Police Crack Down On 'Nuisance Drug House,' Arrest 5 In South Jersey Police Crack Down On 'Nuisance Drug House,' Arrest 5 In South Jersey
Police Crack Down On 'Nuisance Drug House,' Arrest 5 In South Jersey Five people were arrested, including a homeowner, in what police described as a "nuisance drug house." Police complaints had increased in the neighborhood, prompting them to get a warrant and surveill the property, they said. During the early morning hours on Thursday, Aug. 24, the Gloucester Township Police Special Investigations Unit with the assistance of the Gloucester Township Police Special Response Team (SWAT), executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at a residence on Glen Burnie Drive in Gloucester Township.  This investigation resulted in the arrests of five residents…
Clementon Park & Splash World Shooting: Philadelphia Gunman Arrested, Police Say Clementon Park & Splash World Shooting: Philadelphia Gunman Arrested, Police Say
Clementon Park & Splash World Shooting: Philadelphia Gunman Arrested, Police Say A Philadelphia man was arrested for a shooting that broke out at a New Jersey water park. Quahee Eaton-Kennedy, 24, was arrested after the shooting in the parking lot of Clementon Park and Splash World around 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, Clementon police said. Officers responding to reports of shots fired found people fighting in the parking lot. Police separated the individuals involved and charged Eaton Kennedy with second-degree weapon possession. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Clementon Police Department Detective Bureau at (856) 783-2271. Area police departm…
Car Slams Into Patrol Cruiser In Front Of Police Headquarters In Camden County (VIDEO) Car Slams Into Patrol Cruiser In Front Of Police Headquarters In Camden County (VIDEO)
Car Slams Into Patrol Cruiser In Front Of Police Headquarters In Camden County (Video) An alleged drunken driver slammed into a patrol car in front of Gloucester Township police headquarters, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 7 at approximately 12:40 a.m., on Chews Landing Road, a driver lost control and entered the opposite lane of travel. The vehicle continued into a stop sign then into the parking lot of Gloucester Township Police Headquarters where it struck a parked, unoccupied unmarked police car and came to rest partially on a tree, police said. Officers made contact with the driver, identified as Jimi Morales, 28, of Pennsauken, who showed signs of intoxication, …
Man With Warrants Resists Arrest In South Jersey Man With Warrants Resists Arrest In South Jersey
Man With Warrants Resists Arrest In South Jersey A 46-year-old Philadelphia man with warrants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey resisted arrest, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 9:24 p.m., Gloucester Township Police officers made a motor vehicle stop on Route 42 Northbound. A passenger, later identified as James Jordan, was not wearing a seat belt and provided officers with a false name, police said. When questioned, Jordan allegedly became uncooperative with officers and began to tell officers that he was going to run into highway traffic, they said. Jordan was advised that he was being detained and pulled away from the officer’s…
SEEN HER? Woman, 62, Goes Missing In South Jersey SEEN HER? Woman, 62, Goes Missing In South Jersey
Seen HER? Woman, 62, Goes Missing In South Jersey A 62-year-old woman from Blackwood has gone missing, authorities said. On Wednesday, July 5, Michele Szymborski was reported missing. She last had contact with family via social media on July 6, according to Gloucester Township police. She is described as being 5'-03" tall and 140 pounds. She has blue eyes and blonde/gray hair.  Szymborski has a scar on her neck. She may be in the Philadelphia area, specifically the area of 49th and Market Streets, police said. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Michele Szymborski's location, please call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Town…
FOUND: Girl, 14, Had Been Reported Missing In Camden County FOUND: Girl, 14, Had Been Reported Missing In Camden County
Found: Girl, 14, Had Been Reported Missing In Camden County UPDATE: Zirah Williams was reported found by police on Tuesday, July 11. ORIGINAL STORY: A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in Gloucester Township. On Monday, July 3, Zirah N. Williams was reported missing from the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township after leaving her residence on July 2 and not returning, police said. Zirah is described as being dark skinned, five-foot tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black shorts.  Her destination is unknown, however she is believed to be in the Camden area. If …
Maintenance Man Arrested In 2013 Camden County Killing: Prosecutor Maintenance Man Arrested In 2013 Camden County Killing: Prosecutor
Maintenance Man Arrested In 2013 Camden County Killing: Prosecutor With the help of DNA, charges have been filed in connection with the killing of a 59-year-old woman in 2013, authorities said. Joseph Grisoff, 59, of Mount Laurel, was arrested on Wednesday, May 10 on first-degree murder charges in the death of Carol Reiff of Gloucester Township, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. On June 21, 2013, Gloucester Township Police Department officers responded to the Lakeview Apartment Complex to check on Reiff. Reiff failed to appear for a scheduled trip with family members and was not answering her cell phone. Officers …
Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Residents In Camden County Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Residents In Camden County
Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Residents In Camden County A fire destroyed a home leaving several Camdenb County residents homeless over the weekend, authorities said. On Sunday, April 9, at approximately 12:36 p.m., Gloucester Township police responded to 59 Oak Ave. located in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township for a dwelling fire.  Arriving officers found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the residence.  As Gloucester Township Fire Departments were arriving, officers ensured that the residence and neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution. Gloucester Township Fire Departments from Chews Landing, Glendora, Blenheim…
South Jersey Resident Displaced By House Fire South Jersey Resident Displaced By House Fire
South Jersey Resident Displaced By House Fire A resident in Gloucester Township was left homeless by a fire, authorities said. On Wednesday, April 5, at 5:34 p.m., Gloucester Township police responded to Briar Lane in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township for a dwelling fire. Arriving officers found smoke and flames coming from the residence. As fire apparatus were arriving, officers ensured that the residence and neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution, police said. Gloucester Township Fire Departments from Glendora (Station 81), Chews Landing (Station 82), Blenheim (Station 83), Erial (Station 86) and Lambs Terrace (S…
Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting
Philadelphia Man Arrested In Fatal South Jersey Shooting A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged for the fatal shooting of a man last month, authorities said. Kacy Banks, 26, was charged with murder robbery and a weapons offense, according to the following offenses for the Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. On February 22, 2023, at approximately 3:05 a.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department received a 911 call for a person shot at the 800 block of the North Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township. Police found a man who had been shot. The victim was id…
Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey
Schools Locked Down After Gun Spotted In South Jersey Reports of a person with a gun prompted a lockdown of schools in Gloucester Township, police said. On Friday, Jan. 27, at approximately 1:53 pm, Gloucester Township Police responded to Autumn Ridge Apartments in the Blackwood section of town for the report of an argument where it was reported that one subject was believed to be armed with a handgun. While officers were responding to the call, it was reported that the suspect fled on foot. Surrounding schools were placed in a secure protocol for the safety of the students, police said. Officers made contact with a victim who stated one su…
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gloucester Home Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gloucester Home
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gloucester Home Officials are investigating after a Gloucester Township home caught fire in the evening hours on Tuesday, Jan. 17.  Firefighters were called to a property on Locust Drive in the township's Blackwood section at about 5:45 p.m. for a reported house fire, said police in a statement.  On arrival, first responders saw smoke and flames at the house's rear. The home, which was occupied at the time the fire broke out, was evacuated along with neighboring buildings while firefighters quickly gained control of the blaze.  No injuries were reported, and though the cause of the fire rem…