Two police officers from two Atlantic County police departments have been charged with the sexual assault of a 16 year old. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Brigantine officer Ralph Periera and Atlantic City officer Andrea Corbin are charged with criminal sexual contact and other offenses. Both men were jailed on $100,000 cash bail…
A state ethics panel has unanimously dismissed a complaint against New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney. The panel rejected a complaint filed by republican United States Seante candidate Murray Sabrin that Sweeney sponsored a bill in Trenton that would implicity benefit a workers’ union. The panel ruled that the bill would benefit many unions, and…
The city of Cape May has $300,000 set aside for its legal fight over an issue involving its new convention hall. The Press of Atlantic City reports that an outside law firm has been hired to explore the possibility of recouping damages for part of the new building being constructed below base flood elevation. City…
A public meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon in Lower Township to discuss the Township’s only Garden State Parkway exit, Exit 0. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is coming to the Township’s Hall Tuesday at 4pm to discuss various improvements that are being proposed at the southernmost exit on the Parkway. It’s possible work could…
A New Jersey man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he shot two men to death in a parked car, cut off their heads, and buried them in Buena Vista Township. The Jersey Journal reports that Ysuif Ibrahim entered not guilty pleas in court on Monday. Ibrahim hails from Jersey City and currently faces…
A new bill proposed by State Senator Jeff Van drew that would extend a property tax dedication for military veterans cleared a key Senate committee on Monday. The bill would extend the current $250 property tax deduction to also include members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty during war or another emergency.…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wants to revamp the bail system in the Garden State. The Senate Budget Committee voted on Monday in favor of a bill that would ask voters to change the constitution so judges would be allowed to deny bail to certain defendants who pose a risk to the safety of the…
An unspeakable crime in the central New Jersey community of Brick. Authorities say a 37 year old woman was arrested after beating up her 94 year old grandmother. Police say Katherine Schubert was charged with aggravated assault following the crime. Authorities found her grandmother, identified as Mary Francis Driscoll, in a semi conscious state following…
A brief delay in the opening in the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge should push back the project only one week. Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster tells Coastal Broadcasting the bridge is now scheduled to open this Thursday. The bridge that connects Sea Isle City and Avalon was shut down this winter for improvement projects, which…
Lots of news came out of a meeting Middle Township officials had with the Turnpike Authority. Middle Township Deputy Mayor Dan Lockwood told Coastal Broadcasting that its possible by Thanksgiving that the southbound overpasses may be operational. Lockwood said the target date for the entire work to be done is Memorial Day 2015. Middle Township…