A Bridgeton man has been indicted in a murder that took place last spring. Quamere Redding was indicted on six counts, including murder. Authorities say that he killed Earikeem Lewis outside of a bar. He remains in state prison on $1 million bail. Police say they found a .380 caliber semi-automatic Bersa handgun on his…
More people are using Internet gaming, but overall figures for Atlantic City were down in Jan. New state numbers show a 26.5 percent increase versus one year ago. Overall the state saw a 3.8 percent decrease year-over-year. The Borgata was number one at $56.6 million, which was more than double any other casino.
A string of armed robberies have led authorities to look at four teenagers. Atlantic City Police say they have three in custody. Kadar Williams, Robert Trotter Jr., and a 17-year-old boy were all caught by police but they are seeking a fourth. Police found the three in possession of 259 bags of heroin. The final…
Some rural areas of Cumberland County have continued to have poor landline service. Senator Jeff Van Drew has requested the BPU hold a public hearing on the matter in the 1st legislative district. Senator Van Drew made the request for a hearing on the Verizon service issues in a letter sent to BPU President Richard…
A man called in a fake report to police to try and create a diversion. Hamilton Township Police arrested Carl Poindexter, who they were searching for regarding an assault in the area of Cologne Gardens. He is also a wanted person for narcotics out of Atlantic County. Police left some officers in the area when…
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Cape May County until 4:00pm today. The National Weather Service is calling for the potential for one to two inches of snowfall throughout our region this morning into this afternoon. After that, temperatures warm up, a steady rain, and all of the snow washes away. Exercise caution…
Water rates are going up slightly each of the next four years in Wldwood. The Wildwood Leader reports that the City Commission plans a 7.3 percent increase over the next four years in water rates. The average household will pay just over $20 additional per year as part of the rate increase. A public…
An Egg Harbor Township man has been given a prison term for distributing child pornography. Thomas Ballard was given 7 years in jail and must serve at least 3 1/2 years before parole becomes an option. He will also be required to register under Megan’s Law. Ballard admitted to sending more than 1,000 files to…
It is a good news, bad news situation for the weather this week. There is a warm up from the really cold snap we had over the weekend but heavy rain is taking its place. Up to an inch of rain is possible in some areas. The rain will begin as a mix of snow…
This Thursday will mark the 22st anniversary of the line of duty death for David C. Douglass Sr. in Lower Township. Officer Douglass was shot during a suspicious person call after he was pursuing a burglary suspect on foot. The flags at Township Hall and the Police Department will be flown at half staff on…