That didn’t take long…An Assembly committee has approved legislation to ban the use of tanning beds by minors. The legislation would outright ban the use by children under 14 and minors from 14 to 17 could come in, but only if a parent signs a consent form. A bill has been sponsored in the Senate…
It could cost you if you forget to buckle up. Law enforcement officers from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office will be cracking down on unbuckled motorists and their passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. Beginning May 21 and running through June 3, the annual initiative includes high visibility law enforcement…
An Atlantic City man is booked for the next 12 years inside of a state prison. On April 3, 2012, Jahmil Greenidge, 19, pleaded guilty to three separate indictments in connection with three separate robberies. Greenidge was sentenced on Monday. He is subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA), meaning that he must serve…
If you would like to speak with Lower Township Police, Saturday is your day to do it. Police Chief Brian Marker announced today that the township police department will be holding an open house this Saturday, May 19th from 9am until Noon. Chief Marker says locals can discuss any matters they wish with the police…
Atlantic City Police continue their investigation this morning into the discovery of a body that was found on the beach. An employee of the city’s department of public works found the body of a clothed male on the beach around 5:30am Monday at Boston Avenue, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Police told the…
Jitney service is coming to Sea Isle City and the city is looking for drivers to fill the routes. On Monday, Sea Isle City will begin taking applications for local jitney operating licenses for the new service that will start on Memorial Day Weekend. The new jitney service will operate only on weekends through June,…
A 44 year-old man was found dead by police and firefighters at about 2:30am Sunday in a smoke-filled condo unit. Hamilton township fighters were called to the Sandpiper Condominium complex off Harding Highway in Mays Landing to a second floor condo unit fire which was quickly extinguished. The unconscious body of Robert Turchi, Jr. was…
Its an annual effort to help the hungry. The United States Postal Service participated in “Stamp Out Hunger” day on Saturday. Postal workers did a collection of canned food while delievering your mail on Saturday. The collection is in its 20th year. All of the food is distributed to local food banks. A reminder was…
A man tried to drive away, and then run away, but ultimately police still caught him. Pleasantville Police arrested a man before the weekend, but have not yet released his identity. During the chase, the man crashed his vehicle and then got out on foot in attempt to flee from police. Police say that an…
It could be a second chance at life for one Atlantic City man. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a man who was sentenced to 65 years in jail is going to get a retrial. The report cites that faulty juror instructions have led to the decision to allow Louis Williams that chance at…