Franklinville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in 2022 Bar Shooting

Walter Gilliano, 28, of Franklinville, was sentenced to 40 years in state prison Thursday by the Honorable Roger Lai for first-degree murder and related weapons charges stemming from the 2022 shooting of Chad Stuart in the parking lot of a Franklin Township bar.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Sept. 24, 2022, officers from the 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.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Gandalf!

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Gloucester County Senior Spring Picnic

Tickets for the much-anticipated Senior Spring Picnic are officially on sale!

Residents can purchase tickets online or stop by in person—we’re excited to see such a great turnout already from those securing their spot for this special event.

National Park Man Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Woodbury, NJ – Anthony Rodriguez, 25, of National Park, was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree possession of child sexual abuse material on Wednesday, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about an individual uploading files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). An investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at Rodriguez’s residence. Forensic analysis of a device found 1,103 videos and 504 images of suspected CSAM.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Calla!

We’re Hiring: Public Works Truck Driver!

Gloucester County is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Public Works team as a Truck Driver! If you have experience and a valid CDL, this is a great opportunity to build a stable career with excellent benefits while helping keep our roads safe and maintained.

Man Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Paul E. Blight, 52, of Williamstown, was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree possession of child sexual abuse material on Thursday, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about an individual uploading filed of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). An investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at Blight’s residence where several electronic devices allegedly belonging to Blight were found. Forensic analysis of the devices found they contained 33,956 images and 1,018 videos of CSAM.

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Glassboro Man Sentenced for Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Kyle Smith, 28, of Glassboro, was sentenced to 4 years in State Prison by the Honorable Kevin T. Smith, Friday for endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to a plea agreement.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: In July 2023, Franklin Township Police observed Smith, who was 25 years old at the time, in a public park with a 12-year-old female. An investigation found he had sent sexually explicit messages to the victim and had planned the meeting in order to have a sexual encounter.

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BofA Invites Youth to Get Outside and ‘Golf with Us’ in 2026

Get ready for a summer of affordable, family fun. Bank of America is making golf accessible for young players in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey with the return of ‘Golf with Us.’ Building on a strong first year, Bank of America has teamed up with Youth on Course to again offer free, one-year memberships to Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey kids (ages 6-18).

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Deptford Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Bicyclist

Iqrar Ahmad, 18, of Deptford, has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash after allegedly striking a bicyclist Monday night on Delsea Drive, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

Deptford Township Police responded shortly before 8:30 p.m. Monday to a report of a crash involving a bicyclist. The caller reported striking the bicyclist with their vehicle, causing the bicyclist to fall into the roadway, where they were then struck by a second vehicle. The second vehicle continued north on Delsea Drive. A witness reported the vehicle briefly stopped in the roadway before leaving the area.