Cape May County generated $71.5 million in realty transfer fees last year, which is an all time record. The County recorded over 14,000 property transfers last year, also an all time record. The state’s Shore Protection Fund, financed with Realty Transfer Fees, stands at $25 million with some hoping that number doubles…essentially, completely paid for…
Cape May County’s coronavirus cases are dropping rapidly. The latest figures from the County show 714 cases of the virus; about a month ago, Cape May County had over 2,000 cases. No community has 200 cases of the virus, or more.
Two corrections officers at South Woods State Prison in Cumberland County are facing indictments in connection with an alleged assault of an inmate nearly a year ago. NJ.com reports that 30 year old Ivan Rivera allegedly put his knee on the neck of the inmate, and officer Jared Smith provided false accounts of the incident.
21 year old Miguel Perez of Bridgeton has confessed to the killing of a Cumberland County man. Perez is charged with first degree murder in connection with the killing of Jonathan Morris II. Perez disposed of the body in Hopewell Township.
52 year old Reginald Pitts of Wildwood has been hit with multiple drug charges following a traffic stop conducted Monday afternoon by Wildwood Police. Cops found multiple illegal drugs inside his vehicle during the traffic stop on New Jersey Avenue. He was taken to the Cape May County Jail following his arrest.
Both Middle Township and Lower Cape May Regional high schools have their first round NJSIAA wrestling playoff matchups set. Both are Group 2 schools in South Jersey. Lower Cape May is seeded third and will open up February 7th versus Sterling at Haddonfield High School. On the same date, fifth seeded Middle Township will take…
The Wildwood Catholic girls’ basketball team has picked up two more games to play this weekend. CoastSportsToday.com’s Brian Cunniff reports the Lady Crusaders will take on Clearview on Saturday, and Collingswood on Sunday. Both games will be played at home.
The body of a 23 year old man who was missing from Bridgeton has been found. Authorities confirm that the body of Jonathan Morris has been recovered after he was last seen on Friday. No other details are available.
The New Jersey Attorney General has announced the indictment of 49 year old Detective Sgt. Robert P. Harkins Jr. of Wildwood Crest. Harkins was indicted on charges that he conducted an unauthorized investigation into a minor motor vehicle accident that involved a relative. Harkins has been indicted on charges including Official Misconduct, Tampering with Public…
Stone Harbor’s council meets on Tuesday and is prepared to approve a resolution hiring a coastal consultant. Douglas Gaffney of Mott MacDonald may be named as the new consultant. Stone Harbor and North Wildwood continue to be mired in a dispute with the federal government over an available sand source for beach projects in Hereford…