In Annual Revenue For State, Plans Continued Expansion: New Study NJ University Generated $3B In Annual Revenue For State, Plans Continued Expansion: New Study
NJ University Generated $3B In Annual Revenue For State, Plans Continued Expansion: New Study An independent study released this week calculates that Rowan University's annual economic impact is $2.9 billion statewide, up nearly double from less than five years ago, campus officials said. Projects such as Discovery Hall, the $46.7 million academic building that opened in 2021, support growth in the region and state, said the new study by Econsult Solutions Inc. (ESI) of Philadelphia. The Glassboro-based university is planning another $1.5 billion in expansion projects in the next decade, campus officials said. President Ali A. Houshmand, in a press statement, said: “Our e…
Traumatized By Break-In, NJ College Student Develops Emergency App Traumatized By Break-In, NJ College Student Develops Emergency App
Traumatized By Break-In, NJ College Student Develops Emergency App An MBA fellow at Rowan University has designed an app to enhance the security of students at the Glassboro campus. Siena Rampulla was a victim of an off-campus break-in in March 2022, as reported by Daily Voice.  Jorge L. Navaheredia, 29, of Sicklerville, had broken into several women's homes including Rampulla's, according to Glassboro police. He was caught hiding under a kitchen sink with panties, police said. A search of the suspect's vehicle turned up additional panties and mail from burglary victims, police said at the time. A pre-trial conference for Navaheredia is set for Feb. …
Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (Developing) Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (Developing)
Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (Developing) Police and EMS crews were at the scene of a crash after a vehicle veered off Route 55 in Gloucester Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 northbound near Exit 48 (Ellis Mill Road) in Glassboro, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County A 31-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck while walking in a bike lane in Gloucester County, authorities said. Quinel D. Harris, of Glassboro, was walking northbound on Greentree Road near Chapel Heights Road in Washington Township around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 when he was hit by a northbound Chevy Silverado pickup as the vehicle was changing lanes, according to township police. The bicycle lane at that location is between motor vehicle traffic lanes approaching the intersection with Chapel Heights Road and is painted green. Harris was taken to Cooper Universit…
Pair Arrested In Bank Robbery In South Jersey: Prosecutor Pair Arrested In Bank Robbery In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Pair Arrested In Bank Robbery In South Jersey: Prosecutor Two men have been arrested in connection with a bank robbery in Cherry Hill, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, at approximately 2:40 p.m., a man later identified as Cory Amerman, 32, of Marlton, entered the PNC Bank at 803 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief Robert Kempf. Amerman passed a note demanding money, in which he was provided, and he then fled the bank, they said. During the investigation, Cherry Hill Police Detectives and Camden County Police Officers were able to lo…