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Millville, NJ
Millville, NJ
News
Death Of Millville Police Officer Spreads Sadness: Remembering Richie Ramos
A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Millville Officer Ricardo Ramos died Thursday, Sept. 11, after a years-long battle with glioblastoma, surrounded by family and friends. Ramos, who was born and raised in Millville’s Center City, was in his 20th year of service to the department. Over his career, he worked as a patrolman, detective, and field training officer, mentoring and coaching many officers along the way, police said. A GoFundMe for the officer's family, launched by Kenny Sharretts, had raised more than $46,000 as of press time. Richie and L…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Trio Wanted In Millville Murder: Prosecutor
Three men have been charged and are at large in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old in Millville, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 15, at approximately 6:53 p.m., Millville police responded to the area of High and Oak Streets for a report of a male with a gunshot wound to the head, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The victim, identified as Thomas Smith III was transported to a nearby hospital but was soon pronounced dead, Webb-McRae said. Investigators identified three men in the shooting: Jequise R. Forrest, 19, of Green St., Millville; Alonzo E…
Salem, NJ
Police & Fire
Salem Scooter Rider Critical After Struck By Millville DWI Driver: Bridgeton PD
A 57-year-old Salem resident is in critical condition after they were struck by a drunk driver in Bridgeton on Monday, Aug. 11, authorities said. At 8:39 p.m., officers responded to Route 49 and S. East Avenue after a vehicle operated by Emanuel Perez-Garcia, a 32-year-old Millville resident, struck the person on a motorized scooter, Bridgeton police said. The crash caused the scooterist to be thrown from the vehicle and lose consciousness, police said. The scooter rider was transported to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition, police said. Garcia was charged with DWI and is bein…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Millville Man Struck By Volkswagen On Route 553:
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A 58-year-old Millville man was seriously injured after he was struck by a Volkswagen on Route 553 in Cumberland County on Sunday, Aug. 10, authorities said At 10:31 a.m., the man entered the roadway on Route 553 South in Fairfield Township and was struck by a Volkswagen passenger vehicle, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The Millville resident sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The driver sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Mays Landing-Hamilton, NJ
Police & Fire
Teen Cyclist Struck By Vehicle On Route 40: Twp Of Hamilton Police
A 17-year-old riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle on Route 40 in Township of Hamilton on Saturday, July 26, authorities said. At 9:08 p.m., a 2014 Cadillac Escalade, driven by a 55-year-old Millville man, was traveling eastbound on Route 40 when it struck the e-bike, which was being ridden by a 17-year-old Mays Landing resident. The teenage boy was not wearing a helmet and sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation, police said. The driver was not injured, police said. Charges are pending further investigation, police said.
Millville, NJ
Obituaries
Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh'
Raymond Stout, a Millville resident, died on Wednesday, July 2, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website. Stout worked for Lower Township Public Works for nine years, his obituary reads. He was a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and also enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with his friends, according to his obituary. "He had the most infectious laugh that you could hear a mile away," his obituary reads. "You always knew when Ray was nearby. He gave the best advice and would always help a friend with whatever they needed." Stout is survived by his wife, Nicole…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Armed Millville Man Intentionally Crashed Into Cop Car: Atlantic City Police
A 25-year-old Millville man was arrested and charged after he drove his vehicle into an Atlantic City police car on Sunday, June 29, injuring two officers, authorities said. At 3:11 a.m., officers responded to a gunshot at the 200 block of Turnpike Road and a witness reported a man with a gun getting into a vehicle, Atlantic City police said. John Melendez conducted a U-turn in the street and drove toward the officers, police said. The officers ordered Melendez to stop the vehicle, but he continued in their direction at a high rate of speed, passing them, police said. As Melendez turned on…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Trio Nabbed In Connection With Millville Murder: Police
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged in the murder of a 20-year-old Millville man, authorities announced Monday, June 23. Roshaud Rhett was fatally shot on Saturday, June 14, on the 300 block of Maurice Street, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The 16-year-old was charged with murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder and multiple weapons offenses, Webb-McRae said. James Henry, a 19-year-old Millville resident was arrested Monday and charged with multiple weapons offenses in connection with the shooting, Webb-McRae said. Trasuf Bennett, a 19…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
‘Armed and Dangerous’: Trio Sought in Millville Murder, Prosecutor Warns
Three people, including a 16-year-old juvenile, are wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that took place in Millville, authorities said Thursday. Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said Trasuf J. Bennett, 19, of Bridgeton, shot 20-year-old Roshaud Rhett in the 300 block of Maurice Street on June 14. Rhett, of Millville, was taken to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, where he was pronounced dead. Bennett was charged the next day with murder and two weapons offenses. Bennett pulled up in a vehicle and shot Rhett, Webb-McRae said. “Despite ongoing efforts to loca…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Millville: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot in Millville Saturday morning, June 14, authorities said. At 11:05 a.m., Roshaud Rhett was found shot on the 300 block of Maurice Street, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. He was transported to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland where he was pronounced dead, Webb-McRae said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Millville Man Had Sexual Contact With Animal, Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor
A 32-year-old Millville man was arrested Thursday, June 12 and charged with uploading child porn and engaging in sexual contact with an animal, authorities said. Law enforcement began investigating Robert Dolly after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that a Snapchat user was distributing child sexual abuse material, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. Dolly is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, distributing child sexual abuse material, endangering the welfare of a child by possessing over 1,000 items of sexual abuse …
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Opioids From India, Dog Fighting Ring, Basement Drug Lab: Millville Man Busted Again, AG Says
A 46-year-old Millville man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, June 11, after he was discovered to be manufacturing drugs out of his home, authorities said. Bruce Low, who was charged last year with running a dog fighting ring, was hit with numerous drug offenses after he was found to be in possession of large amounts of opioids, morphine and other drug paraphernalia, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. An investigation into Low began after a package shipped to his address from India was inspected by Customs and Border Patrol and found to contain six kilograms of Tapentado…
Woodbine-Dennis, NJ
Police & Fire
Woodbine Motorcyclist Killed In Route 47 Crash:
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A 35-year-old Woodbine motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 47 in Cumberland County on Monday evening, June 9, authorities said. At 11:18 p.m., a Kawasaki motorcycle operated by Andrew Flynn was traveling southbound on Route 47 in Maurice River Township, while an Acura TSX driven by a 34-year-old Millville resident was traveling northbound on Route 47, Marcelo Pirez, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. The Acura turned left into the southbound lane in front of the Kawasaki, causing the crash, Pirez said. Flynn was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained fatal in…
Vineland, NJ
Police & Fire
Fentanyl, Meth: Vineland Man Learns Fate, Prosecutors Say
A 34-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday, May 16, after he was previously convicted of numerous drug charges, authorities said. Wayne Broughton was found guilty of intent distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, Cumberland County Prosecutor, Jennifer Webb-McRae said. On Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at 6:30 a.m., Vineland police served Broughton with an arrest warrant at 1700 Newcombton Rd. in Millville on an unrelated incident, Webb-McRae said. While securing the residence, authorities found multiple items of contraband including over ½ ounce of meth…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Honors Student Shot Dead In Millville Was ‘Bright Light,’ Family Says In Heartbreaking Tribute
A 17-year-old Buena Regional High School honors student was shot and killed in Millville on Saturday, May 17, according to his parents who identified him and local authorities. According to the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, police responded to the 900 block of Church Street around 10:02 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle accident. When officers arrived, they found the driver had been shot and then crashed. The victim, identified by his parents as Lucas, was taken to Vineland Inspira Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:02 p.m., prosecutors said As of press time, mo…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Millville Park Murder Of Mom 'YaYa' Found Dead By Jogger: Prosecutor
The man accused of gunning down a South Jersey mother in a park last November has been charged with murder, authorities announced Wednesday, May 7. Teaoshia Lakrisha Still, 36, was found shot to death around 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Waltman City Park in Millville, NJ, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. She had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, prosecutors said. The case launched a months-long homicide investigation involving both the Millville Police Department and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. On May 2, …
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Millville Dad Beaten Dead With Baseball Bat Was Defending Teen Daughter On Easter: Prosecutor
A 55-year-old Millville man and his 17-year-old son were charged on Monday, April 21, after killing a father and assaulting his teen daughter over the weekend, authorities said. On Saturday, April 19, Gus Serbeck's daughter was assaulted by the 17-year-old, referred to as J.H. at the teen's Leamings Mill residence in Millville, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The next day, Serbeck and his daughter went to their house to confront Eric Hannah about the assault, Webb-McRae said. J.H. and Serbeck met at the front door and began physically fighting, Webb-McRae said. J.H. …
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Car Removed After Crashing Into River: Downe Twp Fire/Rescue (
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A car had to be pulled from the Maurice River in Millville on Monday, April 14, authorities said. Downe Twp Fire/Rescue and Dive Team said they responded to the scene following the crash, with the occupant removed from the vehicle prior to their arrival. Divers searched the area around the vehicle to ensure there were no other occupants, and assisted the tow company with hooking the vehicle up for removal, Downe Township Fire/Rescue and Dive Team said.
Millville, NJ
Obituaries
Support Swells After Two Sisters Killed In Millville Fire
Valery Mariana Cardona Gómez, 13 and her 11-year-old sister Gissel Samanta Cardona Gómez, were killed in a massive fire in Millville that began on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family. The fire began in the 300 block of South 4th Street by Railroad Avenue, Mayor Benjamin Romanik said in a statement. By the time firefighters arrived, two houses were already engulfed in flames, Romanik said. "I never thought I would have to go through a moment like this, but unfortunately, this comes without warning," Jhon Rodriguez, the girl's father …
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Killed In Massive Millville Fire: Authorities
Two people were killed in a fire in Millville that began on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, authorities said. The fire began in the 300 block of South 4th Street by Railroad Avenue, Mayor Benjamin Romanik said in a statement. By the time firefighters arrived, two houses were already engulfed in flames, Romanik said. Two homes were destroyed and four homes were damaged, Romanik said. According to CBS News, the two people killed were sisters. The sisters were nine and 13 years old, ABC 6 reported. More than 20 people were displaced by the fire, Romanik said. The fire rupt…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed During Fight With Teenagers: Millville PD
A 24-year-old man is in stable condition after he was stabbed by teenagers during a fight on the evening of Monday, April 7, authorities said. At 7:20 p.m., officers saw several people fighting in the 400 block of North 4th Street, Millville police said. Officers found a 24-year-old man who had a stab wound to his right bicep, police said. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. Two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old, all Millville residents, were charged with disorderly conduct for their actions while officers attempted to control the scene, police said. The accus…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Who Made Phony Bomb Threat Had Cache Of Weapons: Millville PD
A 52-year-old Millville man was arrested and charged after a making bomb threat on Thursday, April 3, leading to the discovery of several weapons, authorities said. At 7 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of West Main Street after a man, later identified as Charles Loughran, claimed a bomb on their porch was set to go off, Millville police said. Officers located a suspicious briefcase on the porch but no explosives were found and the Atlantic City and New Jersey State Police bomb squads cleared the scene and determined there was no threat, police said. A search of the residence tur…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Millville Man Uploaded Child Porn: Authorities
A 49-year-old Millville man was arrested and charged on Friday, March 14 with uploading child pornography, authorities said. Investigators received a tip that John Dunigan was using the "Kik" app to distribute child pornography, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said. The Internet Crime Against Children with the assistance of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Force searched Dunigan's residence, leading to his arrest, authorities said. Dunigan was charged with endangering the wel…
Galloway, NJ
Police & Fire
48 People Face Animal Cruelty Charges In South Jersey Cockfighting Ring: Prosecutor
A cockfighting ring in Galloway Township led to 48 people facing charges of animal cruelty on Wednesday, Feb. 26, authorities said. Galloway Township police found electronic invitations to an illegally organized cockfight event scheduled in March 2024, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Police were able to stop a cock fight that was taking place in an arena constructed specifically for the purpose of rooster fighting, authorities said. Dozens of roosters were seized, many of them with varying degrees of injury and mutilation, authorities said. Additionally, …
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Cops ID Wrong Way Millville Driver Killed In Route 55 Crash:
Njsp
A 55-year-old Millville woman was killed after she was driving the wrong way on Route 55 on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 14, authorities said. At 2:17 p.m., Maria Ortiz was traveling in a Chevrolet Malibu northbound on Route 55 when she crossed into the southbound lanes while continuing northbound, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A BMW SUV was traveling southbound on State Highway 55 in Millville and a a head-on collision occurred between the two vehicles, Lebron said. As a result of the crash, Ortiz sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The d…
Vineland, NJ
Police & Fire
Vineland Man Gets 30 Years For Killing Ex's BF, Hiding Body In Grass Clippings: Prosecutors
A 32-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 28, for shooting his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and trying to hide his body under grass clippings, authorities said. Brandon Dennis was convicted last month in the fatal shooting, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 in Millville, law enforcement discovered Patrick Trotter's body hidden under yard debris in a wooded area behind 519 East Main St., Webb-McRae said. Investigators said Dennis broke into a nearby home where Trotter, 32, was staying, Webb-McRa…
Millville, NJ
Police & Fire
Trio Sentenced For Murder Of Youth Football Coach At Middle School In Millville: Prosecutor
Three men received lengthy prison sentences on Friday, Jan. 10, for murdering a youth football coach after a practice in 2018. Eugene Cosby, a 48-year-old Malaga resident, Will El-Bey, a 28-year-old Vineland resident and Clifton Bailey, a 33-year-old Camden resident were convicted for the murder of Joseph Jones, 37, last fall, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. On Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, Jones was shot 10 times in the parking lot of Lakeside Middle School in Millville, Webb-McRae said. The three men and others traveled from the Carver Village Apartments in Vineland to t…
Clifton, NJ
News
Big Lots Laying Off 385 NJ Employees As Stores Close: Here's Where
Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business, which means hundreds of workers are about to lose their jobs. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including 18 locations in New Jersey. According to a WARN notice, 385 New Jersey employees will be out of work by Feb. 28, 2025. The layoffs will be in Somers Point, Edgewater Park, North Cape May, Toms River, Clifton, Brickton, South Plainfield, West Deptford, Sicklerville, Middletown, Dover, Barnegat, Cape May Court…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including 18 locations in New Jersey. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-friendl…
Vineland, NJ
Police & Fire
Vineland Man Convicted Of Killing Ex's New BF, Hiding Body In Grass Clippings: Prosecutors
A Vineland man was found guilty of shooting his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and trying to hide his body under grass clippings, authorities said. A jury convicted 32-year-old Brandon Dennis on Friday, Dec. 6, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said in a news release. He was charged in the killing of 32-year-old Patrick Trotter of Penns Grove. The case stems from an incident in Millville on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. City police and the county prosecutor’s office discovered Trotter's body hidden under yard debris in a wooded area behind 519 East Main Street. Investigators …
Atlantic City, NJ
Police & Fire
19 Arrested During Targeted Crackdown On Drugs, Guns In Atlantic City: Police
Nearly 20 people have been arrested in a major crackdown on drugs and illegal guns in Atlantic City, authorities said. The Atlantic City Police Department announced the 19 arrests in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 27. A weeks-long operation targeted drug activity and "quality-of-life issues" in the neighborhoods surrounding Florida, Bellevue, and Texas avenues. Police seized 195 bags of heroin, more than 117 grams of cocaine, five grams of methamphetamine, 11 ecstasy pills, various prescription drugs, and two guns. Several vehicles, including an illegal dirt bike, wer…
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