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Atlantic County health officials remind residents of the importance in being fully vaccinated to ensure the greatest protection from getting COVID-19, becoming seriously ill or needing to be hospitalized. “We’re extremely pleased that approximately 62% of eligible individuals in Atlantic County have received at least one dose and 54% of them are now fully vaccinated,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson. “We continue to work to get shots in arms of those eligible and to stress the importance of receiving both doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.”

The Borough of Woodbine has received funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Small Cities Program to replace the aging water system beneath portions of Adams Avenue and Franklin Street, and to reconstruct the affected areas of those same rights-of-way. The Cape May County Herald reports major components of this project will include replacing the existing water main to code, replacement of water services, installation of additional valves, replacement and relocation of fire hydrants to improve accessibility for fire service, and reconstruction of the affected roadways. The funding totals $400,000.

The marine research website OCEARCH says a white shark last week journeyed close to the shore off Atlantic City and Ocean City. The 883 pounder pinged near Ocean City at 9:28 a.m. Friday. It then pinged near Atlantic City at 10:36 a.m., according to the Press of Atlantic City. The most recent ping placed the 11-foot shark at Rhode Island Sound on Monday.

Atlantic City City Council members Mo Delgado and LaToya Dunston are calling for the state to intervene in what they are calling a “violent crime crisis,” in the resort. The majority of council members are backing the mayor and police department’s initiatives. The Press of Atlantic City reports a news conference was held during which Delgado claimed, “We need more assistance here in the city from the State Police.” Behind the speakers were mothers and family members who have lost loved ones to gun violence.

The investigation of a shooting on Sunday that killed one man and wounded three others continues and the victims have been identified, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Azaiah Grissom, 23, of Atlantic City was pronounced deceased at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus after the shooting. Sharif Williams, 25, Mushin Faulkner, 31, and Zyshon Baker, 22, –all of Atlantic City– were wounded in the shooting and remain hospitalized.

The ACPO Major Crimes Unit is investigating a fatal shooting where one male was fatally shot and three others were wounded, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said.

At 6:06 p.m., Sunday June 20, 2021, Atlantic City Police Officers responded to a scene on Atlantic Avenue where four men were shot–one fatally.

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, June 22 and 23, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 pm to 6:00amthere will be a lane restriction along BayshoreRoad (C.R. 603) in Lower Township between Townbank Road and Sandman Boulevard in order to allow emergency paving restoration to proceed.

The County of Cape May, in conjunction with the Lower Township MUA, will be resurfacing the travel lanes of this section of Bayshore Road in order to restore recent utility openings and address road fatigue. This project is intended to provide for a more stable riding surface until a planned major reconstruction of this section of Bayshore Road is undertaken in the near future.

The annual produce vouchers for low-income county residents 60 years and older are available as of July 1, 2021 on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

The vouchers, distributed by the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services, allow recipients to purchase locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs at participating farm markets through November.

The state requires the county to target low-income senior citizens for participation. Individuals must reside in Atlantic County, be 60 years or older with an annual gross income that does not exceed $1,986/month or $23,828 annually for one person or $2,686/month or $32,227 annually for a married couple.

The ACPO Major Crimes Unit is investigating a fatal shooting where one male was fatally shot and three others were wounded, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said.

At 6:06 p.m., Sunday June 20, 2021, Atlantic City Police Officers responded to a scene on Atlantic Avenue where four men were shot–one fatally.

Upon arrival officers locate four males who were shot at the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue. All four males were transported to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus. One of the males has died from his injuries.

This is a cooperative, ongoing investigation between the ACPO Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department.

New Jersey on Friday hit Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s goal of vaccinating 4.7 million people. Murphy announced what he cast as a milestone at University Hospital in Newark, where the state’s first COVID-19 vaccine was administered about six months ago. Murphy had said the figure amounted to 70% of the adult population, but his office said the percentage has dropped because the state’s population grew during the most recent census. The vaccination figures also include those under 18 since vaccinations for youths have begun being administered.

An Atlantic City man is charged with 2 counts of Strict Liability Homicide and multiple narcotics offenses in connection to the drug related deaths of two men from the United Kingdom in March 2020.
Tyrell Gist, 32, was taken into custody following an extensive drug related death investigation of the overdose deaths of Scott P. Jordon, 43, and Simon Gamble, 40, both of the United Kingdom.
On March 8, 2020, authorities responded to Bally’s Casino room 3241 upon notification of two drug related deaths. Upon arrival at the room Jordan and Gamble were located inside and were deceased. As the investigation into these two drug related deaths continued and based on surveillance video obtained from the Bally’s Casino, Gist was immediately identified as a suspect. Further investigation and lab analysis of the CDS from toxicology reports as well as CDS that was seized from the room of the victims and also from Gist, ultimately resulted in charges against him in connection to the homicides.