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Camden County officer stabbed, Sicklerville man charged with attempted murder

Prosecutors say 38-year-old Richard Dennis of Sicklerville approached the officer from behind and stabbed him less than a minute after he exited his car.

News 12 Staff

Feb 24, 2025, 6:46 AM

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A Camden County police officer is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed in the neck on Sunday just before 6 p.m.

The incident occurred while the officer was checking on a business at Broadway and Chestnut Street.

Prosecutors say 38-year-old Richard Dennis of Sicklerville approached the officer from behind and stabbed him less than a minute after he exited his car.

Dennis was arrested minutes later near South 7th Street and faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses.

Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said, "He still has a long way, a lot of challenges ahead, and we just ask that everyone keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers."

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