South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Charged With Stabbing Death During Burglary: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man from South Jersey has been charged with the murder and assault of a couple during a burglary, authorities said. Zachary M. Adamo, of Millville, was charged on a warrant with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, burglary, contempt, obstruction, tampering with evidence and weapons offenses, according to  Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The charges are related to a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of July 28, in the City of Vineland. It is alleged that the defendant entered a residence in the 600 block of Ridgewoo…
Grand Slam! Police Car Smashed By South Jersey Teen's Baseball Blast Grand Slam! Police Car Smashed By South Jersey Teen's Baseball Blast
Grand Slam! Police Car Smashed By South Jersey Teen's Baseball Blast A police car was damaged by an unlikely source last month in South Jersey. A grand slam hit by 13-year-old Sol Elmer, of the South Jersey Bulls. Sol Elmer poses with police after his home run ball damaged a police car.Millville Police Department The Woodlawn player's ball ended up going right into a patrol vehicle, causing some damage, Millville Police said.  Police, who admitted they usually aren't thrilled when their vehicles are damaged, praised Elmer for his big bomb and said they wish him nothing but success. "All we ask is to hit any future home runs in Millville more towards ce…
WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K In South Jersey WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K In South Jersey
Winners: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K In South Jersey There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold in South Jersey for the Friday, Aug. 4, Mega Millions lottery drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball.  The prizes are worth $10,000. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Atlantic County: Garden State Mini Mart, 7058 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville; Camden County: Express Food Mart, 2701 Black Horse Pike, Sicklerville; Camden County: Traino’s Wine & Spirits, 2999 E. Evesham Rd., Ste. 2, Voorhees; Ocean County: Doyle’s Pour House Tuckerton, 210 W. Main St., Tuckerton. The winn…
2 Dead, 2 Children Burned, 2 Missing In Atlantic County Home Explosion 2 Dead, 2 Children Burned, 2 Missing In Atlantic County Home Explosion
2 Dead, 2 Children Burned, 2 Missing In Atlantic County Home Explosion Two people died, two children were seriously burned and two people remain unaccounted for in a South Jersey home explosion Thursday morning, Aug. 3, authorities said. Police responded to the 300 block of Northwest Boulevard in the Landisville section of Buena around 10:35 a.m. on reports of a fire caused by an explosion, Franklin Township Police Chief Matthew DeCesari said. #ICYMI A neighbor recorded the scene outside of the Buena Borough home minutes after the explosion ignited a raging fire. @ThePressofAC pic.twitter.com/xu45vvYkyD — Eric Conklin (@ACPressConklin) August 3, 2023 A ba…
Victim Rescued From 20-Foot Well In South Jersey Flown To Hospital (PHOTOS) Victim Rescued From 20-Foot Well In South Jersey Flown To Hospital (PHOTOS)
Victim Rescued From 20-Foot Well In South Jersey Flown To Hospital (Photos) A woman was flown to the hospital after being rescued from a South Jersey well. New Jersey State Police troopers responded to a location on Woodstown-Daretown Road in Pilesgrove just after 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, on reports of a woman who fell into the well, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. This afternoon just before 4:00, the New Castle County High Angle/Confined Space Rescue Team was dispatched to assist... Posted by Cranston Heights Fire Company on Monday, July 31, 2023 This afternoon just before 4:00, the New Castle County High Angle/Confined Space Rescue Team was dispatched to …
3 Hospitalized As Fire Destroys Home In South Jersey: Police 3 Hospitalized As Fire Destroys Home In South Jersey: Police
3 Hospitalized As Fire Destroys Home In South Jersey: Police Three people were hospitalized when a fire destroyed a home early Monday, July 31 in South Jersey, authorities said. The fire at Villanova Court In Sicklerville also caused smoke damage in two adjoining dwellings, displacing a total of eight residents, according to Winslow Township police. The fire broke out at 1:30 a.m. The dwelling was fully engulfed with flames when first responders arrived, but was quickly extinguished, police said. Three people escaped the main dwelling, one through a second-floor window. All three were hospitalized with unspecified injuries, police said. The America…
Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing
Woman Dead, Man Critical After Being Flown In South Jersey Double Stabbing A woman died and a man was critical after both were stabbed overnight this week in South Jersey, authorities said. Vineland police responding to the 600 block of Ridgewood Avenue found Sharon Taylor, 60, and James Taylor, 51, both suffering stab wounds in their home around 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 28, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb McRae said. Sharon was pronounced dead at the scene while James was flown to Cooper Hospital and was last listed in critical condition. Their relationship was not immediately clear. Further details were not released. Anyone with information is as…
Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Salem County Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Salem County
Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Salem County A fiery car crash closed the New Jersey Turnpike in South Jersey Saturday morning, July 22. The crash happened on the northbound side entrance near Interchange 1, near the toll plaza in Carneys Point, at 9:50 a.m., the DOT website says. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Authorities ID Fleeing Motorcyclist Killed In South Jersey Crash Authorities ID Fleeing Motorcyclist Killed In South Jersey Crash
Authorities ID Fleeing Motorcyclist Killed In South Jersey Crash A motorcyclist lay dead and his passenger seriously injured in the middle of a South Jersey intersection following a crash during a police chase, footage released by state authorities shows. Despite the obvious circumstances, state law and administrative guidelines require New Jersey Attorney Matthew Platkin to investigate the death of John R. Nutt, 41, of Mount Laurel in Pemberton Township that early April evening. Platkin's office released video from both the dashcam of the pursuing officer and the bodycam of a colleague who arrived from the opposite direction after the crash. Also rele…
Support Grows For South Jersey Mom Critically Hurt In Crash Support Grows For South Jersey Mom Critically Hurt In Crash
Support Grows For South Jersey Mom Critically Hurt In Crash Community support is growing for a mother of six from South Jersey critically hurt in a crash. Qadirah Lewis was a backseat passenger in the deadly car accident. Salem Middle School teacher Sharon Montgomery has organized a GoFundMe page for her former student. Two people were killed in the crash and two others seriously hurt, Montgomery said. Other details about the crash were not immediately available. Qadirah's six children are being cared for by their grandmother. "They could use any help and support possible during this devastating time," Montgomery wrote. "Please consider supp…
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore If you missed the fireworks this weekend, no worries. There are plenty of places to watch fireworks in South Jersey on the Fourth of July. (and in a few cases, Monday, July 3.) Middlesex County East Brunswick will host its 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular starting at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Road.  Edison residents can enjoy a  fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd. Milltown will host its Fourth of July celebration on July 4. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Monroe will view firew…
14-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In South Jersey: Police 14-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In South Jersey: Police
14-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In South Jersey: Police A 14-year-old boy has gone missing in South Jersey, authorities said. Gloucester County Search and Rescue, area Police Officers, and Gloucester County Prosecutors Office are currently deployed to Clayton Borough searching for Xavier Nutter of Clayton, who may be endangered. He was last seen in the area of Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park in Clayton on Monday June 26, Clayton police said. Search efforts by Police, OEM, Search and Rescue, and other Fire Department personnel have increased Thursday, June 29, police said. Xavier is a Hispanic male, 5’5” tall, weighing about 120 pounds and was la…