Atlantic County Commissioners Meeting

The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners will hold a special virtual meeting at 4 p.m. this afternoon to accept up to $1 million in state grant funding for the Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County.The meeting was called because of the time-sensitive nature of the funding, a spokesperson said.Access to the meeting will be provided … Read more

Police Seek Suspects In Margate Jewelry Store Heist

Police in Margate are trying to locate a vehicle and suspects who allegedly burglarized a fashion store early Tuesday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, officers responded to Caroline’s Fashion Luxuries at 2:40 a.m. after witnesses saw several people break a glass window at the front of the store. The suspects stole items … Read more

Atlantic County Commissioners To Hold Virtual Meeting Wednesday

The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners will hold a special virtual meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday to accept up to $1 million in state grant funding for the Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the meeting was called because of the time-sensitive nature of the funding.

Vavala Named Region President For AC Electric, Delmarva Power

Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power, has named Phil Vavala as its new vice president of Governmental and External Affairs, and region president for Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power. Vavala, who previously served as the vice president of gas and electric operations for Pepco Holdings.

Norcross, Co-Defendants Plead Not Guilty To Racketeering Counts

Not guilty the plea in court Tuesday from Camden County Democratic political boss George Norcross and several co-defendants charged with running a racketeering enterprise to gain control of waterfront property and vast state tax incentives in Camden. The Press of Atlantic City reports a a 111-page indictment of Norcross and others, alleging a criminal scheme … Read more

Domestic Violence Training

Because domestic violence is a common call Atlantic County Police Academy recruits received instruction on victimology response, investigation and prosecution of domestic violence from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Training Center in Egg Harbor Township. The recruits were given an overview of domestic violence, including the cycle of … Read more

Atlantic County Audit

Another great report card since an independent auditor did not find any weaknesses or deficiencies in its review of financial transactions of Atlantic County government offices and institutions for the 25th consecutive year, the county said Monday. The audit was conducted over a period of several months. The county uses a bidding process to select … Read more

Stafford Township Woman Stealing

A Stafford Township woman pleaded guilty last week to stealing nearly $180,000 from her former employer, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said. Dona Carlo-Tanzola, 51, faces five years in prison and nearly $140,000 in restitution when she is sentenced Aug. 30, Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said Monday in a news release. And according to the … Read more

State Fines Draft Kings $100K For Inaccurate Sports Betting Figures

New Jersey gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for reporting inaccurate sports betting data to the state, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The errors resulted in regulators having to post corrected financial data for several months, something that had not happened in 13 years. The mistakes involved overstating the amount of money wagered on … Read more