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Grieving Grandfather, Grandson Remain Critical After Deadly Perth Amboy Fire Grieving Grandfather, Grandson Remain Critical After Deadly Perth Amboy Fire
Grieving Grandfather, Grandson Remain Critical After Deadly Perth Amboy Fire A grandfather and his grandson remain in critical condition days after the house fire that killed an 11-year-old boy in Perth Amboy, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family. A GoFundMe organized by Carlos Vargas identified the child who died in the Chauncey Street blaze as the grandson of Perth Amboy resident Victor Burgos. "Our Perth Amboy community is mourning after a devastating house fire on Chauncey Street during the early morning hours of Friday," the campaign reads. "This heartbreaking tragedy claimed the life of an 11-year-old child and left multiple families…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD
Homeless Man Bit Cop: Bridgeton PD A 37-year-old Bridgeton man was arrested and charged with biting a police officer Tuesday morning, June 9, authorities said. At 1:16 a.m., officers attempted to execute an outstanding warrant arrest on Romero Flores-Silva, who is homeless, at Walnut Street and Cedar Street, Bridgeton police said. Flores-Silva fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued, police said. Officers located Flores-Silva and attempted to take him into custody, but he physically resisted, pushing one officer and biting another officer, police said. He was eventually apprehended and charged with contempt of court, obstruct…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD
Eagles Fan Stole From Humane Society: Ocean City PD A man wearing a Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts jersey is at large after he stole from a donation box in Ocean City, authorities announced Tuesday, June 9. The man stole money from a donation box filled with cash for the Ocean City Humane Society, Ocean City police said. He has a distinctive ring on his right index finger, police said.  Anyone that recognizes him is asked to contact police 609-525-9131. 

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Gunned Down In Camden: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Camden man was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 9, authorities said. At 12:23 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 200 block of Morse Street and found Luis J. Bonet with a gunshot wound, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Bonet was transferred to Cooper University Hospital where he was soon pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, authorities said.

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds NJ Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds
NJ Pharmacist Unlawfully Distributed Oxy, Wife Lied On Citizenship Application: Feds A 63-year-old Voorhees pharmacist was charged with unlawfully distributing oxycodone, authorities announced Monday, June 8. On 15 occasions between June and November 2021, Charles Suh illegally dispenses oxycodone based on prescriptions that he knew or should have known were forged, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said. Suh's wife, So Yong Suh is also charged with making false statements on her naturalization application, Frazier said. The 62-year-old applied to become a United States citizen by submitting an application for naturalization, an N-400, Frazier said. An N-400 requires the ap…

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by Sam Barron
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Maple Shade Girl, 5, Killed In Route 73 Crash Maple Shade Girl, 5, Killed In Route 73 Crash
Maple Shade Girl, 5, Killed In Route 73 Crash Alana Corosonaite, a Maple Shade girl affectionately known as "Peaches," was killed in a car crash last week in town. She was five years old, according to her obituary from the Jackson Funeral Home website. The crash on the 2800 block of Route 73 north remains under investigation, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said. Blood was drawn from the driver of the vehicle involved for a toxicology test, prosecutors said. Prosecutors will determine if any criminality is involved when they have the results. Alana had been set to graduate from Pre-K this month, and was adored by her tea…

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by Sam Barron
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Body Of Missing Swimmer, 31, Recovered In Palmyra Body Of Missing Swimmer, 31, Recovered In Palmyra
Body Of Missing Swimmer, 31, Recovered In Palmyra The body of a missing New York City man was recovered from the Delaware River days after a late-night emergency call prompted an extensive search, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to reports of a man's body that had washed ashore along the river line in Palmyra Township at 12:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The man matched the description of a swimmer reported missing on June 5 near Hawk Island in Delanco Township, and identified as Carlos Gil-Reyes, a 31-year-old from New York City, Lebron said. The discovery came three days after Coast Guard…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Off-Duty Cop From Firefighting Family Smashes Into Burning NJ Home To Save 2 Dogs Off-Duty Cop From Firefighting Family Smashes Into Burning NJ Home To Save 2 Dogs
Off-Duty Cop From Firefighting Family Smashes Into Burning NJ Home To Save 2 Dogs An off-duty Bergen County police officer out for a walk with his wife became an unlikely hero Sunday, June 7, when he spotted smoke billowing from a neighboring Bloomingdale home and learned two dogs were trapped inside. Joe Kopacz, 34, was babysitting a friend's son when neighbors told him the animals were still in the house. The door was locked, no one was home, and time was running out. Kopacz searched the property for a way in and found a sledgehammer in a backyard shed. The 10-year Garfield police veteran and former volunteer firefighter with 14 years of service smashed through th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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YouTuber Gets Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report YouTuber Gets Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report
YouTuber Gets Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report Matt Dolitsky, the YouTube star, who was convicted earlier this year of trespassing in New Jersey due to one of his videos, is now a free man. A New Jersey State Superior Court judge found him not guilty of trespassing last week, reversing the conviction he received from Sayreville Municipal Court. The judge found Dolitsky guilty of violating an ordinance and fined him $400. Dolitsky celebrated the verdict in a YouTube video. "This appeal was a huge victory for us, I am so happy, even though it was a huge financial burden," Dolitsky, who requested donations from users, said. "The entire or…

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by Sam Barron
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5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report 5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report Five people were injured in a random stabbing attack inside Penn Station in New York City — and a suspect is in custody, according to reports.  The attack happened shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, on the NJ Transit concourse inside the Midtown Manhattan transit hub, ABC7 reported, citing FDNY officials.   One person suffered serious injuries, two people sustained moderate injuries, and two others were left with minor injuries, according to the outlet. All five victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are expected to survive.  Authorities said the suspect, a 51…

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by Ben Crnic
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NJ Cop Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Uber Driver: AG NJ Cop Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Uber Driver: AG
NJ Cop Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Uber Driver: AG A police officer will not face criminal charges following a fatal crash in West Deptford last November, authorities announced Monday, June 8. A state grand jury voted not to file any charges against West Deptford Patrolman Conor Goggin for the crash that killed Jose Martinez, a 42-year-old Lindenwold resident, the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability said. At 5:36 p.m., West Deptford police responded to PNS Gas and Food Mart on a report of a vehicle being operated by two intoxicated men, authorities said. Goggin attempted to stop the vehicle, but it traveled into the opposite…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash
Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash Julie Raymond is in the fight for her life and the community is coming together to help. The 42-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident was critically injured after her motorcycle collided with a hummer on Monday, June 1. "While we remain hopeful and faithful, the road ahead will be long and challenging," her niece Shannon Raymond wrote on a GoFundMe fundraiser. "Right now, our focus is on surrounding her with love, support, and prayers as she fights through this difficult journey." At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Tilton Road and the Black Horse pike after a Hummer exiting the Harbor Squ…

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by Sam Barron