Stabbing Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on July 19 in the city’s 39th District.

At approximately 4:46 p.m., police responded to a call on the 4200 block of N. Hicks Street, where they located an adult female victim suffering from stab wounds. Officers quickly transported the victim to Temple University Hospital for treatment.

The crime scene is currently being held by police as the investigation continues.

At this time, a motive for the stabbing remains unknown. The investigation is being actively led by the Northwest Detectives division.

The information detailed above is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Philadelphia Police Crime Incidents

PHILADELPHIA PA (July 19, 2026) (CNBNews)--The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating three separate overnight and early morning incidents—a double shooting, a high-speed car crash, and a daytime stabbing—that occurred on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The following information is preliminary and subject to change as updates become available.

At approximately 2:45 AM, 2nd District officers and emergency personnel responded to a critical-injury, two-vehicle crash on the 7600 block of Roosevelt Boulevard.

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Renee Carbin, 67, of Westville

Renee Carbin (nee Berry), age 67, of Westville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 16, 2026, at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees, NJ.

Born in Camden, NJ to the late Raymond P. Berry, Sr. and Annamae Berry (nee Calhoun), Renee was a graduate of Gloucester City High School. Known for her warm personality and bright spirit, she was a true social butterfly who loved connecting with people. For many years, she brought smiles to her community working as a deli clerk for Acme in Audubon, NJ, and was a proud member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152. Above all else, Renee was an avid animal lover with a deeply compassionate heart.

Renee was one of the kindest and most compassionate people you could ever meet, always willing to help anyone in need. She had a deep love for music and could often be found dancing with joy. Renee embraced life with enthusiasm, enjoying celebrations and creating lasting memories with family and friends. She especially cherished traveling with her sisters and her late cousin, Ronnie, to the Chesapeake in Maryland, where they shared many treasured moments together.

She is survived by her devoted children, Thomas Anthony Carbin, II (Stephanie Pierson) and Christina Renee Carbin. She was the cherished grandmother of Thomas A. Carbin, III and Jayson Sommerkamp. She is also survived by her dear siblings, Christine Brennan (the late Gary), Barbara Emmons (the late Brian) and Raymond P. Berry, Jr. (Terry), as well as her beloved nephew, Michael Helms, and many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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NOAA Addresses Shark Depredation

NOAA announces the formation of a new committee to focus on understanding and mitigating shark depredation and develop a strategic plan to address the issue.

Commercial and recreational anglers are increasingly concerned about economic losses and lost catch from shark depredation.

Stock assessments, acoustic tagging, and research are underway with an overarching goal of developing management approaches that benefit both fishermen and sharks.

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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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DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is now accepting project proposals for the Surface Water Matching Planning Grant Program overseen by the DNREC Office of Environmental Finance. Eligible county and municipal governments, conservation districts and estuary programs are encouraged to apply for funding to support the planning and development of projects that improve Delaware’s surface water quality.

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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

NJDOT To Begin Electronic Major Access Permitting

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Major Access Permits (MAP) process will become fully electronic beginning on July 30, 2026.

The transition away from paper applications supports the Governor’s Executive Order 5 (EO-5) to simplify and modernize the State’s regulatory processes to save time and money, and improve affordability, accountability, and transparency.

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Van Drew Secures Major SJ Priorities in WRDA

Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after securing key South Jersey priorities in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which was approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration.

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Owner Faces Possible Foreclosure For Not Maintaining 637 Division St.

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 18, 2026)(CNBNews)—Because Rodger Pierce, owner of 637 Division Street is not maintaining his property, there is a possibility that it will be up for foreclosure at the end of this year, on December 31. Pierce is a disabled veteran, and he pays no property taxes according to Gloucester City Tax Collector James V. Davis.

In June 2025, Pierce was charged $480 by the City for fees, fines, and services performed on the property. Since the debt is still outstanding, he is being charged 18 percent per annum by Gloucester City. Open and due balances are subject to Tax Sale. According to the tax office, properties placed in Tax Sale may lead to possible foreclosure.