In Atlantic City the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign unveiled its first all-electric HERO-wrapped police vehicle Wednesday afternoon on the Boardwalk in front of Tropicana Atlantic City.The Atlantic City Police Department’s new Ford Mustang Mach-E is the 21st police vehicle in southern New Jersey to be wrapped with the HERO Campaign’s logo and slogan promoting … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township a partial closure on English Creek Avenue is scheduled for today, Atlantic County officials said. A single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect between Dogwood Avenue and High School Drive until 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, for asphalt driveway installations.Delays are expected. Motorists should plan travel time accordingly or seek an … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy will visit Pleasantville Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony for a project that could transform the Lakes Bay waterfront. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. at the Lakes Bay Marina on Bayview Avenue. Plans for the Lakes Bay redevelopment area, site of the city’s demolished former high school, include … Read more
State Police responded to a report of shouting air passengers at Atlantic City International Airport on Wednesday morning. Troopers were sent to the airport’s Gate 8 about 10 a.m. for a verbal dispute between travelers, reports the Press of Atlantic City. Three travelers were involved in an argument on a plane docked at the airport … Read more
A bicyclist crossed in front of an oncoming car during rush hour Wednesday, suffering serious injuries. The Press of Atlantic City reports the unnamed cyclist was struck near Ocean Heights Avenue and Broadmoor Drive at 5:41 p.m. Police said the cyclist was in Ocean Heights’ northbound lane when they crossed into the opposite side of … Read more
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled multiple ground sprays for portions of Absecon, Pleasantville, Linwood and Somers Point as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray applications will take place, weather permitting, on Thursday evening, September 14 between 7:30 … Read more
Monday night, patrol officers responded to U.S. Route 30 in response to a man who damaged items inside a woman’s residence during an argument. After leaving the residence, the woman followed the suspect onto Route 30. The suspect removed a handgun from a bag and brandished it towards the woman. Officers located 26 year old … Read more
A Wildwood stabbing suspect is on the loose and police are looking for him. 43 year old Terrance Dore is charged with criminal attempt murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. He is considered armed and dangerous, say police, and is suspected to have a significant eye injury. … Read more
24 year old Elijah Harris of Atlantic City has been sentenced on a charge of second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun while being engaged in drug distribution conduct. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Harris was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison with 42 months of parole ineligibility. Harris was arrested … Read more
The 96th Street (CR 657) Bridge over Great Channe is a critical link between Middle Township and the Borough of Stone Harbor and is scheduled for replacement. Construction is expected to start in 2025 with the new movable span in use/operation by the end of 2027. There’s a session upcoming intended to discuss the proposed … Read more