Toddler Drowns In Bayville Pool, 900 Decks Of Heroin Seized, Two-Year-Old Boy Dies In Car Accident

By PATRICIA A. MILLER (Patch Staff)

Here’s some of our top stories this week from South Jersey:

UPDATE: Child Who Drowned Had ‘Free Access’ To Pool; Drugs Reportedly Found

Two-year-old girl was able to get through neighbor’s fence into inground pool.

Numerous Tickets Issued To Dangerous Drivers On Route 539

Area police departments target problem roadway with more patrols.

Planned Walk Aims To Bring Message Of HOPE To Heroin Fight

HOPE Sheds Light holding second annual walk in October in Seaside Heights to bring awareness to support for families faced with addiction.

Toms River Woman May Face Charges In Fiery Jackson Crash

A report says charges may be pending against Nicole Frank in the Saturday crash that injured Carol Mazza and her daughter, of Toms River.

900 Decks Of Heroin, $1,500 Seized, 3 Arrested In Drug Bust

Michael Felicetta of Toms River and Melissa Connor of South Toms River both were charged in the Howell incident Thursday, police said.

Ambulance, Two Cars Trapped In Manchester Flash Flooding

Heavy rains around lunchtime left roads flooded, Manchester police said. No one was injured.

Brick Man Admits Role In Planned Toms River Prostitution Club

Anthony Stango, an alleged DeCavalcante crime family member, also admitted cocaine distribution and weapons possession, officials said.

Teenage Girl Charged in Shooting Death of South Jersey Man

The 21-year-old Pennsauken man was found suffering from a gunshot wound on Aug. 12. He died Thursday morning.

Gloucester Township Woman Diagnosed With Malaria Following West African Trip

The patient wanted the public to know there was no danger after she checked into Kennedy Health System with a fever Tuesday night.

Gloucester Township Woman’s Dying Wish: ‘Do Not Vote For Hillary’

In her obituary, the woman requested this: “In lieu of flowers, please do not vote for Hillary Clinton.”

Atlantic City Electric Makes $50,000 Donation to Red Cross in Wake of June 23 Storm

A welcome donation.

Point Borough Police Start Aggressive Campaign To Get Drunk Drivers Off The Road

Don’t drink and drive in the borough.

John ‘Captain Jack’ G. Kennell Of The Norma-K Fishing Fleet Dies

Services for owner and operator of Ken’s Landing Marina in Point Pleasant Beach will be held on Sunday.

NJ State Police Ask For Public’s Help To Identify ‘Flimflam’ Scam Artist

Man scammed two businesses at Forked River rest stop on Garden State Parkway out of $500.

Hot Outside? See What Farmer’s Almanac Says

A long, cold winter may be on the way.

Moorestown Builder Defrauded Investor in Construction Project: Police

Massimo Procaccini allegedly defrauded an investor in a residential construction project on Borton Landing Road.

Second Person Dies Following Accident That Killed 2-Year-Old Burlington County Boy

Jairisa Galindo, 18, was pronounced dead Wednesday night.

2-Year-Old Burlington County Boy Dies After Struck By Car; 3 Others Critical

The victims were walking with the flow of traffic in the center of the eastbound lane of Buddtown Road at 8:30 p.m. when they were struck.

Cinnaminson’s Jess Simcoe Joins Felician College Women’s Soccer Team

Simcoe helped lead the Pirates to the 2012 South Jersey title.

Teenager Charged in Police Involved Shooting in Which He Was Injured

The 14-year-old was allegedly in possession of a .22 caliber handgun that he allegedly pointed at the officers.

Tyler Clementi’s Family Talks About the Battle Against Bullying in Princeton

His parents discussed their foundation and their new #DAY1 initiative.

South Jersey Police Officers Won’t Face Charges Following Fatal Shooting

Two Bridgeton Police officers shot and killed a Seabrook man following a traffic stop on Dec. 30.