News Staff An Atlantic City man admitted to shooting two men in 2024, while he was awaiting sentencing to Recovery Court. According to BreakingAC.com, 31 year old Eric Melton has been jailed since Oct. 16, 2024, just days after a ShotSpotter alert led to the discovery of two men wounded by gunfire. The audio gunshot-detection system brought … Read more
An early morning fire led to the evacuation of an Atlantic City high-rise Wednesday. BreakingAC.com reports the fire started in the bedroom of an eighth-floor unit at the Brighton Towers. The call came in before 5 a.m., with firefighter at the station two blocks away responding. Police officers also responded to help get residents out. … Read more
A Florida man accused of shooting a man in Atlantic City with a gun stolen from Galloway Township will stay jailed for now. 43 year old Collin Forrestel faces 14 charges over three complaints all stemming from the Jan. 5 shooting in Atlantic City. BreakingAC.com reports they include attempted murder in the shooting, and then … Read more
Fatal crashes were down nearly 16 percent statewide last year, according to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. According to BreakingAC.com, Atlantic County was among 15 in the state that saw an decrease. Cape May County was among six that has more fatalities last year than in 2024. Preliminary data shows 100 less … Read more
The war between North Wildwood and the State of New Jersey has officially moved from the boardwalk to the courtroom, just days before a major winter storm is set to batter the coast. MyPhillyAlive reports North Wildwood officials announced a lawsuit against the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), accusing the agency of “gross negligence” … Read more
A longtime year-round Jersey Shore restaurant known for its waterfront dining and sunsets announced Monday plans to take a multi-month winter break. NJ. com reports the owners of the Deauville Inn, a Strathmere fixture since 1881, said they plan to open in April. The Deauville Inn is open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays … Read more
Atlantic City’s upgraded investment rating helped give a boost to the city’s Municipal Utilities Authority. According to BreakingAC.com, Moody’s has increased the authority’s rating from Baa2 to Baa1, the highest of the medium-grade investments and just a step before heading into A. The new grade means ACMUA demonstrates solid financial fundamentals, strong operating performance and … Read more
Murder-suicide was the cause of death for an elderly couple whose bodies were found this week in their Wildwood Crest home, reports BreakingAC.com. The husband and wife were identified as Donald and Marion Miller, both 79, of the 300 block of East Atlanta Avenue, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Preliminary findings indicate … Read more
The Margate City Fire Department responded to the unit block of South Granville Avenue on Friday morning for a high-pressure gas leak that occurred as a result of a road reconstruction project on Granville Avenue by contractor Perna Finnegan. No injuries were reported. According to BreakingAC.com, Fire Department personnel arrived on scene at approximately 9:20 … Read more
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office still has not made an official decision on whether it will drop criminal charges against Atlantic City’s superintendent of schools. According to BreakingAC.com, Dr. La’Quetta Small and her husband, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, were accused of abusing their teenage daughter. Last month, a jury acquitted the mayor on all … Read more