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Mark D'Amico, accused GoFundMe scam ringleader, sentenced to 5 months in prison

BURLINGTON, N.J. - The alleged ringleader of a GoFundMe scam involving a homeless veteran was sentenced Friday in a New Jersey court. A Burlington County judge sentenced Mark D'Amico to 5 years in state prison for concocting a fundraising scam with his former-girlfriend, then using the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online. The 5-year sentence will be served congruently with a 27-month federal prison sentence that was handed down in April. That ruling also included a 3-year probation sentence, restitution and gambling, drug and mental health counseling.He had pleaded guilty before Hillman in Camden in November to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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Lightning strikes sparked two recent New Jersey wildfires, officials say

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Lightning strikes from a pair of June thunderstorms are being blamed for sparking two forest fires in Burlington County, officials announced Tuesday. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the extremely rare phenomenon started the Acorn Hill wildfire in the Woodland Township area on June 16, and the Flatiron forest fire in Medford on June 3. While both wildfires were started by lightning strikes, fire investigators say the spread in different ways. Each wildfire consumed over 200 acres of woodland.Investigators found the Acorn Hill wildfire started through what's known as a "holdover fire" where a fire burns inside a lightning-struck tree for several days before it ignites other vegetation.

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Balloon release held for Willingboro man who was shot to death in Burlington City last week

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Family and friends gathered Tuesday evening to honor the life of 40-year-old Dominick Santiago who was murdered last Thursday in the Burlington City.Officers on patrol heard gunshots early Thursday, around 3 a.m. and responded to the 500 block of Linden Avenue. When they arrived, they found 40-year-old Santiago inside an SUV.

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Two vehicles stolen by tow truck in Burlington Township, police say

Surveillance photo of a tow truck stealing a Honda in Burlington County earlier this week BURLINGTON, N.J. - Authorities in Burlington County say they are investigating two car that were stolen by a tow truck earlier this week. Burlington Township police say on Monday, around 8:30 p.m., a car theft occurred on Foxchase Drive. On Tuesday, another vehicle was stolen around 9:30 p.m.

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Vaccine push continues in New Jersey as state shifts to endemic approach

BURLINGTON, N.J. - As COVID-19 cases continue to wane, some states have started shifting to an endemic approach that will bring life closer to pre-pandemic normal.In New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that he will no longer hold planned coronavirus briefings that have been part the state's COVID-19 attack plan. "As we move into our new normal and transition from a pandemic stance to endemic one, there is no longer the need for us to gather at a set time every week," Murphy said in a tweet. The state will also drop its school mask mandate on Mar.

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Prosecutors: New Jersey man used Snapchat to lure underage girl, mom alerted police

Hazelton Newman, 30, is accused of using Snapchat to try to coax an underage girl to meet up for sex, according to prosecutors.

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Security heightened at area schools Friday following apparent rumors of violence on social media

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Friday was not a typical day at schools across the country as many were on high alert due to threats of potential violence from social media. As the school day came to an end parents, students, and administrators got through it while taking precautions amid reports of a TikTok video that threatened school shootings. As school bells sounded throughout the Delaware Valley, police were stationed outside. "I couldn’t believe they were police on campus walking the buildings today like this is the world we live in now," one parent expressed to FOX 29's JoAnn Pileggi. It's a world where rumors that apparently started on TikTok prompted precautions across the country.

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Police attempting to identify man, woman who stole bird

BURLINGTON, N.J. - The City of Burlington Police Department is seeking to identify a man and a woman in connection to the theft of a bird. The theft occurred at Bird Paradise on August 9 at approximately 1:55 p.m. According to police, the bird was a Sunset Lorikeet and was valued at $2,500. Police say the couple left in a green mid 1990s Nissan Altima with no hubcaps. Anyone with information or who is able to identify the individuals is asked to please contact Officer Mort Haney at 609-386-0262. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Burlington County residents clean up after EF-1 touched down Saturday

BURLINGTON, N.J. - While last week's weather story was historic flooding, this weekend the story was strong winds.The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Burlington County, New Jersey late Saturday night.The NWS says the tornado brought winds of 80 to 90 miles per hour and ripped through nearly an eight-mile stretch of the county around 10:30 p.m.

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4 charged in connection to fires that torched two buildings in Burlington

Left to right: Daniel Badecki, Gabriel Vance, Summer Winsor, Ryan Gibbs. BURLINGTON, N.J. - A Camden County man is facing charges after authorities said he intentionally started two fires that torched properties in Burlington County earlier this year. Gabriel Vance, 20, was charged with two counts of arson, criminal mischief, and trespassing.

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Operation Safe Quarantine nabs 9 more suspected online predators, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say 46 people have now been charged in Operation Safe Quarantine.

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'We're best buds': Shelter dog finds calling as Lower Southampton K-9 officer

Arrow is undergoing intense training at the Philadelphia Police K-9 Training Academy with his owner Officer Kyle Heasley. BURLINGTON, N.J. - A Lower Southampton police officer found a new partner and his "best bud" after a Burlington County animal rescue linked up with a foundation that trains shelter dogs as service animals.Arrow, a young Belgian Malinois, was surrendered to Burlington County Animal Shelter in February of 2020 and had trouble finding a forever home due to his high energy, according to shelter attendant Debbie Bucci."He was very, very energetic," Bucci said.

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Burlington Township School District will shift to remote learning on Nov. 30

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Burlington Township public schools will shift to all remote learning beginning Monday, Nov. 30 through Jan.

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Prosecutors: Suspect wanted in death of Burlington County woman fatally shoots himself

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Authorities in Burlington are investigating after a woman was found stabbed and bludgeoned to death inside her home Wednesday afternoon.According to police, the body of 61-year-old Carla Nesmith was discovered by another resident inside a home on the 400 block of Earl Street around 4 p.m.Investigators concluded that Nesmith was fatally stabbed and bludgeoned.

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Woman, 61, found stabbed, bludgeoned to death inside Burlington home

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Good Samaritans pull driver from car before it bursts into flames in Burlington Township

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Police in Burlington Township have released video showing two good Samaritans rescuing a driver from a car after a crash.The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon near Salem Road and Sunset Road.Police say the crash knocked the driver unconscious and the vehicle began smoking.That's when two men, identified as Larry Scott and Domenique Golden jumped into action to pull the driver from the smoking car.Shortly after the driver was pulled to safety the car caught fire.AdvertisementBurlington Township police released the video Monday and thanked Scott and Golden for their heroism.___For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP

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Police identify body of swimmer recovered from Delaware River near Delanco Township

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Authorities have identified the body of a man who was pulled from the Delaware River near Delanco Township on Sunday night following an exhaustive search.Police say 22-year-old Brayan Tenecela was identified by his family shortly after his body was pulled from the water. Medical examiners are working to determine how Brayan died.Credit: Jennifer YungaAuthorities responded to the area of Union Avenue just before 2 p.m.

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Police identify body of swimmer who was pulled from Delaware River near Delanco Township

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Body recovered from Delaware River near location where swimmer went missing

BURLINGTON, N.J. - Rescue crews have recovered a body from the Delaware River near the spot where a 22-year-old man went missing while swimming on Sunday afternoon.Authorities responded to the area of Union Avenue in Delanco Township just before 2 p.m.

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From Lady Gaga to The Weeknd, Who Could Have the Song of the Summer 2020? Vote!

All this sitting inside to combat the current coronavirus pandemic has us blasting our favorite jams and wishing for summer more than ever. But which smash hit could be the Song of the Summer 2020?

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