Category: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Camden County Office of Emergency Management Issues “Code Red” Heat Advisory

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

  • Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Projected Temperature 100°
  • Thursday, July 16, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Projected Temperature 97°

A Code Red Advisory is issued when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures of 95°F or higher for at least two consecutive days, or a single-day temperature of 100°F or above.

Additionally, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert for our region on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, meaning that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children and seniors.

In accordance with state law, Camden County is activating their Code Red Response Plan to provide shelter and support for vulnerable populations during these periods of extreme heat. Based on that, cooling centers are being activated throughout the county to ensure anyone in need of respite can find it.

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 Monroe Township Man Pleads Guilty

William I. McCray, 26, of Monroe Township, who was charged with  26 counts including sexual assault and manufacturing child sexual abuse material  against multiple minor victims, pled guilty to five of those charges today before the  honorable Renard L. Scott, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: In October 2025 a minor victim reported to police that McCray had sexually  assaulted them. A search warrant was subsequently obtained and executed on  McCray’s residence where CDS, drug paraphernalia, and multiple cellular phones  were found.  

The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit assisted the  Monroe Township Police Department in a forensic analysis of the electronic devices,  where they found more than 100 images and 40 video files containing child sexual  abuse material (CSAM).  

A second victim was identified in the files and subsequently interviewed, disclosing  they had also been assaulted by McCray.  

Additional victims were also identified in the photos, videos, and chat messages.  McCray was arrested at his residence on Dec. 3, 2025.

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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.  

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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

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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!

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.  

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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).

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.

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

Missing Juvenile – Brooklyn Carter

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 13-year-old from Bergen Square.

Brooklyn Carter has been reported missing from her home on the 500 block of Mechanic Street. She is described as a black female, 5’54”, 115 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, black sweatpants with red stripes, black slides and a yellow head wrap. She is known to frequent Lanning Square, Bergen Square and Mount Ephraim Avenue.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.

Gloucester Township Police Traffic Advisory

Monday July 13, 2026 – 

  • New Brooklyn-Erial Road – 7:00pm to 4:00pm. Aqua NJ will be installing water services for two new homes.  There will be alternating traffic with flaggers between Wye Mill Drive & Kent Island Avenue.

Monday July 13, 2026 –

  • 838 Jarvis Road – 9:00am to 3:00pm.  South Jersey Gas will be installing a gas service behind curb, there will be alternating traffic with flaggers between Debbie Place & Williamstown-Erial Road.

Monday July 13 thru Wednesday July 15, 2026 – 

  • Old Black Horse Pike – 8:00pm to 6:00am.  New Jersey American Water will be replacing a water main on the Black Horse Pike, there will be a full road closure on Old Black Horse Pike between Richmond Avenue & the Black Horse Pike.
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