FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hammonton Police Department Investigating Death on South Liberty Street
HAMMONTON, NJ — October 5, 2026 — The Hammonton Police Department is currently investigating the death of a man found in a residential front yard on Sunday morning.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM, Hammonton Police officers along with AtlantiCare EMS personnel responded to a call regarding an unresponsive man down in a front yard within the 200 block of South Liberty Street.
Upon arrival, emergency responders immediately began an assessment and initiated medical aid. It was subsequently determined that the male subject was deceased and could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased has been identified as Steven Jablonski, 61, of West Berlin, New Jersey.
A preliminary assessment of the scene indicates there is no apparent criminal cause or foul play suspected at this time. However, a full investigation remains ongoing by the Hammonton Police Department to determine the exact cause of death.
The Hammonton Police Department requests that anyone who may have additional information regarding this incident contact them directly at:
609-567-4300 Ext. 237 to Report a Confidential Tip
Hammonton Police Dispatch
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 222 (for non-emergencies)
Hammonton Police Department
100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Site: townofhammonton.org/police
Email: info@townofhammonton.org