Gynecologist Charged with Sexual Assaulting Three Patients

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Department Chief Timothy Hundall announced that a gynecologist who specializes in reproductive medicine has been charged with sexually assaulting three patients during appointments at his Mount Laurel office.

Jerome Check, 80, of Melrose Park, Pa., was charged with three counts of Sexual Assault (Second Degree). He was taken into custody in September and released following an appearance in Superior Court in Mount Holly. The case is now being prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

The investigation revealed that the assaults occurred between December 2024 and March 2025 when Check, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, was alone in the examination room with the victims during their appointments.

The investigation further revealed that two of the victims believed their visits would be informational only in nature and had not anticipated undergoing an invasive exam until Check indicated it was necessary.

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Franklinville Man Wanted for Murder-ARRESTED

UPDATE!

Ricardo A. Ferrera, 32, of Franklinville, was arrested for the early morning murder of his girlfriend shortly after noon today and is now in custody, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

Franklin Township Police responded to reports of a shooting at a Porchtown Road residence at 12:36 a.m. today. A witness, who had been upstairs at the home, reported they heard gunshots and came downstairs to find the victim, Christina Cruz, 30, lying in the living room.

The witness stated Ferrera was arguing with the victim about two hours before the shooting. A second witness, who was in a first-floor bedroom, reported hearing the argument followed by two gunshots and a thud.

The first witness told police that Ferrera drove off after the shooting and authorities issued a bulletin for his arrest.

He was taken into custody on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have a weapon.

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NJMVC Agency in Somerville Relocating in December

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) today announced that its Somerville Agency will close and relocate to a new, expanded facility in nearby Green Brook Township in December 2026.

Customers are advised of the following transition dates:

Wednesday, December 16 — the Somerville Agency, located at 10 Roosevelt Place, will close permanently. Customer appointments will continue to be serviced at Somerville through the end of the business day on December 16.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of November 2 to November 6.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Audubon

· Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue on Monday, November 2, and Wednesday, November 4 through to Friday, November 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a lane closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.

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NJMVC Facilities to Close for the State Holiday on Tuesday, November 3

TRENTON — All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities, including agencies, road test sites, and inspection stations, will be closed Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of the state holiday.

While the facilities will be open for normal business hours the rest of next week, customers should be aware that all NJMVC locations will be closed for another state holiday the following week, on Wednesday, November 11.

The Commission’s website, NJMVC.gov, remains open 24/7, providing a convenient way for customers to complete their motor vehicle business. Over 25 online services are available, including driver license renewals and replacements, vehicle registration renewals and replacements, address changes, fee and surcharge payments, driver record requests, specialty plate requests, and more.

New Jerseyans in need of motor vehicle services should always visit the website first to use online services, schedule required appointments for in-person services, verify what to bring for their NJMVC visit, and resolve the most common customer concerns.

FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

New treatment may allow some patients to maintain viral control after stopping all hepatitis B therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen) injection, in combination with existing antiviral therapy, to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in certain adults without cirrhosis. Hibsago is the first FDA-approved antisense oligonucleotide to treat chronic hepatitis B. Hibsago is approved for certain adults without cirrhosis who have been taking HBV antiviral therapy for at least six months, have suppressed levels of HBV in their blood and have hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels of 3,000 IU/mL or less, as determined by an FDA-authorized test.

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Road Closures Remain in Place Through Mid-Nov. in Logan Township

The long-term left shoulder closures on Route 322 eastbound and westbound between Route 130 and Mechanic Street will remain in place through Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13, respectively, in Logan Township, Gloucester County. The left shoulder closures were expected to reopen on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, but have been extended due to inclement weather and other factors.

Route 322 eastbound Left Lane Closure

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, November 12, the left lane on Route 322 eastbound is scheduled to be closed. The lane closure is necessary to remove construction barrier and reopen the left shoulder.

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Medical Education Needs To Adapt

By Dr. James W. Schroeder

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize most industries, and medicine is no exception. Eight in ten doctors already use AI for everything from taking notes to getting up to speed on the latest medical research in order to better diagnose patients.

AI promises to deliver enormous benefits to clinicians and patients alike. But like any tool or technology, AI also has limitations.

Medical educators need to adjust their curricula in response to the AI age. That means putting less emphasis on memorization — and more on developing an empathetic bedside manner, communicating well, and handling the many other uniquely human elements of the job.

Doctors have the unique privilege and responsibility of being invited into some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of patients’ lives. Physicians often meet patients and their families when they are confronting anxiety, life-altering diagnoses, even death.

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Man accused of killing wife outside of Walmart

Norristown, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2026) – Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Cheltenham Chief of Police Richard Schaffer announced charges against Destino Jean-Louis, 23, of Philadelphia, for the murder of 45-year-old Latosha Ann Cooper on Oct. 21, 2026, in the parking lot of Walmart in Cheltenham.

The murder occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2026. Cheltenham Township Police were dispatched to the Walmart at 1000 S. Easton Road in Cheltenham for a reported shooting. On arrival, police found Cooper lying next to her Nissan sedan with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cheltenham Township Police and Montgomery County Detectives launched a joint homicide investigation. Through interviews and surveillance video detectives determined that Cooper and a coworker walked out of the Walmart after their shift and were standing outside talking when a masked man walked up to the victim and shot her. He then ran across Cheltenham Avenue into Philadelphia County. Video surveillance also showed the masked shooter standing near a bush with a direct line of sight to the entrance of the store, waiting for the victim to leave.

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Detectives Searching for Missing 13-Year-Old from Camden

Camden, NJ – The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Camden County Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing 13-year-old from Camden.

Yuri Cardoso was last seen on the 100 block of North 24th Street in Camden around 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. She is known to frequent East Camden. She stands approximately 5’1″ tall and was last observed wearing a black shirt, grey shorts, and black Croc shoes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Detective Jessica Minniti of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at (856) 883-0114 and Detective Valdez of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 519-3972.