Three beaches in Ocean City were closed by the Cape May County Health Department on Thursday. The culprit was sewage overflow at a bath house that closed beaches at Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh streets. County Health Officer Kevin Thomas says the beaches were closed as a precautionary measure. About 35 gallons of sewage wound up…
Will the top democrat in Cape May County challenge Frank LoBiondo for LoBiondo’s congressional seat next year? That’s still to be determined. The Middle Township Gazette reports that State Senator Jeff Van Drew says it’s too early to speculate on what will happen next year; this year, he’s focused on getting two democrats elected to…
Millville Police announced the recovery of nearly $20,000 worth of heroin off the streets thanks to a major drug operation last week. Police searched two city residences and were able to recover heroin, cash, and a car used in drug transactions. Two adults were arrested; they are identified as 24 year old Destiny Irizarry and…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is not intimidated by Donald Trump in the upcoming republican presidential debates. Christie spoke with Fox News Thursday night and said that he intends to be himself during the debates. Fox News has the first debate next Thursday night, and Christie has to be in the top ten of republican…
A 19-year-old was charged in a shooting that saw a pellet gun projectiles hit a jogger in Middle Township. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Jamar Lovett and charged him with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and heroin possession charges. Authorities recovered a pellet gun and…
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of a 68 year-old Cape May resident who allegedly tried to “groom” an 11 year-old boy for sexual purposes, and the alleged sexual assault of a second boy. Frank “Sandy” Thompson was charged with Aggravated Sexual Contact, Luring/Enticing a Child and two counts of Endangering the…
The first Triple Crown winner in nearly forty years took his first trot around the track at Monmouth Park at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning. American Pharoah arrived at the track on Wednesday with a police escort, after arriving by jet at the Atlantic City International Airport. The colt was taken for a slow one-mile…
A search warrant executed in Mays Landing led to the discover of drugs, including heroin. Hamilton Township Police participated in the search warrant on the 2700 block of Evergreen Court. It was the result of a multiple month investigation. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Kindra Brown, age 34, for 3rd degree Possession of…
A heroin overdose that resulted in a call for help to Middle Township Police resulted in a save. Police were called to the Rio Grande Wawa on Wednesday around 10:46 a.m. The victim was given a dose of narcan and taken to an area hospital for treatment. Police say the victim was stabilized before transport.
The governor is looking for a few more days before putting out his financial disclosure documents. Chris Christie filed for an extension of the rule saying the documents must be filed 30 days from when a candidate announces. The campaign said they plan to do it by Tuesday and must have it done by Aug.…