Wildwood Police detained a man at the Wildwood Transportation Center on Thursday in connection with a robbery from a local business. Travis Whitington, of Millville, was charged with robbery, hindering apprehension, and possession of hypodermic syringe. He was placed in the Cape May County Correctional Center on $150,000 bail.
State Police were looking for a missing girl from Bridgeton. Authorities alerted the public on Thursday about the disappearance of Claudia Guadalupe Burnley. Police did not provide any specifics, but did say the 16-year-old was discovered safe and sound.
Workers that have been let go in Atlantic City are finding it tough to find work. Jobs in the resort are shrinking and could be reduced again with the possible closing of the Trump Taj Mahal. Congressman Frank LoBiondo said he is working on a number of steps to help Atlantic City, but is seeking…
A 2nd district lawmaker has proposed legislation to help veterans. Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has introduced legislation to extend eligibility for civil service preference to more military veterans in New Jersey. The bill would require the state to give preference in hiring for state, county and municipal jobs to any individual who meets the federal definition…
Now that Republicans are in control in Lower Township, what will change? It became clear in the months leading up to the election that Manager Mike Voll supported the ideas of the Mayor Mike Beck and Deputy Mayor Norris Clark. Councilman Erik Simonsen wouldn’t commit one way or the other on whether Voll will be…
Three adults and a juvenile were taken into custody in Wildwood. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Joel Candelaria-Reyes, (31) years old, Jesus Roman, (25) years old, Jonathan Soto, (26) years old and a (17) year old juvenile. As a result of the investigation, distribution amounts of crack cocaine were seized along with…
Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in Egg Harbor Township. The fire took place at Ref’s Tap House on Washington Avenue. Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office are assisting in this investigation. The smoke and flames took about 30 minutes to get under control. The fire was…
Legislation that would reform the bail system in the state passed on Tuesday. The measure would allow judges to deny bail for the most dangerous criminals and allow low level violators free if they can’t afford bail in the first place. Some are unhappy with the measure because it doesn’t ensure those denied bail a…
The annual County Veterans’ Day Ceremony will be observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. Speakers include Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton, Congressman Frank LoBiondo, Assemblyman Samuel Fiocchi, Freeholder Vice-Director Leonard Desiderio and Captain G. Todd Prestidge, Commanding Officer at United States Coast Guard TRACEN, Cape May. Freeholders Kristine…
Another pedestrian vehicle accident was reported in a week. This incident was a hit-and-run and took place along Route 40 in Hamilton Township. The woman, identified as Susan Peters, age 45 of Mays Landing, was walking along the north side shoulder of Route 40 nearly Harley Avenue when she was struck. Peters sustained non-life threatening injuries…