Dead, Emaciated Puppies Dumped In NJ Woods Dead, Emaciated Puppies Dumped In NJ Woods Dead, Emaciated Puppies Dumped In NJ Woods
Dead, Emaciated Puppies Dumped In NJ Woods Three helpless puppies, one dead, were left trapped in a basket outside in sub-freezing conditions in Salem County, authorities said. South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter is asking for the community's help in finding those responsible for leaving the emaciated, crying puppies in the woods to fend for themselves. A citizen had heard the puppies crying on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the woods at at Gershal Road and Eppinger Avenue in Pittsgrove, rescuers said. "We can't imagine how someone could intentionally leave them to die," the shelter wrote on Facebook. "These puppies have clearly neve…
Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police
Man Stabbed In Chest After Suspect Refuses To Leave Party In South Jersey: Police A man who refused to leave a party stabbed another man in the chest, authorities said. The clash occurred on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1:05 a.m. at 500 Whirney Ave. in Glassboro, police said. A suspect, Jahee Nixon, was immediately taken into custody.  Nixon reportedly was asked to leave the party for "making multiple females feel uncomfortable," police said. He stabbed a victim in the arm and chest, police said. The victim was taken to Cooper Hospital to be treated for his injuries.  Nixon was taken to lnspira Hospital for minor injuries and was then processed, charged and lodged at …
NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign
NJ Prom Queen Delivering Newspapers Killed By Dump Truck Running Stop Sign: Campaign A high school prom queen was killed in a crash while delivering newspapers with a friend in Salem County. Kayla Rose Dowling of Blackwood died after the car she was riding in was broadsided by a dump truck that ran a stop sign on Wednesday, Oct. 11, according to a GoFundMe "Nobody expects to lose their child and Jill and Jose are not prepared to pay for a funeral," the GoFundMe says. Kayla, who leaves behind a young daughter, Elliana, was "a vibrant soul who brought joy and love to everyone around her," her obituary says. "The impact she had on those who knew her will forever be impri…
Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey
Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey A 25-year-old passenger was killed in a collision with a dump truck in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:32 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the intersection of Garden and Centerton roads in Pittsgrove Township, according to New Jersey State Police. A 24-year-old Camden resident was driving a Kia northbound on Centerton Road and the Kenworth dump truck was heading west on Garden Road, police said. As a result of the crash, Alize Fernandez, 24, the car's driver, sustained serious injuries and the passenger, Kayla Dowling, 25, of Blackwood, sustained fatal injuries.  Th…
Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police
Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police A 37-year-old Salem County man was killed when he ran off a Cumberland County road and hit a tree, authorities said. Douglas G. Hitchner Jr., of Woodstown, was driving south in a Chevrolet SUV on Tindall Island Road in Greenwich Township at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 when his vehicle veered off the road to the right side, according to Detective I Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman with the New Jersey State Police. The SUV hit a tree and Hitchner sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation.
Salem County Woman, 81, Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer Salem County Woman, 81, Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer Salem County Woman, 81, Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer
Salem County Woman, 81, Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer An 81-year-old woman from Salem County was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer, authorities said. The crash occurred at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 in the intersection of Route 40 and Route 677 in Upper Pittsgrove, according to New Jersey State Police. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Cadillac XTS was traveling north on Route 677 (Burlington Road).  An International 760 was traveling east on Route 40.  As a result of the crash, the driver of the Cadillac, Linda Krause, 81, of Elmer, sustained fatal injuries, police said. An 81-year-old female passenger in the…
'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True 'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True 'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True
'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True New Jersey's equine riding community is mourning the loss of a treasured rider, instructor, and mother. Ashley Knuth-Formato was among two drivers who died in a crash with a dump truck Thursday, July 27 in Salem County. The 36-year-old Bridgeton mom, along with David Mitchell, of Woodstown, both died. Those who knew Ashley are remembering her for her profound impact on children, animals, and families within the horseback riding community. According to a GoFundMe campaign, Ashley leaves behind "a hurting family & a barn full of critters." Ashley's passion was animal rescue — particular…
2 Truck Drivers Killed In Salem County Collision, 2 Kids Hurt: State Police 2 Truck Drivers Killed In Salem County Collision, 2 Kids Hurt: State Police 2 Truck Drivers Killed In Salem County Collision, 2 Kids Hurt: State Police
2 Truck Drivers Killed In Salem County Collision, 2 Kids Hurt: State Police Two truck drivers were killed in a collision at an intersection in Salem County, authorities said.  Ashley Knuth, 36, of Bridgeton, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup towing a trailer westbound on Mannington-Yorktown Road in Mannington at 9:07 a.m., Thursday, July 27, according to a New Jersey State Police spokesman. David Mitchell, 42, of Woodstown, was driving an International 920 truck north on Alloway-Woodstown Road (County Route 603), said the State Police spokesman, Sgt. Philip Curry. The trucks collided at the intersection resulting in fatal injuries to both drivers, Curr…
Fatal Crash: Katonah Man ID'd After Slamming Into Toll Plaza Barrier Fatal Crash: Katonah Man ID'd After Slamming Into Toll Plaza Barrier Fatal Crash: Katonah Man ID'd After Slamming Into Toll Plaza Barrier
Fatal Crash: Katonah Man ID'd After Slamming Into Toll Plaza Barrier A Northern Westchester man died in a fiery crash that closed the New Jersey Turnpike Saturday morning, July 22, police said. Henry Subin, age 77, of Katonah, was heading north in a Jeep Grand Cherokee when he struck the concrete barrier of the toll plaza, overturned, and became fully engulfed in flames around 9:45 a.m. in Carneys Point Township, located in southwestern New Jersey in Salem County. The crash, near milepost 2.4 on the northbound side, closed toll lanes for four hours.  Subin was killed as a result. The crash remains under investigation.
Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County
Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County A traffic signal is down blocking traffic in both directions on Route 77 in Salem County, authorities said. The mishap occurred about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 near Route 611 (Elmer-Shirley Road) in Upper Pittsgrove Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed intermittently northbound, the DOT said. All lanes were closed southbound, according to 511nj.org. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Wildfire At Former Golf Course Destroys 65 Acres In South Jersey Wildfire At Former Golf Course Destroys 65 Acres In South Jersey Wildfire At Former Golf Course Destroys 65 Acres In South Jersey
Wildfire At Former Golf Course Destroys 65 Acres In South Jersey A wildfire at a former South Jersey golf course in fully contained after destroying 65 acres, aiuhorities said. At 11 p.m. Thursday, May 18, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 100 percent containment of the fire at the former Holly Hills Golf Course in Salem County. The golf course is now managed as part of the Thundergut Pond Wildlife Management Area in Alloway. For a short time Thursday, 15 structures were threatened by the fire. Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant rainfall occurs to…
High School, Buses Vandalized In South Jersey: State Police High School, Buses Vandalized In South Jersey: State Police High School, Buses Vandalized In South Jersey: State Police
High School, Buses Vandalized In South Jersey: State Police New Jersey State Police are investigating vandalism to a high school and buses in South Jersey. On Monday, May 1, at approximately 9:30 p.m., three unidentified white males spray painted exterior walls of A.P. Schalick High School and eight Pittsgrove Township School District school buses in Pittsgrove, Salem County, a State Police spokesman said. This incident is currently under investigation.