Vineland

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, …

Vineland Police are asking for the public’s help with information that leads to the arrest of the person who fired shots that struck a house on West Avenue Tuesday night.  Police say witnesses heard several gunshots and one home hit by gunfire.  There were no injuries.

Authorities have identified the man who was shot to death by Vineland Police Saturday following a confrontation.  The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office announced that the victim of the shooting was 37 year old Rashaun Washington of Bridgeton.  Vineland Police shot Washington on East Wood Street after they were called for …

A man was shot dead by Vineland Police during a confrontation on Wood Street on Saturday.  Police responded to a call of a man acting suspiciously on a front porch of a home.  An autopsy is scheduled on the shooting victim; so far, the victim’s name has not been released …

A 29 year old man who worked at the Walmart in Vineland went nuts over a suspension and promptly destroyed about $2,000 worth of snacks that was sitting in the aisles.  Hector Bermudez was charged by police with criminal mischief and defiant trespassing.

New Jersey State Police have charged 52 year old Dennis Parrish of Vineland with the killing and dismembering of woman.  Police say a moving company sticker led them to charge Parrish with the murder of Tonya Cook.  Her remains were found in Cedarville on July 2nd.

A 55 year old Vineland man has been charged with setting off a firework celebration that resulted in 14 vehicles and two acres of woods being burned up.  Police announced the arrest of Richard A. Caulford of Taylor Avenue who has been charged with one count of arson, and other …