Franklinville Man Found Guilty of Murder in 2022 Bar Shooting

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.

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Gloucester County Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Deptford Township Police Officer

Woodbury, NJ – A Gloucester County grand jury voted to not file criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations on February 18, 2026 regarding the non-fatal police-involved shooting of Jeffrey Jaworski of Sewell, New Jersey, on November 28, 2024 in Deptford, New Jersey, after an encounter with members of the Deptford Township Police Department.

Sergeant David Grogan’s non-fatal use of deadly force was investigated by the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office (GCPO) and supervised by the NJ Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. The investigation was presented to Gloucester County residents serving on a county grand jury, in accordance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office’s 2019 Independent Prosecutor Directive (the “Directive”). In July 2021, the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure such grand jury presentations are conducted in a neutral, objective manner, with appropriate transparency regarding the process, consistent with the Directive.

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Please Remove All Vehicles to Allow the Snowplows to Clear the Streets

To ensure the safety and efficiency of snow removal operations, please remove all vehicles, basketball hoops, and any other items from the street by the end of the day. This will allow the snowplows to clear the streets properly and help prevent any damage to property. Vehicles not removed from roadways may be towed.

§ 171-28Designation of snow emergency no-parking areas.
[Amended 12-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10]
A.
Whenever snow has fallen or ice has formed on a road surface and the accumulation is such that it covers a street or highway, an emergency shall be deemed to exist and no vehicle shall be parked on any streets in the Borough, whether paved or unpaved, or portion thereof.
B.
The above parking prohibitions shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased until the streets have been plowed or sufficiently treated to the extent that parking will not interfere with snow removal, roadway treatment operations, or the normal flow of traffic.

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Following a Stabbing, West Deptford Man Charged with Attempted Murder

Woodbury, NJ 9FEBRUARY 13, 20260– Randall D. Bilger, 61, of West Deptford, was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder and third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon following a stabbing that left one adult injured, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

West Deptford responded Friday morning after a witness called 911 to report Bilger was bleeding and holding a knife. The witness had gone to the residence to check on the victim, an adult female. They told officers that after finding the front door locked, they went to the back door, where Bilger answered, holding a knife and covered in blood, and said “It’s not a good time.”

When police arrived, Bilger came to the front door but ignored orders to exit the house.

Officer then entered the home, arrested Bilger, and found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds.

The victim reported that Bilger had stabbed them in the shoulder hours earlier and again in the abdomen shortly before the witness knocked on the door. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.

The maximum terms of incarceration are 20 years for the attempted murder charge and 5 years for the weapons charge.

Prosecutor Johns also thanked the West Deptford Police Department and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit for their assistance in the investigation.

The charges contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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🐾 2026 FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinics 🐾

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Gloucester County Animal Shelter (GCAS), will offer FREE rabies vaccinations for residents’ pets at locations throughout Gloucester County.

February Dates & Locations:

February 21, 2026

• Washington Twp Public Works, 1 McClure Drive (10am–11:30am)

February 28, 2026

• Glassboro Highway Garage, 125 Grove Street (12pm–2pm)

Clinics will continue through April 2026 at various locations countywide.

National Park will hold its clinic later in 2026, with the date announced at a later time.

Helping keep pets healthy and our community safe—because rabies prevention matters

West Deptford Man Charged with Attempted Murder

Woodbury, NJ – Randall D. Bilger, 61, of West Deptford, was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder and third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon following a stabbing that left one adult injured, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

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Little explorers hard at work!

Our Nature Tots Program gives preschoolers a fun, interactive way to explore the outdoors—from snakes to plant life and everything in between! Each session includes a themed lesson and a related craft.

Next Session: February 17 – Gardening for Wildlife