A dredging project in Ocean City isn’t supposed to restart again until later this week now. Originally, the dredge “Liberty Island” was supposed to be back by now but the dredge is now expected to be in place by Aug. 6. The machine was dealing with mechanical issues, which forced it from leaving Ocean City…
A motorcycle crash in Hamilton Township left the rider unconscious and unresponsive. Police there say the incident took place at an off road area of Reading Ave. The preliminary investigation revealed that Rodriguez lost control of his KTM 105 dirt bike after going over a hill then landing in a large water filled hole, and…
The report of an abducted child in West Virginia resulted in an arrest in Atlantic County. Absecon and Atlantic City Police obtained information on Sunday that a child missing out of West Virigina was located at the 655 White Horse Pike. After the suspects initially refused to answer the hotel room door several rooms on…
On Friday two men from Vineland were sentenced for their involvement in an international drug ring, which used the U.S. Postal Service to ship cocaine from California to New Jersey. Sentenced were 43 year-old Juan M. Cortez and 35 year-old Angel P. Rivera, who both pled guilty to first-degree possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Cortez got…
Two people were charged for allegedly participating in a large-scale conspiracy to steal 94,000 credit and debit cards from customers at approximately 80 Michaels’ Stores in 19 states (including New Jersey) and then use that information to make fraudulent withdrawals from the customers’ bank accounts. Angel Angulo, 25, of Riverside, California, and Crystal Banuelos, 28,…
A municipality in New Jersey has become the first to push to legalize weed in the state. Council there voted to ask the state to make marijuana legal. Gov. Chris Christie has been against legalizing marijuana and it would be unlikely to happen until after he leaves office. New Jersey does have a medical marijuana…
One of the premier events of the summer will be taking place this weekend in Stone Harbor. The borough will be hosting its 53rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival. There will be over 80 new exhibitors, live music, children’s activities, beer and wine garden, and free admission. Also, for those worried about parking, there will…
A vehicle sped away during a traffic stop in Galloway Township. The police officer sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was found a short distance away and the driver had fled on foot. Heroin was found inside of the vehicle. The driver has been identified as James Gallaway, of Galloway Township. The Police Department is asking…
One potential gubernatorial candidate is taking a look at running in 2017. State Sen. Ray Lesniak confirmed that he will not be running for reelection and instead will focus on running for governor. NJ.com reported the story and said state law requires that he can’t run for reelection because the gubernatorial election would also be…
A 38 year-old Egg Harbor Township man was struck and killed Wednesday night in the middle of the Black Horse Pike in West Atlantic City. Police said that Richard Hernandez was walking in the middle of the roadway at about 9:30 p.m. when he was hit by a car driven by 22 year-old Ernesha Miranda…