Gloucester Township Police Investigate Motor Vehicle Crash

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 6:32 PM, officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the area of Sicklerville Road and Garwood Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash involving injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a classic Ford Roadster was traveling on Sicklerville Road when it crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and collided with a Honda Passport. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

The driver of the Honda Passport was evaluated and treated by Inspira Emergency Medical Services personnel before being transported by ambulance to a local hospital with injuries reported to be minor.

The driver of the Ford Roadster received medical treatment at the scene from Virtua Paramedics and Inspira Emergency Medical Services personnel before being transported by helicopter to a regional trauma center for further treatment.

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CCPO Assistant Prosecutor Honored

Pictured from left to right: Assistant Prosecutor Cynthia Russomanno, Lieutenant Jenna Gamble, Assistant Prosecutor Jason Magid, Prosecutor Grace MacAulay, Assistant Prosecutor Rachael Minardi, Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, Sergeant Kevin Courtney, Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator Yessenia Sanchez, and Captain Jose Rosado

Sayreville, NJ – The New Jersey Children’s Alliance (NJCA) recently honored a veteran member of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office for her outstanding work in child advocacy.

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Camden County is Seeking Poll Workers

Assist in the 2026 General Election and Play an Important Role

The Camden County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers for the upcoming General Election. This opportunity is open to individuals ages 16 and older, with a stipend of $300 for the full day shift from 5 AM to 9 PM on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. To qualify, applicants must be registered to vote and complete a mandatory training session. Sign up today to support the election process and play an important role in your community. To learn more, Click Here.

Motorcyclist Dies in Pre-Dawn Crash on Ben Franklin Bridge

By Joshua Doyle

A motorcyclist is dead and a car driver was hospitalized after a crash before dawn Sunday on the Ben Franklin Bridge, in the eastbound lane on the Camden side of the span. The collision happened around 3:27 a.m. and left the rider dead at an area hospital, while the driver of the car was hospitalized with injuries.

The Delaware River Port Authority confirmed in a statement that one person was killed and another injured in the crash involving a motorcyclist and a car, according to NJ.com. Officials have not released the identity of the motorcycle rider, nor have they said how the crash unfolded. The investigation remains ongoing, per the outlet’s report.

Courtesy: Newsbreak

Walter W. McCleary, 72, of Brooklawn

Walter W. McCleary, affectionately known as “Walt,” passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, at the age of 72. He was a longtime resident of Brooklawn.

Born on August 15, 1954, in Philadelphia to the late Walter McCleary and Joann McDonald McCleary, Walt grew up in National Park and graduated from Gateway Regional High School, Class of 1973.

Walt is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Julie A. McCleary (née Robinson); his beloved son, Walter “Mick” McCleary and his wife, Lisa (nee Parry); his sister, Margarete Sampson (John); his nephews, David Robinson and Stephen Robinson (Lyndsey); and his nieces, Summer West and Lindsey Kyprianou.

Walt was funny, quick-witted, and never short on sarcasm. He liked to give the impression that he was gruff, but those who knew him knew how deeply he loved and how loyal he was to the people he cared about.

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HOME COUNTRY: Squash…

Squash. Just listen to that word one more time. Squash … one of the English language’s most painful words, along with maim and trauma and rend and okra and Liberace. Why would anyone want to eat something that sounds as though someone sat on it?
The bottom-line truth is, cooks all over the place love a challenge, and they have tried valiantly to turn squash into an edible dish. To do this, they take one tenth of a portion of squash, boil as much of the squashiness as they can out of it, then immerse it in nine-tenths something that tastes good and hope no one will notice. You know, stuff like chile, mutton, edible vegetables, nuclear waste, cottonwood bark and even chocolate. Then, when you can’t taste the squash in it, and most of the slime has settled to the bottom, they smile and say,
“How do you like my ‘Squash Canneloni ala Hershey con Brio?”

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Human Remains Located

Cape May Court House, New Jersey — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Tracey Super of the Middle Township Police Department announce that on October 20, 2026, two county residents were walking in a wooded area in the Edgewood section of Middle Township and discovered human remains. The discovery was immediately reported to the Middle Township Police Department. Following the report, investigators from the Middle Township Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office initiated an investigation. At this time, a positive identification has not been made.

Prosecutor Sutherland stated that the investigation remains ongoing, and that additional information will be released as it becomes available. He further advised that there is no threat to the public at this time.

Prosecutor Sutherland urges anyone with information regarding this investigation, or any illegal activity within the community, to submit an anonymous tip through the Prosecutor’s Office website at cmcpo.tips or directly to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.

Stephanie Marie Jack, 38, formerly of Collingswood

Suddenly, on October 12, 2026, Stephanie Marie Jack, age 38, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Collingswood and Blackwood, NJ.

Stephanie was the beloved daughter of Steven (Michele) Jack and Kathleen (Glenn) Gaugler (née Kennedy).

She was the dear mother of Aiden Boehly and Savannah Scartoli; adored sister of Nicholas (Anna), Lisa Jack, affectionately known as “LaLa”, and Shawn (Brianna) Gaugler; and beloved granddaughter of Margaret Jack, the late John Jack, Susan Maiatico Kennedy and Richard Kennedy.

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Suspect Charged in Fatal Drive-By Shooting in Lawnside

Lawnside, NJ – A Camden man has been arrested and charged in connection with an August drive-by shooting in Lawnside that killed a man, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lawnside Police Captain William Plenty.

Nicholas Stiegler, 21, is charged with 1st-degree Murder in the death of 25-year-old George Rivera of Lawnside. He is also charged with 2nd-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and 2nd-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

On August 21, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers from the Lawnside Police Department responded to the unit block of West Hodges Avenue in reference to a shooting. Officers learned that the victim – identified as Rivera – had been transported in a private vehicle to Cooper University Hospital. The victim was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital at approximately 11:27 p.m.

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Homicide Investigation

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 9:46 p.m., 22nd District officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun at 19th and Dauphin streets. Upon arrival, officers were directed to the 2200 block of North Gratz Street, where they located an adult male on the highway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body.

The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:02 p.m.

The scene was secured, and investigators responded to conduct an investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.

As with all homicides in the city of Philadelphia, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.