Cumberland County

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae has been nominated for second term by Governor Christie.  The nomination now heads to the New Jersey Senate where it must be approved.  Webb-McRae is the first African American woman to hold the position in Cumberland County.  She has the support of State Senator Jeff …

Millville police are investigating the shooting of a child. Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was shot on Sunday night. The shooting took place on the 600 block of the Oak View Apartments. The child had a single gunshot wound in his leg and was listed in stable condition. No word …

Authorities say two have been charged in the beating death of a Millville man. Joseph Daniels, of Vineland, and Nafees Winters, of Millville were taken into custody last week. Both were charged with murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and failure to render aid. Randy Lanigan was killed from apparent head injuries.

On Wednesday a 36 year-old Bridgeton man was found guilty on dog fighting and drug charges. David Silcott was found guilty by a jury of drug possession charges, possession of a police scanner and fighting or baiting animals. State Police raided Silcott’s home on Dec. 20, 2013, and found more than half …

A Millville woman who works at the Bayside State Prison has sued in federal court alleging that colleagues shared nude photos of her and left threatening notes for her at work.  Melanie Wilson has worked at the prison for 16 years and claims co workers retaliated against her after she …

State Police are looking for the individuals responsible for setting fire to a vacant bowling alley in Fairfield, Cumberland County.  Authorities say the fire was set last Thursday evening which caused damage to the property.  No suspects are in custody at this time.

One of the three finalists for this season’s American League MVP is Mike Trout from Millville and the Los Angeles Angels. Trout won MVP honors in 2014 and finished second in 2015, 2013 and 2012. The other two finalists are Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts and Houston Astros …

The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office announced the sentencing of a Bridgeton man for his involvement in a 2013 shooting in the city that left another man injured. Kyshawn Burch was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the shooting of Shyquan Lewis in the stomach during a drive-by shooting in …

On Saturday hundreds of people joined high school students and community groups at the 15th annual Veterans Appreciation Day at the Millville Airport. The event also celebrated the 75th anniversary of the airport, where thousands of service members trained during World War II. Veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars and Persian …

New Jersey State Police are continuing their investigation into the shooting of a 31 year old burglary suspect in Maurice River over the weekend.  Jimmy L. Testa was shot and killed after fleeing a burglary and fighting with troopers.  Testa engaged in two separate fights with State Police before he …