Vineland PD Investigation Into Fatal NY Eve Traffic Accident Ends; Pittsgrove Man Jailed

VINELAND, NJ (Cleary’s Notebook News)(April 7, 2026) — The Vineland Police investigation into the death of Philadelphia Christian Pastor Lance Warren on New Year’s Eve concluded on Friday, April 3, 2026, resulting in the arrest of Donald Hunt Jr., 34, of Pittsgrove. Hunt had been free since the accident, pending the outcome of the accident investigation.

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Judith F. Pattison, 87, of Haddonfield

(nee Fay) Peacefully on April 4, 2026, of Haddonfield, NJ, formerly of Westmont, NJ. She was 87 years old.

Beloved wife of 54 years to the late William F. Pattison. Dear mother of Mark (Raquel) Pattison and Mary Kelly (Michael Nelson). Loving grandmother of Matthew and Ryan Pattison, Brielle and Damian Nelson. She is also lovingly survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty Ann and Sam O’Kane; 3 nieces, Mary Beth, Terry and Rosemary; 2 nephews, Sam III and Charles; devoted caregiver, Rosa Irizarry Arman and loving furry companion, Miranda.

Judith was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary of the Angels Academy in Haddonfield and 1960 graduate of Glassboro State College. She was an educator for over 35 years at Barclay Elementary School, Holy Rosary and St. Rose of Lima grammar schools and Edison grammar school in Westmont. Judith was a very active parishioner of Holy Saviour Church, Haddon Township. She also loved gardening and providing bird feeders for her birds and vacationing in Cape May, NJ.

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GTPD’s 2026 National Night Out Kickoff Meeting At 6 PM!

Gloucester Township Police’s 2026 National Night Out Kickoff Meeting TONIGHT (Tuesday) AT 6 PM!

Have you been thinking about holding a National Night Out Block Party in your neighborhood? Are you a business owner in Gloucester Township that would like to get involved with our community?

Join the Gloucester Township Police Community Relations Bureau on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6pm in the Gloucester Township Court Room located at, 1261 Chews Landing Road Laurel Springs, NJ 08021, for our Annual National Night Out Kickoff Meeting!

We will discuss details and our goals for our upcoming National Night Out on August 4th and give you the tools and ideas to get your block party started. When you sign your neighborhood up for National Night Out you will receive a visit from our police department at your location!

Come on out and get your neighborhood signed up!

HELP WANTED: Gloucester City Public Works Seeking Part-time Laborer for City Marina

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Gloucester City Public Works Department is hiring for a seasonal position of
Laborer 1 at the Gloucester City Marina. This is a part-time position. The hourly rate is
$15.92.
Applicants must be a resident of Gloucester City and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s
license.
Those interested in this position may apply via email to: Tedesco@cityofgloucester.org,
mail to PO Box 150, Gloucester City, NJ or go to 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City,
and fill out an application in-person.
Deadline to apply for this position: April 9, 2026.

Philadelphia Zoo Debuts ZooTopiaries, Tours, and Peak Bloom Season

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to share the exciting happenings in its 42-acre gardens as the region embraces spring, family and friends find ways to connect with nature outdoors, and the Zoo gears up for its busiest season. This includes the much-anticipated return of “ZooTopiaries: Nature’s Sculptures” featuring three new mosaic topiary animals that can only be seen exclusively at Philadelphia Zoo; brand new guided garden tours on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting April 18; new blooming flowerbeds designed by the experts at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; plus, an insider’s guide from the Zoo’s horticulture team to all the can’t miss spots for those trying to soak in every bit of spring.

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Road Closures and Detours

The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured Tuesday through Thursday nights this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, the right lane on I-76 eastbound is scheduled to be closed on the same nights. This is a continuation of work that began in January.

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, April 7 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 and continuing Wednesday and Thursday nights at the same time, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168, and the right lane on I-76 eastbound is scheduled to be closed after Exit 1B through Exit 1A. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closures are necessary for bridge steel installation and retaining wall construction. The following detour will be in place:

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Rosalyn M. Williams, 77, of Cherry Hill

On March 28, 2026, at the age of 77. Of Cherry Hill.

Survived by her children, siblings and a host of family and friends.

At her family’s request, services are private.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rosalyn M. Williams, please visit our flower store.

Ex-Camden Hospital Worker Charged in $2.5M Medical Supply Theft

A former surgical technician was charged with stealing roughly $2.5 million worth of medical supplies from a hospital in Camden and selling them for profit, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

Marci M. Staub, 44, of Galloway, NJ was charged on April 1, 2026, with 2nd-degree Theft, 2nd-degree Receiving Stolen Property, 2nd-degree Distribution of Prescription Legend Drugs and 2nd degree Impersonation of a Representative of a Medical Organization following a six-month investigation.

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Health Alert for Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Nuggets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026, for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets with “Best If Used By” date “Feb 10 2027” produced by Dorada Foods after confirming that the product does not pose a public health concern.

The public health alert was originally issued based on routine surveillance sampling conducted by the New York State Department of Public Health that indicated elevated trace levels of lead. Because this product is commonly consumed by children, FSIS issued the alert to inform consumers of a potential risk.

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