David Rivera, 65, of Camden

On December 20, 2025, at the age of 65. Of Camden. Predeceased by his wife, Modesta Nobles and siblings, Freddie, Jamie and Chuck. Survived by his son, David A. Rivera, Jr.; step-daughter, Nadine Nobles and brother, Bert Rivera. David was the son of the late Noberto and Emma Rivera.

He worked many years in the textile industry, retiring from United Fabrics in Pennsauken.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday, December 30 th , 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City., where his funeral service will be celebrated at 1 PM. Interment will be private
in Morgan Cemetery, Cinnaminson.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of David Rivera. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142

Egg Harbor man arrested for promoting prostitution of a minor

Woodbury, NJ – Amir A. Vaughan, 25, of Egg Harbor Township, was charged by
criminal complaint with first-degree promoting prostitution and first-degree
endangering the welfare of a child today, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case:
On Dec. 10, 2025, a minor victim reported to the Franklin Township Police Department
she was forced by a man named “Kyro” to perform sexual acts with adult men on four
occasions between April and May 2025. She also reported being forced to record those
interactions so “Kyro” could sell the video content. Through investigations, police were
able to identify “Kyro” as Vaughan, a registered sex offender, which was confirmed by
the victim.

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CCPD and FOP donate funds to MD Anderson

Camden County Police Department officers, including Chief Gabriel Rodriguez, and the family of the late Officer Matthew Sviben donated $5,200 they raised during “No Shave November” toward cancer research during a short outdoor check presentation ceremony.

The Camden County Police Department and FOP Lodge 218 are donating $5,200 raised by officers during “No Shave November” to The Cooper Foundation, to support colon cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.

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Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied and Underfunded. It’s Time for a Change

By Alana Serota

For millions of women, TikTok has become a doctor’s office: Scroll through the app and you’ll see endless videos about menopause, joint pain, hormone therapy – featuring no small amount of pseudoscience. Though misguided, this digital quest for medical knowledge is only a symptom of a larger issue: Medicine has left women with too few answers to far too many questions about their health.

While women make up half of the U.S. population, female-specific conditions account for just 5% of all biopharmaceutical research spending. And only 1% of that goes toward non-cancer female conditions, such as menopause and infertility. Chronic underinvestment has left glaring gaps in our understanding of women’s health – with real consequences for the quality of pain assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
116 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025
Eastern Monmouth-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Moorestown, Mount Holly, Wharton State
Forest, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Camden, Cherry Hill, and Long Beach
Island
116 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations
  between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained 
by calling 5 1 1.

Mount Laurel Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Two Young Girls

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 55-year-old Camden County man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls over a period of several years.

James Murray, of Cypress Point Circle in Berlin, was found guilty on December 17 of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault (First Degree), three counts of Sexual Assault (Second Degree), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of Child (Second Degree) and one count of Obscenity to Minors (Third Degree).

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House Republicans Vote to Protect Children and Prevent Taxpayer Funding of Harmful Gender Procedures

WASHINGTON— House Republicans voted last week to protect America’s children and safeguard taxpayer dollars by advancing legislation that prohibits harmful gender-transition procedures on minors and blocks Medicaid funds from being used to pay for them.

“Gender-transition procedures are putting our kids at risk, and those who normalize them are enabling this harm,” said House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.). “Radicals are pushing dangerous, life-altering medical procedures on children who are still developing and cannot fully understand the long-term consequences. Republicans are stepping in to protect kids and ensure taxpayer dollars support real medical care, not radical social experiments.”

H.R. 498, the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars to fund gender-transition procedures for children under the age of 18.

H.R. 3492, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, establishes strict federal prohibitions and penalties for medical professionals who perform genital mutilation or administer chemical castration procedures on minors.

Camden County Public Works Crews On the Job

two person standing near vehicle — Photo by Darya Sannikova on Pexels.com

(Lindenwold, NJ) – As a winter storm approaches our region this evening, the Camden County Department of Public Works is working diligently to ensure the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road are safe and passable for motorists.

“Our crews have been called in to ensure that our roads are prepared for this winter weather event,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “As our crews head out to treat the roads, remember to always leave at least six car lengths behind our vehicles while they work and move any cars off the street and into a driveway.”

A brief snow shower is expected in the early afternoon, with conditions transitioning to sleet and freezing rain after sunset and continuing through the night. The winter weather is expected to taper off around midday on Saturday. However, long-term freezing temperatures throughout the weekend will ensure snow and ice remain on untreated surfaces for several days.

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GTPD Community Bulletin: Protect Your Holiday Gifts – Snap a Photo of Those Serial Numbers!

Tis the season for joy, family, and generous gifts – from new laptops and tablets to gaming consoles, electric scooters, and other electronics under the Christmas tree. But did you know that burglaries often spike during the holidays, with thieves targeting homes full of shiny new valuables.

Take one simple step today to safeguard your presents: Photograph the serial numbers on all expensive gifts, especially electronics! Why? If stolen, serial numbers help police identify and return your items!

It’s quick: Just flip the device over, find the serial number (often on the back, bottom, or in settings), and snap a clear photo. Store them securely in the cloud or email them to yourself!

Justin Andrew Mortimer, 35, Bridgeton

Suddenly, On December 16, 2025, Age 35. Of Bridgeton, NJ, Cherished son of Julie Mortimer and Shawn Powell. Loving brother of Pierce Mortimer and Aaron Hanback, II. Adored and beloved by all of his caregivers, friends and house mates at Devereux Bridgeton. Survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and his step-dad, Aaron Hanback.

Justin was born in Buffalo, NY. He loved riding with his step-dad on his motorcycle when he was younger. Justin liked music and his favorite movie growing up was Disney’s “Alladin.” He enjoyed swimming, taking walks and going to flea markets with his family. Justin always enjoyed car rides, no matter how short the distance. He loved the beach and he was always the first one in the ocean, swimming out as far as he could and did not want to come out of the water. Justin’s favorite food was Reese Peanut Butter cups and pizza and almost every year for his birthday he would have brownies instead of a birthday cake.

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