Atlantic County

Many school districts in both Atlantic and Cumberland counties are closed today as a result of the approaching winter storm.  Districts including Atlantic City, Buena, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Millville, and Vineland are all closed.  Some others have early dismissals.

The final three defendants associated with the murder of April Kauffman will be sentenced Thursday morning.  One of them is 53 year old Joseph Mulholland of the Villas who participated in an illegal opioid ring.  He would receive drugs from Dr. James Kauffman, and hand them off to another individual.

Two Atlantic County men are holed up in the Ocean County Jail, charged with causing drug induced deaths.  62 year old Ronald Parrish of Pleasantville and 32 year old Levi Brown of Egg Harbor Township are both charged with strict liability for a drug induced death, and heroin offenses.  A …

Two men who sold illegal drugs that killed three people are headed to prison in unrelated cases.  25 year old Jamal Campos will spend 20 years in prison for selling drugs that killed an Egg Harbor Township man.  27 year old Jonathan Porter of Trenton sold drugs that killed a …

Congressman Jeff Van Drew ripped into the management of the Atlantic City Rail Line, saying that delays in restoration of the line are completely unacceptable.  The rail service may be closed into mid Spring; it should have been opened by now after installation of mandated safety equipment.  The line is …

Another retail chain is expected to close all of its stores, including 22 in the Garden State.  Gymboree is expected to close its remaining stores during a court filing this week.  The chain operates 22 stores in New Jersey, including one at the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing.

A fire damaged a home in Mays Landing early Saturday morning.  The fire began in a dumpster and then spread to a home located on Greenbriar Court.  So far no word of any injuries, but damage is extensive.

A whistleblower lawsuit has been filed against Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner.  Tyner is accused of gender discrimination and retaliation in the suit by two former employees and one current employee of his office.  A news conference was held Thursday to discuss the allegations. Tyner says the alleged victims are …

A 33 year old Galloway Township man has admitted that he killed his father nearly four years ago.  James Sopuch Jr. pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and now faces up to 30 years in a New Jersey state prison.  The victim died of blunt force trauma to the head.

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner will be the subject of a lawsuit this week filed by women who will allege discrimination and sexual harassment.  NJ.com reports that a press conference will be forthcoming Thursday by the women who are suing Tyner, Atlantic County, and other employees of Tyner’s department.  Three …