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Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance With Possible Fatal Assault in Camden

Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in reference to a possible fatal assault in Camden, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

On Monday, April 6, 2026, at approximately 3:05 p.m., emergency medical service personnel were dispatched to the 500 block of Clinton Street in Camden in reference to an unconscious male on the ground. The man – later identified as 51-year-old Thomas Haas Jr. of Camden – was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:10 p.m.

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DNREC-Sponsored Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale to be Held on Saturday, May 2

Delaware DNREC and the Center for the Inland Bays host the Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale, a family-friendly and free admission event at James Farm Ecological Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 2.

DRBC Releases Framework for Water Resources Resilience

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) has released a detailed framework for its resilience planning to ensure sustainability of the basin’s water resources. This report, concluding the scoping phase of DRBC’s Water Resources Resilience Plan (WRRP), marks a critical milestone for enhancing resilience in the four-state region.

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Donald Charles Brown, 85, of West Deptford

Donald Charles Brown, 85, of West Deptford, NJ passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026.

Donald was born to Elizabeth and John Brown on November 18, 1940, and raised in Haddonfield, NJ.

After High School graduation, Donald served in the United States Army, received his B.A from Rutgers University, an M.A. from Rowan University, and a J.D. from The Widener School of Law. Donald led a distinguished career as an attorney and Assistant Prosecutor for Gloucester County, NJ.

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Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance With Possible Fatal Assault in Camden

Camden, NJ – Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in reference to a possible fatal assault in Camden, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

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Philadelphia Homicide Investigation

The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be provided as they become available.

At approximately 1:21 PM, on April 13, the 14th District responded to a shooting on the sidewalk of the 6300 block of Chew Avenue. An adult male sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported by police to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:49 PM. At this time, there is no known motive, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing with the Homicide Unit.

Philadelphia Police Overnight Incidents

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available. Additional incidents will be shared throughout the day as they are received.

On April 13, 2026, at approximately 12:13 a.m., a 46-year-old male victim walked into the 39th Police District suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was immediately transported by police to Temple Hospital, where he was admitted in stable condition with one gunshot wound to the chest area.

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Oleg M. Myskiw, 74, born in Newark

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Oleg Myskiw, whose generous nature impacted numerous lives. Oleg passed away on Thursday, April 9th, due to pancreatic cancer.

He is survived by his , wife of 26 years, Lana, his children, Maria, Alexander, and Kira, as well as his grandchildren, Madison, Roman, and Zoriana.

Oleg was born in 1951 in Newark, NJ. He graduated from Seton Hall University with degrees in Business and History. To assist his father in managing the family meat market and liquor store, he spent six months studying wine in France. Although he briefly attended law school, he chose to follow his passion for politics, winning the Republican Party’s nomination for State Assemblyman from the 28th District in New Jersey at the age of 26. Throughout his political career, he had the opportunity to meet prominent figures such as President Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, George H. W. Bush, and Ukrainian President Krawchyk.

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Society Stages Exhibit Honoring Borough’s 100th Anniversary

This year, the historical society will mount a year-long exhibit at the Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd., Camden. The free opening reception will be on Sunday, April 26 from 3 – 5 p.m.

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Michael T. Gattone, Sr., of North Wildwood

Michael Gattone of North Wildwood, formerly of Collingswood and Woodlynne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 7, 2026.  He was 69 years old.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Joanne (nee Gregg); his sons, Michael (Denise), Matthew and Nicholas (Helena Rudoff); his grandchildren, Ethan, Genevieve and Adriana; his sister, Laura (Dan) Macukewicz and his nephew, Michael Gregg (Renee), whom he loved like a son.  He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia and his father, Michael, whom he cared for devotedly in his final years.

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