Vineland

Vineland Police are involved in an investigation that included a police shooting.  It happened on South Delsea Drive between Grant and Sherman avenues.  New Jersey State Police were on the scene Thursday night and further information is expected soon.

New Jersey State Police are attempting to return 130 pieces of various lawn care equipment to their rightful owners following a criminal investigation in Vineland.  Police say the equipment was stolen between January and September, and recently recovered.  Photos of the equipment appear on the Department’s social media pages.

Vineland has to pay $425,000 to a veteran cop who filed a retaliation lawsuit.  Richard Burke claimed that a detective attempted to hinder an investigation eight years ago by warning people that the police were closing in on them.  Burke reported the actions to supervisors, but no action was taken.

A 67 year old Vineland man will spend at least the next quarter century in prison after being convicted on charges that he sexually assaulted two young children.  Jonathan Gadola was convicted of two counts of first degree aggravated sexual assault and other offenses stemming back to the crimes back …

 A 29 year-old Vineland man was found guilty of aggravated assault on a law-enforcement officer and resisting arrest at the Vineland Municipal Court. Joshua Graham was asked by a court officer to remove his hat, then step out of the courtroom. Authorities said Graham then “chest bumped” the officer, which …

A 41 year old woman was killed after her vehicle was struck by a pickup truck in Vineland Sunday afternoon.  Police say Rochelle Caldwell of Vineland lost her life when her car was struck on West Chestnut Avenue.  The 21 year old driver of the truck that struck Caldwell fled …

Vineland will have a non-binding referendum question on its ballot in three months that will ask voters if they want a marijuana dispensary in the city.  The placement of the question on the ballot was authorized by City Council during a vote earlier this week.

Vineland Police are investigating a possible suspicious death at a mobile home park.  The Daily Journal reports that police went to Lake Acres on Monday afternoon and secured a mobile home with police tape.  Police had requested a search warrant at the scene.  No additional details are available.

This is a new one…heavy rain postponed surgeries at the Inspira Medical Center in Vineland on Friday.  The Daily Journal reports that 21 elective surgeries were postponed due to flooding concerns from a drenching rainstorm.  Emergency surgeries were still performed.

A 33 year old Salem County man has been charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend in 2011 in Vineland.  Authorities say Daniel Brennan was charged with first degree homicide in connection with the strangulation death of Courtney Michelle Allen.  The killing took place on New Year’s Eve, …