Police say a fatal accident took place in Egg Harbor Township on Spruce Avenue south of Main Avenue on Thanksgiving. A 2000 Porsche Boxster operated by Anthony Ponzio, 62 years of age of Egg Harbor Township, was traveling South on Spruce Avenue when he failed to negotiate the curve, left the roadway and struck a…
A Mays Landing man has been charged with murder. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Joseph Morrison, of Mays Landing in the shooting and killing of Debra Mason who lived at the same address on the 6000 block of Sears Ave. An investigation by Hamilton Township Police and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s…
Absecon Police responded to the scene a three vehicle accident on Saturday morning around 4:45 a.m. Police say the incident took place in the area of Ohio Avenue. Upon police arrival it was discovered the vehicle which caused the accident was fully engulfed in flames and the driver was able to safely remove himself from…
New bankruptcy filings show that billionaire Carl Icahn is willing to invest $5 million to help keep the Trump Taj Mahal open. The additional revenue would help keep the casino open till the end of Jan. Icahn has said he needs concessions from the labor union and state aid to make a larger investment to…
An airplane that was on its way to Atlantic City didn’t get out of the Sunshine State, according to CBS 4. The Florida television station reports a Spirit Airlines flight on Tuesday was hit by lightning and didn’t complete its trip to Atlantic City. Luckily, no one was hurt and there were no reports of…
At least one local police department will be participating in the annual holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Last year, 22% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Somers Point Police announced they will be apart of the statewide campaign from Dec. 5 to Jan. 2. Local and state law…
A Pleasantville man was charged with making threats to harm children at school. The Wonder Years Day Care Center on Ocean Heights Avenue in Egg Harbor Township told police they received the call about the threats. Arrested was Matthew Poole, 31 years of age from Pleasantville, who was charged with Terroristic Threats and Causing a False…
Some good news in Atlantic City. The Borgata is making an investment back into its property. The casino is about to undergoing a $13 million improvement, with enhancements coming to its casino floor, buffet, spa, and some of its suites. This is coming on the heels of a $50 million upgrade the property got back…
A shoplifting arrest in Hamilton Township resulted in an officer breaking his arm. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday when the suspect was fleeing the ACME store. The foot pursuit crossed over the Black Horse Pike and into the Hamilton Mall parking lot. Officer Brian Miller was able to subdue the suspect and…
The debate over opening Thanksgiving night may be sparked locally. At least one major shopping center has decided to open on the holiday. The Cumberland Mall will open this Thanksgiving night beginning at 6 p.m. and the Hamilton Mall will open at 8 p.m. Meanwhile, a little farther away the Deptford Mall plans to open…