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Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Three Millville Men

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 19, 20240

MILLVILLE, NJ — A devastating car crash in Millville, New Jersey, resulted in the deaths of three local men early Sunday morning, according to the Vineland Police Department. The accident occurred just before 8:30 AM at the intersection of Mayslanding and Panther roads. The victims were identified as Ian P. Rodriguez, 23, Joquan Carter, 26, and Shamere Bryant, 24. Authorities reported that Rodriguez was driving a BMW westbound on Mayslanding Road at a high speed when the vehicle veered off the road near Panther Road. The car struck a utility pole, overturned, and then collided with an irrigation winch. The

Fantasy Faire Brings Medieval Magic to Millville, NJ

Breaking Local News ReportJune 19, 20240

MILLVILLE, NJ – Step into a world of medieval folklore and fun at WheatonArts’ Fantasy Faire, occurring on June 22 and 23 from 10 AM to 4 PM. This family-friendly festival invites attendees to immerse themselves in the “Kingdom of Wheaton,” brought to life by talented performers throughout the day. Visitors are encouraged to dress in their favorite fantasy costumes and interact with characters from both history and myth. The faire will host a plethora of activities including live performances of storytelling, dancing, drumming, and sword demonstrations. Additionally, guests can explore a variety of retail merchants, participate in pirate games,

Millville Hosts 8th Annual TD Bank Food Truck & Music Festival

Breaking Local News ReportJune 8, 20240

MILLVILLE, NJ—The New Jersey Motorsports Park is gearing up for its 8th Annual TD Bank Food Truck & Music Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2024, beginning at 4 PM. This eagerly anticipated event is a celebration of food, music, and family fun, featuring some of the best food trucks from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Attendees can look forward to a diverse array of culinary delights, with food options ranging from classic southern dishes to Asian fusion. Notable food trucks such as Hand’s Down BBQ, Noodle Wagon, and Bella Ciao Pizza will be on-site offering their specialties. Guests

Millville Storms Into South Jersey, Group 4 Semifinals With Decisive Victory Over Northern Burlington

Phil StiltonOctober 28, 20230

MILLVILLE, NJ – Millville’s football team clinched a spot in the South Jersey, Group 4 semifinals on Friday, dismantling Northern Burlington 49-7. The win moves Millville to an 8-1 season record, solidifying their standing in the WJFL American Division. The quarterfinal matchup, part of the NJSIAA Tournament, began with Millville setting the tone early. Demere White opened the scoring with a 44-yard run, followed by a 50-yard pass from Jacob Zamot to Lotzeir Brooks, ending the first quarter with a 13-0 lead. Millville continued to dominate in the second quarter, with Na’eem Sharp scoring on a 4-yard run and Brooks

Investigators Seeking Information on Murder of Alex Blocker in Millville

Charlie DwyerSeptember 9, 20230

MILLVILLE, NJ – A homicide investigation is currently underway in the city of Millville. The case is being led by the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO). The suspect, identified as Alex Blocker, is the subject of the ongoing investigation. Specific details about the case have not been disclosed at this time. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward. Information can be submitted through CCPO.TIPS from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Toms River North Extends Winning Streak with Win Over Millville in Season Opener

Phil StiltonAugust 26, 20230

Toms River, NJ – The #1 ranked Toms River High School North Mariners opened their 2023 football season with a 14-7 win over #2 ranked Millville. The game took place on Friday at the Battle of the Beach event in Ocean City. This win extends the Mariners’ streak to 15 straight victories, following their historic 14-0 season last year. Toms River North remains the highest-ranked public school football team in New Jersey. Last season, they finished at No. 2. In a tightly contested match, Nasir Jackson sealed the win for the Mariners with an end-zone interception against Millville, halting their

Mother and Daughter Shot in Millville Home Invasion

Leo CanegaAugust 22, 20230

MILLVILLE, PA – An incident occurred early Sunday morning in Millville. At around 4:45 a.m., police were alerted to gunshots in the 500 block of North 6th Street. Police Chief Ross Hoffman confirmed the dispatch. Upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old girl wounded in the chest and a 36-year-old woman with an injury to her leg. The young girl was rushed to a nearby hospital where she remains in stable condition. The older victim received treatment and has since been discharged. Preliminary information suggests that both victims were asleep when an unknown assailant(s) opened fire on their home.

Arrest Made in Millville Murder Investigation

Charlie DwyerAugust 16, 20230

BRIDGETON, NJ – An update has been provided regarding the homicide investigation in the city of Millville. On Tuesday, July 25, at around 4:44PM, Salmadine Johnson, 40, was found deceased on the 600 block of High Street, Millville, NJ, following reports of shots fired. Marlon D. Thompson, 50, of West Depot Street, Millville, NJ, was charged on Friday, July 28, with First Degree Murder, Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Handgun), and Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. The State will move for detention. On Tuesday, Thompson was arrested without incident in Roselle by the

40-Year-Old Stabbed to Death in Millville

Charlie DwyerJuly 27, 20230

MILLVILLE, NJ – On Tuesday, the Millville Police Department received a distress call related to a reported assault. On arrival at the scene in the 600 block of High Street, Millville, officers discovered the body of Salmadine Johnson, 40, who had suffered a fatal stabbing wound. Johnson was a resident of the 600 block of Buck Street, Millville, NJ. At present, there is no known threat to public safety, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and the Millville Police Department are requesting any person with relevant information to contact Detective John Harris at

14-year-old shot and killed in Millville

Leo CanegaJuly 12, 20230

MILLVILLE, NJ – Jennifer Webb-McRae, Cumberland County Prosecutor, announced a homicide investigation following the shooting of a 14-year-old male in Millville. The incident occurred on Monday, around 10:20 pm on City Park Drive, Millville, NJ. Upon arrival, officers from the Millville Police Department found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Inspira Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation is ongoing with the Millville Police Department and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office actively seeking information related to this case. Information can be shared with Detective Emilio Santiago at 856-265-4596 or Detective J. Brown at 856-332-9487.

Murder of 25-year-old woman in Millville connected to domestic violence

Charlie DwyerJuly 5, 20230

MILLVILLE, NJ – The Millville Police Department reported an incident of fatal domestic violence at a residence on Riverside Drive on Monday. Officers arrived at the scene to find a 25-year-old female deceased from an apparent strangulation. Steven Gonzalez, 24, was later arrested without incident at a family member’s residence by the Vineland Police Department. Gonzalez now faces charges of First Degree Murder and Second Degree Aggravated Assault. Please direct any relevant information to Detective John Butschky of the Millville Police Department at 856-825-7010 or Detective Paul Panchesine of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office at 856-332-6233.

Charges Filed in Millville Homicide Case

Leo CanegaJune 16, 20230

BRIDGETON, NJ – On Monday, 20-year-old Mark Hoffman was fatally shot inside a vehicle at Rieck Avenue Elementary School in the city of Millville. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office reported on Wednesday, that 18-year-old Emmanuel B. Doivilus of Vineland was apprehended in connection with the incident. Doivilus has been charged with first degree murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, unlawful possession of a weapon, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon on school grounds. The investigation is ongoing.

Homicide Investigation Underway in Millville

Leo CanegaJune 15, 20230

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NJ – An ongoing homicide investigation is currently underway in the city of Millville, involving the death of 20-year-old Mark Hoffman. As per a report received on Monday, the Millville Police Department responded to an early morning call around 5:00 AM about an unresponsive male inside a vehicle at the Rieck Avenue Elementary School. Hoffman, a resident of Newcombtown Road, Millville, NJ, was found deceased, the victim of an apparent gunshot wound. The Millville Police Department and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office are actively investigating the incident. Detective Emilio Santiago of the Millville Police Department can be reached

Millville man gets 22 years in prison for murder of Maurice Lewis, 19

Charlie DwyerApril 18, 20230

TRENTON, NJ – Terrell Savage, a 37-year-old man from Millville, has been sentenced today to 22 years in prison for the first-degree manslaughter in the 2018 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Maurice “Reese” Lewis. Superior Court Judge George H. Gangloff handed down the sentence in Cumberland County, requiring Savage to serve 85% of his sentence – more than 18 years – without the possibility of parole. The sentence will run consecutively to a 15-year sentence Savage has been serving since June 11, 2018, for an unrelated firearms offense. According to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the case highlights the importance of

33-year-old man shot and killed in Millville

Charlie DwyerFebruary 19, 20230

MILLVILLE, NJ – A 33-year-old man was shot and killed Friday night in Millville. The Millville Police Department identified Lamont Jones, Jr. after officers found the Bridgeton man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. At around 10:30 pm, officers responded to a shots fired 911 call in the area of 4th and E Street in Millville. Jones was treated at the scene before being airlifted to Cooper Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified.

Suspect arrested for Tuesday murder in Millville

Charlie DwyerFebruary 16, 20230

MILLVILLE, NJ – Police have arrested 47-year-old Thomas Baker, Jr. of Millville for the murder of a 42-year-old man on Tuesday. According to the New Jersey State Police, troopers were dispatched to the area of Newport Road in Millville after receiving 911 calls regarding gunshots. When they arrived, officers found 42-year-old Lequint G. Allen with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Inspira Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Baker was charged with murder and various weapons charges. Investigators determined the shooting occurred as the result of an argument between the two men.

Millville Man Killed in Middle Township Crash

Charlie DwyerAugust 30, 20220

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ – Middle Township police today have identified the man killed in last week’s fatal crash on Route 9 near Eagle’s Way in the Swainton section of town. According to police, on Thursday, shortly after 4pm, the Middle Township Police Department responded to the area of Route 9 and Eagle’s Way in the Swainton section of the township for a reported head on motor vehicle collision involving entrapment. “The investigation revealed a Honda Accord, driven by Theodore O’Donnell Jr., forty-four (44) years of age from Millville, New Jersey, was traveling north on Route 9, crossed the centerline and

Boot Barn Signs Lease for Union Lake Crossing Shopping Center in Millville, NJ

Your NewsMay 4, 20220

The 14,400- square-foot store will be among two locations marking national chain’s entry into New Jersey; lease reflects new property owner Irgang Group’s efforts to enhance tenant mix at the 393,000-square-foot power center. MILLVILLE, N.J., May 4, 2022 — Irgang Group today announced that it has signed national retailer Boot Barn to a lease for a 14,354-square-foot store at Union Lake Crossing, a 393,000-square-foot power center serving the greater Millville–Vineland market in southern New Jersey. National footwear and apparel retailer Boot Barn expects to open this fall at Union Lake Crossing in Millville, NJ. The 14,353-sq.-ft. location will be among two