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As a result of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that took place during the last three weeks of December, Gloucester County police officers on special patrols targeted impaired drivers. Thirty-three motorists were charged with alcohol or drug-influenced driving offenses. In all, the total number of motor vehicle violations issued amounted to […]
The Bellmawr Police Department was recently honored as “Hometown Heroes” by Triton Regional High School. Chief Willam Walsh of the Bellmawr Police Department was joined by Triton students and Cpl. Arty Tessier, Ptl. Jared Walton, Ptl. Kevin Stinger, Capt. Scott Parker, Cpl. John Mader, Cpl. Ron Miller, and Ptl. Anthony Franklin. (Image credit: Melissa Sheppard). […]
Two men were apprehended on January 23, 2017 by the Fugitive Investigations Unit (FIU) of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office for failing to appear at Central Judicial Processing in Woodbury, according to statement released today. Michael S. Massey, 21, and Roy J. Deschler, 26, were both taken into custody without incident. Massey was apprehended […]
The body of US Marine veteran, Lance James, 29, of Clementon was found yesterday at Bottom Lake in Clementon, N.J., according to a statement released today from Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Lt. Charles Grover of the Clementon Police Department. James was last seen heading towards his residence on Friday, December 2, […]
Today marks the last working day for a distinguished member of the Westville Police Department: Remi, the K9. Remi will be working the streets during his final shift with his handler, Patrolman Brian Ewe, just as he has for many years before easing into a “well earned retirement.” On its Facebook page, the Westville PD […]
Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson announced today that Casche Alford, of Camden, has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison in connection with the fatal shooting of 13-year old, Nathaniel Plummer, Jr., also of Camden. Superior Court Judge Steven J. Polansky imposed the sentence on […]
Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi announced today that a Moorestown-based financial advisor has been charged with stealing nearly $900,000 from a client who had provided him with the money believing it would be invested in mutual funds.
(Part 2 of 2) At its Re-Organization meeting on January 6, Bellmawr Council voted to approve all of the 2017 appointments of Borough employees, Boards, and Commissions, with the exception of the Borough Administrator appointment. Council was split 3-3 as it relates to this appointment and on roll call, each Councilman voted as follows: Paul […]
(Part 1 of 2) This post will feature the installation of Ray Bider and Jamie Casey to Bellmawr Council and also the committee reports from the January 6, 2017 reorganization meeting. The second post will focus on the agenda items and approved business. Installation of Newly Elected Council Members At the Borough of Bellmawr’s January 6 […]
The Gloucester City Police Department announced the arrests of two city men on charges of narcotics distribution. According to the statement released today, on January 3, 2017 at 5:58 p.m., the detective bureau and patrol division, along with the Camden County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) executed simultaneous search warrants at residences in the unit […]