Pleasantville

An Atlantic City man lost his life Monday during during a motor vehicle accident in Pleasantville.  Police say the man was speeding when he ran a red light and struck another car and a utility pole.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident; the other driver …

One person was killed, a second injured during a shooting incident on West Wright Street in Pleasantville Saturday morning.  The injured man was taken to a local hospital.  No details yet on the identities of the victims.

A 49 year old Pleasantville woman has admitted to stealing over $140,000 in pension funds that belonged to her deceased parents.  Diana Heil was in court Friday and pleaded guilty to the crime.  She will likely get just under a year in a County jail and must pay full restitution.

A 30 year old teacher at Pleasantville High School has been accused of having sex with an 18 year old student. Jessica Gaeckle of Galloway Township was arrested Friday according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.  Gaeckle is also accused of asking the student to destroy evidence upon learning of …

Pleasantville Police say a teenager from Atlantic City was shot twice, on two successive days.  Police say 19 year old Mark Fuller was found shot on Sunday afternoon, and again on Monday afternoon.  One suspect was arrested in the second shooting, Fuller is expected to survive.

Pleasantville Police are looking for a 22 year old man who is non-communicative.  Police say David Freeman Jr. went missing on Harrison Avenue in the community Sunday at 6:00pm.  Police say Freeman is familiar with New Jersey Transit and has been spotted in other communities previously.  If you have any …

Pleasantville High School principal Edward Bonek was in court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to child pornography and weapons offenses.  Bonek is accused of using a file sharing network to look at the images.  It’s possible another court hearing will be held in two weeks.

Another court hearing will be held Wednesday for Pleasantville High School principal Edward Bonek, who’s charged with possession of child pornography.  Bonek is expected to appear in Superior Court in Atlantic County.  Bonek is also facing weapons offenses.

The 48 year old principal of Pleasantville High School is expected to be in court Wednesday, accused of having more than 1,000 images of child pornography.  Edward James Bonek of Absecon has been formally indicted on the charges.  Bonek has been held in the Cape May County Jail since his …

A very large fire in Pleasantville Tuesday afternoon resulted in smoke being seen a few communities away.  It happened late afternoon  at an unoccupied property near Route 9 and Adams Avenue.  A detached garage was on fire with a vehicle inside.  No injuries, no word yet on what sparked the …