An Atlantic City man has been sentenced for tax fraud. 54-year-old Nicolas Gomez-Rua was given three years in prison for his role in helping to prepare false income tax returns, illegal use of Social Security numbers and unlawfully obtaining United States’ citizenship, according to the U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman. He previously plead guilty to three counts…
A pair of Vineland man have been arrested on cocaine charges. Police there say they have arrested Robin A. Javier-Martinez and Robert L. Phillips and charged with them multiple cocaine possession charges, including possession in a school zone. According to police, both were released on a summons. The arrests were made as apart of on-going…
No vacation for the Christie family. Gov. Chris Christie cancelled a trip to Florida and chose to stay in Seaside to assist with the recovery efforts there. The governor’s family was set to go away this past weekend for his wife’s birthday. Christie has been meeting with local officials and business owners as work continues…
The clean up of the boardwalk fire in Seaside will be funded through federal money. Gov. Chris Christie said the state would take some money dedicated to the state after Hurricane Sandy towards the clean up of debris. The governor also promised the state would do whatever it could to assist with rebuilding efforts along…
Last Thursday a new public service campaign the about the dangers of heroin was released by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), in collaboration with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, and the County Prosecutors in Monmouth, Ocean, and Cape May Counties. The campaign entitled “Heroin- Are you Talking to Your…
Jury selection begins on Monday for a civil lawsuit trial by a former Atlantic City police chief against the city. John Mooney claims a case of reverse discrimination after he reported inappropriate acts by the city administration. Mooney chose to retire rather than take a demotion and loss in pension. Mooney is seeking to be…
A New York couple filed a lawsuit against the Revel Casino Hotel for their summer slot marketing promotion. The Long Island couple filed a lawsuit in federal court, saying the promotion is misleading and illegal. This summer Revel promised to give back losses of more than $100 in slot play to all gamblers. The lawsuit…
A 42 year-old Bridgeton man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday night. NBC-40 reports that a vehicle traveling north on North Pearl Street just after 12:30 Sunday morning struck the victim. He was flown to Cooper Hospital in critical condition. Police have not released his identity as the crash…
The crystal clear skies above the Ocean City Boardwalk were filled with stunt planes Sunday afternoon during the annual Aerobatic Airshow. The event featured demonstrations from Team Aerodynamix with 11 pilots and the Raiders Fight Demo Team. Popular military aircraft were missing from this year’s show due to the federal budget sequestration.
The new Miss America crowned Sunday night in Atlantic City is 24 year-old Nina Davuluri from Syracuse. She is the first woman of Indian descent to win the title, and she performed a Bollywood fusion dance in traditional costume in the talent competition. Miss New Jersey was not included in the round of 15 semifinalists,…