Let’s Ride Better Together

Building a Fully Connected Camden County

Love riding bike trails? Want safer bike lanes? Curious how Camden County connects into the region’s growing trail network? This is your chance to join the conversation. Come out for a relaxed, informative evening co-hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Camden County, and presented in partnership with Bike Gloucester County and the Circuit Trails Coalition. On Wednesday, February 18th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the Camden County Sustainability Center, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, learn what’s happening, what’s next, and how you can help move local biking efforts forward! To learn more and register, Click Here.

Congressman Norcross to deliver funding for Camden County College

Today at noon, the Camden County Board of Commissioners will join Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) as he delivers $850,000 in Community Project Funding to Camden County College, Truman Hall, Room 101, 200 College Drive, Gloucester County, parking lot 11. The funding will be used to renovate and expand a facility that will house a new electric and hybrid vehicle technician training program.

“This funding is an investment in the future for our students, their careers, and the future of clean, eco-friendly transportation,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash. “On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, we are grateful for Congressman Norcross’ advocacy and support that has ensured Camden County College will be on the forefront of automotive innovation in our region for years to come turning out the best mechanics with right skillsets for 21st century vehicles.”

With New Jersey projected to welcome over $2 million electric vehicles to our roadways by 2035, this funding will help ensure Camden County College has an adequate space to accommodate the expansion of the electric vehicle training program and meet OSHA safety requirements.

CCPO Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time for the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office to recognize and reflect on the achievements, sacrifices, and lasting impact of Black Americans whose contributions have helped shape our nation and continue to influence its future.

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Five Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material in January 2026

Five individuals 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 and Camden County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Cherry Hill Police Department, Oaklyn Police Department, and Berlin Borough Police Department, led to the following defendants being arrested in January 2026:

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Camden County Certified Gardeners Education Series

Learn About Best Practices in Hydroponics!

Join us monthly, in person, for the Camden County Certified Gardeners Education Series! It’s a great chance to dive into exciting topics, connect with others, and boost your skills. Classes are held at the Sustainability Center.

Perfect for the winter season, the next part of the Education Series is about Hydroponics, on Wednesday, February25th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM! Through hands-on instruction and expert guidance, participants will gain practical knowledge they can use at home, including tips on plant selection, system setup, and maintenance. To learn more, Click Here.

Going to Winterfest Cottage – LGBTQ+ Skate Night

Resources, Food & Refreshments, Live DJ, Free Admission & Skates

Camden County is a diverse community with people of all different backgrounds and lifestyles, and it’s important that everyone has access to the resources they need to live a happy, healthy life. Hosted at WinterFest, Cooper River Park near the corner of Cuthbert Blvd. and Park Ave., Cherry Hill. This free event on Monday, February 23rd from 6 PM to 8 PM, has been organized to provide support and community to our LGBTQ+ residents by highlighting programs, services, support groups, healthcare, financial aid, housing, and more. Please note, attendees must RSVP.

Thank you to our sponsors, Independence Business Alliance, Visit South Jersey, Collingswood Pride, Cooper University Health Care, and the Haddon Township Equity Initiative! To learn more and RSVP, Click Here.

Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of February 9 to February 14.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Berlin Township

Crews will be working on Hopewell Road & Cooper Road from Tuesday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure of Hopewell Road between Cooper Road & Jackson Road in Waterford Township and a full road closure of Cooper Road between Cushman Avenue & Hopewell Road in Berlin Township.

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Pennsauken Man Arrested for Attempting to Lure Underage Girl

Camden County, NJ – A Pennsauken man has been arrested and charged for attempting to meet with an
underage girl to engage in sexual conduct after chatting online, reported Camden County Prosecutor
Grace C. MacAulay.
Gustavo Sosa, 31, is charged with 2nd
-degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd
-degree Attempted Sexual
Assault, 2nd
-degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, and 3rd
-degree Attempted Endangering the
Welfare of a Child. Additionally, he was charged with two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (disorderly
persons offenses).
On February 3, 2026, Sosa began communicating online with a person who he believed was a 14-year-old
girl. 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, Sosa arranged a meeting at
a park in Pennsauken for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity with the girl in exchange for money.
On February 4, 2026, Sosa was taken into custody at the meeting location by members of the Cherry Hill
Police Department Tactical Response Team and Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. He was remanded
to the Camden County Correctional Facility.

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Statement by Camden County Commissioner Jonathan Young Regarding the Death of a Camden City Firefighter

The statement below is by Camden County Commissioner Jonathan Young on behalf of the Board of Commissioners regarding the tragic line of duty death of a Camden City firefighter

“On behalf of the Camden County Board of Commissioners, I extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the fallen Camden City firefighter as well as the men and women of the Camden City Fire Department. Every day, our first responders leave the comfort and safety of their homes without knowing for sure if they will return after their shift. The sacrifice of these dedicated individuals, as well as the sacrifices of their loved ones, affords all of us the opportunity to live in a safer community. This loss is felt not only in the City of Camden and Camden County, but reverberates throughout the state. We grieve alongside our first responders and are dedicated to ensuring this loss was not in vain.”

Camden Homicide Fugitive Apprehended in Spain

An international fugitive wanted for a shooting that killed one man and injured another in Camden has been apprehended overseas, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, U.S. Marshal Nicholas Ricigliano (District of New Jersey), and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Felix De La Cruz-Arias, 30, of Brooklyn, New York was taken into custody on January 30, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain by the Spanish National Police in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service – Office of International Operations and the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of International Affairs. De La Cruz-Arias was charged on April 4, 2025, with first-degree Murder in the March 2025 fatal shooting on Josue Hiraldo-Peralta, 32, of Camden. He was also charged with first-degree Attempted Murder for shooting a second man who survived.