Middle Township Police conducted two narcotics search warrants during the pre dawn hours on Thursday. Police say they arrested 47 year old Dwayne Wakefield and 28 year old Angel Davis in Whitesboro after recovering drugs and a large amount of cash. Police executed another search warrant on Reeves Street in Whitesboro and busted 26 year…
A large scale drug distribution network has been busted up in Cumberland County. Authorities say 22 people have been charged in connection with a drug distribution ring that netted authorities nearly a quarter of a million dollars worth of drugs back in February, including crack cocaine, heroin, pot, along with handguns and a shotgun.
He’s sitting up and talking again. Those encouraging words coming from the Atlantic City Police Department regarding 29 year old officer Joshlee Vadell, who was shot and critically wounded during the Labor Day weekend. Two suspects from Cumberland County have been charged with attempted murder; they both appear in court next Tuesday.
He didn’t have enough valid signatures on his nominating petition. Vineland Mayor Ruben Bermudez was told by his own city clerk that he failed to get 377 valid signatures on a petition, so he will not be allowed to run for re-election in November. That means the race for mayor of Vineland will be between…
For the sixth time the Atlantic City Council failed to dissolve it’s Municipal Utilities Authority, as required by the terms of the $73 million bridge loan with the state. The Press of Atlantic City reports that City Council President Marty Small said there was not enough support to call for a vote on the issue…
A lifeguard stand belonging to the Cape May Beach Patrol was found on a Delaware beach. NJ.com reports that a red and white lifeguard stand was discovered at Delaware Seashore State Park, after reportedly being swept out to sea and carried south across the Delaware Bay by the effects of Tropical Storm Hermine. The lifeguard…
Two elementary schools in Cape May County achieved certification from Sustainable Jersey for Schools this year. Cape May City Elementary School was one of five schools statewide to earn a silver-level ranking from Sustainable Jersey, for their balanced portfolio of sustainability actions and energy savings. The West Cape May Elementary School earned a bronze-level status.…
Bridgeton Police are investigating two separate assaults, in which the suspects wore all black clothing. On Monday night near North Street, police found a man who had been severely beaten by four suspects estimated to be ages 14 to 16. The victim was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden. On Sunday afternoon a second…
Official with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority say the Tuesday night fire on the Beesleys Point Bridge will not affect the demolition work currently underway. The old toll booth was destroyed but the fire did not damage any barges or cranes tied to the bridge. The demolition of the old bridge is part of a…
The second man charged in the rape and murder of 15 year-old Nicole Angstadt of Lower Township is scheduled to be arraigned for the crimes on Friday. Derrick Powers, 23, of Middle Township, faces charges of first-degree murder and other crimes. Prior to the murder charges, Powers and his brother, LaQuan Harris, were arrested in…