Pleasantville

Pleasantville Police found 30 shell casings at the scene of a shooting early Monday morning.  Police say three people were shot after midnight Monday morning on Lafayette Avenue.  Two of the three victims were hospitalized with injuries; none are life threatening.  Police say the suspect remains at large.

A 25 year old Pleasantville man was shot to death Friday night.  Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner announced that the fatal shooting took place on North First Street in the city.  No arrests have been made, the victim’s name has not been released.

It’s ten years in prison for 45 year old Javier Cruz-Rojas of Pleasantville.  Atlantic County authorities say he gets the long prison term for repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor over a two year period when the victim was just eight years old.  Cruz-Rojas will have to serve at least 85 …

A fifth person has pleaded not guilty to a crime connected to the fatal shooting of a ten year old boy at a Pleasantville football game last year.  28 year old Tyrell Dorn was in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty; however, Dorn may be ready to tell authorities he …

The man accused of firing a shot that killed a child at a high school football game at Pleasantville High School has pleaded not guilty to the crime.  31 year old Alvin Wyatt is charged with murder in connection with the young boy.  Other suspects connected to the crime also …

Pleasantville Police say they are searching for a 70 year old elderly man who has Alzheimer’s Disease.  Police say Luis Rodriguez came up missing early this morning and has not been seen since.  He is not familiar with the area and does not have access to a vehicle. Update:  Mr. …

Pleasantville Mayor Jesse Tweedle announced that he will not seek re-election this year.  Tweedle has been in public service since the late 80s and announced that it’s time for him to turn the page.  Tweedle is 72 years old.

A raging house fire in Pleasantville early Tuesday morning resulted in two families being displaced.  The American Red Cross is helping the 13 individuals who lost everything in the stubborn fire on West Decatur Avenue.  There were no injuries, and a family cat was rescued.

Three more suspects connected to the shooting death of a ten year old boy at a high school football game will be spending the holiday behind jail.  A judge ordered that the three men, including alleged shooter Alvin Wyatt, remain in jail.  Wyatt has been charged with murder.

A peach march will be held Saturday at 12 Noon in Pleasantville.  Officials say the march will begin at Woodland Avenue Park and will end at the football field.  Eight days ago, shots were fired at a high school football game that resulted in the death of a ten year …