Just like his namesake, Oreo is as sweet as can be! This handsome 5-year-old Pit Bull Terrier weighs 65 pounds and is looking for a loving family to call his own.
Continue reading “Pet of the Week: Meet Oreo!”Pet of the Week: Meet Oreo!
Month: July 2026
Mullica Hill Man Pleads Guilty
Luis A. Joaquin-Nunez, 60, of Mullica Hill, pled guilty Thursday to first-degree sexual assault of a minor before the Honorable Renard L. Scott, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On April 12, 2023, A minor victim reported Joaquin-Nunez had sexually assaulted them at a Mullica Hill residence. He was charged with six counts including first degree sexual aggravated sexual assault of a minor, second-degree sexual assault of a minor, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
According to the plea deal, Joaquin-Nunez will be sentenced to 15 years in state prison with no possibility of parole. Upon release he will be subject to lifetime parole supervision, must register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, and must have no contact with the victim.
Joaquin-Nunez’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 9, 2026.
Continue reading “Mullica Hill Man Pleads Guilty”Wanted: Suspects for Multiple Commercial Burglaries
Inciden #1:
DC # 26-09-073912
On June 9, 2026 at approximately 11:45 PM, the three (03) suspects were captured on surveillance video in the 1000 block of Pine Street. suspects # 1 and # 2 attempted to break into the Smoker’s Point store located at 1036 Pine Street, while suspects #3 served as a “look-out”.
Incident #2:
DC # 26-03-025352
The WOW Van is Coming to You!
GTPD Community Outreach Team’s Summer Neighborhood Program
The Gloucester Township Police Community Outreach Team’s Summer Neighborhood Program CONTINUES ON JULY 14TH TO 17TH !
This week the COT Truck will be visiting the following neighborhoods from 1 PM to 3 PM:
Tuesday, July 14: Noble Road, Revere Run I
Wednesday, July 15: Valleybrook Pool, Masters Drive
Thursday, July 16: Millbridge Apartments Pool
Friday, July 17: Timber Cove Park, Sycamore Drive
Stop out for some fun playing outdoor games like corn-hole, football catch, and Frisbee toss . Please share with your family and friends, and we’ll see you there!
MLB All-Star Game
The MLB All-Star Game takes the field at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 8 p.m., after all the players return from the All-Star Red Carpet Show at Independence Mall earlier in the day.
Fan voting wrapped up in early July, with a powerhouse roster that includes the Philadelphia Phillies’ own Brandon Marsh starting alongside the dual-threat pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani as part of the National League. Phillies pitchers Jesús Luzardo and Cristopher Sánchez join the National League’s lineup, while several other members of the Phils sit on reserve, including Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Jhoan Duran.
Continue reading “MLB All-Star Game”Washington Township Man Gets 4 Years for Terroristic Threats
Quasan Flowers, 25, of Washington Township, has been sentenced today to 4 years in state prison by the Honorable Kevin T. Smith for third-degree terroristic threats pursuant to a plea agreement.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Oct. 14, 2024, police were called to a Mullica Hill address where a woman reported Flowers had spit on her, scratched her arms, and hit her on the head during an argument the night before. The victim also reported Flowers had threatened her with a firearm saying he was going to kill her.
Flowers was arrested and charged with seven charges including unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possessing large capacity ammunition, and certain persons not to have a weapon.
He pled guilty to the terroristic threats charge and was sentenced to 4 years in state prison.
Continue reading “Washington Township Man Gets 4 Years for Terroristic Threats”Roland E. Heilig, 93, of Haddon Township
Peacefully on July 9, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. A longtime resident of Haddon Township, NJ, Roland was 93 years old.
Beloved husband of 67 years to Joan D. Heilig (nee Harrop). Loving father of Susan (Stephen) Selby and Paul (Catherine) Heilig. Devoted granddad to Stephen (Lindsey) Selby, Michael Selby, Tyler (Sabrina) Selby, Shelby (Enzo) Frasca and Paul (Jessica) Heilig, Jr. and great grandfather to Sawyer, Stephen, Tyler and Colt. He is also survived by his brother, Ken (the late Mary) Heilig, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, July 16, 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Sewell, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Roland’s memory to Samaritan Hospice, PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425 (www.samaritannj.org).
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Fallen Firefighters Honored
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (July 13,2026)(CNBNews)–On July 10, 2026, members of the Gloucester City Fire Department stood alongside the Mount Ephraim Fire Department and Bellmawr Fire Department as wreaths and flowers were placed at the James E. Sylvester and John D. West, Sr. Monument in honor of these two brave men, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on July 4, 2002.
James E. Sylvester and John D. West, Sr., along with Gloucester City Firefighter Thomas G. Stewart III, lost their lives while courageously attempting to rescue three young girls trapped in a house fire.
Their bravery, selflessness, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We remain forever grateful for their service and continue to honor their legac
source Gloucester City Fire Department
Gloucester Firefighter Shines in HYROX Contest
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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (June 20, 2026)–Gloucester City Firefighter Jack Driscoll participated in a HYROX contest held recently in Stockholm, Sweden. Jack is a Gloucester City native who graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School. He placed second in the World Wide contest in the Overall and Age Group.
Afterwards, Driscoll said, “I went all in on the sport this year and had some big goals written down before the season started. I wanted to win a pro race and won five. I wanted to make it to the start line of an Elite 15 race and made it to two, one in solo and one in doubles. I wanted to podium at Worlds, and pulled a hard-fought 2nd out of the best of the best.
“Thank you to my family and friends for all the support this year, especially my girlfriend Erika Tvedten I couldn’t do it without you all. And thank you to all the people who have cheered me on at races and online all year! Time to build better for next year.”
