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Structure Fire Investigated in Berkeley Township Senior Community

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Structure Fire Investigated in Berkeley Township

**Berkeley Twp., NJ** – On Friday at approximately 1:29 PM, Berkeley Township Police Department officers responded to a structure fire at 310 St Vincent Ct. in the Holiday City section.

The situation prompted the response of several emergency groups. Alongside the police, the Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Department, Pinewald Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department, Bayville Volunteer Fire Department, and Holiday City First Aid were dispatched to the scene.

The fire was extinguished, though it caused substantial damage to the building. Investigators from the Berkeley Township Police Detective Bureau and the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office have not found any suspicious factors in the incident.

No injuries were reported for the homeowner, but a family member received medical treatment for smoke inhalation. Residents are advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.

Mays Landing Woman Charged for Stealing Large Sum From Senior Community Account

Mays Landing Woman Faces Multiple Charges Including Forgery and Obstruction

**Ocean County, NJ** – Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr. disclosed that Alicia Campbell, 37, from Mays Landing, was charged on Tuesday with offenses including tampering with public records, impersonation, forgery, obstruction of justice, and making an unsworn false statement to authorities. These charges are associated with an aggregate prosecution related to her previous occupation as Lifestyle Director at Greenbriar Oceanaire Community & Golf Course, a senior living community in Ocean Township.

The original charges against Campbell stem from an investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad and the Ocean Township Police Department. The investigation determined that in her role, Campbell misappropriated association funds for personal use, totaling over $81,000 between January 2019 and January 2022. She also used Venmo to transfer over $94,000 back to her accounts, with the total theft exceeding $175,000.

Campbell surrendered to Ocean Township Police Headquarters on March 28, 2023, where she received a summons for upcoming court proceedings. She was indicted by a grand jury on January 3, with her arraignment

Senior Deputy Arrested Amid Investigation in Harford County x

Senior Deputy Arrested Amid Investigation

**Bel Air, MD** – The Harford County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has confirmed that Senior Deputy Ryan Christopher Hall is under investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Hall, from the HCSO Investigative Services Bureau, was first identified as a suspect on October 8. Following this notification, his enforcement powers were suspended with pay.

Two weeks later, on October 22, detectives from Carroll County arrested Hall in Harford County. In response to this arrest, Hall’s police powers were revoked by HCSO without pay.

HCSO has been working in coordination with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office by providing necessary assistance for the ongoing investigation. There is currently no indication that Hall used HCSO equipment or was on duty during the alleged crimes.

Sheriff Gahler addressed the situation by emphasizing the importance of integrity within the agency and expressed his disappointment regarding the allegations. He offered his thoughts to the victims involved, hoping that the charges will aid in their healing process.