Destiny Pacheco Of Lancaster Dies, 21
Destiny Mariah Pacheco of Lancaster died at home on Sunday, March 7.
She was 21 years old.
Born in Lancaster, Destiny was remembered in her obituary as a "fun, outgoing, selfless angel.
"She would light up the darkest room when she’d walk in, and leave her mark when she left. She was admired by so many, but loved by so many more."
Destiny is survived by her parents, Sandra Lee Pacheco and Orlando Collazo; stepmother, Jennieleel stepfather, Joel; siblings Desiree, Marisha, Daisha, Jayda, Joel, Jr., Orlanee, Orlando, Jr., Anthony, Syncere; best friend, Najzha, her grandmother, great-gr…
GOT 'EM! Pair Nabbed In Robbery Of Linden 7-Eleven
Two men were arrested in the robbery of a Linden convenience store after a three-week investigation, police said.
Lawrence Thomas, 29, of Plainfield, and Travis Price, 28, of Linden, were charged with first-degree robbery for their alleged roles in the Feb. 21 incident, Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said.
Police responded to the 7-Eleven store on St. George Avenue around 10:15 p.m., on reports of a robbery.
Two men -- later identified as Thomas and Price -- entered the store, at which time one of the suspects walked behind the counter and ordered the clerks to empt…