A man was taken into custody Thursday after an hours-long disturbance at a home near Tremont Avenue and Bates Drive. The Press of Atlantic City reports authorities arrived at the scene early Thursday morning and the scene was secured about 3 p.m. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing. Police have not released information … Read more
Two women from out of state who were connected to a string of car burglaries at the Nature Reserve in Egg Harbor Township were arrested in North Jersey, reports the Press of Atlantic City. 54 year old Tanya Thomas is from Cleveland, 35 year old Krista Luckenbill from Reading, PA and they’re charged with theft … Read more
Police and members of the Atlantic County SWAT team were in the area of Tremont Avenue and Bates Drive Thursday morning in Egg Harbor Township for a disturbance. The Press of Atlantic City reports a caller had reported someone with a firearm. The intersection is not far from Fernwood Avenue Middle School. Officers were called … Read more
Ocean Heights Avenue will undergo mobile striping operations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today between Blackman Road and New Road. This will affect motorists in Egg Harbor Township, Linwood and Somers Point, county officials said in a news release.There also may be delays along Weymouth Road in Hamilton Township between mileposts 17 and 18 … Read more
Sentencing is set for March 2024 for an Atlantic City woman 46 year old Victoria Crosby who’s admitted defrauding elderly victims out of more than $100,000, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. According to prior court documents, Crosby, who was charged in June 2021, used prepaid cellphones to contact victims, many of whom were … Read more
Two Lacey township men were arrested in a series of situations, including arson and graffitied hate symbols according to police. Alexander Gerber, 19, and Connor Dougherty, 20, were charged with arson and four counts of criminal mischief in the events that occurred between Nov. 21 and Tuesday.In the latest incident on Tuesday police found graffiti, … Read more
The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners approved contracts Tuesday, Nov. 28, with two bargaining units representing the Prosecutor’s Office and the Correctional Center members. According to the Cape May County Herald, both contracts were unanimously approved without comment. The Cape May County Sheriff’s Office Superior Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 … Read more
The family of a Philadelphia boy killed in an Absecon car crash earlier this year is calling for changes to detention procedures in cases involving drunken driving. According to the Press of Atlantic City, their calls follow charges being upgraded against Edward Johnston, the Egg Harbor City driver involved in the crash. Johnston, 25, was … Read more
The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a “Code Blue” advisory for all of Cape May County effective from 6:00 pm 11/29/2023 to 6:00 am 11/30/2023. “Code Blue” conditions are in effect when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A “Code Blue” emergency is intended to protect individuals living outside, … Read more
City officials and firefighters are cutting the ribbon on a new fire station at 712 Franklin St in Cape May. The Press of Atlantic City reports the event is set to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Residents will have a chance to tour the new building, built under a $5.13 million contract with … Read more