October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This month is a time to educate and raise awareness, support and empower survivors, recognize the progress being made to end domestic violence, and bring survivors, advocates, loved ones, and our community together to create change. When we speak up and stand together, we help create a safer community for everyone.

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Domestic Violence Unit investigates and prosecutes all indictable domestic violence incidents occurring throughout Camden County, as well as disorderly persons offenses involving violations of restraining orders.

A detective and an assistant prosecutor are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide investigative assistance and legal guidance to law enforcement agencies responding to domestic violence incidents throughout the county.

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Joseph Tomeo, Jr., 77, of Bellmawr

The gates of Heaven are guarded by the United States Marine Corps… Semper Fi.

Joe just enjoyed being in the company of others, relentlessly making things happen and solving the problems of the world from behind the bar.

The greatest accomplishment of a good bartender lies in his ability to suit his customer exactly. He’s just a pharmacist holding a red Solo cup with limited inventory, and sometimes you just run into a bartender who changes your life forever. The problem with the world is that they’re just a few drinks behind. Ya see, life’s just like a cocktail; you get what you mix into it. Joseph Tomeo, Jr. put in loyalty, hard work, humor, and strength, among many others. …Don’t know the secret to happiness, but I’m pretty sure it involves the ocean, good music, and not being in a rush to get anywhere. Joe just enjoyed being in the company of others, relentlessly making things happen and solving the problems of the world from behind the bar.

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Emily J. Taylor, 89, of Jacksonville, Fl

There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who love dogs and “the others”. They teach us all about love and loyalty, neither are measured by time. Emily J. Taylor was love and loyalty. She was the mother of 5, defined by strength and resilience, who was a bit spunky and certainly fashionable. If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around. Emily, to the world, was just a mother. But to her family, she was our world. The only thing that mattered was time and effort. She worked hard and enjoyed the little things like jewelry, shopping, and stuffed animals.

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2026 New Jersey Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year

South Jersey Catholic Schools is excited to announce that Melissa Brino, vice principal and eighth-grade teacher at St. Mary School, Williamstown, has been named the 2026 New Jersey Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year by the New Jersey Council for American Private Education (NJCAPE).

Brino has been an educator for 25 years, with the last 10 years as a Catholic school educator in the Diocese of Camden. She has been at St. Mary School since 2017.

“Growing up ensconced in the Church, and Catholic school that tied the faith together, with Mass and the sacraments … I always knew I was going to be in Catholic education,” Brino said to the Catholic Star Herald.

Congratulations on this well-deserved award, Ms. Brino!

Read the Catholic Star Herald article here: https://catholicstarherald.org/saint-mary-school-vice…/

Fatal Vehicle Crash

On Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at approximately 5:16 a.m., Philadelphia police responded to the 300 block of East Lehigh Avenue in the 24th District for a vehicle that crashed into a building.

A dark-colored 2014 Dodge Journey was traveling eastbound on Lehigh Avenue when it crashed into the building. The vehicle caught fire following the crash.

The unidentified driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department medics at approximately 5:40 a.m.

The scene was held for investigators. The investigation remains ongoing.

Jefferson Health New Jersey Golf Invitational Raises $120,000 to Improve Lives

Picture-perfect weather welcomed golfers recently to Galloway National Golf Club for the 2026 Jefferson Health New Jersey Golf Invitational. The day of friendly competition raised $120,000 to support Jefferson’s mission to improve lives. Since its launch in 2004, the annual event has raised more than $2 million to strengthen programs and services for Jefferson patients, families, and communities across South Jersey. Proceeds help Jefferson advance patient care, education, and innovation.

“The success of this Invitational reflects the generosity and commitment of everyone who participated,” says Larry Slagle, Associate Vice President of Development, Jefferson Health Foundation–New Jersey. “We are grateful to our golfers, sponsors, and volunteers for continuing to support Jefferson’s mission and the communities we serve.”

Three Unlocked Cars Entered- One Car Stolen Within 2 ½ Minutes!

This video wasn’t created to embarrass the victims of this crime, it was created to bring education, public awareness, and to show the best example of how quickly these young criminals are committing these crimes. They almost always arrive into our Gloucester Township and surrounding town neighborhoods in a stolen vehicle, several suspects bail out and begin checking door handles on vehicles parked in neighborhoods, steal valuables, and attempt to steal the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and start button in the event the key FOB was left in that vehicle. If successful, they’ll use that stolen vehicle to commit more crimes, then dump it somewhere when they’re done.

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Camden County Expungement Event

Need help clearing your record? A free Expungement Event will be held Monday, October 26, from 10 AM–3 PM at Rutgers Law School’s Camden Campus, 326 Penn Street.

Attendees can meet with an attorney at no cost to review their record and potentially file an expungement petition. Walk-ins will be accepted, but capacity is limited and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. All clients must qualify financially.

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Philadelphia Police Are Investigating Gunpoint Robbery

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division is currently speaking with two persons of interest in connection with the recent gunpoint robberies in the 9th and 22nd Police Districts. The investigation remains ongoing. No charges at this time. Updates will be shared as they become available.

110-Pound Black Lab Found Dead in Hot Van

WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) (September 25, 2026)— The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has dropped an animal cruelty charge against the owner of a Wheeling pet resort where a 6-year-old dog was found dead in a hot van earlier this month. The incident happened on September 3, 2026

Miller, a 110-pound black Labrador, was found dead in a hot van after being transported to Waggles Pet Resort.

Waggles Owner Ross Niehaus was charged, but the state’s attorney’s office dropped the charge Friday.