Category: GLOUCESTER COUNTY

Man Indicted For Strangling His Daughter

Dennis J. Hall, 71, of Franklin Township, was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 40-year-old daughter. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: Franklin Township Police responded to an East Avenue home on Thursday, June  11, 2026, after Hall called 911 and reported that his daughter was not breathing.  He admitted on the call to emergency services that he had strangled the victim. Officers attempted lifesaving measures on the victim, who was transported to a  local hospital. The victim died from her injuries on June 12. An autopsy performed  by the Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland Regional Medical Examiner determined the  immediate cause of death was asphyxiation.  

Hall was arrested at the scene and initially charged with attempted murder. That  charge was amended to first-degree murder following the victim’s death and the  autopsy. Hall faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment if found guilty.  

The State is represented by Assistant Prosecutor Michael Mellon. 

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Meet Calla— Our Pet of the Week!

Calla has been waiting over 200 days for someone to give her the home she deserves. 

This beautiful 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is the perfect combination of couch potato and tennis-ball-chasing goofball!  She loves sunny days, playing with her toys, racing around the yard—and relaxing in the shade when playtime is over.

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Healthy Families Start with WIC!

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Route 44 Bridge REOPENED for Marine Traffic

The Route 44 Bridge over Mantua Creek between West Deptford and Paulsboro, Gloucester County REOPENED Wednesday, August 12 for marine traffic, resuming normal operations. The United States Coast Guard has been notified.

The bridge had been closed on Friday, August 7 because of excessive heat that caused the expansion of some components on the bridge, prohibiting it from opening to allow marine traffic to pass. Route 44/Crown Point Road was not affected and remained open for vehicles.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

Delsea Drive/Route 47 alternating traffic Friday night in Deptford

 Delsea Drive/Route 47 is scheduled to have a single lane closed overnight near Bennet Drive tonight with traffic maintained using an alternating traffic pattern as a corridor improvement project advances in Deptford, Gloucester County.

Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Friday, August 7 until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, a single lane is scheduled to be closed on Delsea Drive/Route 47 near Bennett Drive. The lane closure is necessary to restripe the roadway, place barrier and shift traffic. Alternating traffic will be maintained overnight.

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Man Sentenced to 10 years for Sexual Assault of a Minor

Saul Sosa, 39, of Deptford, was sentenced to 10 years in state  prison today by the Honorable Russell A. DePersia for second-degree endangering  the welfare of a child by sexual conduct pursuant to a plea agreement.  

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: Sosa repeatedly sexually assaulted an underage female victim between 2015 and  2024. In a statement to the court, he admitted to inappropriately touching the  victim to sexually gratify himself.  

Sosa was originally charged with nine counts, including first-degree aggravated  sexual assault, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree  sexual assault of a minor, and both third- and fourth-degree aggravated criminal  sexual conduct. 

Sosa pled guilty to the second-degree charge and was sentenced to 10 years in state  prison, as well as parole supervision for life and registration as a sex offender under  Megan’s Law.  

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Joint Media Release From Gloucester County OEM: Grenloch Lake Investigation

On Thursday, July 30, 2026,  a complaint was filed to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding a substance on Grenloch Lake in Washington Township, Gloucester County that was white and filmy in appearance. Officials from Gloucester County HazMat Response Unit, within the Office of Emergency Management, responded to investigate along with Washington Twp. Fire Department. The substance on the lake was discovered as described in the complaint to NJDEP. Through the investigation, it was later discovered that an accidental discharge of an ABC dry chemical fire extinguishing agent took place at the New Jersey Transit Bus Garage on SR42 (Black Horse Pike) which entered a nearby waterway, and later collected in a southern section of Grenloch Lake.

Officials on scene coordinated with NJDEP – Bureau of Emergency Response and environmental officials of NJ Transit during the investigation. Less than 25lbs of this low toxicity extinguishing agent was released during the incident, which is anticipated to have a minimal impact to aquatic life.

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Woman’s Club of West Deptford Basket Raffle

Event Date:  Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Event Address:  Four Star Event Catering, 595 Princeton Blvd., Wenonah, NJ

Time:  1 – 4 p.m. (raffle tickets will start to be pulled at 2:30 p.m.)

Contact us at:  njwcwd@gmail.com

Cost $30 includes:  Full sheet of raffle tickets valued at $20, coffee, tea, fountain drinks, and water.  

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Passenger Dies After Fleeing Traffic Stop

The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and the Mantua  Township Police Department are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that  occurred after a passenger fled a traffic stop on Route 55 in Mantua Township. 

At approximately 11:57 p.m. on July 19, 2026, officers with the Mantua Township  Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop for a traffic offense on  southbound Route 55 near mile marker 50. While one officer was standing with the  driver outside of the vehicle, a backseat passenger, identified as Holly Hageman, 41,  was ordered to exit the vehicle by another officer. Instead, Hageman climbed into  the driver’s seat and drove away at a high rate of speed. Also present in the vehicle  at the time was a 5-year-old child.  

Attempts by the officers to locate Hageman were unsuccessful. The original driver  was transported to the Mantua Township Police Department. While still at the  police department, the officers and driver were notified by the New Jersey State  Police that Hageman had crashed the car into a tree and sustained fatal injuries.  The child’s injuries from the crash do not appear to be life threatening. The crash  occurred approximately three miles from the location of the initial motor vehicle  stop.

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Gloucester County’s Veterans Affairs

Whether you’re looking for assistance with benefits, healthcare, or other support services, Gloucester County’s Veterans Affairs Office and Commissioner liaison Tom Bianco is here to help. Veterans and their families are welcome to explore the programs and resources available to those who have served our country: https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/267/Veterans-Affairs