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.
The Camden County College Police Academy for Corrections will celebrate the graduation ceremony of the 124th Basic Correctional Police Officer Recruit Class. The 27 graduates will go on to serve in correctional facilities in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Cape May, Mercer and Salem counties.
“These officers represent the next generation of dedicated corrections professionals,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Department of Corrections. “It is not an easy job, but it is an essential one. I look forward to seeing them make a meaningful difference in our community.”
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Camden County, NJ – A Deptford man has been arrested and charged for attempting to meet with an underage boy to engage in sexual conduct after chatting online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Joseph J. Catrambone, 38, is charged with 1st -degree Attempted Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), 2nd -degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd -degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 3rd -degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 3 rd -degree Attempting to Send Obscene Material to a Minor, and 4th -degree Attempted Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor. On January 7, 2026, Catrambone began communicating online with a person he believed was a 14-year-old boy. Meanwhile, the person chatting with him was actually an undercover detective from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit. During the conversation, Catrambone sent an explicit photo of himself and expressed his desire to engage in sexual acts with the child. Additionally, he requested the child send explicit photos to him. Catrambone ultimately arranged to meet the child at a specific location for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. Later that day, Catrambone was taken into custody at a pre-arranged location in Collingswood. He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant John Cochran of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit at (856) 225-8826. Tips may also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS. All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
On January 19 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Board of Commissioners will be partnering with the Volunteer UP legal clinic, ARCHER Attorneys at Law, Camden County College, and the Camden County Bar Association to host a free expungement clinic. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Camden Technology Center located at Camden County College’s campus in Camden City (200 N. Broadway, Camden).
“Countless people have been disproportionally impacted by our criminal justice system, with past mistakes continuing to stand in the way of employment, housing, and long-term stability,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young. “This free expungement event removes the financial and systemic obstacles that far too many individuals face and gives them the opportunity to create a pathway forward to a successful future.”
Attendees can meet with an attorney, free of charge, to discuss getting their criminal records expunged.
(Cherry Hill, NJ) – On Wednesday, January 21, a ceremony will honor 11 Camden County residents for their selfless contributions to improving their community at the 2026 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony.
Established by the Board of Commissioners in 2001, this award honors residents in Camden County who demonstrate ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and have made a tangible contribution and lasting impact on their community. These accomplishments must be based strictly on volunteer work, excluding any remuneration. Since it began 25 years ago, more than 1,200 Camden County residents have received this prestigious honor.
Camden, NJ – Welcome to the team! The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has hired a new detective, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
On Monday, January 12, 2026, Detective Michael Famular was sworn in by Prosecutor MacAulay before First Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Chatten, Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, Chief of Staff Michael Mangold, and Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair.
Detective Famular joins the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office after having most recently served as a police officer with the Haddon Heights Police Department since 2014. Prior to that, he spent time working for the North Wildwood Police Department. He is a graduate of the University of Scranton.
(Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old from Whitman Park.
Steven Boardley Jr. has been reported missing from the 1700 block of Mount Ephraim Avenue. He is described as a Hispanic male, 6’2”, 168 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black bubble jacket, gray shirt and beige sandals and carrying a black backpack. He is known to frequent Palmyra, Willingboro and Cinnaminson.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.
The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured overnight next week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. This is a continuation of work that began on Monday, January 5.
Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, January 12 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, and continuing each night through Thursday, January 15 at the same time, and from 10 p.m. Friday, January 16 until 8 a.m. Saturday, January 17, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closures are necessary for pipe installation and removal of the temporary Browning Road Bridge west abutment. The following detour will be in place:
I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound/I-295 southbound Detour:
Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound wishing to continue onto Route 42 southbound will be directed to exit left at Exit 26/I-76 westbound
Take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound
Take I-676 northbound to Exit 1/Collings Avenue
Turn right onto Collings Avenue
Turn left onto I-676 southbound, which becomes I-76 eastbound
Take I-76 eastbound to Exit 1A/I-295 southbound
The work is part of the Direct Connection project that will provide a seamless route for I-295 motorists traveling through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42. To sign up for I-295 Direct Connect project updates go to 295DirectConnect.com or text CONNECT to 1-844-844-3681.
Portable variable message signs are being used to provide advance notification of traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.
Monday January 12, 7:00 p.m. – Tuesday January 13, 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 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.”
