Two were arrested on drug possession in Vineland. Police there say that both Jacob Negron (25) and Shawn Negron (21) of the 800 block of E. Elmer Rd. were charged with possession and possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana along with possession of anabolic steroids, possession of hypodermic syringes, and possession of drug…
Additional police officers are being hired in Millville. The city commission met last week and approved using $200,000 in funds from the Urban Enterprise Zone to hire more police offices to combat growing violence. Several shootings have taken place in Millville over the past month and the goal is to use the funding to hire…
A former officer with the Vineland Police Department has been awarded over $726,000 in a whistle blower case. Ronald Farabella filed a lawsuit four years ago in court regarding alleged drug related activities by police officers. The South Jersey Times reports that Farabella was awarded the large cash judgement for economic and emotional damages.
A Vineland man will be serving the next 20 years of his life behind bars for trying to kill a man in the head and face with a machete. 44 year old Eugenio Morales pleaded guilty in May to charges relating to the incident that occurred nearly two years ago. Morales then attempted to attach…
Millville Police have revealed the identity of a man who was shot to death in the 100 block of Church Street early Thursday morning. Police say the shooting victim was 22 year old James Collins, who lives on Powell Street. Police say the shooting occurred shortly after midnight and Collins was pronounced dead at the…
An investigation is on-going in Millville to a death from a shooting. It took place on Wednesday evening at the 1000 block of Church Street. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. This is the same street that saw a shooting on Monday where a two homes and a vehicle were hit.…
Vineland Police are investigating a home invasion that left one shot. Police say both accused were described as Black males with medium build and dark complexion. Both suspects were armed with weapons. No further information is available on the suspects at this time. Police arrived on the scene of the 700 block of S. Sixth…
The controversial mayor of Vineland announced that all charges are being dropped against former Vineland Police Detective Gamiliel Cruz, and that Cruz is being put back on the police force. Ruben Bermudez says that he is not sure that Cruz lied to a superior court judge to obtain a search warrant that led to the…
A group that is trying to recall Vineland Mayor Ruben Bermudez is receiving more time to get the signatures it needs. Superior Court Judge Richard Geiger ruled late Thursday that the group had its rights violated and will get another 75 days in order to recall Bermudez. The committee needs nearly 9,500 signatures in order…
A fight was called into police Sunday in Bridgeton in the area of Marion and Church St. A video camera in the area helped police identify three suspects who demanded money and assaulted a victim. Erik Perez (22yr old), Anthony Vasquez (25 yrs old), and a 14 year old male juvenile were all arrested in the incident. The two…