Juvenile Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Florence Police Officer

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a juvenile charged with attempting to kill a Florence Township police officer and assaulting two other officers early last year pled guilty yesterday in Superior Court and will be sentenced as an adult.

Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Fasihullah Safar, 17, of Alexandria, Va., will be sentenced to an 18-year term in state prison in exchange for guilty pleas to Attempted Murder (First Degree), Aggravated Assault (Second Degree), Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Third Degree) and Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Third Degree).

The case was elevated from juvenile court in September 2025 after the Prosecutor’s Office filed a petition to waive Safar up to adult status. The Hon. Aimee Belgard, P.J.Cr., scheduled sentencing for March 26 in Mount Holly.

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Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Friday January 23, 7:00 p.m. – Wednesday January 28, 7:00 a.m.

• Projected temperature: Between 3°F and 30°F

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

“As temperatures fall to dangerously low levels, it is critical that our residents have access to a safe place to stay warm,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Safety. “We urge everyone to check in on vulnerable neighbors, ensure heating systems are working properly, and bring pets indoors.”

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Camden County is Prepared For Severe Winter Storm

(Lindenwold, NJ) – As a heavy winter storm is forecasted to impact South Jersey beginning Sunday, Jan. 25 into Monday, Jan. 26, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Department of Public Works are prepared to handle any and all emergencies due to the weather. Southern New Jesey is expected to receive anywhere from 8 -12 inches of snow.

“We have not seen a snowstorm of this magnitude and severity in over a decade. The safety of the residents of Camden County is paramount and our number one priority,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Department of Public Safety. “The more people we have out on the roads, the greater chance there is of an emergency situation unfolding. If it is not absolutely necessary, please stay home, and off the roads.”

Camden County’s Department of Public Works and Camden County Parks Department will be working throughout the duration of the storm to ensure that county roadways are passable, and to respond to downed trees and debris. Additionally, due to the impeding inclement weather, all branches of the Camden County Library System will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25.

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Super Bowl Hoagie Sale at CC Tech Schools

Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th @ 10AM – 2PM

Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS) is hosting a 10” hoagie sale as a fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday! Help support your community’s sports! Proceeds benefit various sports programs at the Campus of CCTS. Hoagies are $10 each! To learn more, Click Here.

Get Connected with Your Government

At Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, or Social Media

Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, our social media channels, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be scheduling new Town Hall meetings with all levels of government as soon as possible. If you need assistance, we will forward inquiries to the appropriate level of government. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. The next Caucus Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 17th, and the next Monthly Commissioner Meeting will be on Thursday, February 19th. These meetings help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.

Take Camden County with you wherever you go! The Camden County App is our free mobile resource that serves as a one stop source for all of Camden County’s services, events, concerts, programs, weather alerts, and more. Stay connected on the go, available for both iPhone and Android. Click Here to download the app.

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Attention Camden County Seniors

Camden County Government, NJ offers a free Senior Snow Removal Program for qualifying elderly (65+) and disabled residents, using Dept. of Corrections crews to clear snow from driveways/walkways after storms, but it requires residents to call after each event to request service (856-783-4808 ext. 5035); crews work during daylight (8AM-3PM) and don’t supply salt.

How the Program Works:

Eligibility: Seniors (65+) and people with disabilities who live in Camden County.

Activation: Only after at least 4 inches of snow has fallen and stopped.

Requesting Service: You must call after each snowfall to request help: 856-783-4808, ext. 5035.

Service Details: Crews clear sidewalks and driveways during daylight (8 AM – 3 PM) in the order calls are received.

What’s Provided: Shoveling/plowing (equipment provided by Dept. of Corrections).

What’s Not Provided: Salt or ice melt; residents can supply their own for crews to spread.

Restrictions: No guaranteed arrival times, and contact/gifts between crews and residents are prohibited.

Winslow Township Announces New Chatbot!

Introducing the all new Winslow Township chatbot called “Ask Winnie”!
Text “Hello” to (833) 434-0700 to get started or open the My Winslow app and click on the chatbot button!
Through Ask Winnie you can find the answers to most questions, and it will even enter a service ticket for you that will go to staff for things that need additional follow up – such as missed trash.
Keep your questions brief for best response – such as “missed trash” or “dog license”.

Resorts Casino Hotel Announces Two Major Capital Improvement Projects

Significant infrastructure upgrades underway at Resorts Casino Hotel
underscore their long-term commitment to Atlantic City

Resorts Casino Hotel announced two significant capital projects designed to strengthen the property’s infrastructure, enhance guest experience, and support long-term operational efficiency. The investments include the replacement of five cooling towers and a comprehensive restoration of the Ocean Tower façade.

Cooling Tower Replacement Project

Resorts is moving forward with the replacement of five 40-year-old cooling towers from the center roof with a brand-new energy efficient system. Also being replaced is the roof and structural steel that support the towers. The new system will improve energy efficiency by maintaining cooling and refrigeration throughout the property with usage-based demand. Other advantages of the new cooling towers include:

Improved reliability and performance

Enhanced energy efficiency

Modernized technology to reduce environmental impact

Greater resilience during peak seasonal demand

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Members of New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation Release Joint Statement

New Jersey delegation members including U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement opposing the recently announced decision by the Department of Transportation to halt previously allocated federal dollars that would have gone towards improving New Jersey’s transit infrastructure:

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Virtua is First in Philly/South Jersey Area to use Innovative ‘Safe Zone’ Technology for Robotic Spine Surgery

Spine surgery is among the newest procedures to advance robotically.

Virtua is one of the first to offer it – and the only one regionally to provide a unique,
GPS-like navigation system that improves safety and accuracy.

(MARLTON, N.J., January 21, 2026) Virtua Health, southern New Jersey’s largest health system, has achieved another milestone in its robotic-surgery leadership. The Marlton, N.J.-based organization is the first in the Philadelphia region and South Jersey to provide robotic-assisted spine surgery combined with a GPS-like navigation system that enhances safety and enables better outcomes.

The navigation software, called Spine Guidance by Stryker, enables surgeons to create “safe zones” where the surgical tools can be blocked from entering, minimizing the risk of damage to surrounding structures.

“It’s the only software on the market that allows us to set up safe zones, which enables us to relieve pressure on compressed nerves more safely and efficiently,” said Dr. James Sanfilippo, vice president of clinical operations for musculoskeletal services at Virtua Health.