Mount Laurel Man Gets Prison for Assaulting Juvenile

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 25-year-old Mount Laurel man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for sexually assaulting an underage female last year after communicating with her on a messaging app and convincing her to meet in person.

Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Jake E. Toczylowski pled guilty in October 2025 to one count of Sexual Assault (Second Degree) in exchange for a seven-year term of incarceration. The sentence was handed down March 18 in Superior Court in Mount Holly by the Hon. Gerard H. Breland, J.S.C.

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GTPD’s National Night Out Meeting is April 7th

Have you been thinking about holding a National Night Out Block Party in your neighborhood? Are you a business owner in Gloucester Township that would like to get involved with our community?

Join the Gloucester Township Police Community Relations Bureau on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6pm in the Gloucester Township Court Room located at, 1261 Chews Landing Road Laurel Springs, NJ 08021, for our Annual National Night Out Kickoff Meeting!

We will discuss details and our goals for our upcoming National Night Out on August 4th and give you the tools and ideas to get your block party started. When you sign your neighborhood up for National Night Out you will receive a visit from our police department at your location!

Come on out and get your neighborhood signed up!

Utility Cost Protection Bill Clears Assembly

Assemblyman Dave Bailey, Jr.’s legislation designed to ensure that public utility customers are not burdened with subsidizing the energy costs of large load data centers passed the New Jersey General Assembly on Monday. Assembly members Joe Danielsen, Clinton Calabrese and Eliana Pintor Marin also sponsored Bill A796.

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Rowan’s Corson, Rothwein & Hester Earn NJAC Honors

Rowan women’s lacrosse players Elaina Corson and Madison Rothwein, and men’s track athlete Damitrius Hester have earned weekly honors as given by the NJAC.

Corson (Hainesport, NJ/Rancocast Valley Regional) was named the NJAC Women’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this year as she totaled 14 goals, three assists, four ground balls, four draw controls and five caused turnovers in the #19 Profs’ two wins on their Spring Break trip to Tennessee. The senior attacker scored a season-high nine goals and added two assists in the 18-5 win at Sewanee. She followed that with five goals and one assist in the 17-12 win at Rhodes

Corson currently tops Rowan in scoring with 40 goals and 11 assists.

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Tenant Protection Bill Passes Assembly

Renters would have increased safeguards against certain rent hikes under legislation advanced by the New Jersey General Assembly on Monday. Bill A3507, sponsored by Assembly members Yvonne Lopez, Cody Miller and Shanique Speight, would clarify and expand a list of factors used to determine unconscionable rent increases.

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Beyond Hospital Walls: A More Accessible New Jersey

For many, a simple walk down the street is something taken for granted. But for people with mobility, vision and other functional challenges, a cracked sidewalk, a missing curb ramp, a tree root, or a misplaced sign or utility pole like in this photo, can be a major barrier, turning a short trip or stroll with friends into an impossible journey. A dedicated team from Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) and community partners believes that true healthcare doesn’t stop at the hospital exit, it extends to the very streets where patients live their lives.

In a unique and growing collaboration, members of Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute’s MS Center and Department of Neurology, have joined forces with students from Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, local schools, girl scouts, and the Northeastern County Community Council of the National MS Society to tackle this everyday obstacle. Their mission is to help people live better lives not just by treating the body, but by helping to reshape the world outside.

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Van Drew Urges Sherrill to Act on Soaring Utility Bills

Congressman Van Drew renewed his call for immediate action from Governor Sherrill as utility bills across South Jersey continue to skyrocket, with many families now paying delivery fees that are double or even triple their actual energy usage.

“People in South Jersey are opening their bills and seeing something that just does not make sense,” said Congressman Van Drew. “In many cases, the delivery fees are higher than the cost of electricity itself. That is not normal, and it is not acceptable. For years, the state made bad decisions. They shut down reliable energy sources like nuclear, gas, and coal plants, including Beesley’s Point coal plant, which was supposed to be converted to natural gas but was instead shut down. They took dependable power off the grid and never replaced it. Instead, they poured billions into offshore wind projects that were never going to deliver affordable, reliable energy. Now we are forced to import energy from other states at a much higher cost, and that failure is being dumped directly onto the backs of our residents through these outrageous delivery fees.

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Paulsboro Walking Tour Explores NJ History

For a small town, Paulsboro boasts an impressive collection of historic buildings ranging from an Art Deco theater to a historic lighthouse. A simple stroll down Broad Street covers a vast timeline of New Jersey’s history.
Last year, three of the town’s leading preservationists completed a walking tour for those who want to know the story behind these landmarks.
“One of the reasons we did the tour is to celebrate the history of a unique town that represents the history of New Jersey,” said Walter Quint, one of the authors along with Jeff Duvilla and Margie Loomis. “We kept uncovering fascinating information.”
Quint has never lived in Paulsboro, but because he served as the borough’s superintendent for more than a decade, he became the town’s adopted son. During his career, he has served as president of the local lighthouse society and vice chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. When the time came to draft the walking tour, there was no one better to take on the project.Read Full Story

Message From Gloucester Township Police Chief

As spring arrives, it brings with it a renewed sense of energy throughout Gloucester Township. Warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors, reconnect with neighbors and enjoy everything that makes Gloucester Township such a special place to live. Just as we see growth in nature during this time of year, we also have the opportunity to strengthen the connections that help keep our community safe and strong.

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Statement by Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson released a statement about A1715, known as the “John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey” after its advancement in today’s Assembly Appropriations Committee.

“The most fundamental right in a democracy is the right to vote. It is the cornerstone of our civic process, and since the founding of our nation, we have worked to uphold and expand that right for every eligible citizen.