Lower Township Police are looking into a buglary that took place on Friday. Police say the incident happened on the 900 block of Route 109. The unknown person took prescription drugs and a laptop computer. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 886-1619 ext. 156.
It will be a two horse race for mayor in Sea Isle City. Incumbent Len Desiderio is going to run for reelection. He is going to be facing a former mayor and a current councilman Michael McHale. McHale told Coastal Broadcasting that he thinks the city needs to be more family friendly. Desiderio says he…
In a jointly issued statement, Senator Jeff Van Drew and Senator Christopher J. Connors of the 1st and 9th Legislative Districts announced that they have been appointed by the Senate Legislative Leadership to serve on the “New Jersey Veterans’ Hospital Task Force,” which was established through legislation recently signed into law by Governor Christie. Senator…
The indicted mayor of Wildwood has filed to run for reelection. Gary DeMarzo was at Wildwood City Hall to drop off the paperwork to run once again. He has been indicted for official misconduct. DeMarzo is going to run for reelection with Chip Harshaw and Dara Baltuskonis. Baltuskonis is new to the ticket. Al Brannen…
A measure to avoid criminal prosecution of first-time juvenile “sexting” offenders is up for a vote today. The Assembly is set to vote on the bill that would put some of these offenders into a diversionary program. The problems runs across the country where children are texting or posting sexually explicit images. The legislation has…
New details were released about the tractor trailer accident that was reported on Friday. Coastal Broadcasting first reported a tractor trailer accident took place on Route 47 in Dennis Township and the roadway was closed. A pole and power lines were down. The fuel tank for the vehicle busted open, and gasoline spilled on the…
Atlantic City Police say they caught a man in possession of handgun on Friday. Lamar Cherry tried to outrun police but was caught a short time later. The 18-year-old was charged with obstruction and unlawful possession of a weapon.
A person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Lower Township on Sunday. The incident took place at Seashore Road and Sally Marshall Crossing in Erma. The person sent to the hospital was taken out by medavac. Lower Township Police say they are continuing an investigation into the accident.
There is a loophole that may allow the man who killed Assemblyman Nelson Albano’s son to be released from jail early to a half way house. Albano, along with State Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblyman Matt Milam held a press event to call for these types of loopholes to be closed. Albano can’t introduce…
The state’s major toll road operator handed out some pretty substantial checks last year. The Asbury Park Press reports that $9.7 million was paid outside of regular salaries. These items included sick time and vacation payouts, overtime, and bonuses for items like snow removal and holidays. Retirement payouts have been capped at $15,000, but employees…