Atlantic City Police are searching for 37 year old Martin Casiano-Roque of Atlantic City. He is wanted in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile. Police have released a photo of the suspect.
New Jersey State Police have charged 22 year old Jermaine Philo of Mays Landing with drug and gun charges following a traffic stop in Hamilton Township last Friday. Police say Philo had a 9 millimeter handgun, more than 320 grams of marijuana, and over $6,000 in cash in his possession.
Southern New Jersey belongs to President Trump. A new Stockton University poll shows that democrat Joe Biden is leading polling statewide, but South Jersey remains very solid for the President. Both Biden and Senator Cory Booker are expected to carry the Garden State.
Somers Point is getting a Target. City officials say that the old Kmart site will be used for a Target. The Press of Atlantic City reports that city construction officials have confirmed that the plans are underway. Kmart closed at the end of last year.
New Jersey is reporting five new deaths from coronavirus Friday. There are 823 new cases of the virus, which is slightly lower than the totals reported in recent days. There are nearly 100 new cases in both Essex and Huston counties.
The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a new assistance program for those who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Board approved two resolutions earlier this week that provides $1.5 million through two separate programs. A small business funding program is based on resiliency.
A state appeals court has ruled that yes, prior discipline given to New Jersey police officers can be released. Police unions have balked at the move, saying it undermines the confidence in police. This ruling appears to be headed to the New Jersey Supreme Court.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy make announce soon that indoor dining capacity may be increased. Murphy updated the state on the Covid-19 situation Thursday and despite the number of daily cases going up, indoor dining capacity may be increased in the near future. Currently, it stands at 25 percent.
The Wildwood Crest Commission announced that its meeting on October 21st is being moved to Crest Pier. The reason? There will be a presentation on plans for the old library building located on Ocean Avenue. The meeting attendance will be capped at 150.
Atlantic City’s casinos experienced a 6.5 percent increase in gaming revenue last month compared to the same month one year ago. The Division of Gaming Enforcement announced that the big push came from internet gaming, which earned the casinos nearly $90 million in September.