Taquan N. Ayers, 25, a Licensed Practical Nurse Charged with Arson

6/4/2026


Camden County, NJ – A Gloucester Township man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of arsons in Gloucester Township and Winslow Township, including fires at his apartment and workplace, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse, and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons.

Taquan N. Ayers, 25, a licensed practical nurse at Oaks Integrated Care, was charged with one count each of 2nd-degree Aggravated Arson and 2nd-degree Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage in Gloucester Township.  He was also charged with two counts of 3rd-degree Arson and one count each of 1st-degree Attempted Murder, 1st-degree Kidnapping, 2nd-degree Attempted Aggravated Arson, and 3rd-degree Terroristic Threats in Winslow Township. Continue reading “Taquan N. Ayers, 25, a Licensed Practical Nurse Charged with Arson” →

Man Charged in Series of Arsons in Gloucester Township and Winslow Township

Camden County, NJ – A Gloucester Township man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of arsons in Gloucester Township and Winslow Township, including fires at his apartment and workplace, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse, and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons. Taquan N. Ayers, 25, a licensed practical nurse at Oaks Integrated Care, was charged with one count each of 2nd -degree Aggravated Arson and 2nd -degree Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage in Gloucester Township. He was also charged with two counts of 3rd -degree Arson and one count each of 1st -degree Attempted Murder, 1st -degree Kidnapping, 2nd -degree Attempted Aggravated Arson, and 3rd -degree Terroristic Threats in Winslow Township.

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, at approximately 11:52 a.m., officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department and fire personnel responded to the Cherrywood Apartments located at 1200 Little Gloucester Road in reference to a fire at Ayers’ apartment. The fire was extinguished before it could spread to other apartments. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, detectives obtained surveillance video of a suspect – identified as Ayers – in possession of a gasoline can at the apartment complex shortly before the fire. At approximately 12:03 p.m., officers from the Winslow Township Police Department and fire personnel responded to Oaks Integrated Care located at 128 Berlin-Cross Keys Road in reference to an arson at the facility. Upon arrival, officers encountered a parked vehicle belonging to Ayers that had been set on fire outside of the business. The suspect – identified as Ayers – was taken into custody at the scene.

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Detectives Investigating Homicide in Camden

Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Camden that led to a multi-vehicle crash in Pennsauken on Tuesday night, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 7:02 p.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Westfield Avenue in Camden in reference to a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shell casings and an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck by gunfire.
At approximately 7:06 p.m., officers from the Pennsauken Police Department responded to a crash involving five motor vehicles at Drexel Avenue and Route 130 in Pennsauken. Upon arrival, officers observed that one of the vehicles had been struck by gunfire. The driver – later identified as 36-year-old Izaiah Minzy of Westville – was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound. Minzy was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:11 p.m. Six other individuals occupying vehicles involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.
This investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cody Skinner of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at 856-580-6053 and Detective Andrew Mogck of the Camden County Police Department at 609-519-8588. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

Wanted: Suspects for Homicide in the 9th District [VIDEO]

THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE.

The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help:

On Saturday May 23, 2026, at approximately 1:15 am, police responded to 525 N. 11th Street where five victims had been shot. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries and died later that morning. Four Black male offenders were seen on video discharging firearms in the area. These offenders were seen attending a large gathering inside a nearby apartment building. The Homicide unit is seeking the assistance of the public to identify these individuals.

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Philadelphia Police Report the Following Incidents

June 4, 2026 — The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating three separate overnight incidents, including two shootings that left four people injured and a traffic accident involving a police officer directing traffic near Citizens Bank Park. All information is preliminary and subject to change as investigations continue.

Triple Shooting Under Investigation in 24th District

Early Thursday morning, at approximately 2:07 a.m., 24th District officers responded to a radio call reporting a person with a gun outside the 600 block of East Wishart Street. Upon arrival, police located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his back. Officers immediately transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Shortly after, two additional adult male gunshot victims arrived at Episcopal Hospital via private vehicle. One man sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm, while the other was shot in his left wrist; both are currently listed in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and a motive has not yet been determined. The Shooting Investigation Group is actively investigating the incident.

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Detectives Investigating Homicide in Camden

Camden, NJ – Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Camden that led to a multi-vehicle crash in Pennsauken on Tuesday night, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 7:02 p.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Westfield Avenue in Camden in reference to a ShotSpotter activation.

Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shell casings and an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck by gunfire. At approximately 7:06 p.m., officers from the Pennsauken Police Department responded to a crash involving five motor vehicles at Drexel Avenue and Route 130 in Pennsauken. Upon arrival, officers observed that one of the vehicles had been struck by gunfire. The driver – later identified as 36-year-old Izaiah Minzy of Westville – was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound. Minzy was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:11 p.m. Six other individuals occupying vehicles involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.

This investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cody Skinner of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at 856-580-6053 and Detective Andrew Mogck of the Camden County Police Department at 609-519-8588. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

Two Suspects Rob ACE Hardware Store

CLARK TOWNSHIP NJ (June 3, 2026)(CNBNews)–Two suspects are being sought for allegedly shoplifting items from an Ace Hardware store, 26 Westfield Avenue, in Clark Township on May 28. Supposedly, the suspects fled toward Rahway in a black Jeep SUV minutes before a Clark Township Police Officer arrived at the scene.

Arrest Announced for Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Department Chief Tracey Super announce the arrest of James A. Murray, age 41, a resident of Cape May Court House, New Jersey.
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded a joint investigation into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances by James A. Murray. On the same date, members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Middle Township Police Department, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team, executed Court-authorized search warrants at the residence of James A. Murray, as well as on his vehicle and person.
As a result of these searches, authorities seized distribution quantities of cocaine, ecstasy pills, psilocybin mushrooms, .38-caliber handgun ammunition, and various items of paraphernalia associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS).
James A. Murray was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, a crime of the third degree; Possession with Intent to Distribute MDMA, a crime of the third degree; Possession with Intent to Distribute Psilocybin Mushrooms, a crime of the third degree; Possession of Cocaine, a crime of the third degree; Possession of MDMA, a crime of the third degree; Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms, a crime of the third degree; Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons or Ammunition, a crime of the fourth degree; and Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia, a crime of the fourth degree. James A. Murray was processed and lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Facility, where he remains in custody pending further court proceedings. Individuals convicted of third-degree crimes are subject to a term of imprisonment of 3 to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.
Prosecutor Sutherland stated his office will continue to work hand in hand with Federal and State partners along with the local municipalities to target anyone selling illegal, controlled, dangerous substances as well as the illegal possession of firearms. Prosecutor Sutherland also continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding any criminal activity within the community, and that information can be reported to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s
Contact: Jeffrey H. Sutherland County Prosecutor
Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office
4 Moore Road, DN-110
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-1601
Telephone: (609) 465-1135
Fax: (609) 465-1347
Website: www.cmcpros.net
NEWS Office at 609-465-1135 or anonymously on the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office website at
cmcpo.tips.
*Any charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Wanted: Suspects for Shooting Incident in the 39th District

The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individuals responsible for this shooting incident.

On May 17, 2026, at 11:50am on the 100 block of Manheim St the offender shot several times into a crowd after a neighborhood fight.

Philadelphia Police recovered surveillance footage which showed a neighborhood fight between several males out on the 100 block of Manheim St. After the fight one of the males called for assistance and two males shortly showed up with guns. The first male seen fires several shots into a crowd. A second male associated with the shooter is seen with a gun but does not fire his gun. There were no injuries reported during this incident.

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South Detectives investigate stabbing on S. Columbus Blvd

At approximately 1:37 p.m., Philadelphia Police from the 3rd District responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2100 block of S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds.

The victim was treated at the scene by Medic 43 and transported to Jefferson Hospital in stable condition.

Preliminary findings indicate the victim was assaulted by an individual known to him. The suspect remains at large, and the motive behind the attack is currently unknown. No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered at this time.

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