Judge refuses to dismiss inmate’s mental health lawsuit against Salem County

Camden, NJ – A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by Christie Figuracion, a pretrial detainee who claims she was catastrophically injured after officials at Salem…

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Head-on Turnpike crash leaves four dead in Salem County

Wrong-way pickup slams into SUV on NJ Turnpike killing four in Salem County CARNEYS POINT, NJ – Four people were killed early Saturday morning when a white pickup truck traveling the wrong…

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Nuclear plant sirens to go off Tuesday morning in Salem County

LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, NJ – Residents near the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations will hear sirens Tuesday morning as part of a regularly scheduled emergency system test. The full sounding…

23-Year-Old Charged in Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed U.S. Navy Veteran in Salem County

A 23-year-old man from Bridgeton has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of U.S. Navy veteran Allen Miller Jr. in Salem County last month. Authorities say…

Former Salem County man admits role in stolen check scheme

CAMDEN, N.J. – A former Salem County man admitted his involvement in a scheme to steal checks from the mail and defraud banks, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday. Dezhon McCrae,…

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NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Killed in Salem County By Car While Riding Their Bikes

OLDMANS TWP., N.J. — NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while riding their bicycles in Salem County, New Jersey, on Thursday…

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Free ‘Gun Free Zone Decals Provided in Salem County

The Salem County Prosecutor’s Office and local police departments in Salem County are distributing “Gun Free Zone” decals at no cost to businesses and property owners who wish to ban firearms on…

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Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Role in Salem County Bank Robbery

CAMDEN, NJ – Kenneth S. Thompson, a 44-year-old man from Philadelphia, was sentenced to 77 months in prison and three years of supervised release on Monday. Thompson served as the getaway driver…

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Salem County man charged for death of mother following assault in Camden

CAMDEN, NJ – A Salem County man has been charged for the death of his mother while inside her vehicle in May in Camden. According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, early…

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Philadelphia Man Admits Role in Salem County Bank Robbery

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Philadelphia man today admitted serving as the get-away driver to two Pennsylvania men who robbed a bank in Carneys Point, New Jersey, in July 2018, while brandishing a…

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South Jersey Apple Festival at Salem County Fairgrounds

SALEM, NJ -Visitors to the show will enjoy delicious treats from Apple Pie by the slice, candy apples, apple bread, apple butter, apple sauce, and of course apple cider at the Salem…

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Salem County Man Charged with Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Salem County man made his initial appearance on a charge of illegally possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Jabbar Pierce, 41, of Penns Grove,…

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10 month investigation leads to arrest of 11 in Salem County heroin and crack ring

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the arrests of the alleged head, supplier, and other associates in connection with a drug ring that was dealing heroin, crack cocaine,…

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Two Salem county cops listed in state’s new “Bad Cop” report

LOWER ALLWAYS CREEK – A new report has been released by the State of New Jersey identifying “bad cops”. After months of back and forth, former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s…

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Salem County Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Salem County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for illegally possessing a handgun, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Rahim Seals, 28,…

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Pennsylvania Men get 22 years for Salem County Armed Bank Robbery

CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Pennsylvania men who robbed a bank in Carneys Point, New Jersey, in July 2018 while brandishing a firearm were both sentenced today to federal prison, Acting U.S. Attorney…

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Bucks County DA rules Bensalem police justified in fatal shooting of armed felon

BENSALEM, P.A. — Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn has ruled that five Bensalem Township police officers were justified in the January 24, 2025, fatal shooting of Zachiry Kerschner, an armed felon…

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Washington County woman charged after alleged TikTok romance scam

State police allege a Washington County woman deposited a check she believed was fraudulent after being instructed by an online love interest. SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — What began as an online romance…

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Juvenile charged after armed robbery at Bensalem gas station early Friday

BENSALEM, PA – At approximately 1:08 a.m. Friday, Bensalem Police responded to the Karco Gas Station at Street Road and High Avenue for a reported armed robbery. According to police, a juvenile…

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Bensalem officers honored after saving multiple lives in heroic emergencies

Police officers who stopped a gunshot victim from bleeding to death, revived two people in cardiac arrest and helped advance DNA crime-solving efforts were recognized during a public township meeting. BENSALEM, Pa.…

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