For readers in Camden, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the local justice system and public safety. Reporting follows individual incidents as well as trends in how the law is applied across the city.
Carlos H. Cordero-Gutierrez faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years after admitting to a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Live Poll
Do you believe long mandatory prison sentences are an effective way to deter drug trafficking?
A fatal crash involving a car and motorcycle early Sunday morning left one person dead and another hospitalized.
Dionne L. Robinson faces charges after allegedly using a vulnerable adult's debit card without permission.
Live Poll
Do you trust local law enforcement to effectively protect property from theft in your community?
Authorities in Camden retrieved missing items and damages following the execution of a residential search warrant.
A man succumbed to gunshot wounds at a local hospital following a morning shooting incident in Camden.
Live Poll
Do you trust private companies to manage surveillance technology for your local police department?
The city police department has ended its partnership with the surveillance firm over service and transparency concerns.
Day to day, that means police investigations, court proceedings, public safety initiatives and the work of law enforcement agencies. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. Differences in how evidence is processed and how charges are filed often define the public's understanding of a case. Staffing levels in the police department and the resources assigned to local courts remain the most frequent drivers of reported changes.
