Five Things To Know For Monday

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U.S. planning major military base upgrade in Greenland amid diplomatic crisis, officials say U.S. troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota, and military strike takes out another ISIS leader.

1. Major airfield upgrades are in the works for the U.S. military’s base in Greenland even as a diplomatic crisis between the United States and NATO allies in Europe ratchets up over President Donald Trump’s push to take control of the territory. The plan calls for spending up to $25 million for a new runway lighting system, river crossing bridge and related projects to improve flight operations at Pituffik Space Base, the military’s Arctic hub, according to a new government solicitation for bids. The territory has emerged as a geopolitical flashpoint. On Saturday, Trump upped the ante in his push to acquire Greenland, saying he will impose new tariffs on several European countries in lieu of a deal for the United States to take possession of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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Riverton Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Riverton Police Chief Andrew Beuschel announced that a 26-year-old Riverton man has been charged with possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Christian Lutz, of Linden Avenue, was taken into custody at his residence this morning and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly pending a first appearance in Superior Court. The charges against Lutz include Distribution of CSAM (Second Degree) and Possession of CSAM (Third Degree).

Multiple cell phones were seized during the execution of a search warrant at his residence and will be analyzed by the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit. The case will then be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

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Arlene D. Harris, 72, of Burlington

Burlington, NJ. Formerly of Maple Shade, NJ. Age 72. She was the daughter of the late Paul Sinutko, Sr. and Jean (Kuniewicz) Sinutko. Arlene is survived by her sons, Ethan Harris and Stephen Harris, Jr. and her caring team at Complete Care @ Marcella in Burlington, NJ.

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Camden County Library Systems Enters Into Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement With Other County Libraries

(Voorhees Township, NJ) – The Camden County Library System is proud to announce a new reciprocal borrowing agreement with Atlantic, Burlington, and Gloucester County Library Systems starting in January 2026. This new agreement invites Camden County Library cardholders, in good standing, to sign up for a library card in neighboring counties at no cost. The reciprocal borrowing agreement offers cardholders a wider selection of materials and increased convenience while promoting the collective value of library systems across the state.

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Mount Laurel Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Two Young Girls

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 55-year-old Camden County man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls over a period of several years.

James Murray, of Cypress Point Circle in Berlin, was found guilty on December 17 of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault (First Degree), three counts of Sexual Assault (Second Degree), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of Child (Second Degree) and one count of Obscenity to Minors (Third Degree).

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Lumberton Elected Official Indicted on Child Endangering/Abuse Charges

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a member of the Lumberton Township Committee who was charged earlier this year with drunk driving and related offenses has been indicted on charges of failing to protect her young child who was in the car with her at the time of the incident.

Gina LaPlaca, 46, who presently serves as the Lumberton Township mayor, was charged by a grand jury with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Second Degree) and Child Abuse (Fourth Degree). She is scheduled to be arraigned on December 8 in Superior Court in Mount Holly.

The indictment was returned November 20 and signed by Prosecutor Bradshaw.

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Two Charged in Bordentown Township Double Homicide

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Bordentown Township Police Department Officer-in-Charge Lt. Frank Nucera III announced that two people have been charged with fatally shooting two men outside a Bordentown Township convenience store one month ago.

Justford Doe, 23, of Philadelphia, and Giovanni Varanese, 21, of Cherry Hill, were charged with Murder (First Degree), Conspiracy to Commit Murder (First Degree), Robbery (First Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Second Degree), Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Second Degree), Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons (Second Degree) and Eluding (Second Degree).

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Murder Charges Filed in 2017 Maple Shade Slaying of Mom, Son

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher announced today that a 38-year-old Indian National has been charged with the March 2017 homicides of a woman and her young son inside an apartment in Maple Shade, New Jersey.

Nazeer Hameed was charged with the slayings and indicted earlier this year on two counts of Murder (First Degree), two counts of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree) and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Fourth Degree).

“Our message today is clear – we do not forget, we do not forgive, and we do not stop pursuing those who take innocent lives,” Prosecutor Bradshaw said. “Justice is sometimes delayed based on the challenges of each case, but justice must always prevail, and it certainly will in this case.”

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Two Men Fatally Shot in Bordentown Township

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Bordentown Township Police Department Officer-in-Charge Lt. Frank Nucera III announced that two people were fatally shot late last night outside of a Bordentown Township convenience store.

Police were called to the 7-Eleven/Valero gas station at the intersection of Route 130 north and Farnsworth Avenue at approximately 11:30 p.m. after a man who had been shot in the parking lot walked inside and requested assistance.

The victim, a 22-year-old man, collapsed outside and died. A second shooting victim, a 21-year-old male, died after being taken to a Trenton hospital. The names of the victims are being withheld at this time.