An Atlantic County man was charged for setting at least a dozen small forest fires. As a result of the investigation, the Mullica Police Department charged Michael Evangelista of Mullica Township with multiple counts of arson in connection with the fires that occurred over a six-week period in the Nesco section of the township. Evangelista…
An investigation is on-going into an armed robbery. Middle Township Police say the Family Dollar in Rio Grande was robbed Friday night just prior to 9 p.m. It was reported, an individual described as either a Hispanic or light skinned black male, approximately 5’6″ tall weighing approximately155 pounds wearing all dark clothing with a do-rag…
Morey’s Piers is ending the dog days of summer with a splash…or better yet a “doggie paddle.” On Sunday, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Morey’s Piers’ Raging Waters Water Park will open its gates to more than 160 dogs with 100% of proceeds from admission benefiting the New Jersey SPCA and the Wildwood Dog Beach. That…
The Vineland Police wants to alert all residents to a new text / cellphone scam which are being perpetrated in the Vineland and Cumberland County area. Texts are being received stating: “(Name of banking Institution) 24HRS ALERT: Your VISA # ***** has been temporarily ‘DEACTIVATED’. To restore, please call our 24hrs line (856) ***-****.” When…
The Somers Point Police Department needs your help in identifying this man. Male is described as a black male approximately 5’5-5’8 husky build. Wanted for burglary and theft at St. Joseph’s School. Contact the Somers Point Police Department at 609-927-6161, if you have any information about this man.
Hamilton Township Police arrested two Thursday in a strong armed robbery. Investigation revealed that Misty Riddle, age 32, of Newfield, approached the female victim as she was walking near JoAnn Fabrics. Riddle attempted to take the purse off the victim’s shoulder when a struggle ensued. Riddle then fled with the purse to a nearby vehicle…
A search warrant was executed in Somers Point and lead to a drug bust Thursday. Police arrested David Trettner, 31 years old, of Galloway Township, after locating a loaded 45 Cal Ruger, pills, marijuana, and $1,390 in cash, along with packaging materials. Trettner was charged with possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon by…
Egg Harbor Township Police say they are bringing a new officer on board. Ronald Koons was sworn in on Wednesday night and will begin police academy training in a couple of weeks. Koons is a 2006 graduate of the Egg Harbor Township High School. He continued his education earning a Bachelors degree in psychology from West Chester University.
A press conference was held on Thursday to highlight a new economic development task force. Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak held the media event to highlight the efforts the task force will be making. It is made up of elected leaders, representatives of the local colleges, and other business leaders to work on…
TV 40 isn’t done yet. A spokesman for LocusPoint Networks told the Press of Atlantic City that the station will continue operations into 2015. There had been many questions as to the future of the television station, especially since it will lose its NBC affiliation at the end of the year. The report also notes…