A measure to avoid criminal prosecution of first-time juvenile “sexting” offenders is up for a vote today. The Assembly is set to vote on the bill that would put some of these offenders into a diversionary program. The problems runs across the country where children are texting or posting sexually explicit images. The legislation has…
New details were released about the tractor trailer accident that was reported on Friday. Coastal Broadcasting first reported a tractor trailer accident took place on Route 47 in Dennis Township and the roadway was closed. A pole and power lines were down. The fuel tank for the vehicle busted open, and gasoline spilled on the…
Atlantic City Police say they caught a man in possession of handgun on Friday. Lamar Cherry tried to outrun police but was caught a short time later. The 18-year-old was charged with obstruction and unlawful possession of a weapon.
A person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Lower Township on Sunday. The incident took place at Seashore Road and Sally Marshall Crossing in Erma. The person sent to the hospital was taken out by medavac. Lower Township Police say they are continuing an investigation into the accident.
There is a loophole that may allow the man who killed Assemblyman Nelson Albano’s son to be released from jail early to a half way house. Albano, along with State Senator Jeff Van Drew and Assemblyman Matt Milam held a press event to call for these types of loopholes to be closed. Albano can’t introduce…
The state’s major toll road operator handed out some pretty substantial checks last year. The Asbury Park Press reports that $9.7 million was paid outside of regular salaries. These items included sick time and vacation payouts, overtime, and bonuses for items like snow removal and holidays. Retirement payouts have been capped at $15,000, but employees…
Gas prices have continued to soar over the past week and a United States senator wants to see America drive down the price. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez has suggested tapping into the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Menendez would like to see 50 million barrels of oil used to help lower oil prices in the country.…
The founder of a popular liquor store chain in South Jersey is dead. Joseph Canal died following a car accident on Monday. Canal was 81 years old. The Daily Journal reports his vehicle was found off of Route 70 in Evesham. The vehicle had gone off the roadway. He was rushed to an area hospital,…
Senate President Steve Sweeney today unveiled a new website – www.njbenefitreform.com – to cut through the politically charged rhetoric and confusion to provide fact-based information on potential reforms to public employee pension and health benefits. “Public employees are being bombarded with conflicting and oftentimes flat-out wrong information about the pension and health benefit reform proposals…
The Mega Millions lottery once again did not sell a winning ticket. The winning numbers were 14 19 21 42 45 with a Mega Ball of 06. The new jackpot is going to be $172 million for Tuesday’s drawing. The Powerball is now up at $67 million as well, after no winning tickets were sold on…