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The plaintiffs are Pamela White, the mother of the deceased and administrator of his estate; an adult daughter, Iyonna Hannah; and a minor son. Police said the contact with White developed into a struggle during which a police K9, partnered with Platania, was set on White. The lawsuit states: In front of the plaintiffs daughter and in view of his neighbors, Acting Chief Casiano said, I came to serve you with a layoff notice. The wall behind the curtain was scorched, firefighters said. Chris Christie announced initiatives Wednesday to reduce the time New Jersey drivers spend in line at motor vehicle offices to get their , CAPE MAY The city is suing several companies involved in building the $10.5 million Cape May Convention Hall, alleging work was defective a. Melissa Bartleson, 26, of Keron Drive was issued a careless driving summons after an accident at Vine Street and Columbia Avenue The following people were served warrants for failure to appear in Millville Municipal Court: Karina Marroni, 32, of South Fourth Street; Christopher Sydnor, 22, of Millville Garden Apartments; Melissa McDonnell, 28, of 10th Street; and Robert Goolsby, 30, of Second Street VINELAND, MILLVILLE FIBE CALLS Lawmakers address falls among elderly In Vineland Firefighters responded to a mulch fire Tuesday at CVS, West and Landis avenues. You have permission to edit this article. 1980 rlllHl Hi 96, 1947: uw 48, 1979 OCEAN IBWfRMUB YUTIRD 64 a Atlantic City rooAYicoaawwDtCAiOR Ultraviolet Hoc 8 (loo. Vineland, NJ Police Department | Vineland NJ The Vineland Daily Journal is a newspaper that serves Vineland, New Jersey, and the surrounding area. In 1999, more than 10,000 seniors died from fall-related injuries, testified David W. Fleming, acting director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decisionnoted what the videos dont show including how White wound up on the ground with two officers and a K-9 using force to restrain him and what happened after White was restrained, including whether he resisted efforts to put him in a police car. O.OO RECORD FOR TOOCT MimUe CMy Htfi Of, 1947: Low 37". DWI Arrests 2/22/2023 View Press Release Arrest 2/17/2023 View Press Release Maslanich and Donoflio, retired police officers, participated increatingand publicizinga "harassing, defamatory and ridiculing T-shirt"that featured Beu's photo captioned "Mr. Beu, Hide your kids, Hide your wife,'" the suit states, noting the chief submitted a written complaint to the city reporting a "hostile work environment.". The department investigated 185 of those complaints and sustained none, his decision noted. He opened the door to find Acting Police Chief Pedro Casiano and police Lt. Matt Brown. Vineland Advertiser 03/06/1875 to 09/02/1876 Genealogy Bank. Currently focused on breaking news and education issues, she also oversees community outreach programs that promote literacyand public safety. No one was injured. A center console container stolen from an unlocked car in the 100 block of Bortle Avenue was found in a garden in the 400 block of Fenimore Street Someone stole a German shepherd from a pen in the 300 block of East Butler Avenue Someone stole an inspection sticker from an unlocked car in the 800 block of Elmer Street Someone caused $1,000 damage to a 2002 Chevrolet van at the Holiday Inn Express on Smith Street The owner was from Williamsport, Pa, and came to the area to attend a funeral. The. "With the expansion of the mall, traffic patterns have changed and the amount of traffic has increased," Barse said. Contrary to defendants' claims, the videos do not offer a conclusive version of events, the judge noted. Janasiak was dismissed as a defendant, after an unopposed motion. I' k Wc C 2002 ' ,' y J Morristown Uff Z' ;: f 8364 83(84 New York ' ' ' " ' . The lawsuit also claims that his attempt to obtain an investigator position with the Millville Police Department failed due to interference from Vineland. VINELAND Mayor Anthony Fanucci is well into his second term of office, but a recent lawsuit by a former city employee is reviving some political drama left over from his successful 2020 re-election campaign. A grand jury was presented with their findings in June 2016, but decided against issuing an indictment. CAMDEN In refusing to dismiss a lawsuit over a deadly police encounter in Vineland, a federal judge late last year said videos of the incident did not clear accused officers. He was in an ambulance on the way to a hospital, police said at the time. The New Jersey Supreme Court decided it would hear a dispute between Galloway Township and the New Jersey public-records advocate and blogger , Gov. The suit names as defendants the City of Vineland, Mayor Anthony Fanucci, the Policemens Benevolent Association Local 266 and its leadership Gregory Pacitto, Craig Scarpa and David Cavagnaro and members Nicholas Maslanich and Vincent Donoflio, City Solicitor Rick Tonetta, Public Safety Director Edwin Alicea, police Sgt. Alarms malfunctioned in the 800 block of North Delsea Drive and the 3500 block of Reilly Court Oil on the engine apparently caused smoke from a Shep-pard Bus Co. vehicle in the 1100 block of South Delsea Drive A brush fire burned the wall of a storage building being demolished in the 800 block of Sawyer Avenue. Reach out at jsmith@thedailyjournal.com. They will be assigned a code number for identificatioa Weather Sponsored by: AREA FIVE-DAY FORECAST For the latest forecast, visit us online at www.thedailyJoumal.com Today Tomorrow Friday Saturday Sunday &tam liraMs fel'w Partly Cloudy Mostly Mostly Partly cloudy skies cloudy sunny cloudy 92ST SltT SlSl 7960 8260 Partly cloudy, Cloudy and Mostly cloudy Mostly sunny Partly cloudy hot and cooler. VINELAND - The city's police chief was "wrongfully suspended with a proposed demotion" in the latest retaliatory act for reporting "unlawful" and "unethical" acts within the police. u provided by IfVeatnar Central, i ! Keep it Clean. Repots are pubksfied by The Daily Journal as soon as they are made avaiabte. VINELAND - The state Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal shooting by a Vineland police officer at a mobile home park here. • Terrick Maven, 24, of Montrose Street, was charged on Sept. 28 for possession of crack cocaine, resisting arrest and obstruction. Please subscribe to keep reading. The Ruskes, the third- and fourth-generation nurserymen in their family, have been changing how they grow plants, how big they grow them, who they sell to and, to some extent, what they grow. A shooting at a South Jersey service area on the New Jersey Turnpike "involved members of the New Jersey State Police and the United States Marshals Service," according to the . DeMarchi filed a six-count civil lawsuit, that was dismissed in January. "You're dealing with severe winters, drought, sunscald, hail, anything nature can throw with you," Roger Ruske said. north of East Point NJ: Panjv cloudy chance of thunderstorms today. More:Witness challenged over account of Vineland man's arrest, More:Vineland, police sued for $10M by family of Phillip White. But the parties differ over what led Platania "to direct force against Mr. White, how much force he used, and whether White threatened or resisted police. Among other arguments, Gelfand asserted that, if Ayala was not capable of being deposed, then this must logically extend to Ayalas ability to testify at trial. He also said the statements admission into evidence would deprive the defense of an opportunity to cross-examine Ayala. "If something doesn't change, women in the southern part of the state won't be able to find any available oVgyn care," Torchia said. Acknowledgments Proem: Postmodernism (Again) and The Jeffersonian Vision in Steve Ericksons Arc dX are excerpted from my address at the 2005 Kyoto American Studies Summer Seminar, Heteroclite Historiography: Representations of the Past in Contemporary American Fiction, in Proceedings of the Kyoto American Studies Seminar, August . ?t!ELAKD POLICE A woman and her 2-year-old son were unhurt when their car flipped at Wheat Road and East Avenue Monday night Felicita Bermudez, 23, of Morton Avenue in Rosenhayn told police she was not familiar with the curve at the intersec-tioa Her 2001 Dodge Neon hit a curb, flipped once and came to rest upright She was issued a careless driving summons. LOTTERIES New Jersey Pick 3 (midday): 788; Straight, $292.50; box, $97.50; pair, $29. 2023 www.thedailyjournal.com. All rights reserved. VINELAND, N.J. (CBS) -- A chaotic scene involving a man driving a backhoe into a police SUV is now under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office after the incident ended with. Since becoming chief in January 2017, Rudy Beu says hes been subject to sham investigations, spurious allegations and a push out the door by city and union officials. Alterman said he was confident the lawsuit would be dismissed against the PBA, its executives, and members. The settlement was first reported by New Jersey public-records advocate and blogger John Paff. The shooting occurred around 5:30 a.m.Saturday at the. open public records case, Christie says changes will reduce Motor Vehicle wait times, Cape May suing builders of Convention Hall, Jason Groome set to make professional debut Monday: Local minor leaguers, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza, Greece train crash: Public anger grows as death toll rises. Beu stated such a release was inconsistent with state Attorney Generals policy and good cause didnot exist to release the files. 11:22 11:26 12:55 9:49 9:18 9:49 10:14 9:15 9:22 TMMRROW East Point fortescue Greenwich Pier Slatterns Neck Cape May Wiktwood Crest Great Egg Harbor Inlet Atlantic City Bamegat Inlet KM. Deborah M. Marko is a senior reporterwith The Daily Journal. His former job paid about $36,000 annually, the suit states. You can cancel at any time. This article originally appeared on Vineland Daily Journal: Vineland, city police exonerated in federal lawsuit over man's death, Electric vehicle fires rare but interest in training rises in proposed laws, Grand jury clears Vineland officers in Phillip White case, Vineland, city police exonerated in federal lawsuit over man's death, Thailand's 'most beautiful transgender woman' and husband wear $580K in attire at extravagant wedding, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; 'We are coming,' sheriff says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh's new mugshot revealed after double life sentence, Rebel Wilson says she was banned from Disneyland for 30 days for taking a bathroom selfie. Even the footage on the videos is not conclusive, Wolson observed. The deceaseds sister and his minor son also were plaintiffs. BO noon 93 4 p.m. 99 Coo-tag Deaee DeyK (for New) Tuesday: 13; SeaorvtHlate: 185; Seasrjvtc-date, last year 149 WEATHER ELSEWHERE NATION TODAY TOMORROW 6047 DC 6349 c SVU 9370 656 7W9 SUN AND MOON First Full Last June 17 June 24 July 2 New O July 10 Sunset today Sunrrse tomorrow Moonnse today Moonset today ..8:28 pm. His November decision noted the two sides agreed only that White died in an ambulance on his way to a hospital after his arrest. Police reported a burglary Thursday, when an Almond Road residence was broken into through a basement window and jewelry was taken from the bedroom. Vineland Police Headquarters 620 East Plum Street Vineland NJ 08360 Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 856-696-1212 Have an Emergency? The charges stem from Milledges arrest VINELAND, NJ Century Savings Bank (CSB) recently announced the retirements of Carl W. Kirstein as Chairman of the Board and David J. Hemple as Chief Executive Officer. More:Electric vehicle fires rare but interest in training rises in proposed laws, More:Grand jury clears Vineland officers in Phillip White case. WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) A 5-year-old boy in New Jersey has picked up the lunch tab for his police department. He was held in the Cumberland County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail. "We're just looking forward to our day in court, so we can show the American public what's been going on in that city for years now," said Stanley King, a Woodbury attorney representing the White family. 5 of 5 pays $0. VINELAND The city will cover any punitive damages a federal jury approves against a police officer sued in a case involvinga local man who died shortly after being taken into custody in March 2015. On March 3, 2023, at approximately 3:19 a.m., troopers responded [] Help support local journalism with a subscription. Officer Louis Platania, a K9 patrolman, allegedly had the most contact with White and was the main target of the lawsuit. Wendy Fabietti posted, "I sold the Inn today. Previously, county prosecutors had authority to do such investigations barring some conflict of interest. No matter what they practice, physicians in the state have just 12 insurance carriers from which to choose malpractice coverage Some larger insurance companies including MUX, the state's largest malpractice insurer - got out of the malpractice business because it lost $200 million the last year and a half, partly because juries are awarding higher damage payments. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Here's what you should know. Several of the departments Internal Affairs investigations appear to have been lacking, the judge continued. The other pocketbook - which contained a $297 disability check, $50 cash and prescription medication - was stolen from an unlocked car. 'Die Daily Journal USPS 349-980 Wednesday, June 12, 2002 Second Class Postage Paid at Vineland, N.J., 08360 Call: 691-5000 Nancy Monaghan, editor and publisher 563-5200 Joseph Calchl, advertising director 563-5215 Amy Winter, circulation director 563-5270 Agnes Trammer, human resources director 563-5300 Mike DeVTvo, prepress manager 563-5306 The Daily Journal, Vineland: 891 E. Oak Road, Vineland, NJ., 08360 In Millville: Fath's Department Store, 120 N. High Street, Millville, N.J., 08332 Single Copy - .35Published dally HOME DELIVERY Motor route $2.65 Paid ki advance: 3 mo., $34,49 6 mo, $68.907motor route 1 yr., $137 JOmotor route Mai subscriptions; 1 wkj$3.00; 4 wka.S12.0O; 13 wkat39.00; 26 wkaVS 78.00; 52 wks.$156.00. Adam Austino last month. The Inn at Sugar Hill, the historic property on the banks of the Great Egg Harbor River in Mays Landing, has been sold and is closing temporarily, according to a post on Facebook Thursday evening. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Vineland, New Jersey on facebook. Beu did not release all the files immediately, and a day later he was issued the preliminary notice of the discipline action suspending him for 180 days and demoting him to deputy chief. The drug commonly is known as PCP. New Jersey Vineland Arrests and Police Reports in Vineland City, NJ Perform a free Vineland, NJ public police reports search, including current & recent arrests, traffic violations, arrest inquiries, warrants, reports, logs, and mug shots . Philly native transplanted to South Jersey more than 30 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. According to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, the Panarellos got into an argument with a Vineland police detective, Antonio Pete Ramos. His arm raises at one point, apparently in the dogs jaw, but it is not clear whether the arm is limp.. Anthony Santangelo, 24, of Mays Landing Road, was charged with robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. Frankfurt on Foot Walking Tours: Interesting Tour of Police Museum - See 923 traveler reviews, 390 candid photos, and great deals for Frankfurt, Germany, at Tripadvisor. Crime. Delivery times: Deadline tor home delivery is 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The lawsuit demands include compensatory, punitive, and statutory damages, including back and front pay. We're shooting for 1 million," the elder Ruske said. Their bodies were found around 1:15 p.m. the next day, says a. Benjamin Cortez, 20, of Pear Street in Bridgeton was charged with drunken driving and underage drinking after police stopped his car at Oak and Brewster roads at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday. Six air purifiers worth $1,506 were stolen from an unlocked car in the 1000 block of East Park Avenue An alarm activated at 2 a.m. Tuesday at Haddonfield Lumber in the 600 block of South Delsea Drive Ferdinand Fuentes, 22, of Montrose Street was charged with disorderly conduct Heriberto Molina, 18, of Grape Street was charged with assault and criminal mischief. Whites family contends he died from respiratory and cardiac arrests during police restraint." That's why Ketan Patel, a pediatrician with Holly City Pediatrics, will join Thursday's rally. lOBvayUgi) Air Quality: means Heat Indec 8 am. Joe Smith is a N.E. racist or sexually-oriented language.PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.Don't Threaten. The plaintiff ran candidate Jeffrey Riggione's mayoral campaign in 2020, the lawsuit states. The dog was not released from the cruiser until Platania and White were struggling, police said. When contacted Tuesday, Beu referred questions to his attorney. ACCC is one of DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. Rowan College of South Jerseys Vice President of Student Services, Judy Atkinson, has been selected as a Distinguished College Administrator, an award that recognizes college leaders for their outstanding support of student success at their respective schools. The neighbors had been at odds with each other over their property lines since 2009. The instructions add: As the encounter unfolded, Officer Platania contends that his reason for seeking to control and restrain Mr. White was also to defend himself from the danger presented by Mr. White, and that his arrest was justified by probable cause to believe that Mr. White committed certain offenses such as disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, assault, and attempt to disarm a law enforcement officer.. Vineland man sues Dunkin' store over spill of 'scalding' hot coffee, Vineland man, riding bike, fatally struck along West Park Avenue, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The county recently finished reconstructing Main Road from Wheat Road to Park Avenue. One bill says yes, Wrestling: Complete list of guaranteed medalists at state tournament, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Get breaking Cumberland County NJ local news, weather, events, sports and more from Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland and others. Dial 911 or visit the department MEDIA INQUIRIES Thall@vinelandcity.org Important Links Anonymous Tips Child ID App CrashDocs.org Crime Stoppers GoPolice.org IdentoGO Fingerprinting NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Ms. Atlantic County investigators need the public's help to identify a body. Firefighters were there for a half-hour clearing the room of smoke. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer forThe Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. The majority of the market moved smaller to accommodate suburbanites, he said. Vineland Daily Journal View Comments 0:04 0:58 CAMDEN - In refusing to dismiss a lawsuit over a deadly police encounter in Vineland, a federal judge late last year said videos of the. Pick 3: 099; Straight, $264.50; box, $88; pair, $26. Felipe Telleria, 22, of the Arbors Apartments on North Main Road was charged with leaving the scene, driving without insurance and careless driving after a four-car accident at Delsea Drive and Lan-dis Avenue. Woodbury attorney Jeremiah J. Atkins represents Castillo. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. • Maria C. Sanchez, 24, of East Avenue, was charged Tuesday for simple assault and released on a summons. December 26, 2021. It shows the officers restraining Mr. White and the K-9 unit engaging Mr. White. Madonna was seen cozying up to Glassboro native and boxer Josh Popper in a series of photos he posted to Instagram. The disciplinary notice reportedly referenced both of these claims which were dismissed by the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office as being "unsubstantiated and unfounded," the suit states. The fire happened Monday night In Millville A 4-year-old boy playing with a lighter set fire to curtains in a bedroom at Delsea Garden Apartments on South Second Street. Have you ever thought about having a portrait done of your pet?. Joe Smith is a N.E. After the chief reported a possible embezzlement within the police department, the prosecutors office looked in to it. Comment on the news and join forum at NJ.com. Jamaul Timberlake, 31, Garnell Hands, 30, both from Atlantic City, and John Hands, 25, of Pleasantville, were each sentenced for their role in the assault of 19-year-old Irving Mayren-Guzman on Jan. 23, 2022, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Growing plants indoors speeds growth and increases yield. "Our ob-gyns are leaving the state," Berrios said. A federal lawsuit was brought in November 2016 by the mother and two children of the deceased man, Phillip George White,a resident of Walnut Road in Vineland. Daily Advertiser 06/01/1875 to 09/25/1875 Genealogy Bank. Help support local journalism with a subscription. Our focus is to alert our patients to what's going on, to get the legislators to wake up and do something." The Daily Journal also attempted this trick on a New Pear Street driveway in 1999 with unsuccessful results. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey more than 30 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. VINELAND The city has agreed to pay a couple of former residents $250,000 to settle a police-brutality lawsuit stemming from a neighborhood dispute with an off-duty police officer, according to a published report. Survivors, he wrote, often are riddled with lasting injuries or the fear of falling agaia Altogether, he estimated that falls account for more than $20 billion a year in medical costs. The Ruskes switched several years ago to growing smaller plants, including many in containers that can be moved inside greenhouses for the winter. All rights reserved (About Us). ATTENTION: Do not use this page to report a crime. The claims echo some of those included in the civil lawsuit filed by Vineland Police Capt. He said video also shows Platania squatting above White while handcuffing him, but not appearing to put his weight on him. We'd love to hear eyewitness But a lawyer for Vineland and the officers now contends the videos show enough to contradict an eyewitness who claimed police brutality preceded the death of 33-year-old Phillip White in March 2015. The case is to go to trial shortly. The city asserts the cause of death was a drug overdose. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. The lawsuit also named the police chief at the time, Timothy Codispoti, as a defendant, and another police officer who was at the scene, Richard Janasiak. Ronald DeMarchi and Todd Gelfand, an attorney hired by the city. Monday through Saturday. Find out in this news-journal police beat in Longview. But in a November 2020 decision, Wolson said the Whites could pursue their suit against Vineland, former Chief Timothy Codispoti and the arresting officer, Louis Platania. The man was also found with a child-sized sweater. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer forThe Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Marquise Milledge, of Millville, is eligible for parole after one year in prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. A jury trial was scheduled to start on Jan. 18 in U.S. District Court for New Jersey in Camden, but it recently was postponed without a new start date due to the federal courthouse being closed for health reasons. and pleasant and pleasant and pleasant humid. A police K-9 called Agir, paired with Platania, was loosed on White in the incident. We look forward to securing justice for Mr. Castillo, and we will have no further comment at this time.. The financial framing of the multi-million-dollar Jakes Park project also firmed up at the City Council meeting Tuesday night. Pick 4 (midday): 6846; Straight, $1,559.50; box, $129.50. YESlBtOATS READINGS City Hrto Precip. "The diversity of plants that we're growing in New Jersey is more broad," said Agriculture Secretary Charles Kuperus. "Who will deliver their babies?" Mtu Men Mumm ran hobawtmun, Get access to this page with a Free Trial, Millions of additional pages added every month, Exclusive licensed content from premium publishers like the. Platania had exited his cruiser, leaving his dog inside. The commenting option is not going away, however, readers will need to register for a FREE site account to continue sharing their thoughts and feedback on stories. that is degrading to another person.Be Proactive. A 26-year-old man from South Jersey was sentenced Thursday, March 2 to five years in New Jersey State Prison for possessing a handgun,, authorities said. In a pretrial motion, defense attorney Todd Gelfand last week said a statement to investigators by Augustin Ayala, who alleged officers punched a handcuffed and unconscious White, is inconsistent with both videos which captured parts of the altercation.. Authorities placed the two teenagers under arrest and released them to the custody of their families. I Burns From A 1 Street in Millville. Vineland Newspapers and Obituaries. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Daily Journal 891 E. Oak Road, Vineland, NJ 08360 To Call The Daily Journal Toll free (800) 222-0104 News (856) 563-5246 Living (856) 563-5243. • Diego D. Mendoza, 33, of Montrose Street, was charged on Oct. 26 for disorderly conduct and released on a summons. The rates could go up by as much as 300 percent in a year based on the number of times a doctor has been sued. The complaint, which was served on the city on Sept. 19, names Fanucci individually as a defendant as well as city government itself. L. 1 WASHINGTON (AP) -Whether crossing the street, treading a wet bathroom floor or stumbling in the bedroom, about 12 million elderly Americans fall down each year, resulting in billions of dollars in medical bills, a Senate panel was told Tuesday. If you have questions about accuracy or fairness, or if you wish to request a correction, contact the City Desk at 563-5248. A2 - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 www.thedailyjournal.com The Daily Journal POLICE BEAT Al Items in Peace Beat are based on official police reports of events. Has the Queen of Pop snagged herself a Jersey boy?. "I can say that we are confident that Chief Beu did nothing wrong, acted in accordance with the applicable law and Attorney General directives, and we are confident that he will eventually be fully vindicated in court," said Colin G. Bell, the attorney representing Beu. The lawsuit alleges that employment rules and policies were manipulated to expose Castillo to removal, while at the same time preserving jobs for other police employees and enabling new hiring. Nothing in the video shows whether Mr. White reached for Officer Platanias weapon, the judgeadded. The decision said Platania grabbed White in a bear hug and slammed him into a car, with witnesses divided over whether White was either unconscious or barely conscious after falling to the ground. He referred questions to union attorney Stuart Alterman. ifl Jnf '3 " $ CD - - A' -- . The Cumberland County Prosecutors Office and New Jersey State Police investigated the incident. That sparked a criminal prosecution that resulted in the arrest of union President Steven Buglio and Treasurer William Newman, according to the suit. The suit states the attorney was not hired by the insurance carrier but was working for the city, answering to Tonetta and Fanucci. He also accused police of pepper-spraying him while he was handcuffed at the police station. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey more than 30 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. Followon Twitter: @dmarko_dj Instagram: deb.marko.dj Help support local journalism with a The Daily Journal subscription. Sign up for a digital subscription to The Press of Atlantic City now and take advantage of a great offer. vineland daily journal police beat. Fanucci declined to comment when asked about the lawsuit. The family of the deceased man, Phillip George White of Vineland, demanded a . In light of what is happening in the courts today, there is a concern that a jury in Camden County may ignore the facts and punish police, city Solicitor Richard Tonetta said. If you are a member of the press or media, you can receive official press releases sent directly to your email by subscribing via our Press Release Service.