Atlantic County

You retire from Congress, you get part of a beach named after you.  A portion of the Brigantine beach will be named after longtime Congressman Frank LoBiondo, who’s final term is coming to an end.  A ceremony will be held on the beach on Friday; LoBiondo’s longtime legislative office in …

A firefighter from Ventnor is the latest individual to plead guilty in connection with a massive health benefits fraud scheme in South Jersey.  37 year old Corey Sutor was in federal court Wednesday and admitted to his role in the scheme.  Sutor admitted to creating more than $2 million worth …

Up to a half foot of snow is falling in Atlantic County courtesy of a winter storm that snuck up on the Jersey Shore.  Three to six inches of snow are forecast for inland Atlantic County, while in Cape May County a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6:00pm …

Sentencings for the individuals involved in the murder for hire killing of April Kauffman in Atlantic County have been postponed until February.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that four subjects involved in the murder will be sentenced on February 7th; a fifth subject will still be sentenced on Thursday.

Sentencing is scheduled for later this week for 62 year old Ferdinand Augello of Upper Township.  He is the man accused of killing April Kauffman inside her home as part of an organized hit conducted by her husband.  Augello was convicted in October on six charges.

The 42 year old woman accused of killing her mother and grandmother in Ventnor earlier this summer will be back in court on Thursday.  Heather Barbera is currently held in the Atlantic County Jail.  She allegedly killed both women, then fled to New York City.

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner is reportedly under investigation for committing mortgage fraud and other offenses.  Sources have told NJ Advance Media that the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is the lead agency on the investigation.  Tyner says he welcomes any effort to resolve baseless allegations.

A 22 year old man from Hammonton was killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident.  State Police say Steven Barger was killed in the accident in Buena Vista Township when his bike left the road and hit a utility pole.  He was riding a 1982 Kawasaki at the time of …

Two republicans have announced their intentions to run for the State Assembly in Atlantic County.  Ventnor Mayor Beth Holtzman and Freeholder at Large Frank Formica have both announced intentions to run for the two assembly seats up for grabs in the Second District.  The seats are currently held by two …

A 16 year old boy has been charged in connection with Thursday evening’s fatal shooting of a man in Ventnor.  61 year old Sunil Edla was shot and killed outside of his apartment on Nashville Avenue.  The victim was leaving for work when he was killed.  The teen drove off …