54 year old Victor Martinez of Hammonton pleaded guilty to crimes including first-degree unlawful possession of a handgun by a person previously convicted under the No Early Release Act. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Martinez is expected to be sentenced to an aggregate term of 10 years behind bars. On February 29, 2024, … Read more
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a new unit intended to help suspects who qualify avoid jail time.Prosecutor William Reynolds said Monday in a statement.The unit covers five programs:Pretrial intervention: First-time offenders, most often charged with third- and fourth-degree crimes, may apply to have those charges dismissed following 12 to 36 months of law-abiding … Read more
A representative of the Fraternal Order of Police, the police officers union, has urged the town to pay attention to a building problem in its Police Department: The officers have now gone 13 months without a contract.At the Jan. 21 meeting of the Borough Council, Spencer Smith, the representative, said the last contract expired in … Read more
In Wildwood a 60-year-old Rio Grande man was arrested Friday after he allegedly threatened police officers and threw a shovel at one during a standoff. Ronald Norbeck was charged with robbery, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of a weapon, aggravated assault and obstruction.Officers responded to a business in the … Read more
The Cape May County Clerk’s Office is offering a free Property Alert Service, which will alert subscribers by email when a real estate property document is recorded. The Alert Service is useful for many scenarios, including to receive confirmation of the recording documents prior to and after a real estate closing; to receive confirmation that … Read more
The American Red Cross American Red Cross New Jersey Region will be holding a blood drive on Monday, February 3rd at Atlantic City’s All Wars Memorial Building (1510 Adriatic Ave). You can schedule an appointment now, https://www.redcrossblood.org.
A Cape May man is accused of throwing a shovel at a Wildwood police officer. Officers responded to a store on the 300 block of Rio Grande Avenue on a report of a man, later identified as Ronald Norbeck threatening employees. Norbeck screamed at the officers to not come any closer and that he had … Read more
Atlantic City will light up yellow Monday evening as part of a partnership between the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University and the Casino Association of New Jersey. BreakingAC.com reports five of the city’s nine casinos — Caesars Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, Resorts Atlantic City, Ocean … Read more
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