Lifeguard Arrested for Attempting to Lure Underage Girl

Camden County, NJ – An Atlantic City lifeguard 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 and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller.

Stephen M. Pagnoni, 38, of Egg Harbor Township is charged with 1^st-degree Attempted Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), 2^nd-degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2^nd-degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2^nd-degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, and 3^rd-degree Attempted Sending Obscene Material to a Minor. Additionally, he was charged with two counts of 3^rd-degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child and two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (disorderly persons offenses).

On July 28, 2026, Pagnoni began communicating online with a person who he believed was a 15-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, Pangoni arranged a meeting at a park in Cherry Hill for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity with the girl in exchange for money.

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Wanted: Suspect for Robbery in the 3rd District

On July 14, 2026 at approximately 12:30 PM, the suspect was captured on surveillance video entering the Giant Supermarket located at 1001 S. Broad Street. The suspect proceeded to the Health & Beauty aisle, where he took a bottle of body wash from the shelf and placed it into his backpack. Security confronted the suspect at the front door after passing all points of purchase. The suspect then placed his hand into his backpack, insinuated that he had a firearm and exited the store without paying for the item.

To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/news

Note: This video has no audio.

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Alexander T. Moles Arrested and Charged

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Joseph Murphy of the Wildwood Police Department announce the arrest of 39-year old Alexander T. Moles of Ringwood, New Jersey.

On July 20, 2026, the North Wildwood Fire Department responded to a vehicle on 21st and New Jersey Avenues for a report of a sick two-year-old male. Upon arrival, it was discovered that Alexander T. Moles was driving a two-year-old male to the hospital because the child was having difficulty breathing. EMS administered two doses of Naloxone nasal spray (NARCAN) to which the child responded to and transported the two-year-old to Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional for further medical attention. Preliminary blood tests of the two-year-old male were also positive for cocaine. A joint investigation was then initiated by the Wildwood Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. Through the investigation it was determined that Alexander T. Moles was vacationing at a residence in Wildwood, New Jersey when the two-year-old male became ill.

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Two Arrested in Gloucester City Charged with Alleged Roles in Prostitution Scheme

TRENTON — Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that two people were charged with racketeering, kidnapping, human trafficking, and other crimes in connection with their alleged roles in a prostitution scheme.

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Nextdoor’s Indefinite Ban on CNBNews Raises Serious Questions About Fairness and Transparency

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor

UPDATED:

Last week, Cleary’s Notebook News (CNBNews) received notice from Nextdoor Neighbor, the neighborhood‑based social media platform, that our account had been banned. The stated reason: three short snippets of press releases we posted allegedly violated their guidelines.

We immediately appealed. On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Nextdoor issued its final decision:

“Appeal not approved: Account indefinitely suspended.”

No explanation. No citation of a specific rule. No opportunity for correction. Just a permanent ban.

Local Reviewers With the Power to Silence You

Nextdoor relies on local “Reviewers” — ordinary users granted extraordinary authority — to censor posts, remove publishers, and suspend accounts. Because Nextdoor is a privately owned company, it has the legal right to remove anyone it chooses. But the way this ban was handled raises legitimate concerns about bias, personal grudges, and selective enforcement.

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Vigilant Neighbor Observes Car Burglar Attempt

On the morning of July 20, 2026, at approximately 8:37 a.m., Gloucester Township Police responded to a report of a suspicious person checking vehicle door handles in a residential neighborhood.
Thanks to the vigilance of a resident who recognized the suspicious behavior and immediately contacted police, officers arrived within minutes and located the suspect as she exited an unlocked vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody, and property stolen from the vehicle was recovered and returned to its rightful owner.

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Homicide Arrest

Philadelphia Police officers from the 12th District responded to the 1000 block of South Ithan Street on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m. following reports of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located 43-year-old MD Mahfuzul Haque of 77XX Fayette Street, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of the head. Police transported Mr. Haque to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 9:28pm.

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Camden Man Convicted of Years-Long Sexual Abuse of Two Children

A jury has convicted a Camden man for sexually abusing two children over the course of nearly a decade, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Miguel A. Mota, 41, was found guilty on July 21, 2026, of four counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault.
He was also convicted of three counts of second-degree Sexual Assault, three counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, two counts of third-degree Aggravated Sexual Contact, one count of third-degree Terroristic Threats, and one count of fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Contact. The verdict was returned after a four-week jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.

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Shooting Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in the city’s 25th District.

At approximately 9:29 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire on the highway along the 2800 block of North Reese Street. Upon arrival, police located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Responding officers immediately transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

Officers secured the scene, recovered a firearm, and has a suspect into custody. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active investigation with the Shooting Investigation Group.

Please note that the information provided above is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as new details become available.

Suspect for Shooting Incident in the 8th District

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in this video:

On July 4,2026 at approximately 5:15am two males became involved in an argument while playing the “skill machines” inside the location. During the dispute, one male produced a black handgun and fired at the victim missing him. The offender fled the scene in a GMC SUV before police arrived.