Three bills aimed at helping Atlantic City recovered were sent to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk last week. The measures included the provision to have the eight casinos pay $120 million in lieu of property taxes for 15 years. Leaders in the city say this will help stabilize the tax base and avoid tax appeals. Another…
This was the most expensive sandwich in 34 year old Ashton Funk’s life. The Margate fireman and lifeguard who was accused of stealing nearly $8.00 in merchandise from a local Wawa has been canned from his jobs for the shoplifting. Funk was off duty when he was spotted taking the items from the store without…
Two men from Atlantic County face significant time in prison for running an underage prostitution ring in the area. 25 year old Seleem Reynolds and 29 year old Mikal Mitchell have been charged with the first degree crime of promoting underage prostitution. The two men are accused of selling four teenagers to provide sexual services…
A single vehicle accident involving a car crashing into the side of a building took place in Egg Harbor Township. Police there were called to the Rex Motel on Tilton Rd. on Wednesday to find that Bernadette McDaniels, was the driver of the vehicle and her four-year-old daughter was in the vehicle as well. Police…
A veteran police officer from Somers Point discharged his weapon during an argument with a woman and then attacked a sergeant for providing evidence to investigators. The Press of Atlantic City reports that 48 year old Samuel Clerico is charged with weapons and terroristic threats offenses. He allegedly discharged his weapon during an argument with…
New fare-free public transportation will serve residents in the western portion of Atlantic County beginning Monday, January 4 with the launch of the Rt.54/40 Community Shuttle operated by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA). The 24-mile shuttle includes nine designated stops between the Hammonton Rail Station and Richland with direct connections to NJ Transit routes…
Residents of the Township of Hamilton may notice an increased police presence in the Laureldale section, in the area of the Atlantic City Expressway. The New Jersey State Police is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on the Expressway, where an occupant of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. The Township of Hamilton…
Police in Linwood say that a resident reported a safe was stolen from a home that contained a gun and ammunition. The party was held at a home on Franklin Blvd. during New Year’s Eve. The small safe contained a .40 caliber black glock handgun, along with 2 magazines and approximately 50 rounds of ammunition,…
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the subject involved in a burglary. On Dec. 18, police responded Tulipano’s Pizza and Grill on the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, patrol discovered the back door had been pried open and the cash register drawer had been taken. The photograph…
A two vehicle crash in Hamilton Township sent two to the hospital. Police say the accident took place on Wednesday at 2:48 p.m. at 4215 Black Horse Pike. It was determined by police that Mohsen Kiriakos, of Egg Harbor Township, drove through a red light and caused an accident with Alicia Riddick, of Pleasantville, Both…