Wildwood Crest Police have arrested a 35 year old local woman with allegedly taking credit cards and jewelry stolen from a local motel room. Police announced that Kimberly Mcallister allegedly stole the merchandise and used the stolen credit cards at a local convenience store. She was lodged at the County Jail. ##
There has been a schedule change for the Middle Township football team, which kicks off its schedule next month. The Gazette Leader’s Brian Cunniff reports that the Panthers will open the schedule Labor Day weekend at home vs. Steinert, which replaces Pitman on the schedule; Pitman is not fielding a team this year. ##
Governor Christie is touting a major achievement in Atlantic City’s recovery..the end of casino tax appeals. Christie says the state has reached an agreement with seven current or former casinos; those appeals drained the city’s finances. ##
The United States Coast Guard has officially suspended the search for a 31 year old man who entered the ocean near Atlantic City’s Steel Pier earlier this week. The search was conducted by the Coast Guard for nearly 24 hours with no recovery. ##
One person was safely rescued from the second floor of a home in Wildwood that caught fire late Wednesday afternoon. Wildwood fire officials say the blaze was brought under control in about 20 minutes; the cause of the fire appears to be accidental due to smoking. The individual who was rescued suffered smoke inhalation. ##
It’s 45 years in a state prison for local drug dealer Hector Ramos of Middle Township. Ramos was handed the long prison term by Judge John Porto. Ramos was involved in “Operation White House” three years ago that resulted in the collection of 750,000 bags of heroin, and over $225,000. ##
Lower Township Police have issued a traffic advisory for this Saturday in advance of the Coombs Douglass Run. Police say Townbank Road, Clubhouse Road, Miramar Avenue, Beach Drive, Shore Drive and Douglass Park will all be closed or have detours on Saturday morning. ##
Middle Township Police are asking for the public’s help with finding 17 year old Gabrielle Labaco, who was reported as a runaway on July 31st. Labaco was last seen wearing Adidas pants and is described as a Hispanic female with long black hair and a tattoo on her right forearm. ##
An open and frank discussion regarding potential terrorism targets in Cape May County was held in Avalon Wednesday during a gathering of security and emergency management experts. Officials discussed how and why to make large gathering spots like beach concerts and festivals a safer environment in the future. County Prosecutor Robert Taylor says officials often…
New Jersey bought back 4,775 guns during a buy back program held over two days last month. The haul included 129 assault weapons, according to Attorney General Chris Porrino. Officials call them “weapons of war”. ##