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9-Year-Old Girl Murdered In NY Tried To Avoid Trip With Alleged Killer Dad, Mom Says
A 9-year-old girl who was strangled to death in New York begged to get out of a trip to Ethiopia with her father, who is accused of killing her, according to testimony heard Tuesday, July 28.
Melina Frattolin instead traveled through New York and Connecticut with her dad, Luciano, for multiple weeks in the summer of 2025, according to authorities.
Kali Galanis, Melina’s mother and Luciano’s ex-wife, testified Tuesday that Melina told her “she didn’t want to go” with her father to Ethiopia, the New York Post reported.
Instead Luciano and Melina toured the region south of her Montreal home. …
Carpenter Dies Surfing With Son At Jersey Shore, 56
Kevin F. Kennedy, of Toms River, died after suffering a medical emergency while surfing with his son, Jack, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. He was 56 years old.
"Kevin left this world doing what he cherished most—surfing in the ocean, a lifelong passion that brought him peace and joy," Margaret Rizzo, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "His final moments were spent in the water, with his son Jack beside him, and the ocean's salt and sand still clinging to him—a poetic farewell that echoed his deepest wishes."
Kevin, Kristina, and Jack Kennedy
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Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late"
Roy Everett Butler's debut poetry collection, published by Spines, explores aging, aviation history, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.
At 93 years young, former Marine Corps aviator and Pan American World Airways pilot Roy Everett Butler has embarked on a remarkable new journey. Published by Spines, Butler’s debut book, “Never Too Late,” is a heartfelt collection of over 300 poems and reflections. Written entirely in his nineties, the anthology proves that creativity, curiosity, and personal discovery have no expiration date.
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Gambling Resumes At AC Casino After Burst Pipe
It's game on at Ocean Casino Resort again.
The Atlantic City casino announced Tuesday, July 28, it had resumed gaming operations following a burst pipe at the casino on Monday, July 27.
"Ocean Casino Resort has resumed all gaming operations, including slots, tables games and sports betting," the casino said in a statement. "Ocean thanks its dedicated team members, partners, and the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement for their swift response to restore operations.”
The burst pipe caused gaming to be canceled for the day, including the $30,000 Slot Tournament.
NJ Officer Won't Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Armed Man: AG
A state grand jury has declined to file charges against a Haddon Township police officer who shot and killed an armed man, authorities announced Tuesday, July 28.
At 1:07 a.m., om Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, officers responded to a 911 call of an attempted burglary at an apartment complex on West Crystal Lake Avenue in Westmont, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said.
Officer Luke Falkenberg was one of the officers who found blood in the lobby and elevator, and later discovered more blood in a hallway, Davenport said. Police entered a stairwell where they encountered Keith Edelin, a 46-yea…
Officer Assaulted, 4 Arrested In Large Fight: Florence Twp PD
Four people were arrested after a large fight broke out in Florence Township Sunday, July 26, authorities said.
At 8:15 pm., officers responded to the 20 block of Amboy Avenue and found a crowd of 20 to 30 people gathered in the roadway, Florence Township police said. A dispute was started after several people were found leaning against a parked car, police said. A verbal dispute soon turned physical, police said.
Isiah Matthews, a 21-year-old Florence resident repeatedly approached officers, shoved an officer and fled on foot where he was taken into custody after a brief struggle, police s…
Theft Of BMW Leads To Charges Against Juvenile: Evesham Township PD
A stolen BMW led law enforcement to investigate more car thefts in South Jersey, authorities in Evesham Township announced Monday, July 27.
A BMW was stolen from the Willow Ridge section of Marlton on Tuesday, June 30, Evesham Township police said. Officers were also investigating several vehicle burglaries and automobile thefts that occurred throughout Mount Laurel, Medford Township, and Medford Lakes this month, police said.
On Wednesday, July 22, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Camden which led to the seizure of evidence related to the investigation, police said.
Th…
COO, Deputy Director Of NJ Company Stole $5 Mil: Feds
A chief operating officer and deputy director of a Westville security company were charged with stealing $5 million from the company, authorities announced Monday, July 27.
Robert Cormier, a 51-year-old Barrington man and Richard Eisler, a 38-year-old Clementon man, both face embezzlement charges, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said.
In 2017, Robert Cormier started Erigere Rapidus Solutions, a security services business in Westville, Frazier said. In late 2019, ERS entered into an agreement with a bank to to collect, count, transport, store and deposit cash on behalf of a bank at the Federal …
Family Mourns Slain Route 30 Driver
Jovan Stalworth, Jr, a 19-year-old Mullica Township resident, was shot and killed on Friday, July 24, authorities said
Now his grieving father, Jovan Stalworth, Sr. has established a GoFundMe to honor his son.
"There are no words to describe the pain of losing a child," Stalworth wrote. "Junior was only 19 years old, and our family is struggling to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Anyone who knew Junior knew his smile, his kind heart, and the respect and love he showed to everyone around him."
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Mom's Quick Actions May Have Saved Daughter From Ex-BF's Abduction In AC: Prosecutor
A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Atlantic City, authorities announced Monday, July 27.
On Sunday, Sept. 28, Atlantic City police responded to Adriatic Avenue after a woman was dragged into a Chrysler 3000 by Lucas Moran, a Dunmore resident, who was wielding a knife, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
As Moran attempted to drag the woman back into the vehicle, the woman’s mother prevented him from doing so, authorities said. The woman was able to escape and Moran then fled westbound toward Absecon Boulevard in his vehicle, auth…
