Cumberland County News

Two multi-family homes in the city acted as fronts for brothels utilizing women brought into the area from New York, according to prosecutors.

The following people were recently indicted by a Superior Court grand jury in Cumberland County: * Keith Allen, 27, of Bridgeton, for third-degree escape.

Millville blotter also includes stolen bicycle. MILLVILLE * Raymond Feliciano, 36, of Smith Street, was arrested at his home Wednesday evening on the charges of simple assault and criminal mischief in connection with an incident on West Powell Street.

Republican newcomer Richard DeMarco defeated Democrat incumbent Robert Watson in a squeaker and captured the lone open seat on township committee.

BRIDGETON -- A Vineland man faces prison time after his conviction on a weapons offense, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday.

Millville blotter includes thefts of power tools, leaf blower. MILLVILLE * Akeem I. Graham, 25, of Holly Berry Street, was arrested Tuesday evening on a contempt warrant and lodged in Cumberland County Jail on $2,500 bail.

Donna Fontana said this morning that she examined alleged murder victim James Ridgeway's body closely for signs of trauma during a second autopsy on the victim's body in 2005.

Cumberland County Clerk Gloria Noto fended off a challenge Tuesday from a younger, less experienced challenger.

If early ballot returns tell us anything, it's that unaffiliated voters will have a major effect on Cumberland County's election results.

Election Day is Tuesday, but thousands of Cumberland County voters have already cast their ballot.

BRIDGETON -- During a week in the infirmary at Cumberland County Jail, John Pompper broke down in tears and admitted to killing his half-brother, according to a fellow inmate.

Long-time city resident Kenny Williams has spent lots of time around Sunset Lake.

BRIDGETON - Opening arguments began this morning in a 30-year-old murder trial with a startling revelation.

VINELAND - Experts will discuss the role families play in the recovery of a person with a mental illness during a free public forum at Vineland Public Library.

Cumberland County Health Officer Herb Roeschke said Thursday his health department has been waiting a week to receive additional H1N1 vaccines for public clinics.

Three former Cumberland County freeholders are on a mission. That mission is to remove Democratic Freeholder Director Lou Magazzu from power in what they see as an action that could clear the way for real change.

A young boy was not injured when he was dragged about a half-block by a school bus in Center City nearly two weeks ago, according to a report released by police on Tuesday.

Opening statements were heard this morning in the murder trial of a Millville man charged with the death of his half brother almost 30 years ago.

The city has prevailed in a lawsuit filed by the Cumberland County Board of Health in an attempt to collect nearly $200,000 in what the county argued was unpaid fees for health services.

This week's Pick of the Litter is Pooter. This is Pooter's second week in a row that he has been chosen.