Camden Man Arrested Following Fatal Fentanyl Overdose in Magnolia

Magnolia, NJ – A Camden man has been arrested and charged in connection with the sale of fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose in Magnolia in 2025, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Magnolia Police Chief John Huston. Erik D. McKnight, 46, was charged on June 9, 2026, with first-degree Strict Liability for a DrugInduced Death and third-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance. On October 7, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., officers from the Magnolia Police Department responded to a residence on the 400 block of Jackson Avenue for a report of an unconscious person who was not breathing. Upon arrival, officers located the victim – a 41-year-old man – lying in bed. Life-saving measures were attempted, but were unsuccessful. Ultimately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers located six wax paper folds and a vial containing suspected fentanyl in the victim’s bedroom.

Toxicology results later confirmed the victim had died of a fentanyl overdose. During the eight-month investigation that followed, detectives located text messages on the victim’s cell phone between the victim and a suspect – later identified as McKnight – regarding a drug transaction on October 6, 2025.

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Philadelphia Police Report The Following Incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the 39th District, which left three people injured.

On June 14, 2026, at approximately 12:29 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting near 15th and Clearfield Streets. Investigators learned that a physical altercation had broken out between two women. During the fight, a 27-year-old male suspect drew a handgun and opened fire while the women were on the ground.

Three victims were injured in the gunfire: a 30-year-old male (Victim #1)a 22-year-old female (Victim #2), and a 19-year-old female (Victim #3). All three victims were transported to Temple University Hospital via private vehicles and are currently listed in stable condition. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the hospital area in a silver Ford Taurus. The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.

In a separate and unrelated incident on June 13, 2026, at 11:23 p.m., 15th District officers responded to a fatal shooting on the highway at 1700 Brill Street. A 19-year-old male victim suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene at 11:36 p.m. The victim’s name is currently being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. No arrests have been made, and no motive has been established. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating.

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Beverly Man Charged with Soliciting Sex Videos from Minors

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 28-year-old Beverly City man was recently arraigned in Superior Court on a seven-count indictment charging him with meeting underage girls in online chat rooms and convincing them to send him sexually explicit videos of themselves in exchange for payment.

Michael Monroe pled not guilty June 1 in Mount Holly to three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (First Degree) by causing the child to engage in the creation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Second Degree) for possessing and distributing CSAM, and two similar third-degree charges.

The case will now proceed to trial. Monroe is being prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Keith Carmy, supervisor of the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit. 

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Police Identify Victim and Offender in June 10th Magnolia Street Homicide

Philadelphia police have identified both the victim and the offender in the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old man that occurred Wednesday evening, June 10th, in the city’s Germantown neighborhood. A suspect is currently in custody.

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Philadelphia Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Assault

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit has arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal assault of a 45-year-old woman that occurred early Sunday morning in the city’s 22nd District.

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., district officers responded to a radio call for a “Hospital Case” in a rear alley on the 2700 block of N. Opal Street, where medical personnel were already on the scene. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as local resident Keisha Furlow, lying on the ground suffering from severe facial lacerations. Investigators recovered two bloodied bricks near her body, which are believed to have been used in the attack. Furlow was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics at 6:14 a.m.

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Arrest Announced for Distribution of CDS

Cape May Court House, New Jersey — Jeffrey H. Sutherland, Prosecutor of Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, and Donald Vanaman, Chief of the Lower Township Police Department, announced the arrest of Hector L. Melendez, a 31-year-old resident of Villas. On Wednesday, June 10, 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 Hector L. Melendez. 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), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Lower Township Police Department, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team, executed Court-authorized search warrants at the residence of Hector L. Melendez, as well as on his person.

As a result of these searches, authorities seized over ½ ounce of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, various items of paraphernalia associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), and a large sum of US Currency. Hector L. Melendez was charged with Distribution of CDS, a crime of 2nd degree; Possession of cocaine, a crime of the 3rd degree; Money laundering, a crime of the 3rd degree; Possession with Intent to Distribute Drug Paraphernalia, a crime of the 4th degree; and Possession of Psilocybin mushrooms, a disorderly persons offense. Hector L. Melendez was processed and lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Facility, where he remains in custody pending further court proceedings. Individuals convicted of second-degree crimes are subject to a term of imprisonment of 5 to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison.

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Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, at approximately 7:23 p.m., officers from the 14th District responded to a shooting in the 6100 block of Magnolia Street, where they discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds on the highway. Responding officers immediately transported the victim to Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later at 7:49 p.m. At this time, no arrests have been made, and a motive for the shooting has not yet been established. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Homicide Unit. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334, or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Winslow Twp. Police Information – Fraudulent Invoice & Email Scam Alert

Police Information – Fraudulent Invoice & Email Scam Alert
Winslow Township is alerting residents to an ongoing scam involving fraudulent invoices and emails that reference the Township Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Township agendas.

The Winslow Township Planning and Zoning Office have received reports of emails being sent to residents that appear to come from the Winslow Township Zoning Office. These fraudulent emails include attached invoices requesting payment by wire transfer. The messages also state that all correspondence must be conducted by email only and instruct recipients to reply to the email for wire transfer instructions.

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Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Veterinarian’s Murder in Cherry Hill

An Oregon man has pled guilty to the 2024 murder of a veterinarian in Cherry Hill, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller. Cristian Custodio-Aquino, 28, of Portland, Oregon pled guilty on June 9, 2026, in Superior Court to one count of first-degree Murder in reference to the death of 45-year-old Dr. Michael Anthony of Cherry Hill. Under the terms of the plea, he is expected to be sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison without the possibility of early parole eligibility. Sentencing is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

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Wanted: Suspect for Questioning in connection to a Homicide

The Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted above. He is wanted for questioning in connection with the homicide of 45-year-old Keisha Farlow, who died as a result of blunt force trauma. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 1:59 a.m. in the 2600 block of N. 24th Street.

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