Press Releases
Maple Shade First Aid Squad Chief Indicted for Stealing Agency Funds
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced today that the chief of the Maple Shade First Aid Squad has been indicted on charges of stealing more than $118,000 from the agency over a period of nearly seven years. Joseph J. Freed III, 54, of the 400 block of North Coles Avenue in Maple Shade, was indicted …
Man Indicted for Murder in Burlington Township Fatal Stabbing
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 34-year-old Burlington Township resident was indicted today on murder and weapons charges for fatally stabbing a man inside their residence last year. William Hines Jr., 34, was indicted on one count each of Murder (First Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree) and …
Browns Mills Man Charged with Possessing, Distributing Child Pornography
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief David H. Jantas announced that a Pemberton Township man was arrested today on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. Salvatore R. Cenatiempo, 65, of the first block of Genes Way in the Browns Mills section of the township, was charged with three counts …
Beverly City Man Found Guilty of 2016 Murder in Burlington City
MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Beverly City man was found guilty today in Superior Court for fatally shooting a 22-year-old Burlington Township resident in November 2016. In addition to being found guilty of Murder (First Degree), the jury also convicted Darius Bridges, 28, of one count of Possession of …
Burlington City Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Crash
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and City of Burlington Police Chief Alan Snow announced today that a man whose passenger died after the car he was driving went into the Delaware River yesterday has been charged in connection with her death. Jacob T. Garrett, 24, of the 100 block of Stacy Court in Burlington City, …
Two Killed in Collision on Route 130 in Willingboro Township
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Willingboro Township Director of Public Safety Gregory Rucker announced that two people were killed yesterday as a result of a two-vehicle collision on the jug handle at Route 130 northbound and Bridgeboro Road in Willingboro Township. The decedents were identified as Robert Stephens, 52, and his wife Janet, 50, …
Woman Killed when Vehicle Goes into Delaware River in Burlington City
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the City of Burlington Police Department are investigating the death of a Burlington City woman who was killed this afternoon when the car in which she was riding ended up in the Delaware River. Burlington City police were called to the river near Wood Street just before 1 p.m. …
Man Fatally Shot on Elm Street in Edgewater Park
EDGEWATER PARK – The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Edgewater Park Township Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred inside of the Edgewater Manor Apartments on Elm Street today at approximately 4 p.m. A person of interest has been identified and taken into custody. No charges have been filed. Updates will be …
Attorney General Porrino, Prosecutor Coffina visit Willingboro High School to Discuss SAFE STOP Program with Student Drivers
WILLINGBORO – Students at Willingboro High School took a break from their regular lesson plan today to learn about a statewide campaign that encourages safe traffic stops as a way to build trust between police and the communities they serve. Details about the initiative, known as SAFE STOP, were presented to approximately 30 students with …
Financial Advisor Sentenced to Seven Years for Stealing $900k from Client
MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Moorestown- based financial advisor was sentenced today to seven years in New Jersey state prison for stealing nearly $900,000 from a client who had provided him with the money believing it would be invested in mutual funds. Brian Murphy, 47, of Wharton Place in …