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Man Drove 100+ MPH While High On Marijuana In Jackson Township Crash: Prosecutors Man Drove 100+ MPH While High On Marijuana In Jackson Township Crash: Prosecutors
Man Drove 100+ MPH While High On Marijuana In Jackson Township Crash: Prosecutors A Middlesex County man was accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour while high on marijuana during a crash in Jackson Township, authorities said. Nicholas Obrzut, 21, of Monroe Township, was charged on Wednesday, Apr. 3 with two counts of aggravated assault and three counts of assault by auto. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the charges in a news release on Monday, Apr. 8. Jackson Township police responded to the crash near the intersection of North County Line and Jackson Mills roads at around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. A 2020 BMW driven by Obrzut …
Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police
Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police A 68-year-old man from Monroe Township was killed in a one-car crash on Route 130 last week, authorities said. Mitchell G. Rolins was driving a Subaru Crosstek south near the Cranbury Circle at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 when his SUV overturned several times and struck a utility pole, Cranbury Police Chief Michael J. Owens said. Rolins was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, Owens said. Rolins was transported to Capital Health Reginal Medical Center in Trenton by Capital Health EMS and Paramedics in critical condition, the chief said. Rolins succumbed to his inj…
UPDATE: Man With Autism Missing In Central Jersey Is Found: Police UPDATE: Man With Autism Missing In Central Jersey Is Found: Police
Update: Man With Autism Missing In Central Jersey Is Found: Police A 27-year-old Middlesex County man with autism who had been missing tor two days was found with friends in New York City, authorities said. Aaron Bronfenbrener left his home near Buckelew Avenue in Monroe Township around 7 a.m. Saturday, March 2, police said. "He was found about two hours ago and is home and fine, said Monroe Police Lt. Sergeis Jangols shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday March 4. His mother called police when she discovered he was gone, Jangols said. 
Police ID 3 People Killed In Collision With School Bus In South Brunswick Police ID 3 People Killed In Collision With School Bus In South Brunswick
Police ID 3 People Killed In Collision With School Bus In South Brunswick Authorities have identified the three people killed when their Toyota Camry collided with a school bus in South Brunswick, authorities said. Ellen Brotman, 86, Alba Olivencia, 87, and Wilson Olivencia, 90, all of Monroe Township. were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Route 130 at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, they said. The bus driver suffered minor injuries in the crash, police said. The two students on the bus, ages 17 and 15, were not injured, police said. An investigation led by Patrolman First Class Jesse Blake of the South Brunswick Police Department and Det…
US Marshals Arrest Porch Pirate Who Allegedly Rammed South Jersey Officer With Vehicle US Marshals Arrest Porch Pirate Who Allegedly Rammed South Jersey Officer With Vehicle
US Marshals Arrest Porch Pirate Who Allegedly Rammed South Jersey Officer With Vehicle U.S. Marshals arrested a porch pirate who rammed a South Jersey police officer with her vehicle while fleeing from him, authorities said. Ebony E. Gomez of Jacksonville, FL, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 11 in Monroe Township and turned over to Gloucester Township police. Gomez was wanted on various charges including second-degree eluding, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Gomez fled police in a white Dodge Journey on Jarvis Road in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township around 1:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, loca…
Four Nabbed In Thefts Of $1.6M In Electronics From 55 UPS Locations Across NJ, NY, PA, Beyond Four Nabbed In Thefts Of $1.6M In Electronics From 55 UPS Locations Across NJ, NY, PA, Beyond
Four Nabbed In Thefts Of $1.6M In Electronics From 55 UPS Locations Across NJ, NY, PA, Beyond Four Philadelphia men wanted for a burglary spree through 55 UPS warehouses across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and beyond were captured by federal agents this week, authorities announced. The quartet and at least three accomplices who are still at large stole an estimated $1.6 million in electronics over a two-year span beginning in January 2021, they said. The four currently in federal custody are charged with conspiracy to commit cargo theft, US Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said on Friday, Nov. 17. All four had been arrested and released at one time or other since …
Pilot Airlifted After Banner Plane Crashes Near Cross Keys Airport: Police Pilot Airlifted After Banner Plane Crashes Near Cross Keys Airport: Police
Pilot Airlifted After Banner Plane Crashes Near Cross Keys Airport: Police A banner plane pilot was airlifted to a South Jersey hospital after crashing near a Gloucester County airport, authorities said. On Thursday, Sept. 14, at 4:14 p.m., Monroe Township police responded to Cross Keys Airport for an aircraft accident.  A single-engine Cessna 150G banner plane crashed in the wooded area west of the airport while attempting to lift a banner, Monrow Township police said.  The pilot, a 62-year-old male, was the only occupant. His name was not released. He was airlifted to Cooper Hospital.  The Federal Aviation Administration was on scene and no add…
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In South Jersey Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In South Jersey
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In South Jersey 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.) Atlantic County Atlantic City’s Tropicana Atlantic City hotel will host a fireworks show at 10 p.m. on July 4.  Margate City’s annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at 9 p.m. July 4 at Huntington Avenue.  Burlington County Evesham’s Independence Day Celebration will be held Tuesday, July 4. Mount Holly’s Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Monday, July 3, from 5-11 p.m. at Iron Wor…
South Jersey Motorcyclist Killed By Car Backing Out Of Driveway: Police South Jersey Motorcyclist Killed By Car Backing Out Of Driveway: Police
South Jersey Motorcyclist Killed By Car Backing Out Of Driveway: Police A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed by a car backing out of a driveway in Gloucester County, authorities said. Johnathen P. Oliver, of Williamstown, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle east on Lake Avenue in Monroe Township at 10:08 p.m. Thursday June 22 when he tried to brake, Monroe police said. After an 80-foot skid, the motorcycle fell on its side before hitting the front driver’s side of the Mazda, police said. Oliver was pronounced dead at the crash scene, police said. The Mazda driver, Kimberly J. Pacis, 27, of Williamstown suffered minor injuries, police said. No charges had. been f…
158-Acre Wildfire In South Jersey Fully Contained 158-Acre Wildfire In South Jersey Fully Contained
158-Acre Wildfire In South Jersey Fully Contained A wildfire that destroyed 158 acres of property in Gloucester County has been fully contained, authorities said. At 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 100 percent containment of the Box Turtle Wildfire burning on both private property and the White Oaks Wildlife Management Area in Franklin and Monroe Townships, they said. No structures were destroyed and no one was hurt, the forest fire service said. Box Turtle Wildfire in Gloucester CountyNew Jersey Forest Fire Service Forest Fire Service staff will  continue to monitor control lines and address areas …
100-Acre Wildfire Rages In South Jersey 100-Acre Wildfire Rages In South Jersey
100-Acre Wildfire Rages In South Jersey A wildfire was raging in Gloucester County. The fire had destroyed 100 acres and was not contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said early Tuesday, March 30. The fire was named the Box Turtle Fire and was in the White Oaks Wildlife Management Area. The wildlife, which broke out Monday night, is in Franklin and Monroe Townships. Forest Fire Service crews were conducting a "burnout operation" to contain and slow the forward progression of the fire. One structure was threatened, the forest fire service said. No one had been evacuated and no roads had been closed. CHECK BACK FOR UPD…
Central Jersey Man Charged With Practicing Law Without A NJ License: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man Charged With Practicing Law Without A NJ License: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man Charged With Practicing Law Without A NJ License: Prosecutor A Middlesex County man has been charged with repeatedly practicing law in Monmouth County without a license, authorities said. Allen Yusufov, 37, of Monroe Township is charged with four counts of third-degree unauthorized practice of law and uttering a forged instrument, according to Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso. Yusufov is legitimately licensed to practice law in New York state, Alonso said. An investigation initiated in January by the MCPO Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Unit found that Yusufov had provided legal services associated w…
Mexican Restaurant Chain Closes Somerset County Location Less Than Year After Opening Mexican Restaurant Chain Closes Somerset County Location Less Than Year After Opening
Mexican Restaurant Chain Closes Somerset County Location Less Than Year After Opening A popular Mexican eatery has shuttered one of its New Jersey locations less than a year after opening. The Green Brook restaurant on Route 22 has closed its doors for good, according to an automated voice message on the shop’s answering machine. “Thank you for calling Tacos El Tio Green Brook,” the message begins. “We regret to inform you that this location is permanently closed. We look forward to continuing to serve you at our next closest location in Monroe Township. Should you have any further questions, please visit the ‘contact us’ option on our website, tacoseltio.com. Thank you.” T…
Support Surges For Family Of Delco Skydiver Killed In NJ Accident Support Surges For Family Of Delco Skydiver Killed In NJ Accident
Support Surges For Family Of Delco Skydiver Killed In NJ Accident Support is surging for the family of a 48-year-old Pennsylvania skydiver who was killed in a New Jersey accident last week. Tim Slachta, of Garnet Valley, died Wednesday, May 10 while jumping over Monroe Township. A seasoned jumper, Slachta leaves behind is wife, Sue, and their two boys. More than $2,800 had been raised as of Tuesday, May 16 on a GoFundMe for the family, launched by Slachta's friends. "Tim was a hallmark at Duffers Pub, Glen mills," the campaign reads. "Traveling was one of his many hobbies as well as outdoor sports with his sons. He passed on his love of winter spor…
18-Year-Old Charged In Gloucester County Shooting Death: Police 18-Year-Old Charged In Gloucester County Shooting Death: Police
18-Year-Old Charged In Gloucester County Shooting Death: Police AN 18-year-old man from Gloucester County has been charged in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy, authorities said. Nasir D. Robinson-Sanders, of Williamstown, was charged with manslaughter and weapons offenses in the fatal shooting of the boy on Sunday, April 16 in Monroe Township, police said. At 3:33 P.M., Monroe Township police were dispatched to a residence on Chestnut Street for the report of a male who had been shot. They found a victim who had sustained a single gunshot wound to the head, police said. Police say a suspect, Robinson-Sanders, was present at the scene and taken …
Dump Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike Dump Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike
Dump Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike A dump truck overturned and went off the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. Monday, March 27 on the outer roadway southbound South of Interchange A (Route 32) in Monroe Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were open, 511nj.org reported. A developing unconfirmed report said that the driver was extricated through the truck's windshield. The driver was not seriously hurt, according to New Jersey State Police.
81-Year-Old Passenger Killed In DWI Crash In Monroe: Police 81-Year-Old Passenger Killed In DWI Crash In Monroe: Police
81-Year-Old Passenger Killed In DWI Crash In Monroe: Police A 33-year-old man from Sicklerville was arrested after a three-car DWI crash that resulted in the death of a woman passenger in another car, authorities said.  Brendan Haas was charged with DWI, death by auto and assault by auto, according to Monroe Township police. Antionette Hummel, 81, of Hammonton was killed in the collision, police said. She was the passenger in one of two cars struck by Haas, they said. The fatal crash occurred at 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. on Route 42 (North Black Horse Pike) at Brookdale Boulevard, police said. A 2019 GMC Terrain was exiting Brookda…
Howell  Man Charged In Fatal DUI Crash Howell  Man Charged In Fatal DUI Crash
Howell Man Charged In Fatal DUI Crash A Monmouth County man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash involving alcohol, authorities said. Walter Decanio, 59, of Howell Township is charged with aggravated manslaughter while driving under the Influence of alcohol, vehicular homicide and other offenses in the death of a 22-year-old woman from Monroe Township, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2022, Marlboro and Old Bridge police responded to the intersection of Route 9 and County Route 520/Newman Springs Road in the Morganville section of M…
Man Was Driving More Than 100 MPH In Fatal Monroe Crash: Police Man Was Driving More Than 100 MPH In Fatal Monroe Crash: Police
Man Was Driving More Than 100 MPH In Fatal Monroe Crash: Police A 22-year-old driver is accused of traveling more than 100 miles per hour just before a fatal collision, authorities said. Gabriel H. Woolson, of Williamstown, was charged Friday, Jan. 6 with death by auto and assault by auto in connection with the Dec. 14, 2022, crash, Monroe Township police said. Woolson was allegedly traveling at 119 mph just three seconds before the collision, according to details included in an affidavit of probable cause cited by NJ Advance Media Woolson struck a car on Route 322/South Black Horse Pike near Ocean Lane, police said. Evan Silverstein, 52, of Marlton, …
Honda Driver, 52, Ejected, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Report Honda Driver, 52, Ejected, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Report
Honda Driver, 52, Ejected, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Report A 52-year-old man from South Jersey was killed in a crash, NJ Advance Media reports. The man from Marlton was driving a Honda Accord west on South Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 when he tried to turn left, the outlet said, quoting Monroe Township Police. The car was turning across the eastbound lanes when it was struck near its rear passenger side by a Chevrolet Corvette that was heading east, the outlet said. The Honda driver was ejected from his car, the outlet said, and pronounced dead at a local hospital. His name had not been released. The 22-…
Central Jersey's Gables Plaza Seeks New Retail Tenants Central Jersey's Gables Plaza Seeks New Retail Tenants
Central Jersey's Gables Plaza Seeks New Retail Tenants A mall in Central Jersey is looking for additional retail tenants. Gables Plaza in Middlesex County is 90 percent leased. "With just over 5,000 square feet of prime retail space remaining at Gables Plaza, now is the time for interested businesses to make their move and capitalize on the best of what’s waiting for them in Monroe Township," said Robert Adinolfi, chief operating officer at Renaissance Properties. One of the two remaining commercial suites at Gables Plaza was designed with a new restaurant in mind. “Though many restaurants were forced to offer ou…
SEEN HIM? 37-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey SEEN HIM? 37-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey
Seen HIM? 37-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In South Jersey Police in Gloucester County seek the public’s help finding a 37-year-0old man who was reported missing. Anthony Q. Collier of Monroe Township was last seen on Saturday, Oct. 15, according to police. He could be heading to Atlantic City, they said. Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to call Detective Michael Plus at 856-728-9800, ext. 522. Tips also may be emailed to crimetips@monroetownshipnj.org or called into 856-875-2940.
Children’s Music Teacher Arrested For Viewing, Sharing Child Porn: Mercer County Prosecutor Children’s Music Teacher Arrested For Viewing, Sharing Child Porn: Mercer County Prosecutor
Children’s Music Teacher Arrested For Viewing, Sharing Child Porn: Mercer County Prosecutor A children’s music teacher in Mercer County was charged with viewing and uploading child pornography, authorities announced. Jose Sanchez, 58, of Monroe Township, was charged with possession and file sharing of child pornography, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a release with local officials on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Sanchez’s arrest is the result of a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office that someone in Mercer County was uploading the material. The follow-up investigation led to the execution of a search wa…
South Jersey Man Arrested In Swatting Incidents South Jersey Man Arrested In Swatting Incidents
South Jersey Man Arrested In Swatting Incidents A 28-year-old man from South Jersey has been arrested in connection with a series of "swatting" calls made from a motel room to businesses over the summer, authorities said. Rakim D. Anderson of Willingboro was charged with 13 counts of false public alarm after a three-month investigation, according to Monroe Township police.   Between June 23 and July 20, the Gloucester County Emergency Response Center received numerous false and unfounded calls — commonly known as swatting — reporting a person with a gun that was going to shoot themselves, police said. During each call, various…
Motorcyclist, 32, Dies In Central Jersey Labor Day Weekend Crash Motorcyclist, 32, Dies In Central Jersey Labor Day Weekend Crash
Motorcyclist, 32, Dies In Central Jersey Labor Day Weekend Crash A 32-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash Labor Day weekend in Middlesex County, NJ Advance Media reports. The crash happened early Saturday, Sept. 3 sometime between midnight and 6:50 a.m., when the unidentified operator crossed from the eastbound lanes into the westbound lanes of Mount Mills Road in Monroe Township, then struck a tree, ejecting him, the outlet said citing police. The motorcyclist was not identified. The crash remains under investigation. Click here for more from NJ Advance Media.
Feds Investigate 3 Deaths In 3 Weeks At NJ Amazon Facilities: OSHA Feds Investigate 3 Deaths In 3 Weeks At NJ Amazon Facilities: OSHA
Feds Investigate 3 Deaths In 3 Weeks At NJ Amazon Facilities: Osha Federal officials are investigating the deaths of three Amazon workers who died within three weeks of each other at facilities in New Jersey.  The deaths occurred between July 13 and Aug. 4, according to the regional director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Leni Fortson, Regional Director of Public Affairs, confirmed OSHA is investigating the following: A worker fatality on July 13 at an Amazon facility in Carteret An accident on July 24 at an Amazon facility in Robbinsville. The worker died on July 27. A worker fatality on Aug. 4 at an Amazon facility in…
Ocean County Man Indicted In Beating Death Of 6-Year-Old Son: Prosecutor Ocean County Man Indicted In Beating Death Of 6-Year-Old Son: Prosecutor
Ocean County Man Indicted In Beating Death Of 6-Year-Old Son: Prosecutor A 30-year-old man from Ocean County has been indicted in connection with the death of his 6-year-old son, authorities said. Christopher Gregor, of Monroe Township, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County on a murder charge in connection with the death on April 2, 2021, at Southern Ocean Medical Center in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, authorities said. The mother had said she tried to protect her son against her husband. She identified the child as Corey Micciolo.  Gregor was also indicted on a child endangerment charge, according to …
Bicyclist Struck In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Bicyclist Struck In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Bicyclist Struck In Central Jersey (Developing) A bicyclist was found by the side of the road by a passerby in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The rider may have been struck by a hit-and-run driver, initial reports said. The crash was reported at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Nathaniel Street and Schoolhouse Road in Monroe Township. The rider suffered severe head trauma, reports said, and was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
GOTCHA! Burglar Captured By Paramus Police After Getaway Car Splits Without Him GOTCHA! Burglar Captured By Paramus Police After Getaway Car Splits Without Him
Gotcha! Burglar Captured By Paramus Police After Getaway Car Splits Without Him One of three burglars who broke into a Paramus home overnight was captured by borough police after a stolen getaway car sped off without him, authorities said. The Henry Street homeowners' daughter was asleep on a couch on the first floor when she was startled by two burglars -- both wearing dark clothing and ski masks -- around 4:30 a.m. Monday, May 16, Police Chief Kenneth R. Ehrenberg said. One of them had pried open a first-floor window, climbed in and opened a back door for his companion, the chief said. The third burglar rifled through an Audi parked in the driveway, he said. The ba…
Serious Crash Into Woods Reported In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Into Woods Reported In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Into Woods Reported In Central Jersey (Developing) A car veered into the woods in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 21 at Perrineville and Dey Grove roads in Monroe Township, initial reports said. EMS crews were called to the crash scene. No other details were immediately available  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Evicted South Jersey Motel Guest Steps On Owner's Throat: Report Evicted South Jersey Motel Guest Steps On Owner's Throat: Report
Evicted South Jersey Motel Guest Steps On Owner's Throat: Report A man evicted from a South Jersey motel has been charged with attempted murder after assaulting the owner and stepping on his throat, NJ Advance Media reports. Murray M. Celestine, 48, of Williamstown, had reportedly been booted from the Pike Inn on North Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township several times. On Friday, April 15, Celestine punched the owner, knocking him to the ground, before stepping and even standing on his throat, NJ.com says citing court papers and police. Celestine told police that his girlfriend worked for the owner, and accused him of harassing her, NJ.com says. C…