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A Middle Township man is facing aggravated assault charges after barricading himself in a shed with an axe and injuring two SWAT officers during a standoff last week. Police were called to a West Shellbay Avenue residence on August 22nd after Stewart Allay was reportedly acting aggressively before arming himself. Allay was eventually taken into… The post Middle Township Man Charged After Injuring Two Officers with Axe During Standoff appeared first on Coast News Today.

A late-night fire on Thursday caused significant damage to a $4.8 million mansion on Tobago Lane in Ocean City. Firefighters arrived to find the rear of the home engulfed in flames but were able to confirm the residence was unoccupied. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze is currently under investigation. The post Fire Guts Multi-Million Dollar Ocean City Mansion appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May is proceeding with an $8 million project to build a new, larger police headquarters, with construction slated to begin this autumn. The facility, designed with a Victorian exterior to match the city’s historic aesthetic, will provide much-needed space for the growing department. This new building will finally unite the entire police force under… The post Cape May Moves Forward on $8 Million Police Headquarters, Construction to Begin This Fall appeared first on Coast News Today.

Just days before the holiday weekend, Trio North Wildwood, a casual fine dining restaurant, has announced it has been sold and will be closing permanently. The owners shared the heartfelt news on social media, thanking their loyal patrons and confirming the restaurant’s final day of service will be this Sunday. Details regarding the new ownership… The post Popular Restaurant Trio North Wildwood Announces Sudden Closure Ahead of Labor Day appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Ventnor City police officer has been charged with official misconduct and invasion of privacy after allegedly using his phone to record a female detainee in a holding cell. Authorities accuse Ryan Bonanni, 24, of filming the woman in various stages of undress and then distributing the videos to acquaintances via Snapchat. Bonanni has been… The post Ventnor Officer Accused of Filming Woman in Holding Cell, Sharing Videos on Snapchat appeared first on Coast News Today.