A Mays Landing man has been indicted for vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal accident that claimed the life of his passenger last summer. Michael McMunn Jr. was indicted for a crash that claimed the life of Richard Kisby, of Estell Manor. Second-degree vehicular homicide carries a five to 10 year New Jersey State…
A former Atlantic City Housing Authority employee was indicted on official misconduct, theft, and tax fraud. Brian Lewis was indicted on 26 counts, including three on official misconduct, and five counts of theft. Additionally, Lewis and his wife, Shellie Williams, 40, were both indicted on three counts of filing fraudulent tax returns and three counts…
A Ventnor man has been charged with murder in connection with the homicide of a 20-year-old Atlantic City man over six years ago. On Valentine’s Day, Laquay Williams who is currently in jail for another offense, was charged with the murder of Jerrod Moss. Moss was fatally shot in a south New York Avenue parking…
The New Jersey General Assembly on Thursday approved 22 gun violence prevention bills focusing on reforming gun and ammunition sales, improving mental health services, enhancing gun safety, and preventing gang violence. The measures are being pushed in the aftermath of high profile shootings in 2012. The state senate has yet to take up the package…
A Vineland city councilman and a teacher at Vineland High School has been suspended. John Procopio was involved with an altercation with a student during a power outage at the school on Tuesday. Procopio was elected to city council at the end of last year. The school says it wasn’t physical, but rather a verbal…
Confused by the changes in the National Flood Insurance Program and proposed changes to the flood maps? An informational meeting will be held on Saturday from 10 to noon at the Upper Township Municipal Building. FEMA will be holding the meeting to discuss the changes in both of these areas. The building is at 2100…
Wildwood police arrested a city resident in a number of burglaries. Police say that Anthony Ivens was in possession of stolen property and narcotics. Police made the discover on Monday when investigating a number of car burglaries in the 3900 block of Pacific Ave. Ivens was charged with seven counts of burglary and seven counts…
A Republican has thrown her name in the ring to run for committee in Middle Township. Rio Grande resident Melanie Collins has submitted a letter of intent seeking the Middle Township Republican Party’s endorsement as their Candidate for Middle Township Committee in 2013. Collins is a teacher at Middle Township High School. Collins said her…
Hurricane Sandy survivors need to complete the application for continued temporary rental assistance and avoid interruptions of funds for an apartment, house or other temporary home. The Federal Emergency Management Agency mails forms to survivors receiving temporary rental assistance that must be completed and returned to remain eligible. Survivors can request new forms by calling…
Another high ranking lawmaker is sounding off on Revel. Senate President Steve Sweeney issued a statement: “This is certainly disappointing, but it is not unexpected. Management at Revel has made mistakes since day 1. I informed and asked Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck to look into these issues on more than one occasion. …