Trio Wanted In Millville Murder: Prosecutor
Three men have been charged and are at large in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old in Millville, authorities said.
On Friday, Aug. 15, at approximately 6:53 p.m., Millville police responded to the area of High and Oak Streets for a report of a male with a gunshot wound to the head, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The victim, identified as Thomas Smith III was transported to a nearby hospital but was soon pronounced dead, Webb-McRae said.
Investigators identified three men in the shooting: Jequise R. Forrest, 19, of Green St., Millville; Alonzo E…
DUI, Suspended Driver Kills Bridgeton Bicyclist: Njsp
A Bridgeton man riding a bicycle on Interstate 676 was struck and killed early Sunday morning by a woman who was driving under the influence and on a suspended license, authorities said.
Victor Owens, 39, was riding south in the left lane of I-676 in Camden when he was hit from behind by a Nissan passenger vehicle, around 1:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said in a release.
The Nissan was being driven by Charlene Wingate, a 60-year-old woman from Blackwood, who police say failed to remain at the scene. Later, she self-reported that she had struck a b…
Bridgeton Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On AC Expressway: Njsp
A 24-year-old Bridgeton man was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Atlantic City Expressway on Saturday, July 5, authorities said.
At 4:27 a.m., police responded to a report of a wrong way driver on the Expressway, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
While en route, they found the vehicle, a silver Infinity, had crashed into a concrete barrier and toll reader support structure in Pleasantville, Marchan said.
David Salas, a passenger, was pronounced dead while the driver, a 23-year-old Bridgeton resident sustained minor injuries, Marchan said.
The crash remai…
Trio Nabbed In Connection With Millville Murder: Police
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged in the murder of a 20-year-old Millville man, authorities announced Monday, June 23.
Roshaud Rhett was fatally shot on Saturday, June 14, on the 300 block of Maurice Street, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said.
The 16-year-old was charged with murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder and multiple weapons offenses, Webb-McRae said.
James Henry, a 19-year-old Millville resident was arrested Monday and charged with multiple weapons offenses in connection with the shooting, Webb-McRae said.
Trasuf Bennett, a 19…
‘Armed and Dangerous’: Trio Sought in Millville Murder, Prosecutor Warns
Three people, including a 16-year-old juvenile, are wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that took place in Millville, authorities said Thursday.
Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said Trasuf J. Bennett, 19, of Bridgeton, shot 20-year-old Roshaud Rhett in the 300 block of Maurice Street on June 14. Rhett, of Millville, was taken to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, where he was pronounced dead.
Bennett was charged the next day with murder and two weapons offenses.
Bennett pulled up in a vehicle and shot Rhett, Webb-McRae said.
“Despite ongoing efforts to loca…
Person Shot in Bridgeton, Airlifted To Hospital: Police
A 35-year-old man was shot in Bridgeton on Saturday, April 5, authorities said.
After midnight, officers responded to the Ivy Square complex off of Cottage Avenue and found the man siting in a chair, being tended to by others, after sustaining a gunshot wound to the torso, Bridgeton police said.
First responders rendered aid to the man before he was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he has since been released, police said.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing, police said.
15-Year-Old Girl Stabbed Teen: Bridgeton PD
A 15-year-old girl was arrested and charged with stabbing a 16-year-old boy on Sunday, April 6 in Bridgeton, authorities said.
Around noon, officers were called to a residence on the 100 block of Church Street and found the boy, a Bridgeton resident, bleeding, Bridgeton police said.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was treated and released, police said.
The girl was charged under a juvenile complaint with aggravated assault with a weapon, police said. She was lodged in the Ocean County Detention Center pending a court hearing, police said.
The incident remains under inves…
4 Involved In Shooting Of Njsp Detective At Pittsgrove Mobile Home Park Learn Fate: AG
Four people who recently pleaded guilty in the 2020 shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective in Salem County, were sentenced on Tuesday, April 1, with sentences ranging from prison to probation, authorities said.
Markese Rogers, a 30-year-old Pittsgrove resident, Ashley Acevedo Diaz, 27, Imari Lazu, 27, and Noel Lazu, 25, pled guilty in February for their involvement in an incident that led to NJSP Detective Richard Hershey being shot at the Harding Woods mobile home park in Pittsgrove, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.
Rogers was sentenced to five years in pris…
Man Found Dead In Woods: Bridgeton PD
A man was found dead in a wooded area of Bridgeton on Saturday, April 5, authorities said.
At 8:50 a.m., a passerby reported seeing a man partially submerged in a retaining well at East Commerce Street east of East Lake, Bridgeton police said. The area is frequented by homeless people, police said.
The man, a Latino possibly in his 30s, has not been identified, police said.
An investigation determined the victim frequented homeless areas of the city, police said.
The cause of death remains under investigation however there were no apparent signs of assault or foul play, police said.
Two Men Who Murdered Teen During Vineland Robbery Learn Fate: Prosecutor
Two men received lengthy prison sentences on Friday, April 4, after being convicted of murdering a 15-year-old during a 2022 robbery in Vineland, authorities said.
Deshawn Bowen, a 25-year-old Bridgeton resident and Rohdane Watson, a 20-year-old Vineland resident, were previously convicted of felony murder, aggravated manslaughter and robbery in February, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Bowen was sentenced to 60 years in prison while Watson was sentenced to 50 years in prison, Webb-McRae said.
On May 26, 2022, Bowen and Watson met up with Anthony Torres-Sanchez, a Vin…
Bridgeton Man Who Robbed Pizza Delivery Drivers Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Bridgeton man was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday, March 31,after robbing two pizza delivery drivers at gunpoint.
In 2019, Tyreen Walker placed orders with Domino's Pizza and Pizza Hut, requesting a pizza delivery, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. When the order arrived at the location, he robbed the drivers, taking the pizza and whatever money they had, Webb Mc-Rae said.
Walker was sentenced to two seven-year prison terms for robbery, with the sentences being served consecutively, Webb-McRae said.
Philly Man Stabbed Ex’s New BF To Death In Bridgeton, Caught Near Temple University:US Marshals
A Philadelphia man wanted for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in Bridgeton was captured near Temple University, authorities announced on Thursday, March 20.
Kenneth Tripline, 36, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in the 1500 block of West Diamond Street after attempting to escape through a rear window, officials said.
Tripline allegedly kicked in a door and stabbed 28-year-old Elliot Q. Handy in the torso at a home on the 100 block of South Avenue around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, according to Bridgeton police. Handy, who lived at the residence, was rushed to Inspira Re…
Philly Man At Large After Fatally Stabbing Victim In Bridgeton: Police
A 36-year-old Philadelphia man is at large after he stabbed a man in Bridgeton on Tuesday, March 11, authorities said.
At 9:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of South Avenue after Kenneth Tripline kicked in a door and stabbed Elliot Handy, 28, in the torso, Bridgeton police said.
Handy was taken to Inspira Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Tripline has been charged with murder and weapons offenses, police said. He is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
Handy and Tripline knew each other, police said, and the stabbing is considered…
Four Involved In Shooting Of Njsp Detective At Pittsgrove Mobile Home Park Plead Guilty: AG
Four people recently admitted to their role in the 2020 shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective in Salem County, authorities said.
Markese Rogers, a 30-year-old Pittsgrove resident, Ashley Acevedo Diaz, 27, Shakeem Waters, 36 and Noel Lazu, 35, pled guilty this month for their involvement in an incident that led to NJSP Detective Richard Hershey being shot at the Harding Woods mobile home park in Pittsgrove, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.
Hershey was on scene investigating a report of a woman beaten and robbed during a home invasion, Platkin said. While Hersh…
Bridgeton Sicko Led Neo-Nazi Child Porn Ring Forcing Youth Into Self-Harm: Feds
A New Jersey man is one of four cult members facing federal charges in a neo-Nazi child exploitation enterprise that groomed and then forced minors to produce child sexual abuse material and images of self-harm, authorities announced.
Colin John Thomas Walker, 23, of Bridgeton, and the group allegedly victimized at least 16 minors around the world, the US Department of Justice announced.
The indictment also charges two other defendants from France and Texas, already in custody.
According to the indictment, from at least 2019 to 2022, Rane, Walker, Merritt, and Borge we…
Vineland Man Gets Life For Fatally Shooting Victim In Head: Prosecutors
A 31-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to life in prison on Friday, Jan. 24 for shooting a Bridgeton man who died more than a year after he was shot, authorities said.
Marese Washington Jr., 31, was convicted last October of murder in the first degree, and aggravated assault, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said.
On Friday, July 24, 2020, State police responded to a car crash and found 26-year-old Kesean Bey shot in the head in the driver's seat of his vehicle.
Investigators used surveillance video, ballistic evidence, and cellphone location data to arrest Washingto…
DE Woman Drove Car Through Bridgeton Hospital's ER, Police Say (Video)
A Delaware woman was accused of crashing her car into a Bridgeton hospital's emergency room minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve, authorities said.
April Love of New Castle, DE, was charged with assault by a motor vehicle, endangering another person, and criminal mischief, the Bridgeton police department said in a news release.
Officers responded to the crash at Inspira Health Center Bridgeton on Irving Avenue at around 11:27 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
This happened at the Inspira Hospital in Bridgeton, New Jersey Tuesday night at 11:45pm Posted…
