This month, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office established a Diversion Unit dedicated to alternative outcomes for deserving defendants. Diversion refers to ways in which those charged with criminal offenses may avoid imprisonment and in some cases conviction by agreeing to certain terms and conditions, often involving professional treatment for underlying causes of criminality. When used … Read more
Six people were displaced in a house fire Sunday afternoon. BreakingAC.com reports Egg Harbor Township firefighters from multiple companies were called to the home on Bristol Road just after 1 p.m., One of the residents suffered a minor hand injury, but was treated and the scene and released. The Red Cross is assisting with the … Read more
A motion to suppress evidence in the case against the Atlantic City High School principal accused of trying to cover up abuse allegations included the insistence from her attorney that she did make a report, although not necessarily in the mandated way. BreakingAC.com reports 39 year old Constance Days-Chapman faces eight criminal charges, including five … Read more
Egg Harbor Township Committeeman Joe Cafero, who served as deputy mayor in 2023 and last year, announced his resignation Wednesday from the governing body. The Press of Atlantic City reports Cafero’s resignation will take effect Jan. 31. Cafero, a Republican, said he and his wife have downsized, sold their home and will be leaving the … Read more
Several economic development projects in Atlantic City and other cities around the state could become more feasible under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed Thursday that speeds up tax credits.The Democratic governor signed a bill making changes to the state’s Aspire economic development program.It provides tax credits to commercial and residential real estate development projects … Read more
A 23-year-old Atlantic City man Majid Harris admitted robbing two delivery drivers four days apart and assaulting an inmate at the Atlantic County jail after his arrest, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday. Harris pleaded guilty Wednesday to armed robbery, possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose and aggravated assault.Under the terms of … Read more
An Atlantic County Superior Court judge will issue a decision Feb. 27 on whether evidence found on three of the Atlantic City High School principal’s devices will be suppressed as she faces charges related to her alleged failure to report the alleged abuse of the mayor and superintendent’s daughter. According to the Press of Atlantic … Read more
An Egg Harbor Township man barricading himself inside his home led to the eventual evacuation of a nearby school Wednesday. According to BreakingAC.com, 37 year old Long Pham is accused of making a bomb threat to the Atlantic City International Airport on Jan. 10. An investigation led to Pham, who was charged with false public … Read more
On Wednesday, 23 year old Majid Harris of Atlantic City pleaded guilty on two indictments to Armed Robbery, weapons possession and aggravated assault. On the evening of November 25, 2023, Harris ordered a food delivery from a store in Atlantic City. When the delivery driver arrived with the order, Harris robbed the driver at gunpoint … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township a person was taken into custody Wednesday after U.S. Marshals and State Police served a warrant on Atlas Lane, leading the Dr. Joyanne D. Miller school to be put under a shelter-in-place order, police said. Township police were brought in to assist the agencies and referred all questions regarding the matter … Read more