City of Camden Homicide Total Lowest Since 1985

(Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department finished 2025 with a 29% reduction in homicides, marking another stark drop in the related field from 17 in 2024 to 12 in 2025. This extraordinary feat was preceded by the first homicide-free summer in 50 years throughout the city. Since 2012, homicides in the city of Camden have fallen 82%.

In addition, the city saw a 6% decrease in violent crime compared to 2024, along with a 32% decline in sexual assaults, and a 12% drop in robberies. Total crimes fell another 2% in 2025, continuing the progress that has been built since the launch of the Camden County Police Department in 2013.

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Minneapolis Woman Shot and Killed by ICE Agent

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (January 7, 2026)(CNBNews)–A confortation in Minneapolis between a woman and a federal ICE agent ended tragically with the woman being shot and killed.

According to a spokesman for ICE the woman allegedly tried to run over the agent. She was shot, said Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, spokeswoman McLaughlin said in a statement.

After the shooting, Mayor Jacob Frey said immigration agents were “causing chaos in our city.”

“We are demanding ICE leave the city and state immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities,” Frey said on social media, reported POLITICO.

The area where the shooting occurred is a modest neighborhood south of downtown Minneapolis, just a few blocks from some of the oldest immigrant markets in the area and a mile from where George Floyd was killed by police in 2020.

Constance M. “Connie” Coker, 74, of Gloucester City

Passed away peacefully at her home in Gloucester City, NJ, on December 31, 2025, at the age 74. Connie is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, William “Bill” Coker; loving son, Edward Coker; cherished grandchildren, Mason, Conor, Matthew; brothers, Domenico Raddi, Nicholas Raddi; sisters, Maria Ulissi and Helen Castalelo. Connie was predeceased by her daughter, Stacie M. McCormick on December 27, 2025; father, Frank Dill and her brother, Frank Dill.

Connie was retired from the Underwood Memorial Hospital (Inspira Medical Center) in Woodbury, NJ, where she worked as an Environmental Specialist. She enjoyed going to the beach and playing the slots at the casinos in Atlantic City.

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A special message to the community from Gloucester City Mayor and Council

Dear Gloucester City Residents & Friends,

As we kick off a new year, we hope everyone enjoyed a joyful holiday season spent with family, friends, and loved ones. Warm wishes go out to every resident of Gloucester City and our friends and visitors for a healthy, happy, and prosperous year ahead. As we begin this new chapter together, we reflect with pride on the progress and momentum our community built in 2025.

Over the past year, Gloucester City celebrated several major milestones. Our Police Department achieved state re-accreditation, a significant achievement that underscores a strong commitment to professionalism, community policing, and public safety. Our local economy continued to grow, with many new businesses opening their doors, including a wave of new eateries that add flavor and vitality to our city.

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COZY UP AT NEW JERSEY WINERIES THIS WINTER

Haddonfield, NJ (January 6, 2026) – The Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ wineries and vineyards across New Jersey – invites you to indulge the state’s flourishing wine country through unique events and experiences happening every week this winter!

There’s no doubt that New Jersey’s award-winning wineries and vineyards offer something truly special for everyone to enjoy. In the new year, we invite you to sip, savor, and explore weekends among the vines. Discover new wineries you’ve never visited before, or unwind with a glass of your favorites. You never know, your next favorite bottle might be just a tasting away.

No matter how you choose to spend 2026, there’s always a reason to raise a glass to New Jersey wine – Sip, savor, and stroll your way through New Jersey wine country!

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Marie Rader Series Kicks Off 2026 With World-Class Performances

(GLASSBORO, NJ) – Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series ushers in the New Year with three distinct artist engagements, continuing to deliver on the 25|26 Season’s “A World From Home” theme, while remaining committed to providing accessible and affordable arts experiences in South Jersey.

The first three months of the year offer a diverse array of performances designed to bring audiences on an international cultural journey, with an invitation to explore further through pre-performance and post-show artist chats with: Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth and Mnozil Brass: Strau$$, and finishing the season with a crowd-pleasing The Philly Pops: Blockbusters in the ‘Burbs.

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HOME COUNTRY: Delbert McLain smiled at the sign in Marvin Pincus’s yard as he walked briskly

Delbert McLain smiled at the sign in Marvin Pincus’s yard as he walked briskly up to the front door and knocked. Marvin had seen him coming and opened it with a big smile and a handshake.

“Delbert! I’ve got to tell you I’ve really been looking forward to seeing what kind of flies we can tie up to improve your love life. You want some coffee?”

“Love life?” Del said. “Oh not today, Marvin, not today. I’m here on chamber business. Yessir.”

Delbert McLain is our Chamber of Commerce. We have all designated him … well … okay, I guess Del kinda designated himself to let the world know we adore progress, our community is the healthiest, safest and most prosperous place to raise children or crops or make widgets.

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John Anthony Laurino, III, 49, of Sewell

On December 29, 2025, at the age of 49. Of Sewell. Formerly of Collingswood. Predeceased by his parents, John A. Laurino, Jr. and Susan E. Laurino (nee Curtis). Survived by his sister, Kimberly Dobson and her husband, Thomas; as well as his niece, Serena Dobson and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

John was a graduate of Camden County Technical School in Sicklerville. He owned and operated his own business providing lighting fixtures for Amtrak. Over the years, he also worked as a bartender at several establishments, where he built lasting friendships. In his free time, John enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on cars.

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Two Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material in December 2025

Camden County, NJ – Two Camden County residents were arrested last month for crimes related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Investigations conducted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, including task force officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – Cherry Hill, in collaboration with the Camden County Police Department, led to the following defendants being arrested in December 2025: • Jeffrey Mauer Jr., 38, of Gloucester Township • Mauricio Nemorio-Reyes, 22, of Camden Jeffrey Mauer Jr. was charged on December 5, 2025, with 2nd-degree Distribution of CSAM, 2nd-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute CSAM, and 3rd-degree Possession of CSAM.

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First Declaration of Independence Bobbleheads – Unveiling January 7th for National Bobblehead Day and America’s 250th Birthday

MILWAUKEE – This morning, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day and America’s 250th Birthday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first Declaration of Independence Bobblehead Set. The very unique puzzle bobblehead set is based off John Trumbull’s 1818 “Declaration of Independence” painting and features bobbleheads of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Hancock that fit together with the rest of the signers pictured in a replica of the painting behind the bobbleheads. The special edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and are part of a series of bobbleheads being unveiled throughout 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The bobblehead set, which will be individually numbered to 1,776, is now available for pre-order exclusively through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. Expected to ship in June, the bobblehead set is $176 plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order. The bobbleheads join many other patriotic and political bobbleheads produced by the Museum that can be found here with additional bobbleheads being added throughout 2026.
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