It will be 10 years in prison for a series of arrests for drugs and weapons possession. Dontae Hathaway, of Atlantic City, was given the prison term for a series of arrests that took place between 2011 and 2014 for drugs and weapons possession. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced that among the incidents included…
A plan to put casinos in North Jersey took another step forward on Monday when the Assembly judiciary committee voted 6-2 to advance a resolution that would result in a ballot question this November. If the state legislature allows, the state voters will have to have the final say to change the state constitution to…
A winter storm warning has been posted from midnight on Monday night to Wednesday at 6 am. A potential exists for 4 to 8 inches of snow throughout South Jersey. Its possible the southern most end of Cape May County could see as little as two to three inches but up to eight inches remain…
An Atlantic County woman has pleaded guilty to charges that she and her sister tried to steal millions of dollars from the elderly. 60 year old Sondra Steen admitted that she attempted to steal the money from clients from an in-home senior care company. Steen plead guilty to a first degree charge of money laundering;…
Heroin and other substances were seized as the result of a narcotics investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Michael Jackson, of Mays Landing, was arrested without incident in Egg Harbor Township. Authorities seized heroin, cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, over $1200 in cash, and a .25 caliber handgun with ammunition.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that several vehicles were stuck this morning on the Black Horse Pike as a result of tidal flooding. Egg Harbor Township Police reported that Route 30 in West Atlantic City was closed Monday morning due to flooding during the high tide. Flooding was also reported at the base of…
Firestone Financial has agreed to mediation in a dispute over money owed for amusement rides on Atlantic City’s Steel Pier. The Atlantic City Press reports that the lender will negotiate with the owners of Steel Pier to refinance their debt, with the help of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Firestone had filed suit in September to repossess about…
Atlantic County officials confirmed a case of rabies in Egg Harbor Township. Authorities there say it was found from a raccoon collected from the two hundred block of Steelmanville Rd. in Egg Harbor Township on Feb. 1. The homeowner discovered her dog pawing and sniffing a raccoon in her backyard. Animal control was contacted to…
State Senator Jim Whelan believes Atlantic County should take over the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority in order to provide cash the city desperately needs. Whelan says the MUA is a well run organization and if the county leased the facility, Atlantic City would be provided with a healthy cash flow. Atlantic City may run…
Its official, Atlantic City Council members won’t be using city vehicles anymore. Wednesday night, council voted to keep members from using vehicles as the resort continues to struggle with a struggling financial economy. A deal is still being worked on that would have the state increase financial oversight into Atlantic City’s government. Senate President Steve…