Category: SOUTH JERSEY

The NRA Stands with Roosevelt

With cases like those of

Shanneen Allen

,

Brian Aitken

,

Gordon Van Gilder

,

Hisashi Pompey

, and

many others

, New Jersey has a well-earned reputation for malevolent gun prosecutions. As bad as those cases were, the Garden State may have just bested their own record for malice with a new low in anti-gun oppression.

According to a report from

Ammoland.com

, armored car security guard Roosevelt Twyne was driving home from a shift in early February when he was pulled over in Roselle Park, N.J., allegedly for a window tint violation. At the time, Twyne was carrying a handgun loaded with

Hornady Critical Duty

ammunition. As he is a security guard, Twyne has a valid New Jersey permit to carry a handgun.

New Jersey is a may-issue carry permit state. Most applicants are required to justify their need for a permit to carry. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4 requires,

Each application form shall be accompanied by a written certification of justifiable need to carry a handgun, which shall be under oath and, in the case of a private citizen, shall specify in detail the urgent necessity for self-protection, as evidenced by specific threats or previous attacks which demonstrate a special danger to the applicant\’s life that cannot be avoided by means other than by issuance of a permit to carry a handgun. Where possible, the applicant shall corroborate the existence of any specific threats or previous attacks by reference to reports of the incidents to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Additional burdens in the application process include a fingerprinting requirement and a requirement to obtain three personal references. Even after complying with all of these measures, the permit is only valid for a two-year period.

According to Ammoland.com, despite being one of the few individuals with a New Jersey carry permit, Twyne was arrested and charged with

illegal transportation of a firearm

.

Further, Twyne was reportedly charged with violating New Jersey’s prohibition on hollow-point self-defense ammunition.

N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3

states,

Any person, other than a law enforcement officer or persons engaged in activities pursuant to subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:39-6, who knowingly has in his possession any hollow nose or dum-dum bullet…  is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.

New Jersey is the only state that prohibits hollow-point self-defense ammunition.

Millions of American gun owners choose to use hollow-point self-defense ammunition to protect themselves and those around them. In

District of Columbia v. Heller

, U.S. Supreme Court made clear that the Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms “in common use” for lawful purposes. As this ammunition is a favorite choice of Americans for the lawful purpose of self-defense, New Jersey’s law is unconstitutional.

However, at the time of his arrest, Twyne was carrying Hornady Critical Duty ammunition in his handgun. Hornady Critical Duty ammunition uses a projectile with what Hornady calls a “Flextip” polymer filling. The projectile does not have a “hollow nose.”

Understanding that Hornady Critical Defense did not meet the definition of “hollow nose” ammunition under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3, the New Jersey State Police issued the following guidance on their

Firearm FAQS website

.

I’m not a police officer, are hollow points legal for me to possess?

Yes. They are legal for purchase and possess in your home or on land owned by you.  They are legal to possess and use at a gun range.  They are also legal to possess while traveling to and from such places. Ammunition lacking a hollow cavity at the tip, such as those with a polymer filling, are not considered to be hollow point ammunition. An example of this can be seen with the Hornady Critical Defense / Critical Duty, Cor-Bon PowRball / Glaser Safety Slug and Nosler Inc. Defense ammunition.

Ammoland.com reported that after the arrest Twyne was suspended from his job. New Jersey’s rabid anti-gun politicians don’t seem to care how many innocent, productive lives their incomprehensible web of gun control laws upend.

source

https://www.nraila.org/

Gloucester Township Police Officer Found Guilty for Striking Juvenile

Camden City, N.J. – A suspended Gloucester Township police officer has been found guilty for striking a juvenile who was being detained, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins.

John Flinn, 29, of Williamstown, was found guilty of two counts of second-degree Official Misconduct on March 11 by a jury following a nearly three-week trial. The jury was deadlocked on a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Flinn responded to a reported disturbance on March 8, 2018. As Flinn was handcuffing a 13-year-old girl, he struck her twice in the face. Body worn cameras from responding officers captured the incident.

Flinn was charged in April 2018 after the Gloucester Township Police Internal Affairs Unit reviewed the body worn camera footage and turned it over to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.

Acting Assistant Prosecutor Angela Seixas prosecuted the case that began on Feb. 20 in front of the Honorable Judge Edward J. McBride.

During the trial, a responding officer testified he witnessed Flinn strike the victim with an open hand twice while she was complying with commands.

Flinn was released under conditions and is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date.

Address/Location

Gloucester Township Police Department

1261 Chews Landing Rd

Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500

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you want to work for a competitive company;

you like a specific position;

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Lucille Anne DeBlasi of Bellmawr, 76

Bellmawr – Surrounded by her loving family, at home, on March 9, 2020, at the age of 76. (nee Pena).

Loving and devoted wife of 56 years to John DeBlasi. Loving mother of Denise R. Tortorelli (Dominick), John R. DeBlasi (Michael), Darren A. DeBlasi and Dean R. DeBlasi (Monica). Cherished grandmother of Alexandra Tortorelli. Predeceased by her parents, Manuel and Philomena Pena and her brother, Ronald Pena.

Born in the Bronx, NY, Lucille was a graduate of Camden Catholic High School class of 1961. A resident of Bellmawr, NJ since 1965, Lucille worked many years as a property manager for Galman Group in Philadelphia and as a travel agent for American Tourist Travel in Turnersville. In her younger years, she was a professional singer who often entertained the military, and continued her love of music throughout her life. Lucille was a former member of the Haddonfield Garden Club. She was an avid gardener and traveler, as well as a dog lover. She was especially fond of her Yorkies.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday, March 14th, from 9 AM to 12 Noon at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 12:30 PM at Saint Rose of Lima Church: 4th Ave. at Kings Highway, Haddon Heights. Interment will follow in St. Joseph\’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

In lieu of Flowers, donations are requested to National Centre for Padre Pio, PO Box 206, Barto, PA 19504 or to

Alzheimer\’s Association

, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Please write in memo: In memory of Lucille Anne DeBlasi.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City

www.mccannhealey.com

Ph:856-456-1142.

Guest Opinion: The Gibbstown LNG Project, Dangerous and Unnecessary

On February 28, the U.S Army Corp. of Engineers issued a permit to Delaware River Partners LLC for installing docking structures and performing dredging for their LNG export port facility in Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

“The Army Corp. has just given permits for a dangerous and unnecessary LNG port in Gibbstown on the Delaware River. The Army Corp, instead of scrutinizing this project, rubber-stamped the permits to Delaware River Partners. This project has lacked transparency and real input from the public and will have major consequences to the environment and to public safety in the region. They failed to do a proper EIS or look at the water impacts and the impacts to endangered species like the Atlantic Sturgeon. This is extremely alarming and concerning because a port along the Delaware River where combustible fuel like LNG is being transported and stored brings great danger to the region from potential spills and explosions,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “Army Corp. deliberately ignored an open NEPA process and environmental review. This project not only hurts the environment, but there is no benefit for the region because it is for exporting LNG. This is another example of the Trump Administration siding with polluters and fracking over public safety.”

The construction of Dock 2 involves dredging approximately 665,000 cubic yards (cy) of sediment from the Delaware River. This will seriously impact the river because the site is a Superfund site and former DuPont explosives manufacturing site that is contaminated.

“Instead of doing their job, Army Corp. just pushed out a permit. This is the wrong project in the wrong place at the wrong time. This will cause serious impacts to the Delaware River, both to the environment and to public safety. The Repauno site where the project is proposed has already been contaminated over the years and is a Superfund Site. Any type of dredging and construction will resuspend contamination like PCBs into the estuary and impact spawning habitats of endangered species like the Atlantic Sturgeon. They will be dumping millions of toxic soil that could also pollute the groundwater. A port at this site will cause more flooding and more pollution. The dock will be almost 4 acres and will hurt the shallows in the area, will stick out to the water and affect navigation,” said Tittel.

According to Army Corp.’s supplemental notice, the LNG product will arrive at the proposed structure via truck or tanker railcar. Approximately 13 trucks per hour would enter the site, 24/7. The proposed operations at the Site will generate approximately 15 trucks in and out of the facility per hour on average. Each truck would carry approximately 12,000 gallons of product.

“There will be close to 1,650 trucks that would transport LNG to the site each day. The company will bring 5 million gallons of LNG a day to the port from truck or rail, this is equivalent to 2 billion gallons of natural gas. What’s worse is that they are creating a sacrifice zone for export to Europe and other places. These trucks will be bombs on wheels coming through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A leak from any of those trucks could instantly kill everything within 550 yards. A fireball could have a radius as large as a mile-and-a-half. The blast zone from an explosion could spread as wide as two-and-a-half miles,” said Tittel. “Bridge and river traffic would be greatly disrupted by a LNG port. The National Guard would have to close off bridges to allow tankers through, as happens in Boston.”

The natural gas liquids that would be transported in, handled, stored and shipped out of the facility pose safety risks and the danger of exposure to hazardous contaminants for people in the region.

“An LNG port in the Delaware will not only cause catastrophic damage to the river and surrounding area, but prompt more fracking, and more use of GHG’s. The Army Corp. did not look at the impacts and secondary impacts this project will have to climate change, fracking, pollution from truck traffic, safety and more. By giving away this permit, they failed to protect our environment, our safety, and our precious drinking water,” said Tittel.

The DRBC will hold an adjudicatory hearing (a trial-like proceeding before a Hearing Officer) commencing April 15, 2020, on Docket D-2017-009-2, issued by the Commission to Delaware River Partners, LLC for the project known as the Gibbstown Logistics Center Dock 2.

“With more and more information coming out about this disastrous LNG proposal, the more reason for the judge to overturn DRBC’s approval to this dangerous facility. We thank the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and all of their work on this to make this hearing happen. Now with this adjudicatory hearing, the public now has a right to add more information about the damage to the LNG proposal and why the DRBC need to side with our public safety over polluters. Even though Army. Corp’s permit approval is a bump in the road, The NJ Sierra Club along with the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups will fight and keep on fighting. It is too important for our environment, but more importantly for the safety of our communities,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.

Christopher E. Foyle, of Bellmawr, 61

Christopher E. Foyle, on March 9, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 61.

Beloved son of the late James and Cecilia. Dear brother of Patricia, Frank, Mary Ellen, John and the late James, Michael and Joseph. Predeceased by his nephew Michael, and survived by 11 nieces, 2 nephews and many great nieces and great nephews.

Chris was an avid Philly sports fan, especially the Flyers. He enjoyed studying history, doing crosswords, reading the newspaper and the Sunday comics.

Chris also loved spending time with his friends and family and liked being known best as “Uncle Chris”.

There will be a visitation from 11:30am to 1pm Sunday, March 22, 2020, at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Memorial Service 1pm at the funeral home.

Interment private.

Gloucester City Staying on Top of the Corona Virus Crisis

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 11, 2020)–Gloucester City Mayor Daniel Spencer has released the following statement regarding the City\’s response to the Corona Virus crisis.

City of Gloucester officials have been in constant contact with representatives of the Camden County Health Department and Office of Emergency Management on the ever-widening Corona Virus crisis.

The City and its various departments have been meeting on this issue and are doing everything in their power to help educate the citizens of Gloucester City and to do their part in containing this virus.

There are several simple steps to protect yourself regarding the Corona Virus

Clean your hands often with soap and water

Avoid close contact

Stay home if your sick

Cover coughs and sneezes

Wear a face mask if you are sick

Clean and Disinfect at least twice a day for high traffic areas such as phones, doorknobs, light switches

Seek Medical advice if symptomatic

Additional information can be viewed on the State of New Jersey website at state.nj.us and the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.gov

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John Courter Jr., age 48 of Gloucester City; Bass Guitarist, GHS Alumnus

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 John Courter Jr. passed away at the age of 48.

John was born on September 7, 1971 in Camden, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1989.

John had a passion for music. He played the bass guitar in many bands in the South Jersey area. He also loved to hunt for recording albums, always looking for that rare find. His favorite bands included Alan Parsons, Kansas, Rush, Metallica, Black Sabbath, KISS, and especially Ozzy Osbourne. He loved Disney and going to Disney World. His favorite character was Grumpy. He loved the game Pac-Man and was a collector of Pac-Man related collectibles. He was passionate about the Flyers and rarely ever missed a game on TV.

John is survived by his mother Gloria Dunn (John), his father John, Sr., his brother Jeffrey (Bridget), his niece Summer, his uncles Bill Kimmey and Earl Courter, his long time companion Lori Crush, and several cousins.

Friends and relatives are invited to gather in John’s memory at the ICAC Club in Gloucester City on Saturday from 2:00pm-6:00pm, located at 528 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. #crerancelebration #heartfelt

Dennis M. Hobbs, of Runnemede, 61

Dennis M. Hobbs, on March 8, 2020, of Runnemede. Age 61.

Beloved husband of Andrea (nee Lipomi). Loving stepfather of Corrina Warren. Dear son of Michael and Maureen (nee Price) Hobbs. Brother of Diane Bryan and Kathy Rendine. Treasured Son in Law of Joseph and Carol Lipomi. Brother in Law of Joseph Lipomi (Dolly) and Jeffrey Lipomi (Dawn). Uncle of Nicole Rendine, Joey Lipomi and Megan Ingram (John).  Loving fur-daddy of Bella.

Dennis was the Owner/President of South Jersey Office Equipment in Westville for over 30 years. He was greatly admired for his IT expertise, patience, sense of humor, kind heart, great advice, and always had the best stories. Dennis was the sunny spot in everyone\’s day.  A great friend to many. Dennis loved to travel with his \”Sweetums\” and his best friends.  He was a talented photographer, capturing all their beautiful memories along the way.

Family and friends will gather this Sunday, March 15 from 1:30-3:30 pm for a Celebration of Dennis\’s Life at The Marian House, 507 S Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Prayers and eulogy to begin at 2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations be made in Dennis’ name to the University of Penn Cancer Research, Glioblastoma Research at 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Biden Receives Support of South Jersey Democrats

Joining the South Jersey Democrats\’ united message,

Congressman Donald Norcross

said, \”America needs a president with the integrity, experience and

strength to unite our diverse nation while fighting for progressive Democratic priorities. Former Vice President Joe Biden exemplifies those values, and he’s always stood up for working families in New Jersey and across the country. I am proud to call Joe a friend, and I can’t wait to call him President of the United States.”

In addition,

State Senate President Steve Sweeney

stated, \”There\’s only one person in this race who can unite the party and help us win Democratic races around the country, and that\’s Joe Biden. He has the ability and the character to defeat Donald Trump in November. As a labor leader, I can say that Vice-President Biden has always stood by the working men and women of our nation and I look forward to calling him the next President of the United States of America.\”

State Legislators

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (LD2)

Assemblyman John Armato (LD2)

Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli (LD3)

Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro (LD3)

State Senator Fred Madden (LD4)

Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (LD4)

Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera (LD4)

State Senator Nilsa Cruz Perez (LD5)

Assemblyman Bill Moen (LD5)

Assemblyman William Spearman (LD5)

State Senator James Beach (LD6)

Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (LD6)

Assemblyman Louis Greenwald (LD6)

State Senator Troy Singleton (LD7)

Assemblywoman Carol Murphy (LD7)

Assemblyman Herb Conaway (LD7)

State Senator Dawn Addiego (LD8)

Atlantic County

Atlantic County Chair Michael Suleiman

Atlantic County Freeholder Ernest Coursey

Galloway Mayor Jim Gorman

Burlington County

Burlington County Democratic Committee Chair Joseph Andl

Burlington County Democratic Committee Vice Chair Martin Nock

Burlington County Democratic Committee Treasurer Brent Lee

Burlington County Democratic Committee Corresponding Secretary Andrea Katz

Burlington County Freeholder Director Felicia Hopson

Burlington County Freeholder Balvir Singh

Burlington County Freeholder Daniel O\’Connor

Burlington County Freeholder Linda Hynes

Burlington County Sheriff  Anthony Basantis

Burlington County Clerk Joanne Shwartz

Camden County

Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli Jr

Camden County Deputy Freeholder Director Ed McDonnell

Camden County Freeholder  Jeff Nash

Camden County Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez

Camden County Freeholder Jon Young

Camden County Freeholder Melinda Kane

Camden County Freeholder Barbara Holcomb

Camden County Sheriff Whip Wilson

Camden County Clerk Joe Ripa

Camden City Mayor Frank Moran

Cherry Hill Mayor Susan Shin Angulo

Voorhees Mayor Michael Mignogna

Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer

Winslow Mayor Barry Wright

State Committeeman Steve Ayscue

State Committeeman Ian Mosley

State Committeewoman Barbara Pine

State Committeewoman Dana Redd

State Committeewoman Meryl Greene

State Committeeman Harry Platt

Cape May County

Cape May County Regular Democratic Chairman Brendan Sciarra

Cape May County Regular Democratic Vice Chair Kathleen Gorman

Sergeant at Arms Norman Matz

Recording Secretary Kenneth Merson

Corresponding Secretary Barbara Wilson

Treasurer for Cape May County Regular Democrats Edward Michael Kaczmarski

Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron

Former Mayor of Middle Township Michael Clark

Wildwood Crest Commissioner Joyce Gould

State Committee Elizabeth Casey

Former Mayor of Middle Township Nate Doherty

Former Mayor of Middle Township Susan Delanzo

Former Mayor/Deputy mayor/Committeeman of Middle Township Chuck Leusner

Former Committeeman of Middle Township Steve Barry

West Cape May Mayor Carol Sabo

West Cape May Deputy Mayor Peter Burke

Former Ocean City President Frank McCall

Former Commissioner Jim Iannone

Sea Isle Council President John Feeley

Former Deputy Mayor of Middle Township Jeffrey DeVico

Cape May County Democratic Whip William Causey

Cumberland County

Cumberland County Chair Steve Errickson

Cumberland Sheriff Albert Austino

Cumberland Clerk Celeste Riley

Cumberland County Freeholder Director Joe Derella

Cumberland County Freeholder Jim Quinn

Millville Mayor Mike Santiago

Vineland Mayor Albert Kelly

Gloucester County

Gloucester County Freeholder Robert Damminger

Gloucester County Freeholder Deputy Director  Frank DiMarco

Gloucester County Freeholder Heather Simmons

Gloucester County Freeholder Lyman Barnes

Gloucester County Freeholder Jim Jefferson

Gloucester County Freeholder James Lavender

Gloucester County Sheriff  Carmel Morina

Gloucester County Clerk James Hogan

Clayton Mayor & Municipal Chair Tom Bianco

Deptford Township Mayor Paul Medany

Deptford Township Municipal Chair John Vinci

Franklin Township Municipal Chair Mario Christina

East Greenwich Township Municipal Co-Chair John Pyne

Elk Township Municipal Chair Donna Ragonese

Glassboro Mayor John Wallace III

Glassboro Councilwoman & Municipal Chair Daniele Brida-Spence

Mantua Township Mayor Pete Scirrotto

Pitman Councilwoman & Municipal Chair Vanessa James

South Harrison Township Municipal Chair  Wilma Nagtegaal

Swedesboro Mayor & Municipal Chair Tom Fromm

Washington Township Mayor Joann Gattinelli

Washington Township Municipal Chair Frank Cianci

Washington Township Municipal Co-Chair Laurie Burns

Wenonah Council President & Municipal Chair Dan Cox

West Deptford Township Mayor Denice DiCarlo

West Deptford Township Municipal Chair Tom Sullivan

Westville Mayor Russell Welsh

Westville Councilman & Municipal Chair Chuck Murtaugh

Woodbury Mayor Jessica Floyd

Woodbury Municipal Chair Chuck Rose

Woodbury Heights Mayor William C. Packer

Woodbury Heights Municipal Chair Harry Elton

Woolwich Township Mayor Vernon Marino

Woolwich Township Committeewoman & Municipal Chair Gina Marie Santore

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Chair & State Senator Fred Madden

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Vice Chair & Greenwich Municipal Chair Vicki Antonini

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Secretary & East Greenwich Township Municipal Co-Chair Michelle Shirey

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Treasurer Ted Bamford

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Sergeant-at-Arms Charles Fentress

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Counsel John Alice

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Parliamentarian Eric Campo

Gloucester County Democratic Committee Executive Director Justin Kolman

Salem County

Salem County Chairman Steve Caltabiano