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
$16 million is earmarked for a dredging company to move sand from an inland waterway to build up portions of the city’s beaches, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illinois, will begin moving 517,000 cubic yards of sand this fall, reports the U.S. Army Corps … Read more
The Atlantic County Democratic Committee has warned the mailing house used by the county via letter that mail-in ballots for the Nov. 7 general election must go out by the state deadline of Sept. 23, or the committee may sue, according to the Press of Atlantic City. In response, county Deputy Counsel Anthony Pagano sent … Read more
Sentencing is set for October 23rd for 30 year old Tajideen Austin of Atlantic City, who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, ossession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a handgun by a prior violent offender charges. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Austin is expected to be sentenced to … Read more
In election news the Atlantic County Democratic Committee has warned the mailing house used by the county via letter that mail-in ballots for the Nov. 7 general election must go out by the state deadline of Sept. 23, or the committee may sue, words coming from the chairman. In response, county Deputy Counsel Anthony Pagano … Read more