A 20 year old local man has been arrested and charged with heroin possession and for assaulting a police officer. Cops say Jesse Daisey of Rio Grande was arrested back on May 2nd after an incident near the Off Shore Hotel in Rio Grande. Daisey assaulted a police officer and discarded seven bags of marijuana,…
It was a slight increase for tourism in 2013. The final numbers released during the Cape May County Tourism Department’s annual conference. Overall, spending up just under a couple of percent. Cape May County Tourism Director Diane Wieland said that going into this summer argi, eco, and heritage tourism will be major trends. There are more…
A new report says a fire completely took out a popular Vineland bar. The Daily Journal reports the smoke and flames took place Tuesday morning at the Double Eagle Saloon Deck Bar and Grill. The owners told the paper they were going to rebuild. It was first reported to the fire departments a little after 6…
There will be a new operator of the beach bar at Trump Plaza. The owners of Bar Anticipation in Belmar will take over the beach bar at the Trump Plaza. Much of the layout will stay the same for the first year, but some different promotions will be coming down with the bar that is…
Hamilton Township Police are looking into a vehicle accident that injured four in its community. It took place on Tuesday at the intersection of the Black Horse Pike and Harding Highway. A preliminary investigation revealed a red Toyota Prius operated by Robert Flax, age 71, of Mays Landing was traveling southwest on Harding Highway and failed…
If your homeless you might not know where to go to help. Gov. Chris Christie was in Atlantic County on Tuesday to promote the Atlantic Homeless Alliance, which is a one-stop shop for different programs. Christie said he hoped Atlantic County could serve as a mode for the rest of the state. According to the program’s…
A North Jersey beach town has banned smoking on its beaches and boardwalks. Belmar voted in favor of extending its smoking regulation to include almost all of its beaches and boardwalks. The vote went 4-1. Other shows towns, including Cape May, have grappled with the issue in recent years.
Hamilton Township Police haven’t released the specifics, but say a vehicle ended up in Lake Lenape on Tuesday morning. Police did confirm that all of the occupants in the vehicle were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Crews were on scene trying to get the vehicle out of the water, which was submerged deep…
A juvenile was taken into custody for firing an imitation weapon at a school bus on Monday. Hamilton Township Police say a 13-year-old fired the projectial at the school bus, but no one was hurt. A 13 year old male suspect from Mizpah, NJ was identified and charged with 3rd degree Possession of an Imitation…
MIddle Township Police say they have successfully taken a suspect into custody following a long stand off. A portion of Route 9 was closed as a result of the incident that took place in the 1700 block of Route 9 South in Whitesboro. Police say Raymond Bartee, age 34 of Middle Township was arrested by…