Author: William Cleary Sr.

Life long Gloucester City resident, born in 1944. Graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 1963. Attended Camden County College. Army National Guard 1964 to 1970. Activated in 1967 during the Newark Riots. Worked full-time at the Gloucester City Post Office from 1967 to 1978. Worked part-time at the Gloucester City News from 1965 to 1977. In 1978 I was named editor of the Gloucester City News and Camden County Record. Purchased the City News in 1985. In 2005 the paper was sold. In 2006 I established Cleary's Notebook. At the age of 81 I remain editor of Cleary's Notebook News writing commentary and reporting the news for South Jersey and Philadelphia regions.

NYPD Mounted Unit Officer Captures Purse Thief (video)

William E. Cleary Sr.

A New York Police Department Mounted Unit Officer handcuffs a suspected purse thief following a full gallop chase down a Manhattan Street in broad daylight. Photo courtesy of NBC New York

NEW YORK CITY (CNBNews)(April 21, 2026)— A dramatic scene played out on the Upper West Side on April 15 when an NYPD Mounted Unit officer, patrolling the neighborhood on horseback, chased down a robbery suspect in broad daylight.

According to police, the officer was riding Kelly, a retired racehorse now serving with the Mounted Unit, when a woman allegedly snatched a purse near West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. NYPD body‑camera footage shows the officer urging Kelly into a full gallop as they pursued the fleeing suspect through the busy Manhattan corridor.

The NYPD later commented on the unusual takedown, saying, “Whether on foot or on hooves, our officers are always ready.”

With help from a witness who pointed out the direction of travel, the officer closed in, recovered the stolen purse, and took the alleged purse thief into custody.

According to the Toms River Patch, Kelly was rescued by the Standardbred Retirement Foundation from a “kill pen” in 2020, the foundation’s Executive Director, Judy Bokman, told Patch.
The Eyewitness News ABC7NY video below captures the chase and arrest as it unfolded.

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Willingboro Resident Leaves Child in Car to Gamble at Parx Casino

BENSALEM, PA (CNBNEWS)(April At 8:53 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Bensalem Police responded to the parking lot at Parx Casino regarding an unattended child inside a vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers located a 14-month-old child in the backseat of a locked vehicle that was not running, with the windows closed. The child appeared to be sleeping but was visibly sweating, as outside temperatures were in the mid-80s.

Officers were able to gain entry to the vehicle and safely remove the child. The child’s father was contacted, and Bensalem EMS transported the child to St. Mary Medical Center, where he was evaluated and later released to his father.

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BLUE LINE: K-9 FLOKI SHOT AND KILLED

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS–K9 Floki was shot and killed while working the back perimeter of the Marshall County Correctional Facility at 833 West Street in Holy Springs. K9 Floki patrolled the back perimeter to prevent contraband. He was found the next morning when officers went to bring him food and water. There is a reward for the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved in K9 Floki’s murder. K9 Floki was 7 years old and was used for narcotics detection and tracking.

https://www.odmp.org/k9/1964-k9-floki

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST/ the Freshman Wears Prada

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr.

\”Because I want to make a statement, \”says the girl.\”And my statement is that I am unique, which my choice of fashion demonstrates.\”So that was her answer.

And the question? Why the Bulgaria watch, the Louis Vutton bag, the Christian Dior blouse and the flirty whiff of Chanel? Why–little Miss College Student–Why the obsession with so many brands?

Then this unique girl flashed a Max Factor smile, turned and took a seat with her classmates–each dressed almost the same, \”all decked out in very expensive high class brand name gear.

\”Cheek to cheek chick. True, not all Japanese coeds come packaged in so many labels. And many more can better afford Hello Kitty than Hanae Mori. Still, in Japan there exist a sizable number of young females who do not leave their homes for school or work without at least one designer item in their ensemble.

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Lundy Faces Severe Penalties for Opioid‑Prescribing Misconduct

Written by William E. Cleary Sr.

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 19, 2026) — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced on Tuesday, April 14, that the State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the medical license of longtime Gloucester City physician Dr. Edward Lundy, following his guilty plea in federal court for conspiring to unlawfully distribute oxycodone.

Lundy, who practiced medicine in Gloucester City for 49 years, operated his office at 1017 Market Street, the site of a high‑profile FBI raid in July 2025. Agents were seen removing boxes of medical records from the building during the search, signaling the start of a sweeping federal investigation.

In January, Lundy appeared in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to distribute more than 1,600 oxycodone pills outside the usual course of professional practice. He is scheduled to return to federal court for sentencing in May.

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From Our Digital Files: 2 in Custody for Murder, 1 from Gloucester City

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (April 14, 2014)(CNBNews)—Camden County Prosecutor Warren W. Faulk and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported two men are in custody in a double homicide from 2013.

Jorge Lopez, M/35, of Gloucester City, and Jose Cortes, M/38, of Riverton, are each charged with two counts of Murder for the deaths of Christopher Humphrey, M/34, of Franklinville, and Jose Vega, M/35, of Camden. The two victims were found fatally shot at 33rd and Farragut streets on December 22, 2013.

Lopez was arrested April 11 in Camden and Cortes was taken into custody Monday, April 14 in Riverton, NJ.

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President Trump: America Reads The Bible

This week, I send my best wishes to every citizen gathered at the Museum of the Bible, on the National Mall, and all across our country participating in America Reads the Bible, a historic initiative in which nearly 500 Americans will take part in a public reading, over the course of one week, of the entire Bible—from Genesis to Revelation—to celebrate 250 years of the Bible in America.

From Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the New World and the first permanent English-speaking settlement at Jamestown to our founding in 1776 and to the present day, the Bible has been indelibly woven into our national identity and way of life. Nearly 400 years ago, a decade after the arrival of the Mayflower, the legendary John Winthrop powerfully invoked Jesus Christ’s Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew: “We must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us,” Winthrop said, imploring his fellow Christian settlers to stand as a beacon of faith for all the world to see.

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Good Intent School Fundraiser Night

Deptford Talk

Ally Austin Fitzgerald ·

Come out this Saturday, April 18, 2026, to Westville Brewery and support us in raising funds for Good Intent’s 5th Grade dance. Myself, along with a few other parents and teachers will be guest bartending from 5-9pm. All tips from the evening go towards making their dance unforgettable. This event is open to the community, anyone can come support us. It will be a beautiful night, the brewery has some nice outdoor seating and outdoor dining at Big Swerve’s. Hope to see you there! Good Intent Elementary School is located at 1555 Good Intent Road, Deptford, NJ 08096.

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Online Child Investigation Nabs Old Bridge Suspect; Vigilantes Interfere

OLD BRIDGE, NJ (CNBNews)( (April 16, 2026)–-Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera, Chief Thomas J. Montagna of the Old Bridge Police Department, and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Kevin Coposky, 39, of Old Bridge, has been arrested as a result of an online child exploitation investigation conducted by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Old Bridge Police Department received a tip from a concerned citizen regarding Coposky attempting to meet children online for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. An investigation was conducted by Detective Ryan Hall of the Old Bridge Police Department, Detective Christopher Raub of the Sayreville Police Department and Detective Ken McGarry of the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit at the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. As a result of that investigation Coposky was charged.

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Brooklawn Fire Code Inspector Explains the Rapid Key Entry Box System

By Sally Martino

NEWS Correspondent

Brooklawn Council President Theresa Branella conducted last week’s meeting in the absence of Mayor John Soubasis.

Council heard a presentation from Fire Code Inspector Carl Thomas regarding a new rapid key entry box system that will be available for installation at the school, community center and local businesses for the cost of the box.