If you notice, the Cape May County Sheriff and Correction Officers look a little different this month. This is because these officers are participating in “No Shave November”. During the month of November the officers are permitted to grow facial hair as they raise money for Rylee Crowley who has a rare form of child…
State Police are investigating a string of possible stole credit card thefts. Between Oct. 2 to Oct. 23, multiple suspects have attempted to purchase a gift card at the Shoprite on Roosevelt Blvd. in Upper Township. Detectives are investigating seven separate incidents involving five unidentified suspects. On each occasion, the suspect attempts to buy a…
A new proposal has drawn the ire of some local business groups. New Jersey Senate Bill 3169 proposes introducing an option for local counties to impose a 1 percent tax on hotel/motel room rentals. The money would be used to offset county property taxes. The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce opposes the tax because…
A man was stuck in the mud flat in the bay on Sunday night. The victim was located by the Police around the free bridge stuck in a mud flat. Stone Harbor Fire and Rescue were called to the scene around 6:39 p.m. to assist. Fire crews made there way to the victim through the…
A dead body was found inside of a vehicle outside of the Home Depot in Middle Township. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the death of Leonard Pantaleo. He had been reported missing by family members the day before. An initial investigation found that several items from the scene were consistent with a heroin…
Representatives from New Jersey American Water will attend Monday’s Middle Township Committee Work Session to present results of a recent survey regarding possible water installation in Del Haven as well as to answer questions and solicit additional public feedback. The Work Session is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Court Room of Town Hall. According…
A new report in Lower Township shows that code enforcement officers were busy in the municipality. According to the code enforcement report: officers issued 59 summonses for high grass and weeds, 32 summonses for trash and debris, seven summonses for stagnant pool water, and 15 summonses for miscellaneous violations. The number of warnings reported include:…
A North Cape May man faces heroin charges after an arrest last week. Lower Township Police announced the arrest of Bruno Preztos back on Nov. 2. A search warrant was executed on the 600 block of Townbank Rd. in North Cape May. Seized during the investigation were two defaced firearms, marijuana, an amount of prescription…
The founder of the popular Garden Greenhouse nursery has passed away. Leonard Catanoso Sr. of Ocean View died last Thursday at his home at the age of 94. Catanoso was a popular businessman in the Wildwoods where he founded the Garden Greenhouse; that business moved from North Wildwood to offshore. Catanoso also opened one of…
A man threatened a North Wildwood Police Officer with a knife. Authorities there say on Nov. 6 they were called to the 100 block of East 19th Ave for the report of an unwanted guest inside of a residence. Abdul Hamilton was armed with a knife. Officers with their weapons drawn ordered Hamilton to drop…