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UPDATE: Missing New Jersey College Student Found

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:23:48 +0000

Paige Aiello, the 22-year old The College of New Jersey student who went missing on April 9 has been found. Sadly, though, her story does not have a happy ending. According to Townsquare News Network, the Aiello family released a statement today that Paige is dead. Her body was recovered alongside the Hudson River in [...]

[UPDATE] 3 Dead, over 140 Injured Following Boston Marathon Explosions, Third Explosion Confirmed

Tom Morgan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:13:10 +0000

Police were spotted with their guns drawn after two explosions took place at the sight near the finish line of today’s Boston Marathon. Three people are dead, 140 people have been injured, several critically according to updated reports. It was a scene of people covered in blood being wheeled away in chairs and gurneys as [...]

UPDATE: Police on Scene of Standoff Near Atlantic City

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:31:24 +0000

Police remain at the Comfort Inn in Absecon this afternoon following reports of a man with a gun in a hotel room. The search, in fact, turned up an empty room and no suspect just off eastbound Rt. 30, according to new reports from NBC40.net. Breaking News: Police in Standoff Near Atlantic City Police units [...]

Flooding in Cape May Expected to Reach Four to Six Feet

Tom Morgan — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:06:56 +0000

Earlier this afternoon, the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management held a press conference regarding the latest on Hurricane Sandy continuing it’s track toward New Jersey. At this point, flooding in Cape May counties could reach as high as four to six feet. In Ocean and Monmouth counties, flooding could be worse. [...]

34 Dead from Hurricane Sandy – More Chaos to Come?

Rob Acampora — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:58:40 +0000

Hurricane Sandy has left places like Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas in shambles – sadly the worst of this system may be yet to come. Sandy’s destruction so far is unlike anything seen in the last two decades. At least 34 lives have been taken from this storm so far after cutting through the Caribbean [...]

Autumn Pasquale's Facebook Conversation With Alleged Killers

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:35:23 +0000

Comments made on the Facebook page of Autumn Pasquale‘s accused killers may have been what led to their capture, but now the last online conversation the 12-year old had with one of her murderers is shedding light on the case. People.com has obtained, via New Jersey’s Star Ledger, Facebook messages exchanged between Pasquale and 15-year [...]

Facebook Posts Lead Mom to Call Police About Autumn's Murder

Tom Morgan — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:58:35 +0000

An overwhelming amount of evidence is being shown that 15-yr old Justin Robertson and 17-yr-old Dante Robertson are strong suspects in the murder of Autumn Pusquale. However, it was the suspect's mother that discovered the first piece of evidence....

Funeral Arrangements Made for Autumn Pasquale

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:45:03 +0000

The 12-year old Clayton girl found murdered this week will be laid to rest this weekend. 6abc.com reports a public viewing will be held for Autumn Pasquale this Saturday, October 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lords in Glassboro, New Jersey, followed by a public mass at 2:00 p.m at [...]

Body of Missing Clayton Girl Believed Found [UPDATE/AUDIO]

Tom Morgan — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:07:11 +0000

Every parents nightmare ended in an horrific tragedy in Clayton last night. This morning, I talked with Stacy Proebstle from the Townsquare News Network with the latest news… The body of 12 yr old Autumn Pasquale was preliminarily found last night at 10pm in a recycling container. Autopsy results are pending. This [...]

Last Known Text from Missing Girl's Cell Sent Saturday Afternoon [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:17:01 +0000

A press conference was given this afternoon in the disappearance of Autumn Pasquale, who vanished from the streets of Clayton, N.J. Saturday afternoon. The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office says according to cellular records, a text was sent from Autumn's phone two hours after her disappearance. Townsquare News Network's Stacy Proebstle was there, and phoned into SoJO with the new information.

Update: Movie Massacre Shooter Appears Dazed In First Court Appearance

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:45:29 +0000

The man responsible for the July 20 shooting rampage inside a crowded Colorado movie theater sat dazed and silent in his first court appearance Monday morning. 24-year old James Holmes was walked into Arapahoe County District Court shackled at the hands and feet for a short preliminary hearing. His hair painted red, his head [...]

Update: 'The Dark Knight Rises' Shooter Revealed [PHOTO]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:28:39 +0000

This is the face of a killer. Moviegoers inside a Denver, Colorado theater thought the gas they saw and shots they heard were part of a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. In reality, a gunman, 24-year old James Holmes, had used the mist to disguise the spray of bullets he was about to unleash as he open fire on the crowd. 12 have been confirmed dead, while 59 more are injured.

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Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Fallen Millville Police Officer

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:33:07 +0000

A viewing and funeral for Millville Police officer Christopher Reeves is being held today while the man responsible for his death sits in a hospital bed.

More than a thousand law enforcement officers and members of the community have filled the Lakeside Middle School Performing Arts Center to pay their respects to Officer Reeves who was killed in an auto accident July 8 by a suspect evading police.

Update: Police Call Meeting Over Stormy Graduation

Heather DeLuca — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:23:10 +0000

Galloway Township police will call a meeting with school officials to investigate why Absegami High School chose to hold an outdoor graduation ceremony under the threat of severe weather. According to the Press Of Atlantic City, Great Egg Harbor Regional School District has been summoned to answer for their decision to continue with Thursday [...]

No Triple Crown For 'I'll Have Another'

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:25:06 +0000

The racehorse ‘I’ll Have Another’ won’t have another run this weekend. The chestnut colt who took top prize at this year’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness will not be a Triple Crown winner as it has been pulled from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes. ‘I’ll Have Another’ was highly favored to be the first Triple Crown earner since [...]

UPDATE: April Kauffman Was Still Alive When Medics Arrived

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:59:12 +0000

New evidence shows community volunteer and Veterans advocate April Kauffman was severely injured but not yet deceased at the time she was found in her Linwood home, according to Press Of Atlantic City.

UPDATE: Murdered Activist's Project Gets Green Light

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:32:26 +0000

The program advocate April Kauffman was working on (shortly before her death) to give Veterans better access to health care has been approved. SoJO reported the former radio host and community volunteer was found shot to death in her Linwood home earlier this month and an arrest has yet to be made in her case, [...]

Crafting A Signature Blend At The Wine Room Of Cherry Hill!

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:38:24 +0000

It was crushing, pressing, and education for five lucky winners crafting their own signature wine blend at The Wine Room Of Cherry Hill! On April 28th qualifiers joined SoJO Midday host Heather DeLuca for a wine tasting event at The Wine Room Of Cherry Hill. Several won the ultimate experience of being part of the [...]

UPDATE: April Kauffman's Husband Being Questioned

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:05:30 +0000

The husband of April Kauffman, the local radio host found shot to death in her Linwood home, has retained an attorney and is cooperating with police, the Press of Atlantic City reports.

UPDATE: Two Injured in Atlantic City Boardwalk Collapse

Rob Acampora — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:30:48 +0000

SoJO 104.9 reported Thursday that a section of the Boardwalk in Atlantic City had collapsed. We’re learning more now about that scary situation. The Press of Atlantic City reports that more of the Boardwalk along the Absecon Inlet has collapsed, and NBC40 is reporting that two people were injured. Those injuries are said to be [...]