Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor
Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor A 44-year-old man was shot dead on a Camden City street early Saturday, Feb. 24.  At 2:36 a.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 3000 block of South Congress Road in Camden City, according to the county Prosecutor's Office.  The Camden County Police Department also received 911 calls for a person shot in the area of the 3100 block of South Congress Road. Officers responded and located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospital, and he was&…
Roadway Named After Slain Prosecutor's Investigator In Camden County Roadway Named After Slain Prosecutor's Investigator In Camden County
Roadway Named After Slain Prosecutor's Investigator In Camden County A slain Camden County prosecutor's investigator is being honored this spring. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Camden County Board of Commissioners will honor a fallen hero with the naming of a roadway in Camden. In April, the access road leading to the Governor James J. Florio Center for Public Service will be dedicated “Investigator Jack McLaughlin Way” in honor of the only member of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office ever killed in the line of duty. On April 20, 1995, Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Investigator Jack McLaughlin and Haddon Heights Police…
Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey
Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Haddon Township, authorities said. Maria Rios-Reyes, 65, of Haddon Township, was fatally hit on Feb. 11 near East Holly Avenue, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said. Rios-Reyes founded a local cleaning company, Crystal Cleaning Services, according to an obituary published by Popiolek Funeral Home.  “Above all, Cristina will always be remembered for her strong faith and her love of family,” the obit said. She is survived by two children, two grandchildren and numerous siblings. Click here to read Maria Rios-Reyes' complete obit…
US Marshals Arrest Camden Man In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest Camden Man In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
US Marshals Arrest Camden Man In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Camden man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another man in November 2023, authorities said. Lisandro Gomez was charged on Feb. 9 with first-degree murder in the death of Victor Lebron, 26, of Sicklerville, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Gomez was arrested by U.S. Marshals. He was sent to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a pretrial detention hearing. On Nov. 9, 2023, at approximately 12:28 p.m., Camden County Police officers responded to a shooting on the 800 block of North 8th Street in C…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Camden County Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Camden County
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Camden County A pedestrian was killed in Camden County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred on Sunday, Feb. 11 on East Holly Avenue in Haddon Township, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. The pedestrian's name had not been released. Contact Detective Robert Mulhern at 856-833-6220 or Detective Samuel Funchess at 856-397-4000 if you have information regarding the accident.  This investigation is ongoing.
Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Camden has been convicted of murder in a fatal shooting death, authorities said. Antony Shields was found guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 30, of first-degree felony murder, first-degree aggravated manslaughter, and second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Shields was found guilty of killing 21-year-old Alex Fernandez of Philadelphia in 2021, they said. On Feb. 4, 2021, the Camden County Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Offi…
Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor
Camden Man, 33, Fatally Shot: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Camden man was shot and killed, authorities said. Terrance Dickerson died of a gunshot wound on Wednesday night, Jan. 24, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At 9:05 p.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 700 block of Ramona Gonzalez Street in Camden, they said. Shortly thereafter, Camden County Police Department received notification that a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds had arrived at Cooper University Hospital…
Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden Man Charged In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 39-year-old man from Camden has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a man in November 2023 that resulted in his death last month, authorities said. Marcus Davenport was charged on Monday, Jan. 22 with first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Young, 38, of Camden, they said. Davenport was also charged with weapons offenses, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at 9:08 p.m., Camden County Police responded to Hunter Drive after receiving a 911 call for a re…
South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man, 20, Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Camden was killed in a weekend shooting, authorities said. On Saturday, Jan. 13, at about 6:30 p.m., Camden County police received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 800 block of Grant Street in Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Police found Joel Maldonado suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, they said. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 7:15 p.m. This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with informatio…
Pennsylvania Man Convicted Of Groping South Jersey Woman Gets Probation: Prosecutor Pennsylvania Man Convicted Of Groping South Jersey Woman Gets Probation: Prosecutor
Pennsylvania Man Convicted Of Groping South Jersey Woman Gets Probation: Prosecutor A 59-year-old man from Delaware County, Pennsylvania who posed as a termite inspector to enter a Camden County victim's home was sentenced to probation, authorities said. Edward Knox, of Aston, PA, owner of Hard Knox Waterproofing out of Upper Chichester, PA, was convicted of criminal sexual contact on Nov. 1, 2023, after a jury trial, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. On Friday, Jan. 12, Knox was sentenced to three years probation, the prosecutor said. The charge arose out of an incident in Somerdale, NJ, on Jan. 7, 2019, the prosecutor said. Knox, a basement water…
Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Man, 59, Fatally Shot In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 59-year-old Camden man was shot and killed in the city on Wednesday, Jan. 10, authorities said. Kyle Young was pronounced dead at about 5:25 p.m., according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay alongside Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Camden County Police responded to the 100 block of Rand Street in Camden after receiving a 911 call for the report of a deceased male, they said. Upon arrival, police and EMS found Young suffering from gunshot wounds, they said. No arrests had been made. This investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Any…
South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Fugitive Arrested By US Marshals In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor U.S. Marshals have arrested a 21-year-old fugitive from Camden in connection with a fatal shooting, authorities said.  Isaac Santiago was charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 27, 2023, death of Esterlin Torres, 35, of Pennsauken, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. He also was charged with weapons offenses. Santiago was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 3 in Camden by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division, they said. On Dec. 27, 2023, at about 6 p.m., Ca…