Eight local fire departments were among 21 throughout the state to receive money from New Jersey American Water, the company said Monday. The Bargaintown, Bayview, Cardiff, Egg Harbor City, Linwood, Somers Point, South Egg Harbor and Seaville departments will use the grants for training and to upgrade equipment, the company said in a news release.
An Atlantic City man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly attacked a woman whose home he broke into before attempting to disarm an officer who tried to take him into custody, police said. Jerome Younger, 37, was charged with burglary, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, criminal restraint, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting … Read more
After Cape May County Officials and State Legislators addressed their concerns to State Officials on the record at the NJDEP’s first public hearing in Ocean County last Thursday, Director Desiderio and the Board of County Commissioner, joined by State Legislators from Legislative Districts 1, 9 and 10, and double down on their concerns with the … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested a man who broke into a woman’s home, resisted arrest, and attempted to disarm officers. On September 6, 2024, at 9:38 PM, patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue for a 911 caller stating that someone was forcibly entering her home. As officers were responding, it was learned … Read more
A North Carolina man accused of leaving a baby in an Atlantic City hotel room has been released from jail. 33 year old Jequan Campbell, of Erwin, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of hollow-point ammunition. Officers responded to Bally’s Atlantic City at 9:22 p.m. … Read more
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has announced the appointment of N. Lynne Hughes, Esq. as County Counsel. Hughes has been serving in an acting capacity for the past several months. She replaces former County Counsel James Ferguson, Esq. who recently retired.
A block-long section of the Boardwalk in Ventnor will be closed to all pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle traffic this coming week to accommodate emergency repairs of the wooden way.The Boardwalk will be closed between Cornwall and Derby avenues Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 9-11 as crews replace the supports and decking of the deteriorating boardwalk.
Atlantic city has seen a 28% increase in arrests this year compared to the same period last year, police Chief James Sarkos said Friday. According to the Press of Atlantic City Sarkos reported during the city’s Clean and Safe meeting that the department has made 3,487 arrests so far this year, including 217 within the … Read more
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a national 501©(3) nonprofit organization that has a chapter in New Jersey. More than 600 people walked the boards over the weekend, starting in front of Hard Rock and making their way north … Read more
A retired Atlantic City police officer was ordered held in jail Friday, after he allegedly tried to hide guns from officers in a domestic violence case. WPVI reports Egg Harbor Township police had come to Mark-Anthony Rassmann’s home in an attempt to seize his legally owned guns as a result of a temporary restraining order … Read more