A motor vehicle crash sent two people to the hospital in Hamilton Township. Police there say that Jamie Gorgo was driving westbound on Rt. 40 when she struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Edward Nemeth. A third vehicle had to swerve to avoid the accident. Gorgo sustained moderate injuries and was transported to…
The big Fallen Hero Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday in North Wildwood. The annual event has continued to grow year-after-year. Due to the street construction at 15th St., sign ups on the day of will take place on 13th St. Signs and volunteers will be there to show you where to go. The plunge…
Bridgeton Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Wednesday night. City police say a man broke into a home on Wiley Street, tied up the occupant, and attempted to steal the homeowner’s vehicle. The victim became untied, fought with the suspect, who then ran out the door. No arrests have been made.
Lower Township Police are telling residents in their community that an armed robber is on the loose. Authorities have issued a statement asking people to report any suspicious activity to them immediately. A man used a gun and robbed the North Cape May branch of Crest Savings Bank on Bayshore Road Thursday. The man was…
Help from a heroin overdose may soon be just as close as your nearest Walgreens. Walgreens announced it will sell over the counter doses of Narcan in New Jersey by the end of the year. The drug is commonly used to counter the effects of heroin or opiate overdose. New Jersey would join 34 other…
At the Wednesday night Avalon Borough Council meeting, Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi conducted the swearing in of Matthew S. Ardelean as a new full-time officer. The 25 year-old Ardelean holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University. He resides in Margate, NJ. Ardelean began his law enforcement career with the Avalon Police Department as…
The Cape May County Herald reports that the Crest Savings Bank branch in North Cape May was robbed at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The report describes the alleged robbery suspect as a white male, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, wearing a gray hoodie and dark pants. The suspect escaped on…
North Wildwood Police have arrested a 30 year old local man for allegedly selling heroin and cocaine. Police say Hector Cruz Hernandez was arrested after the drugs were found inside his home on 15th Avenue. His home is located near parochial schools. He was taken to the county jail on $35,000 cash bail.
A wind-swept fire destroyed several boats Wednesday night at Minmar Marine in Sea Isle City. Fire officials say eight boats were fully engulfed in flames during the height of the fire. The Ocean View Fire Department and others responded to the scene. Firemen got to the scene Wednesday around 11pm; a rainstorm helped prevent the…
Residents in rural areas of South Jersey served by Verizon, will have a chance to speak to the NJ Board of Public Utilities about their service complaints at a special public hearing. State Senator Jeff Van Drew requested the hearing, which will be scheduled in Cumberland County, where over 500 complaints have been registered for…