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Two South Jersey men who pleaded guilty to defrauding real estate investors out of $580,000 have been sentenced.

The charge stems from the Sept. 14, 2021, death of Charles Sharp III, who called 911 to report he had spotted two burglars in his backyard.

A second officer yelled that the homeowner had a gun, authorities say. It turned out to be a replica.

A police officer who fatally shot a homeowner that had called 911 to report intruders outside his Gloucester County home has been indicted on a manslaughter charge.

The charge stems from the Sept. 14, 2021, death of Charles Sharp III, who called 911 to report he had spotted two burglars in his backyard.

The officer allegedly gave no verbal commands or warnings before shooting Charles Sharp III.

Mantua Township, New Jersey Police Officer Salvatore Oldrati has been indicted on a manslaughter charge for the fatal shooting of 49-year-old Charles Sharp III.

New Jersey Democratic campaign strategist James Devine was charged with election fraud for allegedly submitting more than 1,900 fake petitions.

Democratic campaign strategist James Devine was charged with election fraud for allegedly submitting more than 1,900 fake petitions to help secure a 2021 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot spot for candidate Lisa McCormick, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced Tuesday.

Eight officers — correctional and police — have been indicted on charges stemming from the Atlantic County police custody death of 41-year-old Mario Terruso in 2019.