Cherry Hill Man Sentenced In Murder Of His Ex-Wife: Prosecutor Cherry Hill Man Sentenced In Murder Of His Ex-Wife: Prosecutor
Philip Puche Sentenced For Murdering Nancy Kenny A Cherry Hill man has been sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison for murdering his ex-wife, authorities said. On April 3, 2024, Philip Puche, 76, was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, second-degree burglary, and weapons offenses in connection to the death of Nancy Kenny on March 15, 2021.  He was sentenced on May 15, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. On July 19, 2020, at approximately 10 a.m., Puche, attacked his ex-wife Nancy Kenny just as she was entering her vehicle outside of her home in Audubon Park. …
Willingboro Man Killed In Drive-By Shooting At Social Club Willingboro Man Killed In Drive-By Shooting At Social Club
Willingboro Man Killed In Drive-By Shooting At Social Club A 45-year-old man from Willingboro was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a social club, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at the Diamond Dogz social club in the first block of John F. Kennedy Way, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Willingboro Township Acting Public Safety Director Captain Ian Bucs. The investigation revealed that numerous people were outside when a dark-colored vehicle appeared in the roadway and crept along while a gunman fired multiple rounds toward the crowd from the vehicle, they said. Major…
Pickup Truck Driver Killed In Collision With Garbage Truck In South Jersey Pickup Truck Driver Killed In Collision With Garbage Truck In South Jersey
Pickup Truck Driver Killed In Collision With Garbage Truck In South Jersey A 53-year-old pickup truck driver from Cherry Hill was killed after a collision with a garbage truck in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about noon on Tuesday, May 21 at Lambs and Glassboro roads in Mantua, police said. The front of the garbage truck struck the driver's side door of the Ram pickup, police said. The victim's name had not been released. The garbage truck driver was not hurt.
Violent Ex-Con Fugitive Captured In Quiet NJ Neighborhood Thanks To Clever Tactic Violent Ex-Con Fugitive Captured In Quiet NJ Neighborhood Thanks To Clever Tactic
Violent Ex-Con Fugitive Captured In Quiet NJ Neighborhood Thanks To Clever Tactic A violent ex-con fugitive who was holed up in his girlfriend's home on a quiet Maywood street surrendered Wednesday morning after U.S. Marshals showed up with a Bergen County Regional SWAT team. It took a bit of time -- and some cleverness -- to finally capture Duron Smith, 45, who was wanted for dragging a police officer with his car near his Harrisburg, PA, home during a drug bust earlier this year. U.S. Marshals went to Smith's girlfriend's house in the 200 block of Prospect Avenue armed with a warrant around 7 a.m. May 22, Maywood Police Chief Terence Kenny…
Car Of Woman Missing For Month Found Disabled In 3,300-Acre NJ State Forest Car Of Woman Missing For Month Found Disabled In 3,300-Acre NJ State Forest
Car Of Woman Missing For Month Found Disabled In 3,300-Acre NJ State Forest The vehicle of a 37-year-old woman missing for a month has been found disabled in a New Jersey State Forest, authorities said. Danielle Lopez's 2008 2-door blue Hyundai Accent was found disabled on Lost Lane Road in Penn State Forest, Woodland Township, New Jersey State Police announced on Wednesday, May 22. According to the Aware Foundation, Lopez last spoke with her family on April 12 when she said she was going camping in the Wharton State Forest. ****MISSING NEW JERSEY*****The New Jersey State Police are seeking information on a missing 37-year-old female.Danielle Lopez last sp…
Man Shot Dead Outside South Jersey Social Club Man Shot Dead Outside South Jersey Social Club
Man Shot Dead Outside South Jersey Social Club Police in South Jersey seek the public's help in identifying suspects from a fatal shooting outside a social club. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Willingboro Township Police Department are investigating a the shooting that occurred Tuesday, May 21 at approximately 9:15 p.m. outside Diamond Dogz social club in the first block of John F. Kennedy Way in Willingboro.  The victim was an adult male who died at Virtua Willingboro Hospital, according to the prosecutor's office. Anyone with information that might be helpful to detectives is asked to call the Willingboro…
Five Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City, Philly Fugitive Caught: Police Five Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City, Philly Fugitive Caught: Police
Five Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City, Philly Fugitive Caught: Police Four men and two teens were arrested in Atlantic City, five of whom were accused of selling heroin, cocaine, and Xanax, authorities said. The six suspects were taken into custody during "an operation targeting areas of concern." The Atlantic City Police Department announced the arrests in a news release on Wednesday, May 22.  Officers seized 70 bags of heroin, more than three grams of cocaine, and 51 Xanax prescription pills. Five of the suspects were arrested on drug dealing and possession charges.  Raymond Knight Jr., 40, of Egg Harbor Township, was charged with …
Remains Of Maywood Man Missing Since 1982 Found In Bergen Creek Remains Of Maywood Man Missing Since 1982 Found In Bergen Creek
Remains Of Maywood Man Missing Since 1982 Found In Bergen Creek The last time his buddies saw Charles Murphy, former World Series MVP Reggie Jackson had returned to the Bronx, hit a home run and helped the California Angels beat their beloved Yankees. That was 42 years ago. Decades passed, then Doug Bishop showed up. Bishop's name may be familiar to some, thanks to the acclaim the diver received for his help finding the remains in a South Jersey river late last week of a Camden woman who'd gone missing 14 years ago. That was actually a side trip of sorts. Bishop and his non-profit United Search Corps had brought their sonar to New Jersey fo…
Woman Shot In Salem: Police Woman Shot In Salem: Police
Woman Shot In Salem: Police A woman was wounded by gunfire in the City of Salem, authorities said. Police responded to shots fired on the 200 block of Wesley Street at about 11:15 p.m. Monday, May 20. They found a 23-year-old victim, Salem police said. She was taken for treatment at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Salem Police Detective Sgt. Sean Simpkins at 856-935-0033 or Salem County Prosecutor’s Office Lt. Ryan Donelson at 856-935-7510, ext. 8333.
Pair Of Fatal Shootings Investigated In Camden: Prosecutor Pair Of Fatal Shootings Investigated In Camden: Prosecutor
Fatal Shootings Rock Camden Detectives are investigating separate shootings that killed two men in Camden, authorities said. On Friday, May 17, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire on the 800 block of Princeton Avenue in Camden.  Police found a male victim, identified as 24-year-old Marcus Corbitt of Camden, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The victim was transported by a patrol vehicle to Cooper University Hospital, where he succ…
Mini-Bike Rider, 19, Killed In Collision With Van In South Jersey Mini-Bike Rider, 19, Killed In Collision With Van In South Jersey
Mini-Bike Rider, 19, Killed In Collision With Van In South Jersey A 19-year-old mini-bike rider was killed when he collided with a van, authorities said. Justin Rapp, of Marlton, died in the crash, according to Evesham police. On Monday, May 20, at approximately 10:20 p.m., the Evesham Police Department responded to Evesboro Medford Road and Tenby Lane for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, it was determined that a gas-powered mini-bike and van were involved in a collision. Rapp was treated at the scene, and transported to Virtua Hospital Marlton, where he later died of his injuries, police said. The driver of the van, Maryann…
Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors
Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors An Atlantic County corrections officer was among three people accused of a scheme to smuggle contraband into the county's jail, authorities said. In a news release, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said 33-year-old Christopher Piccioni of Swedesboro was charged on Monday, May 20. Piccioni is an officer at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The county prosecutor's office said it learned in January about contraband being smuggled into the jail in Mays Landing. Piccioni was identified as a suspect during a four-month investigation. Investigators said Piccioni conspired wit…