Government officials cannot refuse to disclose police body-worn camera footage to people who are the subject of the recordings, with few exceptions, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday.They also can’t withhold such footage to protect the privacy of people accused of but not charged with crimes, because neither the state’s Open Public Records … Read more
Incumbent Mayor Marty Small Sr. kicked off his reelection campaign with a rally Tuesday night. The Press of Atlantic City reports Small pointed to his list of accomplishments, saying he’s done everything he said he was going to do when he was elected four years ago. His kickoff event was held at Second Baptist Church.
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has appointed Detective Mark Weeks to monitor the borough’s Police Department as Chief Jackie Ferentz is on a leave of absence pending retirement. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Weeks, a retired State Police major, will oversee the department’s daily operations and will provide updates to the Prosecutor’s … Read more
35 year old Jahlil Boston, of Egg Harbor City pleaded guilty to first degree aggravated manslaughter. Boston agreed to serve 28 years in New Jersey State Prison. On March 18, 2023, members of the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the 1900 block of the Atlantic City Boardwalk for reports of a male shot. Upon … Read more
Officials in Middle Township have removed more than 30 cats and dogs from a Savannah Street house with so much accumulated clutter and animal excrement that two police officers wore hazard gear to get the animals.Police arrested a resident of the house, Sandra Klochak, and charged her with animal cruelty and failure to provide proper … Read more
A Wildwood juvenile was arrested last week after he allegedly sprayed graffiti on the Boardwalk ramp near Juniper Avenue, police said. The boy, whose age was not released, was charged with criminal mischief. He was released to a parent with conditions he complete a stationhouse adjustment program and pay restitution for the damage. A stationhouse … Read more
In Atlantic City a Code Blue has been issued for the resort as below freezing temperatures are forecast through the week, city officials said. The Code Blue went into effect Sunday night and will remain in place until at least 10 a.m. Thursday, city officials said in a Facebook post. The Atlantic City Rescue Mission … Read more
A juvenile was arrested last week after he allegedly sprayed graffiti on the Boardwalk ramp near Juniper Avenue. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the boy is charged with criminal mischief. He was released to a parent with conditions he complete a stationhouse adjustment program, meaning community service, and pay restitution for the damage. … Read more
Sea Isle officials advising homeowners, if your home’s water lines have not been properly winterized, at a minimum your heat should be turned on. For any interior water lines that are on an outside wall, for example a sink or tub, allow the water to trickle. If you have not done so already, shut off … Read more
A Code Blue has been issued for Atlanltic City as below freezing temperatures are forecast through the week, city officials said. The Code Blue will remain in place until at least 10 a.m. Thursday, reports the Press of Atlantic City.