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Man Who Shed Hospital Gown After Leaving Inspira Medical Center Still Missing Year Later Man Who Shed Hospital Gown After Leaving Inspira Medical Center Still Missing Year Later
Man Who Shed Hospital Gown After Leaving Inspira Medical Center Still Missing Year Later New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 21-year-old man, who has been missing ever since leaving a South Jersey hospital exactly one year ago. The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit and Troop “A” Woodstown Station are conducting an active missing persons investigation into Kevin Collins Jr., NJSP said. Kevin left Inspira Medical Center on Route 45 in Mannington Township, Salem County, around 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2025, police said.  At approximately 4:57 p.m., surveillance footage captured Kevin walking unclothed in a wooded area near the h…
Infant Among 3 Dead In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash In Westampton: Cops Infant Among 3 Dead In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash In Westampton: Cops
Infant Among 3 Dead In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash In Westampton: Cops UPDATE: Three people, including a 5-month-old baby, were killed in a crash involving a Freightliner on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Saturday, Feb. 21, authorities said. Three people, including a 5-month-old infant, were killed in a fiery tractor-trailer crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday morning, Feb. 21, authorities said. Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 2:17 a.m. on the southbound side of the New Jersey Turnpike at milepost 43.1 in Westampton, Burlington County, State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Elvin Camacho, 35, of North Bergen, …
Driver Wanted To Hurt People When He Plowed Across Riverwinds Fields, Police Say Driver Wanted To Hurt People When He Plowed Across Riverwinds Fields, Police Say
Driver Wanted To Hurt People When He Plowed Across Riverwinds Fields, Police Say A driver accused of intentionally putting lives at risk during youth football practice at a South Jersey sports complex has been arrested and charged, officials said. The incident occurred around 7:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, when officers from the West Deptford Police Department were called to the RiverWinds complex for a report of a vehicle driving recklessly across the fields, Chief Michael Franks said. According to police, the vehicle ultimately crashed into a light standard, near a large group of people gathered for football practice, the chief said. The driver, who was not named, w…
Disgruntled Ex-Employee Bombed Supervisor’s SUV In Delran: Feds Disgruntled Ex-Employee Bombed Supervisor’s SUV In Delran: Feds
Disgruntled Ex-Employee Bombed Supervisor’s SUV In Delran: Feds A 43-year-old disgruntled ex-employee from Warminster, PA was arrested and charged after he placed a bomb near his supervisor’s vehicle in South Jersey last month, detonating an explosion, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 7. On Saturday, July 26 at 2:42 a.m., an explosive device went off near a silver Ford Explorer parked in the victim’s driveway in Delran, Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. The explosion caused a debris field extending out approximately 100 feet in diameter, with various nails and bolts lodged in both the body of the Ford Explorer and in adjacent residential homes, …
Gary Busey Pleads Guilty In Cherry Hill Groping Case, Judge Rejects Dismissal Bid: Report Gary Busey Pleads Guilty In Cherry Hill Groping Case, Judge Rejects Dismissal Bid: Report
Gary Busey Pleads Guilty In Cherry Hill Groping Case, Judge Rejects Dismissal Bid: Report Actor Gary Busey pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact in connection with a 2022 groping investigation in South Jersey that he initially pleaded not guilty to. The 81-year-old entered his plea virtually on Thursday, July 31, 6abc reports. Busey was accused of touching multiple women during photo shoots at the Monster Mania Convention, held at a hotel in Cherry Hill (Camden County). As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to dismiss three other counts of criminal sexual contact and one count of attempted criminal sexual contact, 6abc says. During th…
Voorhees College Student, 20, Dies Suddenly—Now His Family Is Fulfilling His Dream Voorhees College Student, 20, Dies Suddenly—Now His Family Is Fulfilling His Dream
Voorhees College Student, 20, Dies Suddenly—Now His Family Is Fulfilling His Dream Dylan Michael Geller, a 20-year-old Rowan University student from Voorhees, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, according to his obituary on the Platt Memorial website. A 2023 graduate of Eastern Regional High School, Dylan volunteered with special needs students and was pursuing a degree in Special Education with plans to launch an Adaptive PE program at his alma mater, his obituary said. He was also an active member of BBYO Chapel AZA and helped establish Rowan’s AEPi Gamma Upsilon chapter, combining his Jewish faith with his social world. Dylan was a substitute teacher in South Jersey …
Medford Search For Missing Nurse Ends, But Cops Won't Disclose Outcome Medford Search For Missing Nurse Ends, But Cops Won't Disclose Outcome
Medford Search For Missing Nurse Ends, But Cops Won't Disclose Outcome A search for a 60-year-old nurse who was last seen in a South Jersey wildlife refuge over the weekend has ended, though police are not saying why. April Chmielinski was last seen on Saturday, July 26 in the area of the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, the Medford Township Police Department said in a missing person alert issued that day. Police said the case was being treated as a missing person investigation. On Sunday afternoon, July 27, the department announced that “all active search operations have now concluded.” “After an exhaustive and coordinated effort, all active search operations have…
Death Of Paulsboro Pitmaster Ercole Chila Spreads Shock Death Of Paulsboro Pitmaster Ercole Chila Spreads Shock
Death Of Paulsboro Pitmaster Ercole Chila Spreads Shock The death of Ercole Chila, a pit master and mechanic from South Jersey known for his barbecue skills and hometown charm, died this week, spreading shock through the community. NJ Advance Media reports that Chila died in a single-car crash on Wednesday, July 16 in Logan Township. Daily Voice has reached out to the Logan Township Police Department for additional details. Chila, the owner of Chila's Car Care in Gibbstown, founded Uncle Pig’s BBQ Pit and was a decorated competitor on the barbecue circuit. He was known not just for his award-winning ribs but for the warmth he showed to ever…
Deptford Corrections Officer, Mother Jamie Randall Dies, 46 Deptford Corrections Officer, Mother Jamie Randall Dies, 46
Deptford Corrections Officer, Mother Jamie Randall Dies, 46 Jamie Randall, a 46-year-old South Jersey resident, mother, and corrections officer, died on Sunday, July 13, according to her obituary from the Boucher Funeral Home website. She was 46 years old. A corrections officer for the New Jersey State Prison, Randall enjoyed running, fishing, crabbing and going to the beach, her obituary reads. She was a movie fanatic who loved sphynx cats, according to her obituary. It is with great sadness that the New Jersey Department of Corrections shares the passing of Senior Correctional Police... Posted by New Jersey Department of Corrections on&nb…
Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG
Off-Duty NJ State Trooper Indicted In High-Speed Pursuit That Killed Motorcyclist In Burlco: AG A New Jersey State Police detective has been indicted in connection with a 2023 fatal off-duty crash in an unmarked cop car that killed a 24-year-old motorcyclist in South Jersey, officials said. A state grand jury voted to charge Detective Mark Campagna with Endangering Another Person (4th degree) after hearing evidence related to the death of Omar Kebbabi, of Astoria, NY, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Tuesday, June 3. Campagna was off duty when he began following Kebbabi at speeds over 100 mph in an unmarked police vehicle on Route 206 in Springfield Township (Burlingto…
Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students
Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students Skeletal remains that washed up on South Jersey beaches over nearly two decades have been identified as the captain of a 19th-century schooner, law enforcement announced. The remains, found between 1995 and 2013 in Atlantic and Cape May counties, were confirmed to belong to 29-year-old Henry Goodsell, who died in a shipwreck off the Brigantine coast in 1844. The identification was made by the New Jersey State Police in partnership with the Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG). A skull was first found in Longport in 1995. More bones turned up in Margate …
'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day Identified 'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day Identified
'Evil Took Her:' Mom Killed In Home Explosion Murder-Suicide On Mother's Day Identified The woman killed in a Mother’s Day murder-suicide home explosion in South Jersey has been identified by loved ones as Michelle Whiting, a devoted mother of three remembered as “full of life” and “the rock” of her family. According to a GoFundMe launched by family friend Tammy Ventura, Whiting died unexpectedly on Mother’s Day. “It wasn’t her time to go,” Ventura wrote. “There is a criminal investigation being done… but the ending will not change.” Whiting leaves behind three children—Gavin, Dakota, and Summer. “Her kids were her world!!! Dakota & Summer are in HS, this being Dakota's gr…
Foot Fetish: Clemento Assembly Candidate Selling Photos On Website, Report Says Foot Fetish: Clemento Assembly Candidate Selling Photos On Website, Report Says
Foot Fetish: Clemento Assembly Candidate Selling Photos On Website, Report Says Rebecca Holloway has never been one to toe the party line. Holloway, who is running for State Assembly alongside Kevin Ryan, is selling photos of her feet on a foot fetish website, as reported by the New Jersey Globe and shared by Politico. She has been selling photos of her feet for the last two years, charging $5 a month for a subscription, the Globe reported. A link to her page turns up a 403 error as her page appears to be set to private or removed. A former school board member in Clementon and mother, Holloway has made challenging the South Jersey Democrat political…
Man Sent Chilling Email, Dropped Dog Off Before Deadly Washington Township Fire: Report Man Sent Chilling Email, Dropped Dog Off Before Deadly Washington Township Fire: Report
Man Sent Chilling Email, Dropped Dog Off Before Deadly Washington Township Fire: Report A man who perished in a South Jersey home explosion over the weekend reportedly sent a haunting email to his ex-girlfriend just minutes before the blaze, NBC10 reports. The explosion broke out around 2 a.m. Sunday, May 12, at a home on Tranquility Court and Orion Way in Washington Township, Gloucester County, authorities said. First responders arriving at 13 Tranquility Ct. found the home fully engulfed in flames. Two bodies — a man and a woman — were recovered from the rubble, police said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Neighbors and an ex-girlfriend, Nicole Ruiz, iden…
Washington Township Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting: Fundraiser Washington Township Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting: Fundraiser
Washington Township Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting: Fundraiser Elijah Rodriguez, a Gloucester County resident, has been identified as the 10-year-old boy fatally shot in his South Jersey home on Tuesday, May 6. Officers responded to the home on the 400 block of Westminster Blvd and found Elijah dead, having sustained a gunshot wound to the head, Washington Township police Gloucester County said. Elijah, a student at Birches Elementary School, was home alone at the time of the shooting, NJ.com reported. Please help and donate to this wonderful family going through this horrible time. Elijah was only 10 when he left this... Posted by Katie Ritter on…
Vineland Man, School Janitor Who Contaminated Food With Bodily Fluids Learns Fate: Prosecutor Vineland Man, School Janitor Who Contaminated Food With Bodily Fluids Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Vineland Man, School Janitor Who Contaminated Food With Bodily Fluids Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 27-year-old former school janitor in South Jersey was sentenced on Friday, March. 28, after he previously pleaded guilty to putting bleach and bodily fluids into school items meant for students and staff, authorities said. Giovanni Impellizzeri, a Vineland resident, was sentenced to five years in prison for contaminating the food and three years in prison for possessing child pornography, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said. The sentences will run consecutively, authorities said. Impellizzeri recorded the videos and uploaded them to an online chat group while working at Elizabe…
Beloved Brotherton Brewing In Atco To Close: ‘It Was One Hell of a Run Beloved Brotherton Brewing In Atco To Close: ‘It Was One Hell of a Run
Beloved Brotherton Brewing In Atco To Close: ‘It Was One Hell of a Run After a decade of pouring pints and building community, Brotherton Brewing Company has announced it will close at the end of March. The Atco brewery broke the news in a message on Instagram, thanking its loyal customers, employees, and retailers who helped shape its journey from a backyard barn in 2015 to a full-scale production facility and tasting room in 2020. “We never could have imagined that this small business venture…would have evolved into this,” the Brotherton team said. Their tasting room became more than just a place to grab a beer, hosting everything from baby showers and birt…
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch 'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch Innovators, it’s time to sink or swim with the Sharks in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. The hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" will hold an open casting call in Philly on Friday, Apr. 11. The Emmy-winning program will host it at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, in partnership with Philly's ABC affiliate WPVI-TV. This will be the first "Shark Tank" casting call in the city since 2017. "We’re eager to return to Philly after so many years to see how the entrepreneur community has grown," said Mindy Zemrak, the supervising casting producer since the show debuted in 2…
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow Many schools across New Jersey will be closed or will have delayed openings Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to another winter storm set to bring heavy snowfall, sleet, and rain to the region (scroll for the complete list). Snowfall totals are expected to be highest in South Jersey, where 6 to 8 inches of could fall, the National Weather Service says. Vineland and Atlantic City are forecasted to get 4 to 6 inches, while Cape May and Bethany Beach are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of snow. In central and coastal New Jersey, snowfall totals will range between 2 and 4 inches. Trenton is forecasted …
Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again
Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again New Jersey, get your shovels ready—again.  Days after North Jersey got walloped by several inches of snow and a slick coat of ice, it’s Central and South Jersey’s turn to take the hit. The latest winter storm is expected to barrel into the region Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 11, dumping snow well into the night before easing off by Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service predicts the heaviest snow will fall in southern towns like Vineland, Toms River, and Atlantic City, which are bracing for 4 to 6 inches—though a few spots might get smacked with up to 8 inches. Meanwhile, North Je…
If Eagles Win, Employees Of Atlantic County Do Too If Eagles Win, Employees Of Atlantic County Do Too
If Eagles Win, Employees Of Atlantic County Do Too In case Atlantic County employees need another reason to root for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. County Executive Dennis Levinson announced county offices will have a two-hour delayed opening on Monday, Feb. 10, but there's a catch: only if the Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. "Should they lose, Eagles fans will not be staying up late to celebrate," Linda Gilmore, the chief of staff for Levinson wrote. "Therefore, in the event of an Eagles loss, county offices will open on time as normally scheduled. Let's GO BIRDS!!" Levinson's announcement comes after several school…
Woman With South Jersey Ties Missing: Police Woman With South Jersey Ties Missing: Police
Woman With South Jersey Ties Missing: Police Iman Jefferson, a 25-year-old woman was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 17, authorities in Gloucester County said. She was last heard from on Wednesday, Dec. 4, when she was in Winter Garden, Fla., Monroe Township police said. Her current whereabouts are unknown, police said.  She is 5'6" and weighs 130 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair, police said. Jefferson has ties to the South Jersey area, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Josh Sheppard at 856-728-9800 Ext. 594. 
Prison For Upper Deerfield Janitor Who Contaminated Food With Bleach, Bodily Fluids: Prosecutor Prison For Upper Deerfield Janitor Who Contaminated Food With Bleach, Bodily Fluids: Prosecutor
Prison For Upper Deerfield Janitor Who Contaminated Food With Bleach, Bodily Fluids: Prosecutor A 27-year-old former school janitor in South Jersey recently pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 13, to putting bleach and bodily fluids into school items meant for students and staff, authorities said. As part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, Giovanni Impellizzeri, a Vineland resident, is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison. He also faces three years in prison for possessing child pornography, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said. The sentences will run consecutively, authorities said. Impellizzeri recorded the videos and uploaded them to an online chat group while w…
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast 6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast The first significant snowstorm of 2025 is expected to hit the region Sunday night, Jan 5, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to begin late Sunday night, continuing through Monday, Jan. 6 before tapering off into Monday night.  Snow accumulations are forecast across the region, with the highest totals predicted in South Jersey (Vineland, Atlantic City, Cape May) and Philadelphia, where snowfall could reach 6 to 8 inches, new weather maps show.  Greater Philadelphia could see 3 t…
Collingswood Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says Collingswood Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says
Collingswood Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says A beloved musician throughout South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area was badly injured when he was struck by a car, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Mark Yurkanin was rushed to Cooper University Hospital with serious injuries when he was hit on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Yurkanian lives in Collingswood, according to his Facebook profile. The GoFundMe had raised more than $26,000 from at least 398 donations as of Friday, Dec. 20. "Mark's music, smile, and loving nature have such a remarkable reach throughout the music community," wrote Alyssa Davidson, the …
Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area
Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area Extreme drought conditions are now gripping South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS). Drought Monitor update: Extreme drought now covers 36% of our area, including portions of the Philly metro and Delmarva.... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, November 22, 2024 As of Thursday, November 21, extreme drought (D3 classification) covers 36% of the region—the highest extent since August 2002. Portions of Delmarva and the Philadelphia suburbs are among the hardest-hit areas, …
Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years
Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years A fast-food chain known for its roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken will return to South Jersey, opening its first restaurant in the region in four decades, officials said. Roy Rogers Restaurants will open a new location in Cherry Hill in the spring of 2025, the company said in a news release. The chain signed a lease for a 3,300-square-foot space on Haddonfield Road. The company said the restaurant will be the only burger drive-thru on the busy road. "We could not be happier to bring our [U.S. Department of Agriculture] choice top round roast beef, juicy burgers, and fresh, …
'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…
Massive Apartment Fire Displaces 25+ People, Injures Six First Responders In Pine Hill Massive Apartment Fire Displaces 25+ People, Injures Six First Responders In Pine Hill
Massive Apartment Fire Displaces 25+ People, Injures Six First Responders In Pine Hill More than two dozen people were without homes and six first responders were injured after a fire destroyed several apartments in Pine Hill, according to officials and reports. The fire started at the 16-unit apartment building on West Branch Avenue on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Camden County firefighters union said in a Facebook post. "First-arriving firefighters found heavy fire showing from the building, people jumping from balconies, and received a report of at least one person trapped," International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3249 posted. Last night just a…
Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics
Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics A popular fast-food chain in the South is bringing its chicken fingers and wings to the Garden State. Zaxbys is planning to open six restaurants across New Jersey, the company said in a news release. The first two locations were expected to open in the summer of 2025. GSP Group will operate all six Zaxbys in the state. "We started looking into Zaxbys about a year ago," GSP Group co-owner Premanand Gupta said. "We have always been interested in the growing chicken market, and Zaxbys stood out with its exceptional product and strong business model. We're confident that it will…
Smoke Expected To Linger For Days After Medford Forest Fire Smoke Expected To Linger For Days After Medford Forest Fire
Smoke Expected To Linger For Days After Medford Forest Fire A 30-acre forest fire has been contained, however, smoke could linger across parts of South Jersey for days, fire officials said. The fire broke out on Friday, Oct. 11 along Heath Road in the Tamarac section of Medford Township, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. It consumed up to 30 acres by the time it was fully contained on Saturday, Oct. 12. "Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area," the agency said. "Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant…