Seven people in total were arrested for a group of burglaries in Ocean City. Police there arrested four adults and three juveniles in the incident. High end items like televisions and computers were among the items reported stolen. Those arrested in the incident include: Shawn Barron, of Somers Point, Benjamin Kelly, of Ocean City, Mohammed…
A new survey shows that despite being expensive, New Jersey is a good place to raise children. The annual Kids Count data is being released and shows the state ranked seventh overall, which is up two spots from last year. Some recent budget cuts have raised some questions about how the state will fair with…
Some customers remain without power in the Atlantic City Electric power grid. Nearly 4000 total customers remain without power, though the bulk of them live in Cumberland County. As of 5:20 a.m., nearly 3000 customers were still without power in Cumberland County due to the strong thunderstorm on Sunday. Atlantic City Electric continues to work…
The state is looking at ending a program that provides free roadside assistance to some drivers who run into problems. The AP is reporting that the state is considering privatizing a program that assists motorists get back on the road, free of charge. Estimates say the state could save around $12 million a year. The…
The state’s Supreme Court decided to not hear a case filed by six same-sex couples, who were looking to get married. The court said at this time it will not hear the matter, but said it could be refiled in Superior Court and perhaps make its way back up again. The gay marriage movement has…
The state’s Supreme Court decided to not hear a case filed by six same-sex couples, who were looking to get married. The court said at this time it will not hear the matter, but said it could be refiled in Superior Court and perhaps make its way back up again. The gay marriage movement has…
A man was injured while swimming in a freshwater pond in Lower Township. Police received a phone call and arrived on scene to find the 28-year-old victim had already been pulled from the water by his friends. The Lower Township Rescue Squad and Paramedics arrived on scene. He was admitted to Atlantic City Medical Center…
Wildwood Police arrested a man involved in illegal sexual contact. Alexandre Look was arrested on Sunday, for criminal sexual contact with a 24-year-old woman. The incident occurred on July 22 at the Gemini store on the boardwalk, where Look is employed. He was also charged with criminal restraint. Look is alleged to have taken the…
A man notified police he witnessed a possible burglary from the Riggins Gas Station. Wildwood Police responded to the scene on Rio Grande Ave. and the neighbor positively identified the alleged perpertrator who was hiding in a yard on the 30 block of West Andrews Ave.William Smith, of Del Haven, was found in possession of…
Freeholder Leonard Desiderio announced that the County has produced the “2010 Boaters’ Guide to Cape May County” which is available on-line. This document, compiled by the county Planning Department, is a comprehensive guide to boating-related resources and services available in our county, including boat ramps, fuel docks, and waterfront restaurants. Also included this year is…