Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
NJ Couple Charged By Feds With Making Slaves Of Illegals NJ Couple Charged By Feds With Making Slaves Of Illegals
NJ Couple Charged By Feds With Making Slaves Of Illegals A South Jersey couple forced a pair of undocumented immigrants into slavery by threatening to expose them, federal authorities charged. Bolaji Bolarinwa, 47, physically abused both victims while threatening to turn them in if they didn't comply, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said in a joint statement. Bolarinwa "knew that both victims had entered the United States illegally and harbored them from detection for her own financial gain," it says. She also confiscated both of their passports and visas, the statement says. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
6 Thieves Targeted Luxury Cars, Led Police Pursuits Across NJ: AG Charges In Indictment 6 Thieves Targeted Luxury Cars, Led Police Pursuits Across NJ: AG Charges In Indictment
6 Thieves Targeted Luxury Cars, Led Police Pursuits Across NJ: AG Charges In Indictment Six members of a luxury car theft ring that targeted dealerships and high-end cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars are named in an indictment filed by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.  The defendants from Newark, East Orange and Blackwood arrested in "Operation Dealer No Deal" targeted dealerships in Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Union and took key fobs to steal the luxury vehicles off the lots, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today said. The defendants (listed below) were charged in connection with thefts of 22 vehicles valued at over $787,000 …

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by Cecilia Levine
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Motorist Trapped After Striking Tree In South Jersey: Moorestown PD Motorist Trapped After Striking Tree In South Jersey: Moorestown PD
Motorist Trapped After Striking Tree In South Jersey: Moorestown PD A motorist was reported trapped after striking a tree in South Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred about 10 a.m. at Twosome Drive and North Church Street in Moorestown, according to initial reports. The driver was heavily entrapped, according to an unconfirmed report. An investigation is ongoing, Moorestown police. Police did not release the driver's condition or names. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Bristol, PA
Real Estate
Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes
Ben Simmons Lists Philadelphia, South Jersey Homes Philadelphia 76er Ben Simmons is outta here. The point guard has listed his Moorestown, NJ and Philadelphia residences. Simmons recently asked to be traded, despite having four years left on his $177 million contract. He purchased an all-black farmhouse in Los Angeles for $17.5 million. The first residence go on the market was Simmons' Philadelphia condo. The high-rise home in the Ritz-Carlton Residences is listed for $3.1 million. Simmons also apparently listed his Moorestown, NJ home. Here’s a picture of the for sale sign outside Ben Simmons’ residence in Moorestown. pic.twitter.c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
News
Solar Panel Salesman Allegedly Stole $75,000 From His Central Jersey Employer, Prosecutor Says Solar Panel Salesman Allegedly Stole $75,000 From His Central Jersey Employer, Prosecutor Says
Solar Panel Salesman Allegedly Stole $75,000 From His Central Jersey Employer, Prosecutor Says A 44-year-old solar panel salesman from Burlington County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $75,000 from his former employer in South Amboy, authorities said.  Brett Cooper, 44, of Moorestown, was charged with second-degree theft, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. An investigation found that Cooper collected payments from solar panel customers, which he allegedly withheld from his South Amboy-based employer, Solar Me USA, Ciccone said. The investigation found that Cooper allegedly deposited those payments into a business acc…

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by Jon Craig
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
South Jersey Accountant, 80, Sentenced For Embezzling $2.5M From Employer, Prosecutor Says South Jersey Accountant, 80, Sentenced For Embezzling $2.5M From Employer, Prosecutor Says
South Jersey Accountant, 80, Sentenced For Embezzling $2.5M From Employer, Prosecutor Says An 80-year-old accountant from Burlington County is going to state prison for allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from his employer, authorities said. Charles Esposito of Hainesport was sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling millions of dollars over a 14-year period, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. The octogenarian was working as an accounting manager in Moorestown, NJ, when the alleged thefts occurred, Coffina said. The alleged thefts were uncovered by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Inc., which has offices and production plants in o…

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by Jon Craig
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
9 More Men Busted In Massive South Jersey Child Porn Sting, Prosecutor Says 9 More Men Busted In Massive South Jersey Child Porn Sting, Prosecutor Says
9 More Men Busted In Massive South Jersey Child Porn Sting, Prosecutor Says A multi-agency child porn sting in South Jersey led to the arrest of nine more child pornography suspects, authorities said. Operation Safe Quarantine took place during the COVD-19 pandemic when many children stayed indoors on cellphones and computers, Coffina said. The year-long sting included federal, state and local detectives.  Investigators.  They tracked down and arrested a total of 46 online predators including those possessing or sharing child pornography, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Newly charged with endangering the welfare of a c…

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by Jon Craig
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer
Support Surges For South Jersey Student Battling Brain Cancer A community in Burlington County is rallying behind a high school student who is battling aggressive brain cancer. Instead of visiting colleges and preparing for the senior prom, Jadon Phillips has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The Delran High School football star also hoped to be trying out for some college teams.  This GoFundMe page has been created by friends for his mother, Caisse Gore, to help with her 17-year-old son's medical bills and other expenses. Jadon also needs an accessible van and a ramp because he is unable to walk. There's been no …

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by Jon Craig
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Popular Morris County Sub Shop Suddenly Closes Doors Popular Morris County Sub Shop Suddenly Closes Doors
Popular Morris County Sub Shop Suddenly Closes Doors A popular sub chain suddenly closed the doors of its Morris County store, leaving just six Garden State locations. Firehouse Subs at the Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park has shut down for good, according to a sign posted to the front door over the weekend. “Thank you for your patronage. We are permanently closed,” the message says. The Florham Park eatery closed because the franchise owner decided to "explore other business ventures," a company representative told Daily Voice. "We are sorry for any inconvenience this has created for our guests and invite them to visit the Union location,…

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by Valerie Musson
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
National Eyeglass, Contacts Retailer Accused Of Discriminating Against Pregnant NJ Employee National Eyeglass, Contacts Retailer Accused Of Discriminating Against Pregnant NJ Employee
National Eyeglass, Contacts Retailer Accused Of Discriminating Against Pregnant NJ Employee A discount vision retailer with stores throughout New Jersey discriminated against a now-former employee by switching her to part time and not providing a suitable place to pump breast milk after she had a baby, a state civil rights complaint alleges. Jalaia Hill says in a state civil rights complaint that her health coverage was eliminated by the sudden position switch from full to part time when she returned from maternity leave to the America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses store in Burlington. America’s Best also “failed to reasonably accommodate her request for a place to express brea…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Lifestyle
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Burlington County These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Burlington County
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Burlington County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Burlington County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Moorestown, Ramblewood and Medford Township. Moorestown is the only Burlington County municipality in the top 50 best places to live in the Garden State, at No. 41. Here are the other top places to live in Burlington County. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. 4. Westampton 5. Eastampton 6. Chesterfield 7. Hainesport 8. Rivert…

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by Cecilia Levine
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Resident, 61, Killed In Burlington County Fire, First Of Three Local Blazes In Under 24 Hours Resident, 61, Killed In Burlington County Fire, First Of Three Local Blazes In Under 24 Hours
Resident, 61, Killed In Burlington County Fire, First Of Three Local Blazes In Under 24 Hours A fast-moving house fire killed a 61-year-old Burlington County man, authorities confirmed. Three other residents reportedly fled the flames, which responders said quickly engulfed the home and shot through the roof after igniting shortly before 5 p.m. Friday. The fire was the first of three in the area in less than 24 hours. Firefighters got the Moore Street blaze under control in under 90 minutes and discovered the victim’s body. Authorities temporarily withheld his identity pending notifications and an investigation into the cause. Firefighters from Moorestown, Maple Shade, River…

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by Jerry DeMarco