Gloucester Township Police Warn of Fake “Silver Alert” on Social Media

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J., Monday — The Gloucester Township Police Department is urging residents to be cautious of a fake “Silver Alert” circulating on Facebook. The post falsely claims that a 36-year-old man is missing, prompting concerns within the community.

In a statement released on social media, the department humorously debunked the post, noting that the individual depicted is “several years away from turning silver.” This is the latest in a series of misleading posts causing unnecessary alarm in the township.

Authorities are advising the public to verify the authenticity of such posts by visiting the official Gloucester Township Police Facebook page or checking the Missing Persons section on their website at https://gtpolice.com/news. They also recommend that residents delete the post if they have already shared it.

“Before you share an overdramatic post like this, please go to our Gloucester Township Police FB site or to our website and check,” the Gloucester Township Police said in their statement. The department continues to emphasize the importance of fact-checking to prevent the spread of misinformation.

STAFFORD, Va., Tuesday — Authorities in Stafford County are conducting an intensive search for a suspect involved in a stabbing incident earlier today in the Crystal Lake Mobile Home Park. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff David “DP” Decatur, responded to the scene following reports of a violent altercation.

The suspect, identified as Jamie Flores, was last seen wearing work boots, blue jeans, and a light blue button-up shirt. His hair is described as white or grey. A large police presence is currently in the area as law enforcement officials search for Flores, who remains at large.

In response to the ongoing situation, deputies are providing security and escorts for students using school bus transportation in the vicinity to ensure their safety.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about Flores’ whereabouts to contact them immediately at 911 or 540-658-4400.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10 — The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division is actively investigating a commercial robbery that occurred early Saturday morning at a gas station in the city’s Northeast section.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., a suspect entered the Liberty Gas Station at 5302 Rising Sun Avenue and assaulted an employee before making off with $8,500 in cash. The incident began when the employee, who was in the office area, left to repair a gaming machine inside the store. As he attempted to return to his secured office, the suspect, who had been playing another gaming machine, followed him into the office and attacked him.

The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a white T-shirt, black jeans, black and white sneakers, and a green baseball cap. The individual fled the scene immediately after taking the money.

Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to identify and locate the perpetrator.