Vineland Police are looking into an armed robbery at a city business. The incident took place at 710 E. Park Avenue. The victim’s, who were behind the register, willingly gave the money to the suspect without incident. As the accused ran out of the business, the store clerk ran after the suspect, carrying a gun which…
Organizers who want to oust Vineland Mayor Ruben Bermudez have less than a month to collect all of the signatures it needs to force a recall election. The Daily Journal of Vineland reports that the group is still about 1,400 signatures short of getting a recall election on the ballot. The group needs just over…
The man who plead guilty to burning down a bowling alley in Vineland was given 15 years in jail. Steven Smink missing sentencing last week when he showed up to court over six hours late. This time he was taken from jail to the court room and was given the prison term for the arson…
Sentencing took place for a Bridgeton man on multiple gun and weapon charges. Robert Evans was sentenced to 40 years in jail with a 20 year period of parole ineligibility. Evans was found guilty on cocaine, heroin, and weapon charges. The case developed out of a traffic stop on Jan. 4, 2012, and Vineland Police…
An uncle was taken into custody for aggravated sexual assault against a juvenile. Bridgeton Police say they arrested Pascual Juan-Matias in the incident. The victim claims the incidents took place over the course of two years while she was six to eight-years-old. Juan-Matias was committed to the Cumberland County Jail in default of $750,000 bail. He was…
Police are investigating the theft of a truck tailgate in Vineland. Police there say on Friday in the 900 block of New Pear Street it took place. The tailgate had a rear view camera inside of it. The same thing was reported by another resident on the 1000 block of New Pear St. Police are looking for…
A 71-year-old man has gone missing in Vineland. Police are seeking the public’s help. The missing person was identified as Leo F. Zieger who was reported missing by his wife Catherine Zieger. Last seen wearing a blue and white baseball cap with an eagle on the front, black heavy winter jacket, a Hawaiian shirt and blue…
Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor announced the arrest of 51 year old Robert V. Greco of Vineland on charges that he ripped off nearly $150,000 from an elderly patient. Greco owns East Creek Manor Rehabilitation Center in Eldora. Taylor says the cash was taken from the victim’s bank account and covered expenses for Greco…
Good news for Millville residents. A proposed budget in the city doesn’t include a tax hike. The tax levy will remain the same in the city, while the overall budget will increase by about $50,000. The city just transferred to a calendar year budget and this budget will run until the end of the year.
A woman had her purse taken off her after having a gun pointed at her head. Bridgeton Police say they are investigating the incident that took place on the 1st block of Bank St. Authorities say the woman wasn’t injured in the robbery. An investigation is currently on-going into the incident.