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Santa to Visit Willingboro on a Fire Truck

Santa to Visit Willingboro on a Fire Truck

**Willingboro, NJ** – Santa Claus is set to exchange his traditional sleigh for a fire truck this year in Willingboro. Willingboro Fire & EMS and the Police Department are assisting Santa in making his rounds across the town on Thursday, December 14.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and have cameras at the ready. Santa will be accompanied by lights, sirens, and an abundance of holiday spirit.

The community is invited to track Santa’s journey using the “Santa Tracker” feature on social media. Participants are encouraged to share photos using the hashtag #2024BOROSANTARUN.

For more information and to view a related video, visit the Willingboro Township Police Department’s Facebook page.

Willingboro Eyes Friday for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Willingboro Sets Date for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

**Willingboro, NJ** – Willingboro Township is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Municipal Complex located at 1 Reverend Dr. MLK Jr. Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey.

Attendees can look forward to performances, refreshments including hot chocolate and cookies, giveaways, and a visit from Santa Claus. The township aims to kick off the holiday season with community participation and festive activities.

For safety and to ensure a pleasant experience for all, a section of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive will be temporarily closed to traffic. The closure extends between Pageant Lane and Mosshill Lane during the event.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to join the festivities and celebrate the start of the holiday season in Willingboro.

Mother and Daugther Found Dead, Shot in Willingboro Home

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Two Women Found Fatally Shot in Willingboro Home

**Willingboro, NJ** – Two women, identified as Catherine Nunez, 33, and her mother Marisol Nunez, 54, were found fatally shot in their home early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the Hawthorne Park neighborhood and is under investigation by the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and Willingboro Township Police Department.

Police responded to a call reporting a burglary in progress on the first block of Harrington Circle just after 4 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of the victims in an upstairs bedroom. Autopsies conducted by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood confirmed that both women died from gunshot wounds.

The initial investigation suggests entry was gained through a broken first-floor window. The intruder or intruders fled the scene before the police arrived, and no arrests have been made. Authorities do not believe this was a random event and assured residents in the area are not considered at risk.

Leading the ongoing investigation are BCPO Detectives Jennifer Marchese and Steven Trunfio, along with Willingboro Detective Elijah Hart. Any individuals with potential information are encouraged to contact the Willingboro Township Police Department at