A forest fire burning through the New Jersey Pinelands could become the largest fire in the state in almost 20 years, officials said Wednesday. The blaze in Barnegat, Ocean and Lacey townships had burned 12,500 acres as of 5 p.m. and forced 5,000 people to flee their homes.Yet only one business – a garage door … Read more
Two men from Middlesex County have been charged in the fatal overdose death of a Barnegat Township woman, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday.Jeffrey Zachary, 56, and Ronald Zackery, 59, both of South River, were charged with strict liability drug induced death in the Feb. 26 death of the 34-year-old woman.According to the Press … Read more
An Atlantic County jail inmate is facing assault charges after he allegedly punched a corrections officer 11 times last weekend, knocking him unconscious, reports the Press of Atlantic City. 28 year old Unique Tyson of Egg Harbor Township, was charged with aggravated assault. He is due in court Friday for a detention hearing, records show. … Read more
The wildfire in Ocean County that began yesterday and has burned more than 13,000 acres, is 50% contained and is impacting the air quality for the surrounding areas, including Atlantic County where air quality is expected to slightly improve to moderate Thursday. Atlantic County public health officials remind residents to take precautions as wildfire smoke … Read more
Ventnor Police Chief Joe Fussner is retiring after a 28-year career in the Ventnor City Police Department, the last four years as chief. He replaced former Chief Douglas Biagi upon his retirement on Dec. 31, 2022. Capt. Joseph Wootton will be his replacement and will be sworn in as chief at the May 8 Board … Read more
The wildfire in Ocean County that began yesterday and has burned more than 11,500 acres, is impacting the air quality for the surrounding areas, including Atlantic County where air quality is currently listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups for today (April 23) and is expected to slightly improve to moderate for tomorrow (April 24). Atlantic … Read more
The city has recognized the service of resident Dennis Crowley as Crowley steps down from a five-year stint as chair of the Municipal Taxation and Revenue Advisory Committee, with Mayor Zach Mullock reading a proclamation in his honor at the City Council’s April 15 meeting.The proclamation said: “Mr. Crowley has dedicated countless volunteer hours to … Read more
A single-lane detour will be in effect today in the northbound lane of Mill Road between Route 9 and Zion Road for utility work, Atlantic County officials said. The detour is expected to last from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., county officials said Tuesday in a news release. Drivers should follow the posted detour or … Read more
A 17-year-old city boy was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly fired multiple shots on Baltic Avenue before attempting to flee, police said. The teen was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and obstruction of justice. He was sent to the Harborfields youth detention facility in … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a 17 year old male with a handgun following an alert for gunfire. On April 19, just before 10pm, patrol officers responded to the 1100 block of Baltic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Evidence of gunfire was located, but no injuries reported. Officers Christopher Campbell and Brandon … Read more