On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 12:56 a.m., officers from the Wildwood Police Department responded to a motel located at 4301 Atlantic Avenue for a report of a large disturbance occurring in the parking lot of the motel.
While investigating the incident, a suspicious vehicle was stopped in the motel parking lot in connection with the disturbance. During the encounter with the occupants of the vehicle, officers observed a handgun in plain view. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested Semaj Turner, 21, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
Turner was charged with the following crimes:
* Unlawful Possession of a Handgun (2C:39-5b) a crime of the second degree * Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Magazine (2C:39-9h) a crime of the fourth degree
Take action on Monday, June 8th, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Camden County Board of Commissioners, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, SJ local group, and Community Partners are proud to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2026 and Wear Orange Weekend with this special concert and resource fair at the Camden Waterfront. Each year we honor survivors while building a community with those working to end gun violence. This year’s event will have featured speakers, student artworks, voting machine demos, and the Souls Shot Portrait Program. Following speaking program, Tank and the Bangas will take the stage for a concert as part of the Sunset Jazz Series at 8 PM. To learn more, Click Here.
The Camden County Certified Gardeners’ annual Horticultural Training Program will be accepting applications for admission until Sunday, May31st. All applicants will be interviewed via scheduled phone appointments in June and notified of acceptance in July. Tuition is $250 via credit card or check payable to Camden County Certified Gardeners by August 15th. To Apply, Click Here.
Pennsylvania – Students from all across the state are getting ready to participate in the 2026 Pennsylvania State High School Clay Target League (PASHSCTL) State Tournaments soon.
This year a total of 948 athletes from 63 teams will be participating across four different tournaments (Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays).
The largest will be the 2026 PASHSCTL Trap Shooting State Tournament, held at Pennsylvania State Shotgunning Association in Elysburg on May 31, 2026. The event will feature 849 athletes from 48 high school teams.
The Skeet event will be held at Shenecoy Sportsman in Huntingdon on June 20, 2026, featuring 47 athletes from 8 teams.
The 5-Stand event will also be held at Shenecoy Sportsman in Huntingdon on June 20, 2026, featuring 24 athletes from 4 teams.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the death of 53-year-old Vincent Good after his remains were discovered inside a suitcase and industrial trash bags in a Kensington alleyway last week.
On Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 9:25 a.m., 25th District officers responded to a report of a hospital case at 6XX E. Hilton Street, where a witness searching for scrap material reported finding a human upper torso inside a discarded suitcase. A subsequent police investigation uncovered additional human remains in an early stage of decomposition inside two large trash bags, and responding medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased at 9:28 a.m. The Office of the Medical Examiner has since identified the victim as Good, a resident of the 5700 block of Leonard Street, and ruled his death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds. No motive has been established, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Updates will be shared as they become available.
ape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland together with Sheriff Robert Nolan are alerting residents to a recent telephone scam in which individuals are receiving calls from persons falsely claiming to be members of the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office.
In these calls, the scammers tell victims that they owe money for fines or missed court appearances and threaten that a warrant will be issued for their arrest if payment is not made immediately. The callers often demand payment through unconventional methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, or other non-traditional means.
Woodbury, NJ – A life sentence for Kenneth Houseknecht, who was convicted in the 1988 murder of 12-year-old Kim Anderson, was reaffirmed by the Honorable Kevin T. Smith today, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On April 19, 1988, 14-year-old Houseknecht broke into the Anderson home, where Kim was home alone getting ready for school, with the intention of stealing money. During the incident, Houseknecht brutally attacked the victim, beating and repeatedly stabbing her, resulting in her death.
Many teenagers try marijuana and some use it regularly. Teenage marijuana use is at its highest level in 30 years, and today’s teens are more likely to use marijuana than tobacco. Many states allow recreational use of marijuana in adults ages 21 and over. Recreational marijuana use by children and teenagers is not legal in anywhere in the United States. Today’s marijuana plants are grown differently than in the past and can contain two to three times more tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ingredient that makes people high. The ingredient of the marijuana plant thought to have some medical benefits, cannabidiol (CBD), has not increased and remains at about 1%.
There are many ways people can use marijuana. This can make it harder for parents to watch for use in their child. These include:
Pack your boots because the moment we’ve all been waiting for has officially arrived! The daily lineup by stage for the Coors Light Main Stage and the Patron Stage at the Barefoot Country Music Fest is finally out.
From sunup to sundown, the beach is going to be rocking with the biggest names in country music. Whether you’re looking to sing your heart out at the main stage or catch your next favorite artist kicking up dust, we’ve got your weekend perfectly soundtracked.
Get the Ultimate Festival Experience: Download the Official BCMF App!
While the main stages are locked in, the party doesn’t stop there. Did you know Barefoot has FIVE stages of non-stop live music? To see the complete, hour-by-hour set times and explore the schedules for all five stages, you need to download the official Barefoot Country Music Fest app right now. https://barefootcountrymusicfest.com/plan/the-official-bcmf-app/
Why you need the app:
Full Set Times: Know exactly when and where your favorite artists are hitting the stage.
Custom Schedules: Create your own personalized daily lineup so you don’t miss a single beat.
Real-Time Updates: Get instant alerts about surprise announcements, schedule changes, and exclusive on-site perks.
Festival Map & More: Navigate the beach like a pro, locate food vendors, and find the nearest merch stands.
Join the Winslow Township Environmental Commission for a day of learning, activities, facepainter, and of course the shredder trucks (Residents only – NO businesses please)
When: Sat., May 30 | 10 AM-2PM
Location: 125 S. Route 73, Braddock, NJ | Rain or Shine Event
