Absecon

A Pleasantville man has been arrested and charged with stealing two golf carts from Holy Spirit High School.  Absecon Police say 25 year old Jahil L. Barley attempted to sell the carts on Craigslist.  The burglary occurred on Tuesday.

It could be a big blow to the Pleasantville School District.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Absecon Board of Education is starting the process of severing ties with the school district, citing the quality and quantity of educational opportunities.  A new agreement is expected with the Greater …

A 42 year old man was fatally struck by a passing motor vehicle in Absecon on Thursday.  Police say Emilio Portillo-Sanchez was killed on Route 30 near Mill Road.  The identity of the driver has not been released, and the investigation into the accident continues.

Delaware Police have identified the Absecon man who was shot to death Thursday evening.  Police say Donte Demunguia lost his life when he was shot in the torso on a staircase in an apartment complex.  A homicide unit continues to investigate.

Delaware Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 24 year old Absecon man in Harrington.  Police say the man suffered a gunshot wound to his torso and died a short time later.  State Police in Delaware have taken jurisdiction of the investigation.

A 32 year old Absecon man was arrested Friday after his possession of a gun forced the shutdown of the Absecon School Complex.  Jesse Walker fled a residence with a gun and had unknown intentions.  The school was placed on lockdown, and Walker was taken into custody.  There were no …

A 36 year old woman was killed Wednesday night during a head on crash in Absecon.  Police say Suzana Kocick of Galloway was pronounced dead at the scene on Pitney Road.  Her vehicle was struck by another car that crossed the center lane of the highway, driven by a 24 …

A pedestrian suffered life threatening injuries during an accident involving a motor vehicle that occurred near Routes 9 and 30.  Police say the pedestrian was struck Wednesday evening by a 2003 Honda Civic.  Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact Absecon Police.

A 31 year old Absecon man has been handed a ten year prison term for participating in an illegal online drug operation.  Aldo Lapaix and two other men have been sentenced as part of the investigation into a drug ring investigation called “Operation Skin Deep”  It was discovered during an …

A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at the Friendly Deli on New Jersey Avenue in Absecon.  State lottery officials say there were only two other million dollar tickets sold, one in Wisconsin, and the other in Puerto Rico.  Wednesday’s jackpot will be worth $151 million.