South Jersey News

LUMBERTON, NJ — Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested Monday night after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run while intoxicated, with her child in the vehicle. Authorities say LaPlaca, …

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is blasting a Burlington County public library for distributing cards advising individuals on their rights when confronted by immigration enforcement …

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A cyclist was hospitalized Saturday night after being struck by a car and becoming trapped underneath the vehicle near the intersection of Wrangleboro Road and Collins …

MARLTON, NJ – When U.S. Senator Andy Kim first entered Congress, he faced an unexpected hurdle: a delay in obtaining his security clearance. Kim, a New Jersey Democrat and the …

WARETOWN, N.J. — Three Ocean County residents have been charged with narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into drug distribution, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that …

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fight involving about 40 people broke out at an unauthorized flag football tournament at Gloucester Township Community Park on Saturday afternoon, prompting a police response, …

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A former Mount Laurel police officer has pleaded guilty to illegally accessing social media accounts and distributing private images of multiple women, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia …

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fatal crash early Thursday morning at the intersection of West Piney Hollow Road and Jackson Road left one driver dead and another injured, according to …

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A Mount Laurel woman has been charged with abusing two children under her care, including an infant who was found with a bruised eye, authorities announced. …

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A months-long investigation into a string of commercial burglaries in Somerset County has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Emmanuel Tolentino of Scotch Plains and charges against …

MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A recently married couple was killed early Saturday when their car was struck head-on by an alleged drunk driver on Route 552/Mays Landing Road, according …

MEDFORD, NJ — A collision between a school bus and a medical transport van left both drivers injured early Wednesday morning in Medford, authorities reported. The incident occurred at 6:23 …

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A large brush fire spread rapidly through approximately 40 acres of land in Gloucester Township on Saturday night before being brought under control by firefighters from …

SALEM, N.J. – Four defendants have pleaded guilty in connection with events surrounding the 2020 shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective at a Salem County mobile home park, …

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Camden County police officer is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed in the neck during an unprovoked attack while conducting a business check, authorities …

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Two Pemberton Township men received lengthy prison sentences Friday for the 2021 fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Willingboro High School student outside his home, prosecutors said. …

PEMBERTON, N.J. — A four-month investigation into a heroin mill in Pemberton has resulted in the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, …

MOUNT HOLLY — Two decades after Danielle Imbo and Richard “Rich” Petrone vanished without a trace, the FBI and law enforcement agencies at all levels continue their search for answers. …

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Camden County police officer is in critical condition after being stabbed in what officials are calling an unprovoked attack Sunday night. The incident occurred outside Duran …

WEST CAPE MAY, N.J. – Firefighters responded to a business on Park Boulevard on Sunday morning after an activated fire alarm led to the discovery of smoke inside the building. …

WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Wildwoods will be filled with Irish pride next month as the seaside town hosts two weekends of St. Patrick’s Day festivities on March 8 and 15. …

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Federal authorities and local police are investigating a social media post allegedly made by a high school teacher that appeared to suggest a possible threat …

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy that targeted approximately 55 United Parcel Service warehouses across multiple …

Forked River, NJ – For four months, Laya has been waiting. Waiting for someone to notice her. Waiting for a family to choose her. Waiting for a home where she …

VINELAND, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to an investigation that took place on Delsea Drive on Feb. 15, 2025. Officer D. …