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Governor reminds Bridgeton that immigration status won’t matter in investigation of missing girl

June 2, 2021 10:38 pmJune 2, 2021 10:39 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy wants Bridgeton residents to know that their immigration status will not be questioned if they come forward with information about the possible abduction of a young girl on September 16, 2019. Dulce Maria Alavez was five-years-old when...

One arrested in connection with Fairfield mass shooting

May 24, 2021 10:39 amMay 24, 2021 12:00 pm

This article was updated with comment from Pat Colligan at 12 p.m. Monday. Authorities have arrested a Bridgeton man in connection with a weekend mass shooting that killed two and left 12 others injured, some critically. Kevin K. Dawkins, 36,...

Murphy statement on Cumberland mass shootings

May 23, 2021 11:44 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy issued the following statement following a mass shooting in Cumberland County on Saturday evening that resulted in two deaths and twelve injuries. “Since late last night, the New Jersey State Police and county and local law enforcement...

Quinn won’t seek re-election as Cumberland commissioner

March 18, 2021 11:28 pmMarch 19, 2021 10:27 am

Cumberland County Democrats tonight endorse Dr. Priscilla Ocasio-Jiménez, a middle school principal from Vineland, as their candidate for county commissioner. She will replace James Quinn, who is giving up the seat he’s held for six years to return to Millville...

Longtime Superior Court Judge in line for federal judgeship

January 19, 2021 4:44 pmJanuary 19, 2021 5:27 pm

Superior Court Judge Julio L. Mendez is among the candidates being considered for a federal judgeship, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Mendez, a former Cumberland County Democratic Chairman, has won the recommendation of key South Jersey political leaders who...

Federal authorities claim constitutional violations at Cumberland County Jail

January 14, 2021 4:43 pm

Federal authorities alleged the Cumberland County Jail committed constitutional breaches by failing to provide mental health and opioid cessation treatments to inmates Thursday. “Our investigation revealed that Cumberland County fails to provide adequate mental health care to inmates at risk...

Errickson steps down as Cumberland Democratic County Chairman

December 30, 2020 11:33 amDecember 30, 2020 5:50 pm

Cumberland County Democratic Chairman Steven Errickson has announced his resignation, triggering a special election in January or early February to fill the post. “Due to all my other commitments with family, work, COVID-19 disruptions and advocating for seniors in assisted...