TRENTON — Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that three members of a Gloucester County, New Jersey, family were charged in connection with their alleged roles in a homeowners’ insurance fraud scheme involving more than $100,000 in fraudulent payments.
Donald Feldman, 65, and his wife, Carolyn Feldman, 61, both of West Deptford, New Jersey, were charged in a seven-count indictment with second-degree conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, substantive second-degree charges for insurance fraud and theft by deception and third-degree charges for commercial bribery, insurance fraud, and theft by deception. They were arrested Oct. 13, 2026.
SWAT OFFICERS shooting at suspect who fired at them when they broke down the front door of the property.( Image from Police body camera)
TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today released radio transmissions and police body-worn camera footage relating to the June 2, 2026, death of a civilian during an encounter with law-enforcement officers in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The decedent was previously identified as Donald Gardner (also known as Donald Capriotti), 52, of Atlantic City.
DCJ is investigating the encounter. The Attorney General’s Office is releasing the video and audio pursuant to policies designed to promote fair, impartial, and transparent investigations of fatal police encounters. Representatives of Mr. Gardner’s family were given an opportunity to review the recordings prior to their public release.
There were a dozen or more SWAT officers involved in the raid. (Image from Police body camera
According to the preliminary investigation, officers assigned to the Atlantic City Police Department’s (ACPD) SWAT team, along with members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office SWAT team, attempted to execute a search warrant at a residence on the 100 block of North Florida Avenue on June 2, 2026. Upon arrival, officers observed the front door was open, but an individual inside closed it. Officers announced their presence and purpose at the door, then used a mechanical device to breach it.
As the door opened, Mr. Gardner, who was inside the residence, fired multiple gunshots at the officers. A projectile hit one ACPD officer in the helmet; another ACPD officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Officer Robert Reynolds of the ACPD, who was not struck by gunfire, responded and fired his weapon multiple times, striking Mr. Gardner. Mr. Gardner was subsequently pronounced deceased. A handgun was recovered from the residence. The two wounded officers were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
The circumstances of the encounter and cause and manner of death are under investigation, which is ongoing. No further information is being released at this time.
A 2019 law, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires the Attorney General’s Office to conduct investigations of a person’s death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.
Further information about how fatal police encounters are investigated in New Jersey under the Independent Prosecutor Directive can be found here.
Eric Lewis, Suspect accused of killing Police Officer Shane Seibert
PHILADELPHIA PA (October 14, 2026)–Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner told NBC10 the suspect in killing Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seibert should not have been acquitted in a previous murder trial, but misconduct involved in that investigation “forced” the judge to find him not guilty,
Despite his criminal record, 35-year-old Eric Lewis, worked for the city of Philadelphia. He was charged with killing Officer Seibert and wounding another officer, worked for the City of Philadelphia.
The district attorney’s comments come after the NBC10 Investigators found that Lewis was prosecuted in a separate 2019 homicide case but was acquitted at trial.
Krasner said a judge acquitted Lewis after finding misconduct. (video courtesy of NBC10 Philadelphia
At approximately 7:49 a.m., officers assigned to the 8th District responded to the 9900 block of Frankford Avenue for a reported auto-pedestrian accident.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a male pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported by Medic to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:31 a.m.
The scene is being held for further investigation the Crash Investigation Division.
Recognizing the Art & Talent of Camden County Filmmakers and Youth
The big screen is coming to Camden County, and local filmmakers are getting their moment in the spotlight. On Thursday, October 15that 7 PM, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, Asbury Shorts USA and the Garden State Film Festival invite movie lovers to the Scottish Rite Auditorium for The Best of The Fest, an evening showcasing award-winning short films from around the world.
Delaware drivers are spending more of their morning and evening commutes in the dark and the days will get even shorter when clocks turn back on Nov. 1. At the same time, white-tailed deer are becoming more active and more likely to cross roadways, making now the time for drivers to slow down, watch roadsides and stay alert at dawn and dusk.
NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna Angling category quota by transferring 15 mt of quota from the Reserve category. Specific to this action, NOAA Fisheries is increasing the large school/small medium (measuring 47 to <73”) subquota.
The resulting adjusted quotas are:
Angling category large school/small medium subquota: 188.4 mt
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 14, 2026)(CNBNews)–On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Commissioner Bethel stated that Philadelphia Police Department remain unchanged.
The commissioner released the following statement:
“Our hearts and our focus are with Officer Shane Seiber’s family, our recovering officer and his family, and the men and women of this department grieving alongside them.
We will continue to examine every aspect of this matter, including the prior investigation and prosecution. Where accountability is warranted, we will act, as Commissioner Bethel has already demonstrated.
Elfego Baca was a handsome young sheriff’s deputy when he had his famous two-day gun battle with 80 cowhands from the Texas John Slaughter ranch. He survived, and four cowboys didn’t. He then went on to a law enforcement career in Socorro, New Mexico and then became an attorney. But Elfego wouldn’t be Elfego if he just filed briefs. Oh no.
A 12-year-old girl with a severe hazelnut allergy died after suffering a fatal allergic reaction from a milkshake prepared in an unwashed blender at a London café, an inquest has determined.
Mia Shay St Hilaire</Mentioned Person> suffered anaphylaxis after drinking the milkshake at the Pop Inn Café in Bermondsey, London, during a visit with family in August 2023. The inquest, held at Inner South London Coroner’s Court on Oct. 8, concluded that the drink had been contaminated with hazelnut residue left behind from a previously prepared milkshake.
Evidence presented during the hearing included CCTV footage showing café operator Baris Yucel</Mentioned Person> using a blender that had not been washed before preparing Mia’s drink.
Despite emergency efforts and her transfer to the intensive care unit at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Mia could not be saved.
Assistant Coroner Briony Ballard</Mentioned Person> ruled that the milkshake had been cross-contaminated with traces of hazelnut from an earlier beverage prepared in the same blender. The resulting allergic reaction progressed rapidly, causing Mia to collapse later at her aunt’s home.
The tragedy prompted legal action against the café. In January 2025, Yucel pleaded guilty to six food safety and allergen-related offenses after Southwark Council brought the case.
The violations included failing to provide visible allergen information to customers, not adequately preventing allergen cross-contamination during food preparation, and serving food that contained undeclared allergens. The case has renewed concerns about allergen awareness and food safety practices in restaurants and cafés, particularly for customers with life-threatening food allergies.
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