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South Jersey man paralyzed from chest down following brutal brewery attack

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2 months ago

April 9, 2025

South Jersey man paralyzed from chest down following brutal brewery attack

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. (WPVI) — After more than a month in the hospital, a South Jersey man is back home recovering following a brutal attack at a bar in Collingswood in February.

Dan Walker, 30, was stabbed at the Raccoon Taproom in Collingswood on February 24.

Police say 27-year-old Tahaa Elmogahzy stabbed Walker during an unprovoked attack. Elmogahzy was later arrested and is now facing several charges, including first-degree attempted murder.

READ MORE: Man in critical condition after being stabbed at Collingswood brewery

“The feeling is, even feeling it again now, it feels shocking that we’re in this situation,” Marcus Lotierzo, one of Walker’s best friends, told Action News.

Lotierzo and Walker met as freshmen at the College of New Jersey.

After the attack, Lotierzo said Walker received treatment at Cooper Hospital and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Center City.

“We were so relieved to hear that Dan was not only a successful surgery, but that Cooper Medicine did such a fantastic job,” he said. “They still credit to this day how fantastic their spinal surgeon was.”

Even after receiving fantastic care, Lotierzo said his best friend, who was training for a Strongman Competition, is paralyzed from the chest down.

“He does not have movement in his legs, anything below the chest. I will say that through the rehab he has been undergoing, he has regained some feelings,” Lotierzo explained.

“As of right now, the prognosis is that he has no capability to walk, and we don’t know if he will regain function. But, it’s something he’s going to try to do every day,” he added.

Because of the long road ahead of him, Lotierzo helped launch a fundraiser to cover Walker’s medical expenses as he continues to rehab and recover.

Lotierzo said Walker’s story doesn’t end here, explaining his friend’s next chapter will be filled with resilience, hope and the support that is already being shown through every donation and kind message.

“Dan is very much loved. He’s been feeling that since this occurred, and I think it’s going to be compounding every single time he looks at that number go up,” Lotierzo said.

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NJ dad charged after accidently shooting 13-year-old daughter, police say

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4 hours ago

May 25, 2025

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NJ dad charged after accidently shooting 13-year-old daughter, police say

A 47-year-old Stafford Township man has been charged after, police claim, he accidently shot his 13-year-old daughter as he cleaned a firearm.

According to law enforcement officials in Ocean County, New Jersey, Edgar Baerga, 47, of Stafford Township has been charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a minor after he, allegedly, shot his 13-year-old daughter as he was cleaning a firearm in his home.

Officials said the incident happened at about 2 p.m. on Saturday at a home and, police were alerted to the incident after Baerga took his daughter to a nearby hospital after she was shot in the torso.

Police said the girl was listed in stable condition.

Baerga has been charged and, officials said, he has a court appearance pending.

Officials said an investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

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NJ lotto: Powerball numbers for Saturday, May 24, 2025

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21 hours ago

May 24, 2025

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Powerball winning numbers are in for the Wednesday, May 21 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $146 million ($65.6 million cash option).

Powerball winning numbers

The winning numbers from Wednesday’s drawing are 9, 29, 31, 34, and 43, with Powerball number 2. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.

Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?

No one won the Powerball jackpot.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is Saturday. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

How late can you buy a Powerball ticket?

In New Jersey, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw.

What does it cost to play Powerball?

Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply nonjackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.

Are you a Powerball winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All New Jersey Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99. For prizes over $599.99, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at New Jersey Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.

Winners can drop off their claim form and winning ticket in person at the New Jersey Lottery office where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648.

To find a lottery retalier, you can search the NJ lotto website.

What are the Powerball prizes?

The complete guide to winnings is:

Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
Match 4 White Balls: $100
Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
Match 3 White Balls: $7
Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
Match Powerball: $4
Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

How do I find the Powerball winning numbers?

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also lived streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted to the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites.

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The Doo Wop Experience Museum in New Jersey

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2 days ago

May 24, 2025

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The Doo Wop Experience Museum in New Jersey

Marked with a neon sign, Wildwood’s Doo Wop Experience Museum tells the story of the shore town
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The Wildwoods is known for its wide beaches, lively boardwalk and being a haven for “Doo Wop” fans.

Once on the island, it is hard to miss this funky, colorful architecture synonymous with the Wildwoods.

“We like to think it’s still in its heyday,” John Donio, the President of the Doo Wop Preservation League, said. “Our collection is one of the finest on the entire East Coast, right here in Wildwood.”

Marked by a neon sign garden, the Doo Wop Experience Museum sits across from the Wildwoods Convention Center in Fox Park. Inside, the museum houses dozens of items. The building used to be the iconic Surfside Diner.

“We’ve been lucky to get different people to donate neon signs, furniture, bicycles, period pieces,” Donio said.

Karen Samuels serves as the tour guide for the Guided Trolley Tour.

“I grew up in the 50s and 60s, and that’s what the tour is all about,” Samuels said. “It’s a midcentury architecture and music scene of the Doo Wop history.”

The museum is free, and starting next month, it will be open Thursday through Sunday until Labor Day weekend.

“This tells the story of the Wildwoods. It’s the fabric of our community,” Donio said.

It’s the community that’s kept doo wop alive and well.

Nikki DeMentri

Nikki DeMentri is a general assignment reporter with CBS Philadelphia. The Central New Jersey native is thrilled she is sharing the stories of where she grew up.

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