Atlantic County officials have identified two specific batches of heroin that have reportedly led to two deaths and several suspected overdoses. Two different stamped brands of heroin were located at various overdose scenes in Atlantic County. The heroin linked to these cases was found in bags stamped in purple lettering with “1 Stop” or “hunger…
Earlier Saturday afternoon, Bridgeton Police officers recovered nearly 13 ounces of suspected marijuana with a street value of more than $3,500 following a vehicle stop on Russell Ave. near Garden Rd. According to reports, Lamont Loper, 26, of 725 Grove St. was arrested after officers smelled an odor of raw marijuana emanating from his vehicle…
A public dispute is underway regarding energy that’s being supplied to the former Revel Casino in Atlantic City. The casino wants a federal judge to impose a $10 million fine if its only energy supplier cuts off power to the building. ACR Energy Partners has threatened to shut off the power unless it gets paid…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie met with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday. The meeting took place at 10 Downing Street, and lasted nearly an hour. Christie followed the meeting with members of the Prime Minister’s cabinet.
Republican leaders throughout the state met in Atlantic City on Monday to discuss strategies for upcoming elections. Among the ideas floated: A possible debate between Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick and democratic Assembly Speaker Vince Prieto. Bramnick says he’s willing to debate Prieto six times, any place at any time. Later this year, Assembly races…
The roads could become very slick very quickly tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Monday night regarding the possibility of flash freezing conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop quickly and could result in frozen roadways. The conditions could begin during the drive home and continue through midnight. By Tuesday…
With funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set to expire at the end of February, U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez held a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport to warn of the possible impact any cuts would have on New Jersey. They also urged Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass…
A fight broke out at the Las Palmas Bar at 90 Cohansey St. at approximately 1:00 AM Sunday morning and a weapon possession arrest took place after. Officers observed a handgun to the vehicle’s center console when the operator, identified as Robert Bessix, 33, of 5 Barend Rd., in Millville, attempted to obtain the vehicle’s…
A man who was attempting to kill himself was successfully disarmed by Bridgeton Police. The 45-year-old Lake St. man was first attempted to commit suicide in the basement of a residence and then barricaded himself in a bedroom containing additional weapons including a knife he armed himself with. Police said the man, who they are…
U.S. Senator John McCain says there needs to be debate on opening up sports betting. Reviewjournal.com had a story where McCain said that Congress should debate legalization of sports-betting for the nation as an estimated $3.8 billion in illegal bets were made related to Sunday’s big game. Congressman Frank LoBiondo said on Twitter he was…