It is still unclear when the Trump Taj Mahal will close, or if it will. One thing we now know is the casino will be open in Nov. The casino said it still may close by the end of the year. The casino is seeking government funding to help with a rescue plan by Carl…
It will be five years in state prison for a man convicted of sexual assault on a 13-year-old. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office says that Orlando J. Camacho, 30, of the 100 block of Sassafras Run, Pleasantville was given the prison term. Camacho will also have to register under Megan’s Law. The incident in question took…
A former Egg Harbor City Police Detective plead guilty to official misconduct for exploiting his position as a police officer in order to engage in sexual conduct with several women. Steven Hadley, 31, of Port Republic, was charged with four counts of second-degree official misconduct. Sentencing will take place on Nov. 21. Hadley plead guilty to…
Hamilton Township Police continue to search for a man wanted in connection with over 40 burglaries in Atlantic County. Authorities are looking for 26-year-old Carlos Soler of Mays Landing, who is wanted for his alleged role in many garage burglaries dating back to January. Five other suspects have been arrested in connection with the burglaries,…
Two people were shot late Monday night during a drive-by shooting in Pleasantville as their car was hit with 15-20 shots of gunfire. Police reported that two victims in their late teens and early twenties were struck and suffered non–life threatening injuries. A third occupant of the car was not injured. Authorities are looking for…
Harrah’s is preparing to put the final beam in place for its new conference center. Upon its completion, the Waterfront Conference Center will serve as the largest and most technologically-advanced conference facility in the region. The space offers convention goers the ability to attend large meetings with the convenience of being able to meet, eat and…
A commercial building was cleared Monday afternoon after a bomb threat was called into a business. It all happened Monday at the Cornerstone Commerce Center in Linwood when a tenant inside the center received a bomb threat. Bomb sniffing dogs were called to the scene, but no explosives were found. Customers were allowed to return…
Police are looking into a commercial burglary in Hamilton Township. An investigation revealed the suspect(s) made forced entry into the Laureldale Pub and Grill and stole cash from the register and locked cabinet on Saturday. The suspect(s) also stole the proceeds that were clearly marked for a fundraiser for the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.…
On Saturday evening an 82 year-old man was struck and killed while walking along Shore Road in Northfield. Police say Robert Simon was hit while crossing Shore Road in the westbound lane at Surrey Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, where he later died of his injuries. No…
A Middle Township man is among six individuals who are being sought in connection with a string of burglaries throughout Atlantic County. Authorities say 32 year old Ronald Wegner is one of six people who are believed to have broken into sheds and garages throughout the county. Among the items stolen are motorcycles and various…