Police Investigate Stabbing At South Jersey Waterpark

BERLIN, NJ — Police are investigating a stabbing that took place outside a popular South Jersey water park on Tuesday.

Police were called to the Sahara Sam’s Water Park on the 500 block of Route 73 North in West Berlin around 12:30 Tuesday for a report of a stabbing, according to officials.

When they arrived, they found a man who had been stabbed in the upper body, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer and Berlin Township Police Chief Wayne Bonfiglio.

The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to officials. They didn't provide an update on his condition Wednesday afternoon.

"A domestic incident occurred near our entrance," a spokesperson for the park said. "Our staff and security personnel acted promptly to ensure the safety of those involved and all of the guests at the park. The incident is unrelated to operations at the park and is being reviewed by the appropriate authorities."

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Det. Alex Burckhardt at 856-225-5048 or Berlin Township Lt. Ron Silvestro at 856-767-5878 ext. 214. Tips can also be emailed to tips@ccprosecutor.org.