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A quiet morning walk turned into a tragic scene on Friday, May 23, when authorities discovered the body of a 63-year-old woman near a wooded trail in Frank Donio Memorial Park, located in the Sicklerville section of Winslow Township, Camden County. According to a statement released by the Winslow Township Police Department, officers were called to the park after someone spotted a body in a wooded area adjacent to the walking trail. The location is part of a local recreational park that includes paved paths winding through a mix of open spaces and wooded sections, making it a popular spot for local residents. After arriving at the scene, law enforcement confirmed the woman was deceased. Following an initial investigation conducted jointly by the Winslow Township Police Department, the...

A devastating early morning fire tore through a residence in Hammonton on Thursday, May 29, 2025, leaving a well-known local family without a home. The blaze erupted around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Columbia and Middle Roads, destroying the two-story house. The home belonged to the Digiovannangelo family, including Domenick Digiovannangelo, a former chief of the Hammonton Volunteer Fire Department. Although all occupants managed to evacuate safely, the structure and all personal belongings were declared a total loss. Firefighters Respond in the Dark Hours According to reports from BreakingAC, Hammonton firefighters were among the first on scene, quickly calling for mutual aid due to the intensity of the flames. Laureldale Fire Rescue's Tanker 39 was dispatched at approximate...

After nearly 180 years, the mystery of human bones that repeatedly washed up along New Jersey’s shoreline has finally been solved, thanks to groundbreaking genetic technology and the determination of student researchers. The remains, long referred to by authorities as “Scattered Man John Doe,” have been officially identified as belonging to Captain Henry Goodsell, who perished in the 1844 sinking of the schooner Oriental off the coast of Brigantine Shoal. A Mystery That Spanned Decades The bones first appeared in 1995, when a human skull washed ashore in Longport, New Jersey. Over the next two decades, more bones followed: a leg bone in Margate in 1999 and additional remains discovered in Ocean City in 2013. Despite numerous forensic examinations over the years, authorities were u...

Two 18-year-old men from Leonardtown were arrested Tuesday night following a reported commercial burglary in progress at a property on Abell’s Wharf Road, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on May 27, 2025, when deputies responded to an emergency call reporting suspicious activity at the location. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers found and detained the two suspects, later identified as Julian Alexander Moore and Matthew Eric Morris. Authorities say the two individuals were caught on the property without authorization. Initial investigation and surveillance footage confirmed that the suspects had forcibly entered the premises and caused significant property damage. Both Moore and Morris were taken into cu...

In a dramatic and tragic series of events on Memorial Day, a 42-year-old Florida man, Timothy Schulz, was fatally shot by deputies after surviving an attack by an alligator and allegedly trying to seize weapons from a police vehicle. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to several unusual calls early Monday morning involving Schulz, who was reportedly behaving erratically and possibly under the influence of methamphetamine. The string of incidents unfolded across several hours and locations. Bizarre Behavior Spotted at Local Store At around 6 a.m. on May 27, 2025, a clerk at a Lakeland convenience store alerted authorities about a man acting strangely—trembling, incoherent, and asking to call his son. By the time deputies arrived, Schulz had left the store and could not be f...

A 53-year-old woman from Accokeek, Maryland, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in a Clinton parking lot earlier this month. The suspect, identified as Chelley Thorne, was taken into custody by Prince George’s County Police Department after the shooting death of Anthony Traevon Dawson, 30, of Clinton, Maryland. The incident occurred on May 12, 2025, around 9:40 p.m. in the 9800 block of Piscataway Road, a commercial area in Clinton. Victim Found Dead at the Scene Officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they discovered Dawson lying in a parking lot with a gunshot wound. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Suspect and Victim Knew Each Other Investigators q...

A terrifying incident unfolded on the morning of May 28, 2025, when three students from Eastern Senior High School were robbed at gunpoint on their way to class. The robbery occurred just before 9:15 a.m. in the 1700 block of East Capitol Street NE, leaving one student injured and raising new concerns about student safety across the city. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the students were approached by a group of unknown suspects as they were making their way to school. The suspects, reportedly wearing all black and armed with a firearm, demanded the teens’ belongings. One of the students suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the encounter and was later transported to a nearby hospital for treatment by D.C. Fire and EMS personnel. The attackers fled the ...

A stolen firearm modified into a fully automatic weapon, along with illegal drugs, was recovered by North Charleston Police officers during a late-night patrol behind a hotel on Tuesday, May 28, 2025. Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Startling Discovery The incident unfolded in the parking lot behind the Aloft Hotel in North Charleston, where officers noticed a vehicle that appeared suspicious. As they approached the vehicle, officers reportedly smelled marijuana, prompting them to conduct a search. According to WYFF News 4, police discovered a quantity of marijuana along with a handgun. Closer inspection of the firearm revealed a troubling detail: the gun bore two different serial numbers, raising immediate red flags. A subsequent investigation confirmed that one of the serial numbers...

A growing number of local business owners in downtown Charleston, especially along the busy King Street corridor, are voicing frustration over the declining cleanliness and upkeep of the area. What was once a thriving, picturesque destination for locals and tourists alike is now becoming a source of concern for those who rely on it for their livelihood. Harris Cohen, owner of Bubbies Cookies and Treats, has been at the center of the growing discontent. His shop, situated in the heart of downtown, has faced ongoing challenges including public urination, graffiti, and litter — even during business hours. Cohen’s complaints are echoed by other small business owners who say the city’s downtown area is not receiving the attention or maintenance it deserves, despite being a major commercia...

State Representative Joe Sheehan has thrown his full support behind a newly introduced Democratic bill that seeks to reinstate $480 million in funding for Wisconsin’s Child Care Counts program. The proposal is a critical part of Governor Tony Evers’s 2025–27 biennial budget plan, aiming to address what many lawmakers are calling a statewide childcare crisis. Speaking in favor of the measure, Sheehan emphasized the growing challenges families face in accessing affordable child care across Wisconsin. A Program Facing Elimination The Child Care Counts program was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic using federal relief funds. It provided critical financial support to child care providers struggling with staffing shortages, reduced enrollment, and increased operating costs. The init...