Another suspect connected to a fatal shooting last year in Absecon was rounded up in Maryland this week. Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced that 22 year old Tywan Dixon of Pleasantville was arrested in Glen Burnie, Maryland on August 30th. Dixon is connected to the fatal shooting at a Red Roof Inn that…
Local fire companies were called to the scene of a blaze on the former Beesley’s Point Bridge Tuesday night. A small fire started on the old bridge which is being taken down by the State. The fire caused some black smoke to billow into the sky; local fire companies sent trucks and a fire boat…
Middle Township Committeeman Tim Donohue is asking residents to attend a meeting Wednesday night to support Business Administrator Connie Mahon. Donohue has taken to social media to discuss Mahon’s 90 day notice to resign as Administrator, saying she’s been offered another job. Donohue says Mahon has done a very good job for the Township and…
Several people were injured during a boating accident near Ocean City over the holiday weekend. State Police say a 20 foot boat hit a channel marker in the bay Sunday afternoon. Two adults were taken to a trauma center with broken bones, while four children were treated for cuts and scrapes. No word yet on…
A 35 year old Vineland man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Millville last week. Larry Bell Jr. has been charged with shooting 28 year old Vernon Scurry Jr. of Millville. Bell is charged with murder and three weapons offenses. His bail has been set at $750,000 cash.
Two men got into a fight on a motel balcony in Wildwood Crest over the weekend, and one of them also assaulted a police officer. Crest Police announced the arrest of 51 year old Mark Sitkowski of Pennsauken who assaulted an officer while he was being placed under arrest. Sitkowski was taken to the County…
One of the two men accused of shooting an Atlantic City cop over the holiday weekend served five years in prison for a prior robbery. Authorities say 29 year-old Martel Chisolm of Millville served time for robbery, selling drugs, and resisting arrest. Chisolm and Demetrius Cross are charged with shooting a cop during an armed…
A South Jersey political candidate who wished rape on a reporter has now dropped out of his race. West Deptford candidate Mike Krawitz confirmed that he dropped out of his political race on Tuesday Krawitz publicly wished on social media for a reporter to be raped. He allegedly has harassed the reporter on social media…
Governor Christie conditionally vetoed a new bill that would have allowed retired cops to carry weapons and provide security to schools and colleges. Christie says he wants the bill to have changes that reflect the special nature of an educational environment. Christie says these officers would need specialized training to deal with younger people.
After a month-long investigation, Wildwood Crest Police Detectives along with assistance from the Cape May County Prosecutors Office, have charged a 47 year-old Wildwood Crest man with criminal sexual contact, harassment and burglary. Back on August 4th, a female resident of Wildwood Crest told police that an unknown male entered her property without her permission, harassed…