A suspended Moorestown police officer and his ex-girlfriend are back in custody after a jury convicted them on a slate of sexual assault charges Friday against teenage victims. Robert Melia's and Heather Lewis’ bail was immediately revoked and the two ... »
Update, 4:24 p.m.: Read the full version of this story at Robert Melia, Moorestown Cop, Guilty of Sex Crimes. ------------------------ A jury found suspended Moorestown police officer Robert Melia and his ex-girlfriend, Heather Lewis, guilty on multipl... »
April 20 Joselle Kirby, 35, of Main Street, Voorhees, arrested for shoplifting two pairs of gold earrings—worth a combined $200—from Boscov’s at the Moorestown Mall, according to police. Kirby was released on $200 bail. April 21 Troy Jackson, 49, of Wa... »
April 25 Theft, 10:01 a.m. — Someone stole a snow blower from an unlocked shed on the 200 block of Chester Avenue sometime in the last three weeks, according to police. April 26 Attempted burglary, 9:30 p.m. — Police said a would-be burglar was scared ... »
Several township sports clubs have come together to commit a little more than $1 million to the athletic fields improvement project. Mayor John Button said the township has until the end of next week—60 days from receiving the bids—to decide on the rem... »
A jury deciding the fates of a suspended Moorestown police officer and his ex-girlfirned on sexual assault charges will continue deliberations Friday. The jury began considering about 50 counts against Robert Melia and Heather Lewis on Wednesday. On Th... »
Junior is a "trick" machine. He knows sit, paw and down already, so there is not much left for you to do. He is a great size—not too small and not too big, at 40 lbs. He's 1-2 years old. Junior arrived at the shelter as a stray and has been there far... »
After two exhaustive searches, the Moorestown School District has selected a new superintendent.The board of education offered the job Tuesday night to Berlin Township School District Superintendent Brian Betze, who subsequently accepted the offer.Boar... »
A North Jersey man who overcame a severe childhood disability to become a professional musician is suing the Cherry Hill School District on behalf of 10-year-old student Akian Chaifetz. Through the non-profit organization Drums and Disabilities (DAD), ... »
In this week's House Hunt, we feature several homes as part of National Open House Weekend. Eleven homes, complete with descriptions, price and times of open houses, are shown above in towns like Cinnaminson, Moorestown, Mt. Laurel, Delran and more. ... »
Dozens of Moorestown High School seniors had a moment in the spotlight Wednesday—literally. As a fundraiser for the annual Project Graduation party, the school hosted the first-ever Senior Showcase, an exhibition of the artistically inclined members o... »
The Spring Story Time season is wrapping up at the Moorestown Library this week, leaving many parents asking the age-old question: “What will we do now???”Fear not! Just because there’s no more story time until summer doesn’t mean there’s nothing fun t... »
Stuart Chaifetz gave the Cherry Hill school district every opportunity to do the right thing by his 10 year-old son, Akian. Things had gotten so bad in the special education classroom at Horace Mann elementary school that Akian’s teacher, Kelly Altenbu... »
The owners of East Gate Square Shopping Center have sued the township, alleging its restriction of alcohol sales to the Moorestown Mall is a violation of state law. East Gate filed the lawsuit last week, five months after voters, by a roughly 2-to-1 ma... »
Prosecutors showed lurid video to a Superior Court jury Wednesday to illustrate a Moorestown couple’s alleged role in the sexual abuse of four young people. Jurors watched clips of Heather Lewis, one of the defendants in the case, using various sex to... »
