The third suspect in the September 18 carjacking/kidnapping and murder of Sunil Rattu, 28, of Old Bridge, was arrested Friday in Camden. At approximately 4 p.m. this evening, authorities from the New York and New Jersey Federal Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force apprehended Raheem D. Simmons, 18, of Camden. Simmons was arrested at apartments located at South Eight Street…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spent the weekend facing more speculation that he will soon be a presidential candidate. Christie is expected to give a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California Tuesday night and some believe that Christie may enter the race for the White House. Christie has maintained throughout the summer…
The Sea Isle City council will meet next week to discuss the development of a community forestry plan for the shore resort. Sea Isle City Mayor Len Desiderio says this new plan will enable the city to qualify for grant funding that will purchase and maintain trees throughout the resort. And, the city council is…
A gasoline station located in Rio Grande has been cited by the state for allegedly gouging consumers at the pumps during the Hurricane Irene event last August. The New Jersey Attorney General’s office announced that three fuel stations have been named in the complaint, including the Citgo Gas Station located at 1402 Route 47 in…
Richard Stockton College is going to be providing a presence in Cape May County. The Press of Atlantic City reports the college is signing an agreement next week at the Sam Azeez Museum to bring the college down to Cape May County. Details of the agreement are still limited, but the school will be working…
A new report says an accident in Woodbine injured a man. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Luis Cruz was injured in the Dennis Township incident. The Woodbine man hit a utility pole inside of his vehicle while driving on Tyler Rd. The report says the man was taken by helicopter to Cooper University…
Good news for South Jersey Gas customers. The rate is dropping on average by 3.4 percent. The utility made the announcement on Thursday. The state’s Board of Public Utilities approved the rate change. South Jersey Gas has said that their rates have dropped by nearly 10 percent in the past year. Utilities do profit on…
In the odd back-and-forth story, Carl Lewis has been ordered off the ballot by the same court that said he could remain on the ballot. The Federal appeals panel revised its own ruling saying that a vote in 2009 in California should keep him off the ballot to run for Senate this year because of…
Congress has yet to approve a plan to replenish FEMA’s funds for natural disasters. Republicans and Democrats disagree in how the plan should be implemented. Gov. Chris Christie was very critical of the inaction by Congress on Thursday. The Democrats plan includes nearly $7 million in aid, while the Republicans plan is about half of…
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a carjacking and shooting in Atlantic City. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of Eric Darden. He surrendered to the Haddon Heights Police Department. Raheem Simmons remains loose. Philip Byrd, Darden, and Simmons have been charged with murder and carjacking, among other offenses.…