Central Jersey Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38
Central Jersey native and beloved father Douglas Maurice Verschelde died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 19. He was 38.
Verschelde grew up in Medford before moving to Point Pleasant, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says.
A member of Five Alive Bassmasters, Verschelde loved fishing and working on his boat.
Verschelde was also an avid softball player and Scudz Sports teammate, his memorial says.
Above all, Verschelde is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his young daughter, Angelina LaChappelle, who was his “greatest joy in life.”
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2 Dead, 2 Injured In Burlington County Crash
Two people died and another two were injured in a crash involving a box truck Sunday in Burlington County, according to New Jersey State Police.
Tyshaun Carter, 24, was heading south on Route 628 in a BMW 325xi when he struck a box truck turning left out of a driveway around 4:15 a.m. in Springfield, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. The vehicle struck a utility pole and a tunnel carrying a drain under the road.
Carter, of Mount Holly, and back-seat passenger Christopher Blackmon, 53, of the Browns Mills, were ejected and pronounced dead at the scene near milepost 3.3, police said.
Carter'…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Sharing Child Pornography, Prosecutor Says
A 40-year-old Jersey Shore man has admitted possessing and distributing child pornography, authorities said.
Richard Knight, 40, of New Egypt, pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography on Tuesday, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
The State will recommend a term of five years in New Jersey
State Prison on both charges, served concurrently, with a two year period of parole ineligibility.
This investigation, which began in December 2020, was the result of numerous referrals from the New Jersey State P…
