Rosemary L. Dick (nee Susini), 83, of Bellmawr

Surrounded by and in the loving care of her family, Roe passed peacefully at home in Bellmawr on December 21, 2025, at the age of 83. Loving mother of Michelle Carney (Bill), Michael R. Dick (Crystal) and Raymond J. Dick (Natasha). Cherished GG of Ashley Morelli (Kyle), Kristina Brady (James), Ryan Carney (Kayley), Zachary Carney (Nicole), Dakotah Spisak, Jace Dick and Gracie Wilson and great-grandchildren Jaxon, Eva, Nora, Landon and Brinley. Longtime loving partner of Harold J. Minnett. Loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews and second daughter, Danielle Susini. Predeceased by her husband Raymond E. Dick.

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William Crothers, 44, Florida Sheriff Officer; Former Broooklawn Police Officer

William J. Crothers, 44, of Florida, Former Resident of Gloucester City

Cape Coral, Florida (March 10, 2020)–William Joseph Crothers, 44, a resident of Cape Coral for the past 3 years, formerly of Mickleton, NJ, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 in Cape Coral. He was born on September 12, 1975 in Woodbury, NJ.

William was of the Catholic faith. He was a bull in a china shop with a golden heart. His big, burly stature could not mask the teddy bear inside of him. His thunderous voice was heard by everyone, and no one could depict if they were being welcomed or scolded. When William was not working, you could find him at the Matlacha Bridge with a rod in his hands. While fishing, he enjoyed snapping photos of the beautiful scenery, and sending it to the relatives saying, “I live where you vacation.”

He loved to spend time with his family and friends and would do anything possible to ensure that they were safe. Not only a father of his two children, he served as a public parent within the baseball community. Whenever another kid needed guidance he was there to listen and suggest a proper path. Within his early stages in high school, William knew that his career path was to follow his father’s footsteps and become a police force. At the ripe age of seventeen, he actively pursued his dream of becoming a member of law enforcement and took his first police exam. In 1996, he successfully achieved his goal of becoming a member of the Brooklawn Police Department. He quickly amassed the respect and friendship of a large number of local officers. In 2001, he transferred to East Greenwich Police Department, and had the opportunity to increase his professional opportunities, and he became head of traffic investigation and firearms instructor. He quickly rose to a Patrol Sergeant in July of 2013.

His knowledge of police procedures and the law was widely recognized, and it was not uncommon for officers of various ranks to ask for his guidance. After retiring from the force in 2017, he moved to Cape Coral, Florida. He spent his time as a beach patrol officer. He soon realized that he missed police work, and he joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in February 2019. Other officers quickly recognized his capabilities and was accepted into their brotherhood. Bill seemed to amass friends wherever he went. People recognized Bill for three things: An outstanding family man, An outstanding officer, and a terrible fisherman.

He is survived by his two loving children, Alexander Crothers and Austin Crothers, both of Cape Coral; parents, Bill and Donna Crothers of Deptford, NJ; one brother, Jeffrey Crothers (Alicia) of Mr. Ephraim, NJ; one sister, Dana Like (Brandon) of San Diego, CA; former wife, Kimberly Crothers of Cape Coral; five nieces and nephews, Gabriel, Ava, Amelia, Aurora and R.J; predeceased by his grandparents John Gogolin, Lillie Gogolin, Harry Crothers; Uncle Jack Gogolin, and survived by his Aunt Dot Gogolin; cousins Scott, Dawn, and Shawn; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert Watson (Robin) of Cape Coral; as well as the two huskies, Kona and Sanibel.

A time of visitation will be held 4:30 – 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Mullins Memorial, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL 33916.

Memorial Contributions in memory of William Crothers, are suggested to the College Education Fund for Alexander and Austin Crothers. Donations to be directed through Mullins Memorial c/o William Crothers, 1056 NE 7th, Cape Coral, Florida

Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home

& Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

A Message from Maple Shade Police Chief

MAPLE SHADE NJ–The last few days I have taken the opportunity to communicate with the public on a variety of messages relating to Covid-19 and our response to this situation. As we have all watched the news and heard reports about the significant concerns surrounding our elderly population, I wanted to address a number of specific issues focused on them exclusively. Having older parents myself who reside in our town and knowing their concerns about their safety and wellbeing, I thought it only proper to author this message to ensure the “bedrock of our community” is in the forefront of minds.

With that said, I am asking each of you to please check on your elderly neighbors and ensure they have what they need during this difficult time. This can easily be accomplished via a simple phone call, text message or knocking on their door and talking through a barrier such as a storm door, a window or at a safe distance of at least 6 feet.

If you have not had much of a relationship with your elderly neighbor(s), now is the time to change that course of conduct. Lasting relationships are often built in times of crisis and damaged relationships can often be repaired under the same trying conditions. Please take the first step for the greater good and reach out now.

During these conversations, please ask your neighbors how they are feeling. If they are lacking anything such a food, medicine or have any other immediate needs? It is critically important that we care for these residents and ensure their needs are being met in order to keep them safe and away from exposure to Covid-19.

Additionally, please also be on the look out for scammers or fraudsters trying to take advantage of our elderly population. These can take several different forms and many can be found in an on-line setting. Examples include fake sites claiming to be the World Health Organization website where they steal your email and password, fraudulent emails claiming to be the CDC with a link that downloads Malware and lastly, charity scams claiming to solicit funds for Covid-19 victims. In your conversations with your neighbors, please remind them that these type of scams are on-going and evolving and when in doubt, they can call the Maple Shade Police for assistance at #856-234-8300.

Lastly, I want to remind our elderly population that they have no obligation to answer the door for solicitors. Approved solicitors in Maple Shade will have an identification card hanging from a lanyard around their neck. A resident can ask to see it if you would like. If a resident has a “No Knock No Solicitation” sticker issued by our agency on their door or a sign either purchased or made by them indicating “No Solicitation” and a solicitor knocks anyway, that is prohibited behavior and you should contact the police immediately to address the matter. If a solicitor is being pushy or persistent and won’t take no for an answer, again, you can contact the police for assistance.

On behalf of the men and women of the Maple Shade Police Department, thank you for your assistance and help in caring for our community. We rely on the public to be our eyes and ears at all times and in all ways and are grateful for the partnership we share with you in protecting our town.

*Gloucester Township Police Department Presents Blood Donation Drive

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ–The American Red Cross has an Emergency Need for blood and platelet donors of all types to give now.

Inventories are critically low, with only a

1-Day supply of Type O on hand

Please consider donating and help replenish the blood supply for patients in need.

You might not realize how important certain letters are until they\’re gone.

A, B and O are our main blood groups and when not enough people donate blood, hospital shelves may be empty when a critical patient arrives.

A few missing letters may not seem like a big deal, but for a hospital patient who needs type A, B or O blood, these letters mean life.

Gloucester Township Police Department

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, March 30th

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Appointments are preferred. Call 1-800-REDCROSS

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE:

Or sign up at

www.redcrossblood.org

and use sponsor code: Gloucester Township Police

Save time on the day of the donation and visit

www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass

Area hospital patients are counting on you!

Don’t forget to HYDRATE and please remember your ID.

Address/Location

Gloucester Township Police Department

1261 Chews Landing Rd

Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500

Officer Down: Police Officer Christopher Walsh, Shot and Killed, Suspect Commits Suicide

Police Officer Christopher Walsh

Springfield Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch

Monday, March 16, 2020

Police Officer Chris Walsh, age 32, was shot and killed as he and another officer confronted an active shooter at a convenience store at 2885 E Chestnut Expressway.

Dispatchers had received numerous calls about shootings at various locations throughout the city between 11:24 pm and 11:43 pm, including one reporting a vehicle crash and shooting at the convenience store. Officer Walsh and another officer arrived at the scene and immediately engaged the shooter.

Both officers were shot in the ensuing exchange of gunfire. Additional officers who arrived at the scene extricated both officers and transported them to the hospital where Officer Walsh passed away.

The subject committed suicide before being taken into custody. Prior to exchanging shots with the officers, the man shot four citizens inside of the store, killing three of them.

Officer Walsh was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Springfield Police Department for 3-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

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published Gloucestercitynews.net | March 17, 2020

Senator Pat Toomey\’s Statement Regarding the Murder of Corporal James O\’Connor

Allentown, Pa.

– U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) released the following statement regarding the murder of Philadelphia Police Corporal James O\’Connor:

\”Philadelphia Police Corporal James O\’Connor was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a murder suspect this morning. Put more simply, he was murdered for doing his job – serving and protecting the people of Philadelphia, which he has done for the past 23 years. My deepest condolences go out to Corporal O\’Connor\’s wife, children, friends, and fellow officers.

\”The monster who murdered Corporal O\’Connor must be aggressively prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. And Congress needs to do more to keep guns out of the hands of violent criminals.\”

OFFICER DOWN: Philadelphia Police Corporal James O\’Connor, SHOT AND KILLED

Corporal James O\’Connor

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

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Friday, March 13, 2020

PHILADELPHIA PA (March 13, 2020)–Corporal James O\’Connor, age 46, was shot and killed during a SWAT team operation to arrest a homicide suspect at 5:50 am.

The SWAT team was securing the home on Bridge Street, near Duffield Street, when the subject opened fire on them through a closed door on the second floor. Corporal O\’Connor was struck in the shoulder in an area not protected by his vest.

Corporal O\’Connor was transported to Temple University Hospital where he succumbed to his wound 20 minutes later.

Corporal O\’Connor had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 23 years and had been a member of the SWAT team for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. One of his sons also served with the Philadelphia Police Department.

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published Gloucestercitynews.net | March 13, 2020

ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PEREZ REGARDING THE DEATH OF SWAT CORPORAL JIM O’CONNOR

I was deeply saddened this morning to learn that SWAT Corporal James O’Connor of the Philadelphia Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty. In the name of the people of the Archdiocese, I extend my condolences to Corporal O’Connor’s family and friends as they mourn this tragic loss. My heartfelt sympathy also goes out to Commissioner Outlaw and the faithful men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department as they cope with the death of a brother in blue. Each day, the members of our law enforcement community put their lives on the line to protect and serve all of us. We owe them a debt of gratitude.

This moment is one of deep mourning for the entire City of Philadelphia and the broader metropolitan region. I have asked the priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese to join me praying for the soul of Corporal O’Connor, for the consolation and peace of his family, and for all those are suffering as a result of his death. May the Lord pour His mercy upon them and hold them in His loving embrace.

+Nelson J. Pérez

Archbishop of Philadelphia

Gloucester Township Police Officer Found Guilty for Striking Juvenile

Camden City, N.J. – A suspended Gloucester Township police officer has been found guilty for striking a juvenile who was being detained, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins.

John Flinn, 29, of Williamstown, was found guilty of two counts of second-degree Official Misconduct on March 11 by a jury following a nearly three-week trial. The jury was deadlocked on a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Flinn responded to a reported disturbance on March 8, 2018. As Flinn was handcuffing a 13-year-old girl, he struck her twice in the face. Body worn cameras from responding officers captured the incident.

Flinn was charged in April 2018 after the Gloucester Township Police Internal Affairs Unit reviewed the body worn camera footage and turned it over to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.

Acting Assistant Prosecutor Angela Seixas prosecuted the case that began on Feb. 20 in front of the Honorable Judge Edward J. McBride.

During the trial, a responding officer testified he witnessed Flinn strike the victim with an open hand twice while she was complying with commands.

Flinn was released under conditions and is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date.

Address/Location

Gloucester Township Police Department

1261 Chews Landing Rd

Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500

*Pine Hill PD Accepting Applications for Police Officer and SLEOII

PINE HILL, NJ (February 27, 2020)–The Pine Hill Police Department is

initiating the recruitment process for the positions of Police Officer and SLEOII. The Department is currently seeking to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies within our agency with energetic, dedicated and hardworking individuals who are currently PTC certified Police Officers or are in the process of obtaining their certification. PTC certified SLEOII Officers who are within three years of their certification date and capable of obtaining a PTC waiver for Police Officer will also be eligible for consideration.

The Pine Hill Police Department is a proactive police agency, with members who are dedicated to fulfilling the community’s expectations of professional and community oriented police services. Currently the Pine Hill Police Department has twenty-two sworn full-time officers with specialized units including; Detectives, Police K-9, Special Response Team, Critical Incident Negotiations, LEAD and Task Force Officers. The Pine Hill Police Department provides comprehensive and proactive police training covering all aspects of modern policing.

The Pine Hill Police Department will be accepting Module I Applications and resumes from interested candidates from 8:00AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 until 4:00PM on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Module I Applications may be obtained at the Pine Hill Police Administration Building or by email request to

confidential@pinehillpd.com

Interested candidates are required to provide upon submission of the Module I Application and resume; a copy of their BCPO or SLEOII PTC certificate, and a copy of their valid photo identification.

Module I Applications, resumes, and required documents will be accepted at the Pine Hill Police Administration Building between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM or by email to

confidential@pinehillpd.com

during the same time period.

Candidates must be able pass the following;

Physical Ability Test

Oral Interview

Medical Examination

Psychological Examination

Drug Screening

Background Investigation

It is the policy of the Borough of Pine Hill to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment on the basis of fitness and merit without regard to race, color, religion,

national origin, political affiliation, handicap, sex, age, or sexual or affectional orientation except where age is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Address/Location

Pine Hill Police Department

48 West 6th Avenue

Pine Hill, NJ 08021

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-783-1549