4 Indicted In Double NJ Shooting That Wounded Teenager, Killed His Dad At Walmart: Prosecutor 4 Indicted In Double NJ Shooting That Wounded Teenager, Killed His Dad At Walmart: Prosecutor
4 Indicted In Double NJ Shooting That Wounded Teenager, Killed His Dad At Walmart: Prosecutor Four men have been indicted on murder and other charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old man and the wounding of his father in a Walmart parking lot, authorities said.   A Burlington County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment that included charges against Tarik Jenkins, 25, of Pemberton Township; and Jayviyohn J. Earley, 19; Kweli L. McCants, 20; and Kayhree Simmons, 19, all of Willingboro, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. An investigation began at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2021, after police officers from Burlingt…
Man Accused Of Torching Mom's South Jersey Home, Killing 2, Was Arrested 187 Times: Prosecutor Man Accused Of Torching Mom's South Jersey Home, Killing 2, Was Arrested 187 Times: Prosecutor
Man Accused Of Torching Mom's South Jersey Home, Killing 2, Was Arrested 187 Times: Prosecutor A 63-year-old man from Burlington County found guilty of causing the deaths of his mother and her companion in a house fire was sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey state prison, authorities said. Kurt Smith was sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 10 in Superior Court in Mount Holly, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. He must serve 85 percent of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole. During Thursday’s proceedings, it was noted that Smith had been arrested 187 times and has 16 felony convictions, Coffina said. Smith, who lived at the residence in the 500 block of Wil…
Man Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 38 In South Jersey: Prosecutor Man Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 38 In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Man Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 38 In South Jersey: Prosecutor A man was killed in a two-car collision on Route 38 in Burlington County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 on the 1700 block of Route 38 in Mount Holly, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. Both vehicles overturned during the crash, which took place in front of the Dollar Tree store, said Joel Bewley, a spokesman for the prosecutor. A utility pole and wires were knocked down, initial reports said.   The man’s identity had not been released Thursday morning, pending notification of next-of-kin, Bewley said.  An…
Man Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 38 In Burlington County: Prosecutor Man Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 38 In Burlington County: Prosecutor
Man Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 38 In Burlington County: Prosecutor A man was killed in a two-car collision on Route 38 in Burlington County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 on the 1700 block of Route 38 in Mount Holly, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. Both vehicles overturned during the crash, which took place in front of the Dollar Tree store, said Joel Bewley, a spokesman for the prosecutor. A utility pole and wires were knocked down, initial reports said.   The man’s identity had not been released Thursday morning, pending notification of next-of-kin, Bewley said. …
South Jersey Men Arrested On Child Pornography Charges: Prosecutor South Jersey Men Arrested On Child Pornography Charges: Prosecutor
South Jersey Men Arrested On Child Pornography Charges: Prosecutor Authorities in Burlington County announced a pair of arrests for the possession of child pornography. Roger A. Eichinger, 58, of Browns Mills, was charged with third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief Jason Watters.   Eichinger was taken into custody on Feb. 1 and released following a first appearance in Superior Court in Mount Holly. An investigation began in November 2021 after the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit received information regarding Eichinger’s online activities from the N…
Details Released In NJ Stabbing Death Of Animal Lover & Beloved 'Guard Dog' Details Released In NJ Stabbing Death Of Animal Lover & Beloved 'Guard Dog'
Details Released In NJ Stabbing Death Of Animal Lover & Beloved 'Guard Dog' A 25-year-old Evesham man was arrested in the deadly stabbing of a 26-year-old man and his beloved dog "Django" after showing up to an emergency room for treatment early Saturday, Feb. 5, authorities said. Donovan G. Hollingsworth and the victim, Thomas Pierson III, got into a fight at a residence in the Olympus Apartments on Baker Boulevard around 9:15 a.m., Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Hollingsworth stabbed Pierson and the dog Django, a King Corso, then fled, according to Coffina. Police found Pierson dead in the apartment and Django dead on a stairwell landing. Holl…
Accused South Jersey Dealer Indicted For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl-Heroin: Prosecutor Accused South Jersey Dealer Indicted For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl-Heroin: Prosecutor
Accused South Jersey Dealer Indicted For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl-Heroin: Prosecutor A 39-year-old accused drug dealer from Willingboro has been indicted for the death of a man who overdosed on fentanyl-laced heroin, authorities said. A grand jury indicted Antonio Hunte on charges of first-degree strict liability for drug-induced death and other drug possession and distribution charges, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. The fatal drug sale involved a 23-year-old customer in Mansfield Township three years ago, Coffina said. The indictment was returned on Tuesday, Feb. 1. An arraignment has been scheduled for March 1 in Superior Court in Mount Hol…
Trenton Drug Dealer Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl, Faces 12 Years Prison: Prosecutor Trenton Drug Dealer Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl, Faces 12 Years Prison: Prosecutor
Trenton Drug Dealer Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl, Faces 12 Years Prison: Prosecutor A 35-year-old man from Trenton has admitted to selling a lethal dose of fentanyl to a customer from Burlington County, authorities said. Marvin Montoya pleaded guilty to first-degree strict liability for drug-induced death in exchange for a 12-year New Jersey state prison sentence, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina.  Montoya is due to be sentenced on March 11. An investigation began after 23-year-old Michael Williams was found dead by a relative in their Browns Mills home on Aug. 11, 2020, after he failed to get up for work, Coffina said. The investigation r…
Pickup Driver Was Going 75 MPH When He Struck, Killed Cyclist In Burlington County: Prosecutor Pickup Driver Was Going 75 MPH When He Struck, Killed Cyclist In Burlington County: Prosecutor
Pickup Driver Was Going 75 MPH When He Struck, Killed Cyclist In Burlington County: Prosecutor A 20-year-old motorist from Burlington County has been charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a bicyclist in December, authorities said. Dylan Weatherwalks of Chesterfield surrendered to authorities on Thursday, Feb. 3 and was being held at Burlington County Jail pending a first appearance in Superior Court. He's accused of speeding and driving recklessly, striking Julie Galezniak, 62, of Stratford, who was pronounced dead later that afternoon, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Chesterfield Township Police Chief Michael Davison. Heartbroken cyclists d…
18-Year-Old Burlington County Man Indicted In Fatal Double-Shooting: Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Burlington County Man Indicted In Fatal Double-Shooting: Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Burlington County Man Indicted In Fatal Double-Shooting: Prosecutor An 18-year-old man from Pemberton Township has been indicted for fatally shooting a 17-year-old male and wounding a 17-year-old female last fall in the 100 block of Snow Avenue in Browns Mills, authorities said. The indictment against Kai Johnson charges him with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, first-degree aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and weapons offenses, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said Wednesday. Johnson has been held in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly since turning himself into police three days after the fall shoot…
Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor
Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor A 51-year-old contractor from South Jersey has been arrested for taking nearly $75,000 for a construction project then blowing it in Atlantic City, a new boat and a new car, authorities said. An investigation into Richard A. Smith Jr., of Williamstown, began in December 2021, after a Riverton resident told police that Smith, who owns Beyond Renovations LLC, took two payments for wok on an addition, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Riverton Police Chief John Shaw said. Instead of doing the work, Smith used the money to visit Atlantic City casinos to play in a poker tournament, …
Mount Laurel Man Indicted for Stalking Neighbor, Bias Intimidation, Damaging Cars: Prosecutor Mount Laurel Man Indicted for Stalking Neighbor, Bias Intimidation, Damaging Cars: Prosecutor
Mount Laurel Man Indicted for Stalking Neighbor, Bias Intimidation, Damaging Cars: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Burlington County man has been indicted on multiple charges including bias intimidation of his black neighbors, damaging property, stalking, criminal mischief, drug and weapons violations. The 15-count grand jury indictment was returned Friday against Edward C. Mathews of Mount Laurel, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina Mathews was being held in Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly, where he has been held since being taken into custody at his former residence in the 3600 block of Grammercy Way last summer, Coffina said. An investigation began July 2…