Three Men Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material

Camden County, NJ – Three Camden County men were arrested last month for crimes related tochild sexual abuse material (CSAM), reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

Investigations conducted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, including task force officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department, Cherry Hill Police Department, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – Cherry Hill, in collaboration with the Pennsauken Police Department and Pine Hill Police Department, led to the following defendants being arrested in October 2025:

· Paul Braunstein, 30, of Cherry Hill

· Jaiden Wilson, 19, of Pennsauken

· Ulrich Markiewicz, 22, of Pine Hill

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Cooper University Health Care Honors 2025 Armed Forces Persons of the Year Recipients

(Camden and Cape May Court House, NJ) – Cooper University Health Care proudly announces the 2025 Armed Forces Persons of the Year honorees, recognizing outstanding Cooper team members whose military and civilian service exemplify dedication, integrity, and compassion. Winners of the award are nominated by their colleagues.

This year’s recipients include Dana O’Donnell from Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional and co-honorees Dennis Perez and Erasmo “Rico” Rivera from Cooper University Hospital in Camden.

The honorees were recognized during Cooper’s annual Veterans Day celebrations, with ceremonies held at both Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional on Monday, November 10, and Cooper University Hospital in Camden on Tuesday, November 11. The celebrations are among Cooper’s most honored Veterans Day traditions, bringing together team members, veterans, and active military members to recognize those who have served our nation and continue to serve through their work in health care.

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CCPO Promotes Five Veteran Supervisors and Detectives

Camden, NJ – Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay is pleased to announce the promotions of five veteran members of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.

On November 5, 2025, Captain Jose Rosado, Lieutenant James Brining Jr., Lieutenant Jenna Gamble, Sergeant Allison Dubé-Smith, and Sergeant Tanner Oglivie were sworn-in by Prosecutor MacAulay before Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair, and Chief of Staff Michael Mangold.

Captain Rosado will supervise the Special Victims Unit, High Tech Crimes Unit, Megan’s Law Unit, Trial Team Unit, Grand Jury Unit, Juvenile Unit, and Community Engagement and Outreach Unit. He began his law enforcement career as a police officer at the Lawnside Police Department in 2006 and later worked at the Barrington Police Department. In 2014, he joined the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office as a detective and served in the Narcotics Unit, Homicide Unit, Special Victims Unit, and Domestic Violence Unit. In 2021, he was promoted to sergeant and served with the Grand Jury Unit, Homicide Unit, and Special Victims Unit. In 2024, he was promoted to lieutenant and oversaw the Special Victims Unit, High Tech Crimes Unit, and Megan’s Law Unit as well as served as the coordinator for the Child Abduction Response Team (CART) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT).

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Lindenwold Man Charged with Murder in Delayed Homicide

Lindenwold, NJ – A Lindenwold man has been arrested and charged for a delayed homicide following a June 2025 assault that resulted in the death of another man two months later, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy Jr. Wilmer A. Velasquez-Orellans, 37, is charged with first-degree Murder in the death of 42-yearold Alvaro I. Reyes-Rizo of Lindenwold. On June 13, 2025, at approximately 4:58 a.m., officers from the Lindenwold Police Department were dispatched to the Pinewood Estates apartment complex on the 500 block of East Gibbsoboro Road in Lindenwold for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from an injury to the head. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. During the investigation, detectives obtained surveillance video that captured a suspect – later determined to be Velasquez-Orellans – striking the victim in the head with a club-like weapon during a physical altercation.

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Emergency Food Distribution Today at Camden County College

Ahead of the food distribution at 3 p.m., area leaders will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. at Camden County College, Blackwood Campus, lot 6, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on Camden County residents. Volunteers will be packing and organizing food to be distributed.

Details: In response to the government shutdown and severe delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Camden County Board of Commissioners will host an emergency food distribution event today , at Camden County College, to assist SNAP recipients and federal employees impacted by the shutdown.

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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.”