Blackwood Motorcyclist Killed After Ejected From Bike On Route 540: Njsp
A 63-year-old Camden County man was killed in a motorcycle crash last week, New Jersey State Police announced on Monday, May 5.
On Sunday, April 27 at 1:13 p.m., William Philippi, a 63-year-old Blackwood man was operating a Harley Davidson on Route 540 East in Pittsgrove Township when he lost directional control and struck the back of another Harley Davidson, ran off the roadway, down an embankment into a thick briar patch, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said.
Philippi and his passenger, a 62-year-old Blackwood woman, were ejected from the vehicle, Lebron said. Phil…
Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for 14 counties in New Jersey, with storms expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 MPH, the National Weather Service said on Saturday, May 3.
The watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, and Warren counties, according to the NWS Storm Prediction Center.
Forecasters say the main threat is damaging winds, especially in areas north and west of the I-95 corridor. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will move in later today and co…
Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU
Rep. Donald Norcross, D-Cherry Hill, is out of the intensive care unit, his office announced on Tuesday, April 22.
Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District, was transferred out of the intensive care unit on Friday, April 18, his office said, as his health continues to improve.
“He has been successfully treated for his infection and has completed his course of antibiotic,” his office said. “The Congressman is on his way to making a full recovery."
Norcross has been hospitalized since Monday, April 7, when he had a medical incident, necessitating his hospitalization …
Runnemede Woman Tried Hiring Hitman To Kill Philly Cop, 19-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Camden County woman is facing attempted murder charges after she allegedly tried to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and his daughter, authorities said.
Jaclyn Diiorio, of Runnemede, was arrested on Friday, April 4, in Gloucester Township, immediately after she tried to pay a confidential informant $12,000 to kill her ex—who is a 53-year-old officer with the Philadelphia Police Department—and his 19-year-old daughter, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins.
On Thursday, April 3, investigato…
Major Wildfire Burns 2,300 Acres In Camden County, Forces Campground Evacuations
A major wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has scorched more than 2,300 acres and forced campground evacuations in Waterford Township, Camden County, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
As of Sunday evening, March 23, the wildfire—named the California Branch Wildfire—was 80% contained, officials said.
The fire is burning near Raritan Avenue and Old Atsion Road, and while 18 structures are close to the flames, crews say the fire is moving away from homes.
The Goshen Pond Campground and Atsion Family Campground have both been evacuated, officials said. No residential structures ha…
