Atlantic County officials have identified two specific batches of heroin that have reportedly led to two deaths and several suspected overdoses. Two different stamped brands of heroin were located at various overdose scenes in Atlantic County. The heroin linked to these cases was found in bags stamped in purple lettering with “1 Stop” or “hunger…
Earlier Saturday afternoon, Bridgeton Police officers recovered nearly 13 ounces of suspected marijuana with a street value of more than $3,500 following a vehicle stop on Russell Ave. near Garden Rd. According to reports, Lamont Loper, 26, of 725 Grove St. was arrested after officers smelled an odor of raw marijuana emanating from his vehicle…
The roads could become very slick very quickly tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Monday night regarding the possibility of flash freezing conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop quickly and could result in frozen roadways. The conditions could begin during the drive home and continue through midnight. By Tuesday…
With funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set to expire at the end of February, U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez held a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport to warn of the possible impact any cuts would have on New Jersey. They also urged Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass…
A fight broke out at the Las Palmas Bar at 90 Cohansey St. at approximately 1:00 AM Sunday morning and a weapon possession arrest took place after. Officers observed a handgun to the vehicle’s center console when the operator, identified as Robert Bessix, 33, of 5 Barend Rd., in Millville, attempted to obtain the vehicle’s…
A man who was attempting to kill himself was successfully disarmed by Bridgeton Police. The 45-year-old Lake St. man was first attempted to commit suicide in the basement of a residence and then barricaded himself in a bedroom containing additional weapons including a knife he armed himself with. Police said the man, who they are…
U.S. Senator John McCain says there needs to be debate on opening up sports betting. Reviewjournal.com had a story where McCain said that Congress should debate legalization of sports-betting for the nation as an estimated $3.8 billion in illegal bets were made related to Sunday’s big game. Congressman Frank LoBiondo said on Twitter he was…
Despite the financial issues for Atlantic County, their bond rating has remain untouched. Moody’s maintained the county’s Aa2 bond rating recently, meaning that the county will be paying the same amount for the money it borrows. While Atlantic City’s municipal government has taken a hit within its bond rating, the county government has been able…
Bridgeton police are investigating a home invasion Saturday night that left a 94-year-old man suffering from several serious injuries also at Cooper University Hospital. Police said the incident went unreported for more than 12 hours as the victim could not contact police or relatives due to the attack and subsequent injuries. The victim, who police…
A local native is serving our country in the U.S. Navy. Ensign Michael Hagan, from Seaville, N.J., is aboard USS Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, homeported in Norfolk. The ship is currently conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.