Health officials are warning the public to be aware of possible rabid animals. The third case in Atlantic County in two weeks was confirmed on Friday. The most recent case involved a raccoon that was collected from a property on Shadeland Avenue in Pleasantville. The homeowner discovered the lethargic raccoon in the yard with his dog.…
A man was injured when a vehicle struck a pedestrian in Absecon on Friday around 9 a.m. Harry DellaPietro (50 yrs old) of Pleasantville was struck by a gray colored vehicle, possible a Toyota or Mitsubishi, on the corner of Shore Rd and Dr Ruppert. DellaPietro was walking on the sidewalk towards the bus stop,…
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…
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 pair of men were taken into custody for burglaries in Absecon. Jack Kalman and Arthur Schellinger were both charged with burglary, conspiracy, and theft. Kalman had bail set at $30,000, but Schellinger had bail put at $50,000. Both were lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The two local residents were arrested and charged in…
A woman said she was attacked when closing up a store in Absecon on Friday around 8:20 pm. Police there say A 26 year old female employee of Card Smart Cards located on the White Horse Pike in the Absecon Center was closing up the store and was taking out the trash when she was attacked…
Public Works in Hamilton Township has completed repairs to a large cross pipe that created a sink hole in the roadway on 13th Street/ Tanglewood Dr. earlier this week. The road is now open for through traffic between Route 50 and Park Road. They do ask that motorists and pedestrians continue to exercise caution and lower…