Police in Vineland are seeking a man who is allegedly posing as a bounty hunter. Officials are looking for 27 year-old Edward Devine Collins, who handcuffed a woman wanted on outstanding warrants and brought her to the police department on Aug. 23rd. Police didn’t realize he was unlicensed until after he left the police station.…
On Thursday night nearly 2,000 customers were without power in the Mays Landing area. The electric went out just before 10pm from the Hamilton Mall to the English Creek Shopping Center, in parts of both Hamilton and Egg Harbor Townships. Atlantic City Electric officials said that the cause was a downed tree limb, and power…
A challenge of election results in Ventnor failed. Commissioner Theresa Kelly maintained her victory, following a ruling by Superior Court Judge Julio Mendez. Albert Battaglia was two votes behind Kelly following the May election. The court was hearing the case over provisional ballots. Kelly maintained her position on commission as a result.
Stories cropped up over employees being forced to show their Facebook profiles to employers. That soon may come to a change because of new legislation. Two bills passed a Senate committee that would all workers or students to sue if their employer or school forced them to show their Facebook account. Both bills passed on…
Discussion is taking place regarding the Atlantic City Airport changing hands. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is planning to look into the feasibility of a transfer. Currently, the airport is controlled by the South Jersey Transportation Authority. The SJTA has not made any public comment regarding this possibility.
Another police department is allowing you to text your tips. The Atlantic City Police Department has joined Tip411, which allows users to anonymously text police tips. A presentation was made on Wednesday night about the new service. The Cape May County Sheriff’s Department was already on this service. Atlantic City Police will take tips at…
Unemployment numbers inched up one once again in New Jersey. The state is now at 9.9 percent unemployment. The early numbers on August showed the state added 5,300 jobs. The state has added jobs in 10 of the last 12 months. The higher unemployment rate number suggests more people who had given up are now…
Charges have been added to an arrest in Lower Township. Middle Township Police say they have charged Dena King and Greg Lloyd, both of Rio Grande. Lloyd was charged with eight counts of burglary, to include a burglary of an occupied dwelling, and the burglary of Smeltzer & Sons feed store in Burleigh. Lloyd was…
Two Commissioners were re-appointed to the Delaware River and Bay Authority on Wednesday. Swearing-in ceremonies were held at the Cape May Lewes Ferry terminal in Cape May for James N. Hogan of Franklinville, and Reverend Edward Dorn of Pedricktown. Hogan is Vice Chairman of the DRBA Commission and currently serves as the Gloucester County Clerk. Rev.…
Cape May City Council discussed the possibility of enacting an anti-tethering law, in response to the death of a puppy who was chained to a tree in the city. On Sept. 12th a German Shepherd puppy who became entangled in it’s chain was mauled to death by a pit bull. Concerned animal lovers, including Cape May…