Atlantic City Police have charged a 38 year old man from Bellmawr in connection with the stabbing of a 60 year old man earlier this week. Police allege that Darren M. Petti allegedly stabbed the victim during the early morning hours on Monday. The man was able to go to a local hospital for treatment…
A 21 year old man from North Cape May has been charged with car theft in North Wildwood. North Wildwood Police announced that Trey Simpson was charged with third degree motor vehicle theft. The vehicle was stolen during the early morning hours of July 17th and recovered in Lower Township. Simpson turned himself in to…
The Cape May community is mourning the passing of former police chief Robert Boyd. Cape May Police announced on its social media page that Boyd passed away on Wednesday. Boyd served the police department for more than a quarter century. Photo courtesy of Cape May Police social media page.
In a very controversial vote, Atlantic City officials Wednesday night voted 7-2 to shut down its needle exchange program. City officials took nearly three hours of testimony on the proposal. Oasis is a center run by the South Jersey Aids Alliance and had provided services including clean syringes.
A 21 year old Millville woman has been charged with aggravated assault and other offenses after her four year old child was hospitalized with severe brain injuries. NJ.com reports that Elinette S. Muniz and her boyfriend, 27 year old Ricardo Ferrera were charged with crimes related tot he case. Ferrera is not the child’s father,…
Local beach communities in our region are being hit with a rash of vehicle thefts this month. At times, the vehicles are located more than an hour away after being driven by the criminals. Stone Harbor Police reported a vehicle theft on social media Wednesday; the vehicle was recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.
North Wildwood Police have released a photo of man suspected of stealing a motor vehicle in the city. The theft took place after 4am on July 17th in the north section of the city. If anyone has information about the suspect, they are asked to contact North Wildwood Police. Photo courtesy of North Wildwood Police…
Atlantic City Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying individuals who were present at the time of a physical assault against City Councilman Hossain Morshed. Morshed was assaulted on July 15th in a city parking lot, and was hospitalized. A dark colored four door sedan was seen leaving the scene with the two…
Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced a new grant program for small businesses in the Garden State. There is now $135 million available in federal grant money to New Jersey businesses. $15 million will go to bars and restaurants.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Wednesday until 8pm. Strong storms have impacted Ocean and Atlantic counties this afternoon. The storms could break some humid weather at the shore. Graphic courtesy of National Weather Service.