22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash 22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash
22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash A 22-year-old driver was killed in a crash on I-295 early Sunday, Oct. 8, police said. Cameron Boyle, of Morris Plains, was heading north in a Honda when he lost directional control and ran off the roadway to the right, hitting a tree and concrete bridge support, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. It happened at 3:44 a.m. on the northbound side, at milepost 63 in Hamilton Township, police said. Boyle died in the accident, which remains under investigation.
These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says
These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says Towns throughout the Garden State have not addressed their sick and vacation leave policies, the state's comptroller said. In a letter sent to Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and State Comptroller Kevin Walsh said nine municipalities have refused to cooperate and develop a correction action plan and is requesting that Murphy's office withhold state funds if they do not cooperate within 30 days. "The failure of the nine municipalities to prepare a correction action plan creates risks that taxpayer funds will be wasted and that unlawful pol…
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect 22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power after a round of powerful afternoon storms swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region through 11 p.m., and that comes after a round of quarter-sized hail and gusty winds. As of 5:25 p.m., the following areas were without power: JCP&L Essex County: 7,005 customers (most in Millburn [3.2K], Livingston [2.3K]) Monmouth County: 2,563 (most in Howell [1.9K]) Morris County: 11,300 (most in Boonton [1.6K], East Hanover [2.2K], Florham Park [1.2K], Montville [3…
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE) More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE)
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (Update) An early-September heatwave is closing schools across the Garden State. With temps expected to near 100 degrees in the first week of the 2023-24 school years, several districts have altered schedules. Below is an updated list of area schools that have shortened in-person classes as of Wednesday evening, Sept. 6: Bridgewater-Raritan: Four-hour session day for Thursday; no after-care programs. Camden: Half-day schedule Thursday. Dover: Early dismissal Thursday. Gloucester Township: Half-day schedule for remainder of the week. Hamilton Township: One session day Thursday and Frida…
2 Killed In Single-Car Crash On Atlantic City Expressway 2 Killed In Single-Car Crash On Atlantic City Expressway
2 Killed In Single-Car Crash On Atlantic City Expressway Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 10:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, according to New Jersey State Police. Andres Hernandez-Creamadel, 19, was driving east at milepost 23.4 in Hamilton Township when he veered off the road to the right and struck a tree, State Police said. Hernandez-Creamadel, of Atlantic City, and his passenger died of their injuries.  The name of the passenger had not been released pending notification of next of kin. The crash remains under investigation.
Police Responding To 911 OD Call Find Destructive Devices In South Jersey Home: ATF Police Responding To 911 OD Call Find Destructive Devices In South Jersey Home: ATF
Police Responding To 911 OD Call Find Destructive Devices In South Jersey Home: ATF Police who responded to a 911 call of a possible drug overdose in a Mays Landing housing development were in for a surprise. A Hamilton Township officer who assisted the unconscious Robert J. Moser, 31, in the bedroom of his parents' three-year-old home on March 17 made the discovery. The officer spotted "numerous suspicious devices covered in tape with exposed fuses," U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. "Officers secured the scene and recovered at least two destructive devices," the U.S. attorney said on Tuesday, May 8. One of them "contained explosive powder…
Hamilton Man, 24, Charged In Woman's Beating Death During Alleged Burglary: Prosecutor Hamilton Man, 24, Charged In Woman's Beating Death During Alleged Burglary: Prosecutor
Hamilton Man, 24, Charged In Woman's Beating Death During Alleged Burglary: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man from Hamilton has been charged in connection with a woman's beating death after neighbors reported a break-in, authorities said. Denzel Whitmore, 24, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, second-degree burglary and fourth-degree tampering with evidence, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri and West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo. Elaine Murray, 71, of West Windsor was found dead in an upstairs bedroom, they said. She appeared to have visible signs of injuries to her face and she was bleeding from the ba…
South Jersey Football Player Jamyre Dewey, 18, Killed In Head-On Crash South Jersey Football Player Jamyre Dewey, 18, Killed In Head-On Crash
South Jersey Football Player Jamyre Dewey, 18, Killed In Head-On Crash The community is rallying to support the family of an 18-year-old driver from Atlantic County who was killed in a head-on crash. The Cedar Creek High School Football Booster Club has organized a GoFundMe on behalf of Jamyre Dewey Jr.'s mother. He was a 2023 graduate of Cedar Creek High School.  "Jamyre joined our program last year and represented our program always in the best manner both on and off the field. His infectious smile lit up the room every time he walked in," the GofundMe page says.  Jamyre of Egg Harbor City was killed in the two-car crash Sunday, July 30 in Hamilto…
18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Atlantic County Crash: Police 18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Atlantic County Crash: Police
18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Atlantic County Crash: Police An 18-year-old driver from Egg Harbor City was killed in a head-on crash in Hamilton Township, authorities said. Jamyre Dewey Jr. was traveling east on Route 40 at 7:54 p.m. on Sunday, July 30 when his Mitsubishi Galant crossed the center line and crashed into a westbound Toyota Highlander, Hamilton Township police said. Dewey Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt, police said. Two of his passengers, both 18, were airlifted with serious injuries to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, police said. A third passenger, 17, from Mays Landing …
Plaza At Cherry Hill Lands New Savers Store At Expanding Camden County Shopping Center Plaza At Cherry Hill Lands New Savers Store At Expanding Camden County Shopping Center
Plaza At Cherry Hill Lands New Savers Store At Expanding Camden County Shopping Center Savers, a national thrift store, has signed a lease for more than 25,000 square feet at The Plaza at Cherry Hill, property owners announced. Savers bills itself as one of the world's largest thrift retailers for bargain priced, pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, This will be Savers’ fourth store in New Jersey: The others are in Hamilton Township, Pennsauken Township and Union. With the addition of Savers, the overall occupancy at The Plaza has increased to 82% in the last 12 months, including Total Wines, Aldi, LA Fitness and Raymour & Flanigan, according to Urban Edg…
Trenton Man Gets Probation For Firearms Offense Over Objections By Atlantic County Prosecutor Trenton Man Gets Probation For Firearms Offense Over Objections By Atlantic County Prosecutor
Trenton Man Gets Probation For Firearms Offense Over Objections By Atlantic County Prosecutor A 34-year-old man from Trenton was sentenced to probation over the objections of Atlantic County prosecutors, authorities said. On Thursday, July 20, Carelton Priester was sentenced by Judge Bernard E. DeLury, Jr., to five years of probation for second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun over the State’s objection, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Priester originally pleaded guilty on April 11, the prosecutor said. The agreed upon sentence recommendation between the parties was three-years in New Jersey State Prison, with a one-year period of parole …
Serious Crash Shuts I-295 Serious Crash Shuts I-295
Serious Crash Shuts I-295 Interstate 295 was backed up Saturday afternoon, July 1 due to a serious crash. The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway near Exit 57 in Hamilton Township. Photos from NJDOT cameras show traffic at a standstill.