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Westampton, NJ
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Loved Ones Mourn Land Rover Driver, 26, Killed In I-295 Crash
The community is rallying to raise burial expenses for the 26-year-old South Jersey man killed in a crash on Friday, July 5 on Interstate 295, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Nicholas Schroeder, of Maple Shade, was heading south when his Land Rover ran off the road to the left, struck a metal guardrail, got back on the roadway and struck a GMC SUV also heading south around 12:35 p.m. at milepost 44.4 in Westampton, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan told Daily Voice. "We tragically lost a beautiful soul," writes Cheryl Davis of Maple Shade, the GoFundMe's organizer. "Nicho…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Land Rover Driver, 26, Killed In Wild Crash On I-295: State Police
A 26-year-old man died after crashing his SUV on I-295 Friday, July 5, authorities said. Nicholas Schroeder was heading south in a Land Rover when he ran off the road to the left, struck a metal guardrail, got back on the roadway and struck a GMC SUV also heading south around 12:35 p.m. in Westampton at milepost 44.4, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Schroeder, of Maple Shade, ran off the road to the right, struck several trees and overturned, according to Marchan. Schroeder died as a result of the crash while the GMC driver was not injured, police said. The crash remains…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Traffic
Car Veers Off I-295 In South Jersey (
Developing
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A vehicle veered off Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:45 p.m. on Friday, July 5 on the I-295 ramp from Exit 45 (Mount Holly Road/Rancocas Road) in Westampton Township, according to the NJDOT. An unconfirmed report said that the motorist was trapped in an overturned vehicle. Check back for updates.
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Homeless Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman At Knifepoint In South Jersey
A 31-year-old homeless man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an elderly woman at knifepoint in Burlington County, authorities said. Shawn Midgette, who at the time of his arrest in July 2020 was known to stay in the Willingboro area, also pleaded guilty to a weapons offense, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. An investigation began July 24, 2020, after an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her vehicle by a man who asked her for a ride as she exited a pharmacy in the 100 block of Springside Road in Westampton. The assailant forced her to drive to …
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
2nd Man Charged In Double Fatal Shooting In Burlington County: Prosecutor
A 37-year-old Willingboro man has been charged with fatally shooting two men after an argument at a water ice store, authorities said. Yefaan Thompson was charged with two counts of murder, conspiracy and weapons offenses, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. He was taken into custody April 24 in Westampton by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly. Thompson is the second person to be charged with fatally shooting Sadiel Gonzalez, 25, and Altarrek Bell, 18, as the…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Woman, 74, Killed In South Jersey House Fire
A 74-year-old woman was killed in a house fire early Wednesday, March 8 in Burlington County, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 5:54 a.m. on the second floor of a home at 2 Whitlow Drive, Westampton Police Chief Stephen Ent said. Maria Green died in the fire, the chief said. The incident is being investigated by the Westampton Twp. Fire Marshal's Office, the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Westampton Twp. Police Department. The fire is not suspicious at this time, Ent said. Once on location, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire in&…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Dead In Christmas Crash On NJ Turnpike
A pair of young men were killed in a crash on the NJ Turnpike early Christmas morning, authorities said. Pedro Morales Roias, 28, and Rolando Perez Aragon, 21, both of Bridgeton, were killed when the car they were passengers in tried changing into the lane of a tractor trailer that was trying to pass them on the northbound side in Westampton around 5:15 a.m., New Jersey State Police said. The car's driver, a 30-year-old Bridgeton man, was seriously injured while the truck driver, a 34-year-old Florida man, had minor injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation.
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Flips On I-295 Ramp
There's an overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 295, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:20 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 on the I-295 southbound ramp to Exit 45 in Westampton, according to the New Jersey Department of Transporation. The ramp was closed to Exit 45A, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Recovering Skinhead Talks Life As Former White Supremacist In NJ
A former white supremacist is coming to Burlington County to speak against hate crimes, authorities said. Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw invites the public to attend the forum on Friday, Dec. 9, where the BCPO will unveil a new initiative aimed at reducing bias and hate crimes in Burlington County. The event – dubbed “Responding to Hate with Hope” – will feature former skinhead gang member Frank Meeink as the keynote speaker, as well as Congressman Andy Kim of New Jersey’s 3rd District. Meeink's memoir, "Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead," details his transformation,…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
5 Hurt When Jeep Runs Off Bypass In South Jersey
Five people were hospitalized after their Jeep Liberty ran off the roadway, authorities said. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at 2:24 p.m. Westampton Township police responded to East Pennington Drive. A Jeep had run off the road and into a backyard. Investigation at the scene revealed that a 48-year-old woman was traveling southbound on the Mount Holly Bypass, when she lost control of the vehicle, traveling onto the shoulder of the road, then off the road, striking a wooden fence and then striking a large tree before the vehicle came to rest in the backyard of a residence in the 400 block …
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Reported In South Jersey
A serious crash occurred in South Jersey, authorities said. The crash was reported at about 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Numerous rescue vehicles were reported to be at the Mount Holly Bypass in Westampton between Rancocas Road and Route 541, according to the Westampton Township Emergency Services. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Head-On Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported In South Jersey (
Developing
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A head-on crash involving a tractor-trailer occurred in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. the crash occurred before 10:50 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 on Burlington-Mount Holly Road at Irick Road in Westampton, initial reports said. Medical helicopters were requested. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Prison Van Crashes In South Jersey, Multiple Injuries (
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A prison van crashed in South Jersey, resulting in multiple injuries, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 1 at Hedding Jacksonville Road and Oxmead Road in Westampton, initial reports said. At least one corrections officer and several inmates were taken to area hospitals, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Pedestrian Struck By Car, Airlifted In South Jersey (
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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 on the 600 block of Rancocas Road in Westampton|, initial reports said. A request was made for a medical helicopter to airlift the victim to an area hospital. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Man Arrested In South Jersey Shooting: Police
A 42-year-old man from Burlington County has been arrested in a shooting, authorities said. On Wednesday, March 30, at aboiut 3:14 p.m., Willingboro police were dispatched to Pheasant Lane and Princeton Lane for a shooting. Darelle Riddick, of Westampton, was found walking nearby and was seen holding a firearm in his right hand, police said. Police said Riddick was given multiple verbal commands to drop the weapon, which he did, and was taken into custody without incident. A 34-year-old resident of Willingboro was located on Pheasant Lane with a gunshot wound and was taken to Cooper Unive…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab Baltimore Gunman In New Jersey: Police
Members of the US Marshals Service arrested a Maryland man wanted in a Baltimore shooting in New Jersey, authorities said. Luel F. Mekonnen, 22, of Silver Spring, was located on Friday, March 18 at the Red Roof Inn in Westampton, NJ, a spokesman for the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said. Officers responded to a local hospital for reports that someone was brought there after being shot in the 1300 block of Colbury Road around 5 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, police said. Police were able to identify Mekonnen as a suspect and arrested him on Monday. Mekonnen has been charged as a fugit…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Serious Fire, Airlift Reported In South Jersey (
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A victim had to be airlifted from a fire scene, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire was reported at about 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at 449 E Pennington Drive in Westampton, initial reports said. The airlift was being made by Penn Star to Temple University Hospital, CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Pennsylvania Pimp Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Of Drugged Women In NJ Motels: Prosecutor
A 49-year-old man from Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey state prison for human trafficking and failing to register as a sex offender, authorities said. Michael Tedesco, of Reading, admitted transporting women to motels in South Jersey to engage in paid sexual encounters that he arranged and then keeping a portion of what they earned for himself, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Tedesco pleaded guilty in December to first-degree human trafficking as well as third-degree failure to register as a sex offender for an unrelated offense, Coffina sa…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Home Depot Shoplifter In Bulletproof Vest Waved Knife, Carried Loaded Shotgun: South Jersey PD
A 37-year-old South Jersey man wearing a bulletproof vest was arrested after he allegedly waved a knife at a Home Depot employee, authorities said. Mark C. Payne was suspected of shoplifting and had brandished a knife at a loss prevention worker at 7:02 p.m. Sunday, according to Westampton Township police. The incident occurred at the Home Depot store at 2703 Burlington-Mt. Holly Road in Westampton. Arriving patrol officers were flagged down by a loss prevention worker and pointed in the direction of a suspect fleeing in the parking lot. Police reportedly took Payne into custody without inc…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Who Climbed Through Neighbors' Bedroom Window Apprehended, Prosecutor Says
A 44-year-old man who climbed through his elderly neighbors' window and demanded their car keys in the middle of the night has been apprehended, authorities said. Rhys Lershe broke into the couple's Winstead Drive home in Westampton through a bedroom window and demanded the keys to their 2014 black Kia Optima around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Rhys Lershe stole his elderly neighbors' 2014 black Kia Optima, authorities said.Izmo cars/Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Lershe assaulted the couple before leaving in the car, Coffina said alongsi…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Man Who Climbed Through Neighbors' Bedroom Window In Custody, Prosecutor Says
A 44-year-old man who climbed through his elderly neighbors' window and demanded their car keys in the middle of the night has been apprehended, authorities said. Rhys Lershe broke into the couple's Winstead Drive home in Westampton through a bedroom window and demanded the keys to their 2014 black Kia Optima around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Rhys Lershe stole his elderly neighbors' 2014 black Kia Optima, authorities said.Izmo cars/Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Lershe assaulted the couple before leaving in the car, Coffina said alongsi…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Lawsuit
: NJ Man Fired For Failing Workplace Drug Test Days After Weed Legalized, Report Says
A man who apparently failed to provide proof he was authorized to use medical marijuana was fired from his job for failing a work-ordered drug test days after weed was decriminalized in New Jersey, according to a new lawsuit alleging wrongful termination. Paul Myers, 53, had been utilizing medical marijuana at his doctor's suggestion due to symptoms of Crohn's disease and previous cancer treatments, when his employer -- supply chain company National DCP -- subject him to a drug test earlier this year, NJ Advance Media reports. The test allegedly occurred three days after Gov. Phil Mur…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Homeless Man Indicted For Sexually Assaulting 2 Women At Knifepoint, Burlington Prosecutor Says
A 29-year-old homeless man has been indicted on charges of sexually assaulting two women last summer after threatening them at knifepoint, authorities said. A grand jury returned two separate indictments against Shawn Midgette, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Both indictments charge him with aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and several other assault and weapons charges, the prosecutor said. Midgette is expected to be arraigned in Superior Court in Mount Holly, Coffina said on Wednesday. An investigation began July 24, 2020, after an elderl…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
2nd Suspect Surrenders In South Jersey Double Fatal Shooting, Burlington Prosecutor Says
A 34-year-old fugitive from Burlington County has become the second person charged in connection with a fatal double shooting, authorities said. Two people were shot dead during a birthday party in January, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Edgewater Park Township Police Chief Robert D. Hess. David Armstrong, of Beaverdale Lane, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and several weapons charges, they said. Armstrong turned himself at Willingboro Township police station on Tuesday, Coffina said. Armst…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In South Jersey Birthday Party Double Slaying; Ex-Con Released Earlier Due To COVID
A 27-year-old man from Burlington County has been arrested in connection with a double slaying at a birthday party, authorities said. Ronny Paden of Hawthorne Way in Delran was charged with first-degree murder and other weapons and conspiracy offenses, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Edgewater Park Township Police Chief Robert D. Hess Paden was taken into custody on May 7, they said. Paden reportedly was released from state prison on an earlier charge due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Coffina said. An investigation began after police were cal…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Birthday Party Shooting Leaves 2 NJ Men Dead
Authorities in Burlington County have identified the two men killed in a birthday party shooting as a pair of 29-year-old men. The bodies of James Gist III, 29, of Westampton and Marcus Thompson, 29, of Willingboro, were found by police at a home on the 200 block of Dogwood Road around 1 a.m. Sunday, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Approximately 10 people had gathered at the house to celebrate a birthday when someone fired a weapon, Coffina said alongside Edgewater Park Police Chief Robert D. Hess. Gist and T…
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Winners
: 10 Lottery Tickets, $10K Each Sold Across New Jersey
Ten Mega Millions lottery tickets good for $10,000 each were sold across New Jersey. The third-tier prizewinning tickets from the Friday, Jan. 22 drawing matched four of the five white balls and the gold ball winning $10,000. A ticket good for $1 million was sold in Ocean County. The third-tier prizewinning tickets were purchased from the following locations: Bergen County: Krauszer’s Food Store, 403 Midland Ave., Garfield; Burlington County: Wawa #8423, 76 Springside Rd., Westampton; Mercer County: 7-Eleven #27391, 1517 Pennington Ave., Ewing; Mercer County: Pennington Luk Oi…
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Covid-
19: Free Walk-Up, Drive-Thru Tests In South Jersey
New COVID-19 testing sites have been opened in Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties. Starting this week, walk-up tests are available to the public in Camden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., provided by Cooper University Health Care in conjunction with the Camden County Freeholder Board, Camden County Health Department and the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers. No appointment is necessary. The days and Camden locations are as follows: Mondays: Veterans Memorial Family School, 800 N. 26th St., Camden, N.J. 08105 Wednesdays: Cooper’s Poynt School, 201 State St., Camde…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Lifestyle
Good
Grief
: Only One Charlie Brown Steakhouse Remains In NJ
2020 has been a miserable year for Charlie Brown restaurants in New Jersey. Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown Fresh Grills have closed statewide this year. Only one restaurant remains, in Union County. Charlie Brown’s, a casual steakhouse chain that at one time enjoyed dozens of eateries across New Jersey and the East Coast, is now down to just one spot in Scotch Plains. At the start of 2020, there were 14 Charlie Brown’s restaurants in the Garden State. After Charlie Brown closed its Lakewood spot, the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains. A company…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
State Police: Seven Arrested With Heroin, Cocaine, $313K, Firearms, High Capacity Magazines
State, city and local police broke up what they called a dangerous drug-dealing ring that brought addiction and violence to Trenton. New Jersey State Police arrested six men and a woman on multiple drug and firearms charges after a year-long investigation with the Trenton Police Department. During the probe, detectives seized more than four kilograms of cocaine, one bundle of heroin, 30 grams of marijuana, a 9mm handgun, a .40 caliber handgun, a 9 mm assault weapon, two high capacity magazines, hollow point ammunition, a 2016 Toyota Highlander, a 2010 BMW X5, and more than $313,000 cash, au…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities: Homeless Man, 28, Sexually Assaulted South Jersey Women At Knifepoint
A 28-year-old homeless man known to stay in the Willingboro area was arrested Monday for sexually assaulting two women at knifepoint in Burlington County, authorities said. Shawn Midgette was taken into custody at about 4 p.m. by Willingboro police at the McDonald’s restaurant on Beverly Rancocas Road, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina, Mount Holly Township Police Chief Richard Spitler and Willingboro Township Public Safety Director Kinamo Lomon said in a joint statement. The knife believed to be used while threatening to harm the women if they resisted was found on Midgette …
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