Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Moorestown Township Public Safety Director Patrick J. Reilly Jr. revealed that a 73-year-old Moorestown man faced charges on Thursday for murdering his wife in their East Camden Avenue residence. Gerard Slavin was charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault – Strangulation.
He was held at the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly awaiting a detention hearing in Superior Court.
The investigation commenced just before 3 p.m. on Thursday after authorities received a call regarding the Slavin’s home in the Moorestowne Woods Apartment Homes. Responding officers from the Moorestown Township Police Department discovered the lifeless body of Linda Slavin, 73, in the couple’s bedroom.
Following the incident, Gerard Slavin was taken into custody without any complications. The Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood performed an autopsy on Friday, confirming that Linda Slavin’s cause of death was strangulation. Authorities from the Moorestown Township Police Department and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office are leading the ongoing investigation with MTPD Det. Ryan Carr and Prosecutor’s Office detectives Shawn McDonough and Katie White at the helm.
- Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Joins Mount Laurel First Responders Night
Mount Laurel, NJ – The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office joined the Mount Laurel Police Department for the community’s annual First Responders Night, giving local families an opportunity to meet law enforcement officers and learn more about public safety careers.
The event featured displays and hands-on activities designed to engage children, including an opportunity to explore the prosecutor’s office’s Crime Scene Unit truck and examine equipment used by investigators.
Photo: 73-year-old south jersey husband charged with killing wife Crime Scene Unit draws young visitors
“The Prosecutor’s Office was very happy to be part of the Mount Laurel Police Department’s First Responder’s Night,” the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office said in a social media post.
“It was a pleasure to meet so many great kids,” the office added. “They loved looking around our Crime Scene Unit truck and trying on the gear, so much so that it wouldn’t surprise us if a few detectives emerge from this group of curious youngsters.”
Community event builds connections
Officials said events like First Responders Night provide an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to interact with residents outside of emergency situations while giving children a closer look at investigative work.
“Thanks for letting us be part of the fun. See you next year,” the prosecutor’s office said.
Key Points
- The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office participated in Mount Laurel Police Department’s First Responders Night.
- Children explored the Crime Scene Unit truck and tried on investigative gear during the event.
- Officials said the outreach event helped strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community.
- Imminent Threat Alert Issued for New Jersey: Life-Threatening Danger in Lakewood, Toms River, Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Ocean County and southeastern Monmouth County, urging residents to avoid travel as heavy thunderstorms continue to produce dangerous flooding.
The warning remains in effect until 3:45 p.m., with forecasters warning that flash flooding is already occurring or is expected to develop rapidly across the affected area.
At 11:44 a.m., Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall, with between 0.5 and 2 inches already reported in portions of the warned area. Rainfall rates are expected to reach 1.5 to 3 inches per hour, with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible through the afternoon.
The National Weather Service warned that flooding conditions may worsen as high tide approaches along the coast.
Photo: 73-year-old south jersey husband charged with killing wife Toms River, Brick, Lakewood and Jackson among communities under warning
The Flash Flood Warning includes portions of Ocean and Monmouth counties, including:
- Toms River
- Lakewood
- Jackson
- Brick Township
- Point Pleasant Beach
- Lakehurst
- Mantoloking
- Manasquan
- Allenwood
- Ramtown
- Leisure Village
- Leisure Village East
Major roadways affected include portions of Interstate 195 between mile markers 21 and 34 and the Garden State Parkway between mile markers 85 and 99.
‘Life-threatening’ flooding possible
The National Weather Service classified the event as presenting a “considerable” flash flood damage threat, warning that flooding could quickly overwhelm roads, intersections, streams and low-lying neighborhoods.
Forecasters warned of:
- Life-threatening flash flooding
- Flooding of creeks and streams
- Urban street flooding
- Flooded highways and underpasses
- Rapidly rising water in poor drainage areas
Officials urged motorists not to attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
“Turn around… don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles,” the National Weather Service said.
Flood Watch remains in effect
In addition to the warning, a broader Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening for much of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.
The watch includes Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington, Atlantic, Cape May, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon, Salem, Sussex and Warren counties, among others.
Meteorologists said additional rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms could produce localized rainfall totals exceeding 2 inches in an hour, particularly in areas that experienced flooding Sunday evening.
Excessive runoff could cause rivers, creeks and streams to overflow while flooding streets, parking lots and other low-lying areas.
Residents are encouraged to monitor weather updates and be prepared for additional Flash Flood Warnings if storms continue to intensify.
Key Points
- A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 3:45 p.m. for parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties, including Toms River, Brick, Lakewood and Jackson.
- Rainfall rates of 1.5 to 3 inches per hour could produce life-threatening flash flooding, with additional rainfall expected.
- Motorists are urged to avoid flooded roads and heed the National Weather Service’s warning: “Turn around, don’t drown.”
- 31 Charged in Camden County Jail Drug Ring That Smuggled Narcotics Through Fake Legal Mail
Prosecutors say an eight-month investigation dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking operation that used counterfeit legal correspondence to smuggle fentanyl, synthetic cannabinoids, PCP, and cocaine into the Camden County jail.
Camden, NJ – A lengthy investigation by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Camden County Department of Corrections has resulted in charges against 31 people accused of operating a drug trafficking network inside and outside the Camden County Correctional Facility.
The eight-month investigation, dubbed Operation Paper Trail, began in October 2025 and uncovered a scheme in which narcotics were allegedly soaked into counterfeit legal correspondence and mailed to inmates for distribution inside the jail.
Fake legal mail concealed dangerous drugs
According to investigators, members of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force intercepted multiple pieces of fraudulent legal mail that appeared destined for inmates.
Laboratory testing by the New Jersey State Police confirmed the letters contained controlled dangerous substances, including synthetic cannabinoids, cocaine, and PCP.
Over the course of the investigation, detectives seized more than seven ounces of fentanyl, 12.9 ounces of MDMB-4en-PINACA, 3.6 ounces of MDMB-4en-PINACA mixed with fentanyl, more than 1.6 ounces of PCP, and 1.1 ounces of cocaine from inmates and outside suppliers.
Investigators identify alleged organizers
Authorities identified Howard Dunns, 50, of Millville, as one of the alleged leaders of the operation. Prosecutors said Dunns coordinated the trafficking scheme while incarcerated at the Cumberland County Correctional Facility.
Investigators allege Dunns worked with outside associates and Camden County inmates Wilfredo Santiago, 31, of Vineland, and Kyle Jones, 31, of Millville, to introduce narcotics into the jail by disguising drug-soaked paper as legal correspondence intended for inmates.
In March, correctional officers intercepted two separate mailings addressed to Santiago and Jones. Testing later confirmed the documents contained MDMB-4en-PINACA.
Dunns was charged with two counts of second-degree conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Santiago and Jones each face second-degree conspiracy charges.
Additional trafficking scheme uncovered
Detectives also intercepted an envelope addressed to inmate Billy Corbitt, 21, of Camden, that appeared to be legitimate legal correspondence.
Investigators determined the mailing was fraudulent and traced it to Damunaquan “Damu” Miller, 32, of Camden. The envelope later tested positive for cocaine.
Miller was charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, conspiracy, and drug possession offenses. Corbitt was charged with conspiracy.
While Miller was later incarcerated at the Camden County Correctional Facility, prosecutors allege he directed another trafficking attempt from inside the jail.
Authorities said Miller instructed Madison Colon-Walsh, 22, of Camden, to send another piece of counterfeit legal mail containing PCP to inmate Rasheem Brown, 39.
Colon-Walsh was charged with first-degree possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, conspiracy, and drug possession offenses. Brown was charged with conspiracy.
An additional 24 individuals were charged with various narcotics offenses, primarily conspiracy and drug possession-related crimes.
Operation dismantled drug network
“Through the dedicated collaboration between our HIDTA Task Force and the Camden County Correctional Facility, a complex and potentially far-reaching criminal enterprise affecting inmates and our local Camden County community was dismantled,” Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said.
“The takedown of Operation Paper Trail disrupted a dangerous network responsible for distributing illicit substances and facilitating criminal activity. This operation not only enhanced public safety but also helped prevent further harm, protecting our communities and sparing countless individuals from the devastating effects of substance abuse.”
HIDTA Director Brian Michael said the investigation demonstrated cooperation among multiple agencies.
“Dismantling this criminal organization enhances the integrity of the correctional facility by removing a host of dangerous drugs from circulation amongst inmates,” Michael said.
The charges are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- Thirty-one people were charged following an eight-month investigation into a drug trafficking operation centered at the Camden County Correctional Facility.
- Prosecutors allege counterfeit legal mail was used to smuggle fentanyl, synthetic cannabinoids, PCP, and cocaine into the jail.
- Investigators seized significant quantities of narcotics and charged inmates and outside associates with conspiracy and drug trafficking offenses.
Related: Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, Camden County Department of Corrections, Operation Paper Trail, New Jersey State Police, HIDTA
- New Jersey Sees 25% Increase in Aborted Pregnancies as State’s Abortion Tourism Industry Booms
State-supported research shows abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, with thousands of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws as New Jersey continues expanding provider networks, telehealth services, and legal protections.
New Jersey has become one of the nation’s leading destinations for abortion care following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, with state-supported research showing a sharp increase in the number of procedures performed and a growing number of patients traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws.
Research cited by the New Jersey Department of Health and conducted by the Rutgers School of Public Health in partnership with the New Jersey Family Planning League found abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, approaching 60,000 procedures annually. The same research found that more than 3,000 patients each year travel to New Jersey to receive abortion care unavailable or more difficult to access in their home states.
Photo: 73-year-old south jersey husband charged with killing wife The increase has coincided with an expansion of providers, broader use of telehealth, and new legal protections adopted by state lawmakers designed to protect both patients and medical professionals.
Provider network continues to expand
According to state-supported data, New Jersey now has approximately 60 abortion providers statewide.
That network includes 42 brick-and-mortar clinics along with 18 providers that offer abortion services exclusively through telehealth.
The expansion has allowed providers to accommodate both New Jersey residents and patients traveling from neighboring and more distant states.
The state-supported report notes that while access is concentrated in densely populated portions of the state—including North Jersey and communities near major interstate highways and state borders—some rural counties continue to have limited physical access to abortion providers, relying primarily on medication abortion and telehealth services.
Medication abortion drives changing landscape
Photo: 73-year-old south jersey husband charged with killing wife A growing share of abortions performed in New Jersey now occur through medication rather than surgical procedures.
According to the Rutgers and New Jersey Family Planning League report, approximately 57% of abortions in New Jersey are medication abortions performed at home by eligible patients after consultation with healthcare providers.
The availability of telehealth has significantly reduced travel requirements for many patients while also allowing providers to expand services beyond traditional clinic settings.
Health officials have said telemedicine has become an increasingly important component of reproductive healthcare throughout New Jersey.
Thousands travel to New Jersey annually
State-supported research indicates that more than 3,000 people travel to New Jersey each year seeking abortion care.
Many of those patients come from states that have enacted abortion bans or significantly restricted access following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
New Jersey officials have repeatedly described the state as committed to maintaining legal access to abortion services regardless of where a patient resides.
The New Jersey Department of Health’s “Know Your Reproductive Rights” website provides information specifically for both New Jersey residents and individuals traveling from other states seeking reproductive healthcare.
The website outlines available services, explains patient rights under New Jersey law, and provides information regarding medication abortion, procedural abortion, and reproductive healthcare providers.
Legal protections extended to patients and providers
New Jersey lawmakers have enacted several measures intended to shield abortion patients and healthcare providers from legal actions initiated by states where abortion is more heavily restricted.
State law provides protections against certain civil and criminal proceedings involving reproductive healthcare that is lawfully provided in New Jersey.
Those protections extend to healthcare professionals as well as patients who travel to New Jersey for medical care.
Supporters have argued the measures ensure physicians can continue providing lawful medical services without fear of legal action from other states.
Opponents have argued the policies encourage interstate travel for abortion services and create legal conflicts between states with differing abortion laws.
Travel assistance available
In addition to medical providers, several nonprofit organizations assist patients traveling to New Jersey for abortion care.
North Jersey Practical Support coordinates volunteer transportation through what it calls its “Dolly Drivers” program, helping qualifying patients travel to and from appointments.
Patient navigators working with reproductive health organizations also help arrange lodging, transportation, childcare, and other logistical support for eligible individuals traveling significant distances for medical care.
The assistance is intended to reduce barriers that may prevent patients from accessing healthcare appointments.
State and nonprofit resources
Patients seeking abortion care can locate providers through several publicly available resources.
The New Jersey Family Planning League maintains information about reproductive healthcare providers throughout the state.
AbortionFinder.org also allows patients to search for providers, compare available services, and schedule appointments based on individual circumstances and eligibility.
The Department of Health continues to maintain educational resources explaining reproductive rights and available healthcare services.
Additional legislation under consideration
New Jersey lawmakers have also advanced additional legislation related to reproductive healthcare access and patient privacy.
Among those measures is legislation known as A4532, which seeks to limit disclosure of automated license plate reader data in certain circumstances involving reproductive healthcare.
Supporters have said the proposal is intended to protect the privacy of patients traveling to New Jersey from other states.
Lawmakers have also discussed broader reproductive freedom initiatives that would direct state agencies to provide additional public information about abortion laws across the country.
One proposal would require the Department of State to develop an informational website explaining reproductive healthcare laws nationwide, using a color-coded system to identify states with varying legal restrictions affecting patients traveling across state lines.
Supporters say such a resource would help residents and visitors better understand differing legal requirements before traveling.
Debate continues over New Jersey’s role
The state’s expanding abortion infrastructure has made New Jersey a significant regional provider of reproductive healthcare in the Northeast.
Supporters of the state’s policies argue New Jersey is ensuring continued access to legal healthcare services following major changes in federal constitutional law.
Critics argue the state has become a destination for abortion services by actively adopting policies designed to facilitate travel from states with more restrictive laws.
As additional legal challenges and legislative proposals continue to emerge across the country, New Jersey remains one of the states most actively expanding legal protections, provider capacity, telehealth availability, and patient assistance programs related to abortion care.
Key Points
• State-supported research found abortions performed in New Jersey have increased by approximately 25%, approaching 60,000 annually.
• More than 3,000 patients travel to New Jersey each year for abortion care, according to research cited by the Department of Health.
• New Jersey now has approximately 60 abortion providers, including 18 telehealth-only providers, while medication abortions account for about 57% of procedures.
• State law provides legal protections for patients and healthcare providers, and nonprofit organizations assist eligible patients with transportation, lodging, childcare, and appointment coordination.
- New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces Star-Studded 2026 Class Featuring SZA, Lawrence Taylor and Gov. Christine Todd Whitman
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 class of inductees, recognizing 13 individuals whose achievements span music, sports, public service, business, philanthropy, and education.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, honoring 13 New Jersey natives and leaders whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on the state and beyond.
The inductees will be formally recognized during the 18th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 24 at the newly completed Dream Live Performing Arts Center at American Dream in East Rutherford. Actor Danny DeVito will host the ceremony.
Photo: Governor Mikie Sherrill and Governor Christie Todd Whitman – by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
“The Class of 2026 showcases the diverse talent, resilience, and spirit of achievement that define the great state of New Jersey,” NJ Hall of Fame Chairman Jon F. Hanson said. “Each inductee, through their creativity, leadership, and pursuit of excellence, has made impactful contributions that continue to inspire future generations.”
Music, sports and public service leaders honored
Among this year’s most recognizable inductees are Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter SZA, Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, and former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman.
“As our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, New Jersey is proud to honor a remarkable group of individuals whose achievements reflect the talent, innovation, and determination that define the Garden State,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill said. “The New Jersey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 has made a lasting impact in their fields and serves as an inspiration to future generations.”
The Hall of Fame said the inductees were selected from 60 nominees following a public vote.
Complete Class of 2026
The New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes:
Arts & Letters
- Big Joe Henry, longtime New Jersey radio personality and philanthropist
Education, Research, Engineering & Science
- Geraldine R. Dodge* — author and philanthropist
- Thomas M. Eastwick — founder of Eastwick College and the HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences
Enterprise
- James E. Burke* — former CEO of Johnson & Johnson
- Robert C. Garrett — CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health
- Christopher J. Paladino — president of the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO)
Performing Arts & Entertainment
- The Rascals
- SZA
Public Service
- Donald Milford Payne Sr.* — New Jersey’s first African American elected to Congress
- Governor Christine Todd Whitman — New Jersey’s 50th governor and former EPA administrator
Sports
- Dr. John J. McMullen* — former owner of the New Jersey Devils and Houston Astros
- Lawrence Taylor — former New York Giants linebacker
Unsung Hero
- Tom Weatherall — President and CEO of Make-A-Wish New Jersey
(*Posthumous induction.)
Hall of Fame continues year-round programming
The Hall of Fame said the new class will be featured in year-round educational programming at its American Dream museum and exhibition space.
“Our mission is to provide everyone with a hero to look up to, both in times of struggle and achievement,” NJ Hall of Fame President Steve Edwards said. “Each of this year’s thirteen inductees exemplifies the concept of Areté, or striving for your highest potential in the face of adversity, offering boundless inspiration to those pursuing their own aspirations.”
General admission ticket information for the induction ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Key Points
• The New Jersey Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class of 13 inductees, including SZA, Lawrence Taylor, and former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman.
• The induction ceremony will be held Sept. 24 at the Dream Live Performing Arts Center at American Dream in East Rutherford and hosted by Danny DeVito.
• The inductees were selected from 60 nominees following a public vote.
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