Josh Bakan

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Cherry Hill Man Shared Child Porn On Social Media: Prosecutor

5 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A Cherry Hill man was arrested April 30 after authorities say he viewed and shared child pornography on social media. A cyber tip led detectives to a Discord user who was sharing the illegal material, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Investigators identified Angelo Stevenson, of Cherry Hill, as the person behind the Discord account.
NJ Congressman Returns Home After Life-Threatening Infection: See What's Next

5 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

CAMDEN, NJ — U.S. Representative Donald Norcross returned home from rehabilitation Thursday as the congressman continues to recover from a life-threatening gallbladder infection. Norcross (D-NJ) fell ill on a flight in early April. He spent several weeks in the hospital for an infection that progressed to sepsis. The Democratic lawmaker, who represents New Jersey's 1st congressional district, was released from the hospital last week.
3 South Jersey Outdoor Spaces Attracting Illegal Activity To Close For Summer

5 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

SOUTH JERSEY — Three state-protected outdoor spaces in South Jersey that have attracted illegal activity over the years are closing for the summer. In the past, these areas have seen large crowds and unauthorized activities, including swimming and off-road vehicle use, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The following areas will be closed from May 22 through Sept. 1 (Labor Day). Click each link for maps:They will all reopen on Sept. 2.
Fire On Route 70 Closes Lanes In Burlington Co.

5 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

EVESHAM, NJ — Route 70 has been partially closed because of a utility pole fire Friday morning in Evesham, officials said. The fire broke out in the area of the wires on a pole located on Route 70 East by North Locust Avenue, according to Evesham Fire Rescue. Route 70 East is down to one lane, while access to the highway from North Locust Avenue, Cooper Avenue and Plaza 70 is closed or reduced as of 9:30 a.m.First responders are at the scene, and PSE&G is on their way, officials said.
Crashes Closes Multiple Lanes On I-295 In Camden Co.

5 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

BARRINGTON, NJ — Several lanes are closed on Interstate 295 in Camden County after a crash on Friday morning. The crash happened around 8 a.m. on I-295 North, by Exit 29 to Route 30 in Barrington, according to 511NJ. Two of the three northbound lanes are closed as of this writing. Additional information on the crash wasn't immediately available.
Major Roadwork Coming To Busy Roadway In Cherry Hill: What To Know

6 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Major roadwork is coming to a multi-mile stretch of Kresson Road in Cherry Hill. Later this year, the Camden County government will begin a $7.5 million project to upgrade the roadway. The work is part of the county's $161 million program to upgrade its roadways and bridges through 2026. The Kresson Road project will span from the Turnpike Bridge to Cropwell Road, says County Commissioner Al Dyer.
Town-Wide Yard Sale In Haddon Twp.: See Where To Find Bargain Items

6 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Nearly 100 homes have registered to sell items during Haddon Township's town-wide yard sale this weekend. The town-wide yard sale runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, with a rain date of May 17. Bargain hunters can seek good deals at homes throughout the township.
Armed Suspects Steal Car After Moorestown Resident Confronts Them: Police

6 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

MOORESTOWN, NJ — A Moorestown resident confronted burglars in his driveway. The suspects later came back, brandished a gun and stole his car, police said. The vehicle was stolen April 27 from an Apple Orchard Road home and recovered the next day in Philadelphia. But the investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been announced as of Thursday. The homeowner's Ring camera detected two males in his driveway at 3:30 a.m. April 27. The suspects were trying to break into a Subaru, police said.
Endangered Woman Missing Out Of Burlington Co.

6 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

EVESHAM, NJ — An woman who police described as endangered has gone missing. The Evesham Police Department asked the public on Thursday for information that could help them find Shloka Ettna. Ettna was last seen wearing a black beanie cap, police said. Her last-known location is Windsor Street in Philadelphia. Police did not say when Ettna was last seen. Ettna is 4 feet, 11 inches and 115 pounds, police said.
Person Killed In Crash Between SUVs In Camden Co.: Officials

6 days ago | patch.com | Josh Bakan

CAMDEN, NJ — A person died in a crash Wednesday night in the city of Camden, officials said. An SUV struck another SUV at 8:52 p.m. in the intersection of 10th and Linden streets, according to Dan Keashan, a spokesperson for the Camden County Police Department. A passenger in one of the vehicles was killed, Keashan said. The Camden County Crash Team is investigating the accident as of Thursday morning. Patch will update as more information becomes available.