An Egg Harbor township man who lost control of his utility terrain vehicle and suffered major head injuries in a July crash has died. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 21 year old Juan Pablo Hernandez-Agabo was pronounced dead Aug. 30 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, where he’d been since the crash. … Read more
An Atlantic City police officer was assigned to each school in the city for the first time ever Tuesday as part of a partnership between the city and the Board of Education, reports the Press of Atlantic City. One officer will be stationed at each kindergarten-through-eighth grade school while two officers will patrol the high … Read more
Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds today announced the successful completion of specialized training for detectives in the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office on how to effectively respond to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The training was led by Alex Mann, a nationally recognized expert and advocate for autism awareness, whose mission is to improve the … Read more
The Annapolis Police Department in Maryland dedicated its new HERO Campaign patrol car to late Egg Harbor Township resident and U.S. Navy Ensign John Elliott last weekend in a ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy before its season-opening football game.According to the Press of Atlantic City Elliott was killed by a drunken driver in 2000, … Read more
Eight local fire departments were among 21 throughout the state to receive money from New Jersey American Water, the company said Monday. The Bargaintown, Bayview, Cardiff, Egg Harbor City, Linwood, Somers Point, South Egg Harbor and Seaville departments will use the grants for training and to upgrade equipment, the company said in a news release.
An Atlantic City man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly attacked a woman whose home he broke into before attempting to disarm an officer who tried to take him into custody, police said. Jerome Younger, 37, was charged with burglary, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, criminal restraint, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting … Read more
After Cape May County Officials and State Legislators addressed their concerns to State Officials on the record at the NJDEP’s first public hearing in Ocean County last Thursday, Director Desiderio and the Board of County Commissioner, joined by State Legislators from Legislative Districts 1, 9 and 10, and double down on their concerns with the … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested a man who broke into a woman’s home, resisted arrest, and attempted to disarm officers. On September 6, 2024, at 9:38 PM, patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue for a 911 caller stating that someone was forcibly entering her home. As officers were responding, it was learned … Read more
A North Carolina man accused of leaving a baby in an Atlantic City hotel room has been released from jail. 33 year old Jequan Campbell, of Erwin, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of hollow-point ammunition. Officers responded to Bally’s Atlantic City at 9:22 p.m. … Read more
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has announced the appointment of N. Lynne Hughes, Esq. as County Counsel. Hughes has been serving in an acting capacity for the past several months. She replaces former County Counsel James Ferguson, Esq. who recently retired.