South Jersey Driver Faces New Charge In Hit-Run Crash After 10-Year-Old Girl Dies: Prosecutor
A suspect in a hit-and-run crash involving a 10-year-old girl faces new charges after her death, authorities said.
Sierra A. Thomas, 28, of Bridgeton, was charged on Tuesday, May 30 with second-degree leaving the scene of an accident which resulted in the death of another, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
The critically injured pedestrian, Larissa Muniz, died on Sunday, May 28 after nearly three weeks on life support, authorities said.
Larissa was struck on May 10 by an SUV while crossing East Broad Street in Bridgeton on her way to a Wawa convenience store, p…
South Jersey Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13: Prosecutor
A 31-year-old Cumberland County man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child under 13 years old, authorities said.
On Thursday, May 25, a jury returned guilty verdicts against Justin Kuhl of Millville, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Specifically, Kuhl was found guilty of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and two counts and second-degree child endangerment, she said.
The charges originated from several incidents that occurred between Jan. 1, 2019, and Sept. 11, 2020, in Millville, the prosecutor said.
Between those dates i…
Cumberland County Man, 29, Sentenced In Shooting Death: Prosecutor
A 29-year-old Cumberland County man has been sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal shooting, authorities said.
Frank J. Baker, of Seabrook, was sentenced in connection with the murder of Jair Rennie, 22, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Baker apparently was jealous of his ex girlfriend’s new boyfriend, so shot him four times, prosecutors have said.
The fatal shooting occurred in Gouldtown, Fairfield Township on July 20, 2019.
A Cumberland County jury returned a guilty verdict on Feb. 1 for first degree murder and related charg…
South Jersey Pair Sentenced In 9-Year-Old Girl's Shooting Death: Prosecutor
Two Cumberland County men were sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison in the shooting death of a 9-year-old girl, authorities said.
Michael Elliot, 30, and Zahmere McKoy, 23, both of Bridgeton, were sentenced on Wednesday, March 22, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
The co-defendants previously were found guilty in October 2022 of conspiracy to commit murder and reckless manslaughter, Webb-McRae said.
The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on July 17, 2018, in the City of Bridgeton, where the victim, 9-year-old Jennifer Trej…
Pair Convicted On Murder Charges In Cumberland County
Two Cumberland County men have been convicted in connection with a fatal shooting in 2019, authorities said.
On Friday, March 10, Gregrey A. Coombs, 44, and Cleve W. Lewis, 35, both of Seabrook, were found guilty after 12 days of jury trial, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Lewis was found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, burglary and weapons offenses, the prosecutor said.
Coombs was acquitted of first-degree murder and burglary charges. He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, the prosecutor said.
On Nov. 6, 2019, at 11:27 p.m.,…
Inmate Charged With Killing Another Inmate At Bayside State Prison
A 43-year-old inmate at Bayside State Prison has been charged in the death of another inmate, authorities said.
Bruce Duette, who was an inmate during the alleged fatal assault, was charged on Tuesday, March 7, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
On Nov. 21, 2022, Martin Sanchez, 41, an inmate at Bayside State Prison, was found unresponsive in his cell with apparent trauma to the head and face, the prosecutor said.
Sanchez was pronounced dead shortly thereafter by medical personnel, she said. Sanchez was due to be released the next day, …
Pair Arrested In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Millville last month, authorities said.
Maurice L. Jones, 30, of Vineland and Edwin I. Torres, 31, of Philadelphia, were charged with conspiracy to commit murder and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
On Feb. 17, Millville police responded to 4 th and E Street for reports of shots fired.
Police found Lamont O. Jones Jr., 34, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter at Cooper Hospital, the prosecutor said.
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Argument Leaves Man Dead In Cumberland County
A 47-year-old man from Cumberland County has been arrested from shooting a man dead during an arguments, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 5:13 p.m., New Jersey State Police responded to the 600 block of Newport Road in Millville (Lawrence Township) for a reported gunshot victim.
Troopers found the victim, Lequint G. Allen, 42, of North 3rd Street, Millville, with gunshot wounds, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Allen was taken to Inspira Medical Center Vineland where he was pronounced dead, she said.
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Thomas Baker Jr.,…
Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday,, Jan. 29, in Bridgeton, authorities said.
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, two 17-year-old juveniles from Bridgeton were charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
As previously announced, Iban Perez, 21, of Bridgeton, has also been charged in the shooting..
At approximately 12:37 a.m. Sunday, members of the Bridgeton Police Department responded to 300 block area of North Pearl Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, off…
Cumberland County Man Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend
A 29-year-old man has been found guilty by a Cumberland County jury of murder, authorities said.
Frank J. Baker, 29, of Seabrook, was found guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in connection with the July 20, 2019 shooting death of Jair Rennie in Gouldtown, Fairfield Township, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
The victim was Beker's ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, prosecutors said.
Baker was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree firearms offenses, third-degree conspiracy, hindering his own apprehension, tampering with evidence, and obstruction, the pr…
