South Jersey Man, 58, Gets Prison For Sexually Assaulting 5 Girls Under Age Of 13: Prosecutor
A 58-year-old man from Vineland was sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for sexually assaulting five girls under the age of 13 over a 10-year period, authorities said.
Jesus Figueroa was sentenced on Friday, June 28, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Figueroa must serve a minimum of 85% of the 10 years before being considered eligible for parole, she said. Upon release, he will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and be subject to parole supervision for life.
On Sept. 8, 2022, Figueroa, was charged w…
Dump Truck Driver Cited For Disregarding A Stop Sign In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Prosecutor
The dump truck driver accused of passing through a stop sign in a fatal crash in Cumberland County has been formally cited, authorities said on Tuesday, July 2.
Lamaas Arthur, 55, of Port Norris, received citations for disregarding a stop sign and careless driving, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.
The crash was on Thursday, June 20 in Commercial Township.
No criminal charges had been filed as of Tuesday.
New Jersey State Police said that Arthur had "numerous motor vehicle violations."
Brandy Woolson, 43, of Port Elizabeth, a mother of four, was killed in the …
US Marshals Arrest Pair For Armed Robbery At Dollar General Store: Vineland Police
A pair of fugitives from Cumberland County have been arrested by U.S. Marshals for an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Vineland, authorities said.
One of the suspects resisted arrest and attempted to disarm an officer, they said.
Tomas Cesareo and Lionel Z. Arrington, both of Millville, were arrested on Friday, May 3, Vineland police said on Friday, May 10.
They were charged with robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, false imprisonment, conspiracy, resisting arrest and attempt to disarm and officer, police said.
The robbery occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Ap…
Popular Barber Killed In Head-On NJ Motorcycle Crash
A 38-year-old barber from Millville was killed in a head-on motorcycle crash in Cumberland County, authorities said.
Nestor Rodriguez Jr. died shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1 in the crash on Route 49 in Fairfield Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Rodriguez, a father of two, was remembered as a "beacon of joy" on a GoFundMe page.
"Nestor was a beacon of joy, always spreading laughter wherever he went," the page says. "His presence was a gift, and he touched the lives of all who knew him."
"As a skilled barber and talented skater, Nestor took pride in his work and hobbies, …
