Detectives have determined that a Camden man fatally stabbed his girlfriend in Lindenwold before committing suicide, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy.
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 11:39 a.m., detectives with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office responded to the 500 block of Bilper Avenue in Lindenwold for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, detectives located the victim – 53-year-old Marlene Carmichael of Lindenwold – suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at approximately 2:22 p.m.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a CSX freight train and a juvenile pedestrian that occurred late Monday night in Northeast Philadelphia.
On Monday, July 20, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of the 1500 block of Grant Avenue for a report of a train striking a pedestrian.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a CSX train, operated by a 55-year-old man, was traveling northbound at a normal operating speed under conditions of darkness and limited visibility when the conductor observed a 15-year-old male walking southbound on the railroad tracks. The conductor immediately initiated emergency braking in an attempt to avoid a collision but was unable to stop the train before striking the juvenile.
The Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the scene and pronounced the juvenile deceased at 11:44 p.m. The victim has been identified as 15-year-old Abdusalom Babaev from 93XX Neil Road.
During the investigation, authorities determined the victim had been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing person on July 19, 2026. Notifications are pending.
The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Crash Investigation Division.
On July 22, 2026, at approximately 6:59 PM, Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a person in the river at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Upon arrival, officers was told that an adult male had entered the water and has not resurfaced at this time. Marine Unit 3 responded to the scene to conduct search operations.
The scene has since been released. The investigation remains active and ongoing with Central Detectives.
TRENTON (July 15, 2026)– Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that the leader of a violent Trenton street gang was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, racketeering, conspiracy, being a leader of organized crime and of a narcotics trafficking network, and other crimes.
Charles M. Willis, 33, aka “Charly Wingate,” aka “Gate,” of Willingboro, New Jersey, was found guilty on April 24, 2026, on 18 of 22 counts, including his role as the leader of the “Get Money Boys” or “GMB,” a violent gang linked to multiple shootings in Trenton. GMB, under the leadership of Willis, controlled heroin distribution in the area around the Oakland Street Apartments in Trenton. Willis gave orders to lower-ranking GMB members to carry out acts of violence against rivals on behalf of the gang. Superior Court Judge Peter E. Warshaw imposed the sentence on July 14, 2026, in Mercer County.
The 20 alleged members and associates of the “Get Money Boys” or “GMB” were indicted in July 2021. Charles M. Willis, 33, aka “Charly Wingate,” aka “Gate,” of Willingboro, was found guilty on April 14, 2026 on 18 of 22 counts. On July 15, 2026 he was sentenced to life in prison
The violent gang allegedly linked to multiple shootings in Trenton, including a December 2019 murder of a 32-year-old man, the attempted murder of a police officer in February 2020, and a June 2020 shooting that wounded several bystanders on Wood Street, including a 12-year-old girl who was critically injured.
What: Ribbon-cutting for the new Hidden Falls Mixed Species Exhibit at Brandywine Zoo
Who: DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson, Wilmington Mayor John Carney and representatives from the Delaware Zoological Society and DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
When: Thursday, July 23, 11 a.m.
Where: Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19802
Why: The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in conjunction with the Delaware Zoological Society will unveil a new year-round exhibit at Brandywine Zoo, with indoor and outdoor areas featuring five species of animals impacted by loss of their natural habitat. The project was funded by $2.5 million in public and private donations.
The Previously Sold-Out Mystery Returns for its Third Summer Night of Adventure
Philadelphia, PA – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of mystery and excitement at Philadelphia Zoo! The third annual “Zoo Done It?,” in partnership with Without a Cue Productions, will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 5:30-8:30pm. New for this year, guests 16+ are welcome to this after-hours scavenger hunt and mystery experience that gives them the chance to uncover the secrets hidden within the Zoo’s enchanting grounds as they embark on a special quest. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their best 1920’s apparel (with comfortable shoes, of course!). Participants will try to solve the mystery with one winning an exclusive chance to return to the Zoo for spooky season and enjoy a private guided tour of The Solitude, a famous American historic landmark which is believed to be haunted. General admission tickets are on sale starting at $70 with early bird pricing expiring soon. Zoo members receive a $10 discount on all tickets. The event will be held at Philadelphia Zoo, located at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Tickets include complimentary parking on Zoo grounds. For tickets and more information, visit Philadelphia Zoo at philadelphiazoo.org/events/
Two juveniles were arrested and charged for their involvement in a Winslow Township shooting that happened in June, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons.
A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, both from Sicklerville, were charged with 1st-degree Attempted Murder, 1st-degree Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, 2nd-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, 2nd-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and 4th-degree Tampering with Evidence.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 9:59 p.m., officers from the Winslow Township Police Department responded to Locust Court in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a gunshot victim – a 19-year-old male – inside a car that crashed into an unoccupied vehicle parked on Locust Court. The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospital and reported to be in critical but stable condition.
Democrat New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill admitted today that a “software glitch” registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote in her state between 2023 and 2024 — and hundreds of them actually cast ballots.
It’s a rare treat to have old Jasper Blankenship come down from the diggins to stock up on supplies. And he favored us with stories at the Mule Barn this bright morning over coffee, too.
“Well, Doc,” Jasper said, “you’re right. I wasn’t always a miner. Back during The War I had a job in the city at one of the big war plants, you know. I was a security guard and watched the gate. In those days, there was this one carpenter who just gave me the fits. He’d come out the gate at the end of the day with a wheelbarrow full of sawdust. I always stopped him and poked around in the sawdust and never found anything, but I just knew he was stealing something.”
Please join us today, Wednesday July 22nd from 5PM to 7PM at Mister Softee (3605 Haddonfield Road) for our Christmas in July Event. Summer Santa will be there, and we will have our bike giveaway as well. The bikes will be on display from 5PM until the raffle at 6PM. Each child present will be given two tickets that they can put in the bag for each bike they want to try to win. They can also put their tickets in the same bag to give them more of a chance to win a specific bike. Each winner will also be able to pick a helmet. We will then raffle off the rest of the helmets. A bike safety talk will happen at 615PM or at the conclusion of the raffle. Raffle tickets are free and you can get them at the event only.
