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The suspect, Kyle Jones, is seen invading Jasek's room on camera from a TikTok video. Photo / Elizabeth Jasek's TikTok

Suspect charged after viral TikTok of off-campus break-in

Madison Miller December 7, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 25, 22-year-old Rowan alum Elizabeth Jasek posted a TikTok showing an unknown man in her off-campus home in Glassboro on Thanksgiving morning. The video was taken with a camera that Jasek...

The robbery occured close by the Rowan University Barnes & Noble. Contributor / Nick Feldman

Unknown Suspects in “Strong Armed Robbery” Barnes & Noble on Rowan Blvd.

Gabriel Fogg October 26, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, there was a “strong-armed robbery” outside of Rowan’s Barnes & Noble bookstore in which a backpack and cell phone were stolen.  “Rowan Alert: Public Safety received...

Two officers stop a stolen vehicle at Rowan's Holly Pointe Commons. - Video via Khari Wilson.

Driver in Felony car Stop Arrested and set to Face a Grand Jury

Madison Miller October 5, 2022

On Sept. 27, Holly Pointe Commons residents watched as four police officers drew guns on a stolen vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and was later taken away in handcuffs. Police have now confirmed...

NJ State Trooper Helicopter Landw at Delsea Drive Park. - Staff Writer / Nick Butler

Glassboro Police Host “Paws For the Cause” Community Event

Nick Butler October 5, 2022

It was a cold and rainy last day of September, yet the Glassboro Police Department tried to keep it light and fun with the Paws for the Cause community event at the South Delsea Drive Park. With different...

Video via Khari Wilson

Glassboro PD Pull Over Stolen Vehicle in Holly Pointe Parking Lot

Gianna Malgieri September 28, 2022

On Sept. 27, Glassboro PD pulled over a reported stolen vehicle at the entrance of the Holly Pointe Commons parking lot. During the incident, two policemen were seen with their guns drawn as the driver...

Percent of drivers using cell phones during fatal crashes in 2019. -Graphic by Berry Andres

Glassboro PD Cracks Down on Distracted Driving

Mya Calderon April 5, 2022

On March 30, the Glassboro Police Department announced they would be “cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s ‘UDrive. UText. UPay’ enforcement campaign,” in...

The shooting had taken place at South Academy Street in Glassboro, just two miles from Rowan University.  -Photo via / Multimedia Editor Nicholas Feldman

Glassboro PD Investigates Shooting Incident

Victoria McGivern January 25, 2022

According to a statement made by the Glassboro Police Department’s Facebook page, on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 18, at approximately 8:42 p.m., Gloucester County Communications received an unexpected...

Rowan Police vehicle parked at Rowan Public Safety headquarters at Bole Annex. - Photo / Miguel Martinez

Rowan Campuses Forced to Evacuate During Bomb Threat Investigation

Natalie Arch June 8, 2021

At 11:29 a.m. on June 8, Rowan University sent out an email to all students and staff stating, “Rowan Alert: Please evacuate all Rowan University campuses immediately. There is a bomb threat under investigation....

The former police chief of Glassboro, Franklin S. Brown Jr., 53, faces aggravated assault charges following a domestic violence report in his residence in Clayton, NJ. - Photo via NJ.com

Former Glassboro Police Chief, Franklin S. Brown Jr., Faces Charges After Allegedly Strangling Woman in Clayton, NJ

Natalie Arch April 28, 2021

The former police chief of Glassboro, Franklin S. Brown Jr., 53, faces aggravated assault charges following a domestic violence report in his residence in Clayton, NJ, on April 11. The charges include...

A Glassboro police vehicle sits in Town Square. When Rowan students are involved with off-campus high-level incidents, the Glassboro Police Department enlists the assistance of Dean of Students Dr. Kevin Koett. - Photo via Glassboro Police Department website

Dean of Students Responds to Non-Compliant Code of Conduct Incidents

Kalie VanDewater February 17, 2021

Just after 1 a.m. this past Friday, Glassboro police responded to a drug overdose at a large off-campus gathering on New Street, according to the Department of Public Safety's Daily Crime Log. The...

Edgewood Park Apartments was the scene of the Nov. 14 robbery. - Multimedia Editor / Alexander Rossen

Rowan Student Arrested for Assault and Robbery at Edgewood Apartments

Corey Rothauser November 18, 2020

On Saturday, Nov. 14, students received a Rowan Alert about a robbery that occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the 300 building of the Edgewood Park Apartments. The announcement said there were four or five...

Scene of the double homicide. Photo by Multimedia Editor Alex Rossen

Four Charged in Double Homicide on Warwick Avenue

Corey Rothauser September 4, 2020

Manuel DelaRosa Jr., 26, and Shantal Farrow, 36, were found shot to death inside their home on Warwick Avenue in Glassboro on Aug. 19. Both victims had a history with Rowan University. DelaRosa graduated...

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