Charity 5K Run/Walk to Support the Friends of the Camden County Child Advocacy Center

Lace up your running shoes and join the “Friends of the Camden County Child Advocacy Center” for a charity 5K run/walk at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The run/walk will be held at the piazza at Cooper River Park located at 5300 North Park Drive in Pennsauken. All funds raised during this event will go directly to support the “Friends of the Camden County Child Advocacy Center,” a qualified 501(c)(3) charity organization whose primary mission is to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. As part of that mission, the organization supports the Camden County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), a physically and psychologically safe space where children suffering abuse and neglect are connected to services. The CAC also serves as the home for the Special Victims Unit, which investigates and prosecutes crimes against children. Please follow the link to register for the event: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Pennsauken/FRIENDSOFTHECAMDENCOUNTYCHILDADVOCACYCENTER

Commissioners Break Ground on Gateway Park Kayak Launch

The Camden County Board of Commissioners, Upstream Alliance, and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation will break ground on the Gateway Park kayak launch in Camden City, October 31 at Gateway Park, 2798 Admiral Wilson Boulevard, Pennsauken, at noon.

“These enhancements will provide increased access to Cooper River and the Delaware River back channels for Camden County residents,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to Camden County Parks Department. “The Board of Commissioners is committed to creating spaces where our residents can enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and regain access to our most important waterways.”

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Camden County Police Department Debuts its New Ice Cream Truck

The department’s new ice cream truck will make its debut as kids and officers celebrate Halloween with music, candy, bounce houses and more.

Today at 6 p.m. at Morgan Village Middle School, 990 Morgan Blvd, Camden, the Camden County Police Department’s brand-new Metro Ice Cream Truck will make its debut at the Halloween-themed Open Gym event at Morgan Village Middle School.

“The addition of our very own ice cream truck provides our officers with yet another unique opportunity to connect with our residents and their families,” said Chief Gabriel Rodriquez. “This is another example of Unity Policing in action that helps strengthen relationships between the CCPD and the community we serve.”

In addition to the traditional Open Gym activities, including food, music, and basketball, and the Metro Ice Cream Truck, this special Halloween event will feature bounce houses, a costume contest, Halloween treats, and more.

Cherry Hill Man Arrested for Attempting to Meet with Underage Boy

Cherry Hill, NJ – A Cherry Hill man has been arrested and charged for attempting to meet with an underage boy for a sexual encounter after chatting online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller.

Nimrod Lasman, 62, is charged with second-degree Attempted Child Luring and second-degree Attempted Sexual Assault.

On October 27, 2025, Lasman began communicating through a chat application with a person believed to be a 14-year-old boy. Meanwhile, the person chatting with Lasman was actually an undercover detective from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit. During the conversation, Lasman arranged to meet the boy in a park for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.

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SNAP benefits set to be suspended due to shutdown

This week, New Jersey was notified by the Trump administration that if the shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1.

“The Camden County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to supporting our residents throughout this extreme period of uncertainty. In Camden County, approximately 75,000 residents currently receive SNAP benefits, and the loss of these benefits will result in our seniors, children, and other hardworking residents experiencing unprecedented levels of food insecurity.” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “Our community is fortunate to have a number of food banks available to help support those in need, and we encourage those who are able to, to donate to their local food bank.”

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Advisory Message: Veteran’s Day Service

Join us at the Winslow Twp. Municipal War Memorial (125 S Route 73) starting at 11 AM to honor our Nation’s Veterans. Light refreshments and free fresh produce will be available while supplies last.

Veteran’s Day
Date: Tuesday November 11, 2025
Time: 11 am
Location: War Memorial at Winslow Township Municipal Complex 125 S. Route 73, Braddock

Advisory: Frost Advisory until 09:00AM Tuesday

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* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…In New Jersey, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware and Lower Bucks Counties.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … DELAWARE … LOWER BUCKS

Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Camden Man Sentenced For Armed Robberies in Collingswood

Camden, NJ – A Camden man has been sentenced to 33 years in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted at trial for carrying out two brazen gunpoint robberies at a Collingswood apartment building and then leading police on a lengthy pursuit through Camden in 2021, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey, and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

Jaquis Burton, 25, received the aggregate sentence in Superior Court on Monday, October 20, 2025. Under the terms of the sentence imposed by the court, Burton must serve a period of at least 28 years of incarceration before he could be considered eligible for parole. Burton was found guilty by a jury on June 25, 2025, of two counts of 1st -degree Robbery.

The verdict was returned after a five-day jury trial in Camden County Superior Court. He was also found guilty of one count each of 2nd -degree Burglary, 2nd -degree Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, 2nd -degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 2nd -degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, 2nd -degree Eluding, 3rd -degree Theft, 3 rd -degree Aggravated Assault, 4th -degree Aggravated Assault and 4th -degree Resisting Arrest. Additionally, he was found guilty of four counts of 3rd -degree Criminal Restraint and two counts each of 3rd -degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Simple Assault (a disorderly persons offense).

At trial, evidence and testimony was presented that showed on January 10, 2021, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Burton forced his way into an apartment in the Parkview Towers in Collingswood while armed with a firearm. Once inside the apartment, the defendant restrained two women and two children (ages 3 and 9 at the time) at gunpoint. Burton demanded money and then pistol whipped one of the women. That victim sustained significant injuries. The defendant ultimately fled the apartment.

Missing Juvenile-Taniyah Abney

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 14-year-old from Fairview.

Taniyah Abney has been reported missing from her home on the 3100 block of Alabama Road. She is described as a black female, 5’5”, 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a red hooded sweater, red, white and black checkered pants and black and white sneakers. She is known to frequent Yorkship Square and Parkside.

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

Missing Juvenile-Anthony Mahan

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 16-year-old from Liberty Park, Camden.

Anthony Mahan has been reported missing from his home on the 700 block of Evertt Street. He is described as a black male, 5’3”, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, khaki pants, blue shirt and black and white sneakers. He is known to frequent Whitman Park and Centerville.

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