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Wildwood police successfully prevented an unsanctioned pop-up party from taking place at a short-term rental property over the holiday weekend. City officials credit a heightened law enforcement presence and new local ordinances, including a juvenile curfew and a boardwalk backpack ban, for effectively maintaining public safety. Despite the attempted gathering and large coastal crowds, authorities… The post Wildwood Police Shut Down Pop-Up Party During Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 47-year-old Egg Harbor City man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for distributing child sexual assault material online. Mark Hacker pleaded guilty to the charges last November after an investigation traced an anonymous cyber tip regarding illicit videos back to his messaging app account. Despite requesting a suspended sentence due to… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Abuse Material appeared first on Coast News Today.

South Jersey police have identified two suspects linked to street light wire thefts that caused significant infrastructure damage along Route 30 between Absecon and Atlantic City. Following a months-long investigation, authorities arrested a 58-year-old Little Egg Harbor man in February, while a 27-year-old alleged co-conspirator remains at large. The thefts resulted in inoperable lights and… The post Two Suspects Identified in South Jersey Wire Thefts appeared first on Coast News Today.

For the first time in more than three decades, Cape May County has been named New Jersey’s top leisure travel destination. County officials report that successful efforts to expand beyond the traditional summer season drove visitor spending to a record-breaking $8.44 billion last year. In total, the booming local tourism sector welcomed 12 million visitors… The post Cape May County Claims Top Spot for New Jersey Tourism appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City has suspended several security guards pending a comprehensive investigation after a viral video showed them tackling a guest early Thursday morning. Local police say the guest, Camillia Williams of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly becoming disruptive inside the resort. Meanwhile, Williams’… The post Hard Rock Atlantic City Suspends Security Guards Following Viral Altercation appeared first on Coast News Today.