On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:09 p.m., officers from the 2nd District, Philadelphia, responded to a radio call reporting a person with a gun on the 12XX block of Magee Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Vaswani Brown, a 35-year-old Black male from the 14XX block of Levick Street, lying on the highway with a single gunshot wound to the torso.
Police transported the victim to Jefferson–Torresdale Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:47 p.m.
Officers also recovered a handgun with an extended magazine at the scene, which was registered to the victim. At this time, the motive remains unknown and no arrests have been made.
Woodbury, NJ – A jury found Walter Gilliano, 28, of Franklinville, guilty of first-degree murder and two related second-degree weapons charges Tuesday following a four-week trial before the Honorable Roger Lai.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Sept. 24, 2022, Franklin Township Police Department arrived at Villari’s Sports Bar for reports of a gunshot wound. The victim, Chad Stuart, 31, of Clayton, was lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. Gilliano told officers he had shot Stuart. The investigation revealed that Gilliano and the victim had argued in the parking lot after the bar closed. The defendant then got into his car and drove away only to return a few minutes later with a gun. An eyewitness told police that Gilliano pointed the gun at the victim and shot him. The victim was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
On February 26, 2026 at approximately 12:52pm, Gloucester Township Police Officers were dispatched to Fulton Bank located at 1400 Blackwood Clementon Road on report of a fraud in progress.
Upon arrival bank employees alerted officers to a male attempting to execute a suspicious transaction. The male was detained and was in possession of a fraudulent driver’s license. The investigation revealed the male was impersonating a bank customer, and was attempting to complete a wire transfer in the amount of $87,500 out of the victim’s account. The male was positively identified by officers as David L. Hutton from Houston, TX. The victim’s account did not suffer any monetary loss due to the quick actions by bank employees and officers.
Hutton was placed under arrest and transported to Gloucester Township Police Headquarters for processing. He was charged on a criminal warrant and remanded to Camden County Correctional Facility.
Arrested: David L. Hutton, Age 64, Houston, TX was charged with Exhibiting False Documents (3rd Degree), Forgery (3rd Degree), Assuming False Identity (2nd Degree), Attempted Theft by Deception (2nd Degree).
This incident represents the importance of a strong partnership between the police and community, highlighting the role the residents play in keeping the community safe. Prompt reporting of suspicious activity and potential criminal conduct allows officers to respond quickly and effectively to address community concerns. The teamwork between Officers, Detectives, and community members directly contributed to this arrest.
The Gloucester Township Police reminds all residents that identity theft can happen quickly and without immediate signs. To protect yourself residents can regularly monitor bank and credit statements, never share personal or financial information with unknown individuals, shred sensitive documents, and be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or text messages requesting personal information.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856)228-4500. You may also provide information anonymously through the GTPD online tip portal at https://gtpolice.com/tips , via the GTPD Anonymous Tip Line at (856)842-5560, or by texting “TIPGLOTWPPD” and your tip message to 888777.
Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a member of the Lumberton Township Committee who was charged last year with drunk driving and failing to protect her young child who was in the vehicle at the time of the incident was sentenced yesterday to three years of supervision under a diversionary program for first-time offenders known as Pretrial Intervention (PTI).
Under terms imposed by the Hon. Craig A. Ambrose, J.S.C, Gina LaPlaca, 46, must continue to provide proof of attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and abide by specific conditions of participation in the PTI program, such as compliance with any requirements imposed by the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
Those who fail to abide by the conditions can be terminated from the program and prosecuted on their criminal charges. For LaPlaca, that would be a fourth-degree Child Abuse charge, to which she pled guilty yesterday in Superior Court in Mount Holly.
MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge’s crew interdicted a suspected smuggling vessel, Saturday, at approximately 2:15 p.m., about 8 miles offshore of Miami.
During the boarding, the joint law enforcement crew found approximately 17 pounds of marijuana and 174 pounds of cocaine, later confirmed through laboratory testing, worth an estimated $1.3 million.
The two suspected smugglers were taken into custody for further investigation by Homeland Security Investigations.
The following information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues. Updates will be provided as they become available.
The Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating several overnight shooting incidents and a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred across the city.
On March 1, 2026, at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers from the 12th District responded to the area of 60th Street and Greenway Avenue for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the left thigh. The victim was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. At this time, no arrests have been made, and a motive has not been determined. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., police responded to the 3100 block of Jasper Street in the 24th District for reports of a shooting and stabbing involving three adult males.
All three individuals were found on the highway with injuries. Police transported Victim #1, a 26-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the stomach, to Temple Hospital. Victim #2, a 22-year-old male, was also transported to Temple Hospital with stab wounds to his stomach. A third victim, a 21-year-old male, walked into Episcopal Hospital with a stab wound to his torso and was later transferred to Temple Hospital by a medic unit.
At this time, all three victims are reported to be in stable condition. There is currently no known motive, and no arrests have been made. The incident remains under active investigation by the Shooting Investigation Group.
This information is preliminary and subject to change, and updates will be provided as they become available.
Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the following stills and clip.On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:48PM, the depicted suspect began blocking the path the victim, a 22 year-old-male, then assaulted with pepper spray during a Rally for Venezuela event along the 800 block of Market St. The victim suffered from blurred vision and irritation to his eyes. He was transported to Pennsylvania Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.Suspect Description: White male 30-40 years-of-age, 5’8″, 170lbs, wearing a red hooded jacket, tan pants and red and black Salomon XT-6 sneakers.To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/newshttps://youtu.be/VoCfZizR5I0Note: This video has no audio.If you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.All tips will be confidential.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: Central Detective Division: 215-686-3093/3094 Det. Wang DC 26-09-003561For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-assault-in-the-9th-district-video-2/
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to pay $180 million to more than 300 survivors of clerical sexual abuse, marking one of the largest such settlements in New Jersey history and representing a significant expansion of compensation for victims who have waited years for justice. The agreement, announced Tuesday in a letter from Bishop Joseph A. Williams to diocesan clergy and faithful, more than doubles the $87.5 million settlement the diocese reached in 2022. The victim support fund will be financed through contributions from the diocese, its parishes, and insurance carriers following a protracted legal dispute. The settlement represents a breakthrough after years of contentious negotiations between the diocese, claimants’ attorneys, and insurance companies that had resisted earlier payment demands. The agreement must still receive approval from the bankruptcy court, as the Camden diocese has operated under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2020.
In his letter dated February 17, Bishop Williams acknowledged the profound significance of the moment for those who suffered abuse at the hands of clergy members. The bishop offered a direct apology to victims, calling their suffering the result of “grave sin and a devastating betrayal of the trust you placed in the Church that you loved.”
Years of Legal Battles
According to a statement from Lowenstein Sandler, the law firm representing plaintiffs in the case, the new agreement supplements rather than replaces the earlier settlement, bringing total compensation to victims to more than a quarter-billion dollars.
For the more than 300 survivors involved in this case, the settlement offers financial recognition of their suffering, though many advocates note that no amount of money can truly compensate for the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and its lifelong consequences.
Context and Implications
The agreement also reflects the ongoing financial and moral reckoning facing the Catholic Church as it continues to confront the legacy of clergy sexual abuse scandals that have spanned decades.
Camden County, NJ – An Essex County man has been arrested and charged for attempting to engage in sexual conduct with an underage girl whom he met online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
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