A Cumberland County Jury found a Millville Man guilty of murder. Antwine Rivera faces the potential of life in prison and a minimum of 30 years in jail. Rivera was convicted of first degree murder, and weapons possession charges. The trial lasted three weeks. Sentencing will take place on March 14.
An alleged assault victim was brought to the Inspira Hospital in Bridgeton on Sunday morning. Police say that the man told them he was driving along Irving Ave. when his vehicle got stuck in the snow. Two black males and a female allegedly assaulted him after asking for money and him saying he had none…
The mayor of Vineland has sued his own city council. Mayor Ruben Bermudez has sued the Vineland City Council for blocking his attempt at canning city solicitor Richard Tonetta. Tonetta has been sued in the case, along with every member of council including Bermudez’s own supporters. One councilman told the Daily Journal of Vineland that…
A battle between Vineland Mayor Ruben Bermudez and his city council continues this week. Council gave a thumbs down to Bermudez’s selection to serve as a municipal court judge. Now, city officials say the mayor will take a look at some other applicants for the job. Bermudez angered City Council when he canned City Solicitor…
Vineland Police are looking for three people armed with stun guns who committed a home invasion robbery on Friday night. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the robbery occurred inside a residence at the Vineland Village Apartments. A man inside the apartment was shot with a stun gun. The robbers made off with a…
A 51 year old Philadelphia man admitted in court before the weekend that he came up with the plan to torch a bowling alley in Vineland. Steven Smink pleaded guilty to a charge of arson for hire. He admitted that he wanted Loyle Lanes to burn to the ground so less competition would be provided…
A traffic stop resulted in a drug arrest in Vineland. Police say they arrested Luis Sagardia of the city for possession of five bags of heroin. Sagardia was driving an unlicensed vehicle at the time of the stop, which took place at Chestnut and Melrose St.
Vineland Police announced that Trinity Episcopal Church (800 E. Wood Street) in cooperation with the Friends of Faith Ministry have made their Church available for the next two nights for the homeless. There will be cots, blanket and food available to anyone in need. Please keep this in mind if you come in contact with…
A pair of home invasions took place in Bridgeton on New Year’s Day. Police are investigating the two incidents that took place at Station Hill Road and the 100 block of Irving Avenue. Cash and cell phones were stolen in both exchanges. Police are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 856-451-0033.
A man was hit in the arm during a shooting in Millville. The incident took place on the 300 block of S. 4th Street just before 11 a.m. The unidentified victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Police are searching for suspect in the case.