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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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.

Philadelphia Fatal Crash

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 1:29 p.m., police responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on the 5100 block of Westminster Avenue.

Preliminary information indicates that a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling westbound on Westminster Avenue when it struck the rear of a Nissan Sentra that was stopped at a red traffic signal. The Chevrolet then struck a Lexus traveling eastbound on Westminster Avenue before leaving the roadway, striking a pedestrian and coming to rest against a building.

The 51-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 2:12 p.m.

The driver of the Nissan was evaluated at the scene and released. The driver of the Lexus was transported to Lankenau Medical Center in stable condition. The pedestrian was transported to Einstein Medical Center with a leg injury.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation with the Crash Investigation Division

2026 General Election Important Dates

General Election Day is November 3rd, 2026

Camden County is encouraging residents to get ready for the 2026 General Election and make a plan to have their voices heard. One of the easiest ways to vote is to Vote By Box. The deadline to register is October 13th, don’t wait and check it off your to-do list today! Ballots are currently being mailed out, keep an eye out and be sure to return yours right away!