FEMA ASSISTANCE TOPS $275 MILLION TO STATE

Federal assistance to New Jersey is over $275 million. The numbers are official as of Dec. 12. Just under 50,000 registrations were approved for assistance since the disaster declaration Aug. 31. Also, nearly $152 million approved under the Housing Assistance program for housing-related repairs. Registration for disaster assistance ended Nov. 30. However, those who applied may…

CHILD SUPPORT ARREST SWEEP HITS STATE

A state-wide effort was held to arrest deadbeat parents. Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaffer reports that 32 subjects were arrested for child support warrants with a total of 40 non-support warrants served. Officers attempted to locate and serve 73 active warrants. The total amount due on the warrants is $ 352,326.84. The arrested individuals…

SHOOTING PUTS A MAN IN HOSPITAL

Vineland Police arrested a man involved with a shooting in the city. Police there say they arrested Ray L. Sherrer. The incident took place at the Days Inn on Saturday night. Charges include aggravated assault, and weapons possession. Bail was set at $100,000. A victim was taken to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.