A former State Police trooper who admitted punching a woman in the face while she was handcuffed in his vehicle in Upper Deerfield Township two years ago was sentenced Sept. 30 to two years of probation. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 28 year old Nicolas J. Hogan of Gibbstown pleaded guilty July 25 … Read more
The Northfield mayor accused of brandishing a starter pistol at a woman during an argument in the Mainland Regional High School parking lot waived his first appearance Wednesday, reports the Press of Atlantic City. 72 year old Erland V. Chau is charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, disorderly conduct and harassment, … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City a state appellate court panel vacated Superior Court decisions that awarded millions of dollars to Atlantic County, saying the county’s challenge of the state’s amended casino payment-in-lieu-of-taxes law must go back to Superior Court for an evidentiary hearing.The three-judge panel said ambiguous wording in a 2018 consent agreement … Read more
Cape May township is asking the state Bureau of Traffic Engineering to redo a 2021 traffic study undertaken in response to citizen complaints about the speed limit between Crest Haven Road (County Road 609) and Avalon Boulevard (County Road 601) on Route 9. The earlier study resulted in no change to the posted speed limit … Read more
Four Atlantic County residents were recognized for their contributions to the community Tuesday during the 35th annual Donald J. Sykes Awards ceremony at Harbor Pines Golf Club.Each October, the county observes Disability Awareness Month by presenting awards to people with disabilities who were nominated by area organizations, family or friends for their positive attitudes, personal … Read more
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson is calling a ruling this week by the New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division to vacate two previous decisions in the PILOT lawsuit, “a travesty.” The Appellate Court did not disagree with the earlier decisions of Judge Joseph Marczyck and Judge Michael Blee that found the State of New Jersey … Read more
A Pleasantville man died Monday morning after crashing his car on the Atlantic City Expressway and being hit by another vehicle. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the accident happened early morning near the Frank S. Farley Service Plaza. A Chrysler 200 crashed and became disabled in the road. The driver Richard Harris, 29, … Read more
Early on the morning of October 12th, a man suffering from a gunshot wound stopped an officer in front of the Clayton G. Graham Public Safety Building seeking assistance. The victim collapsed to the ground and officers rendered medical aid. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of … Read more
The funeral for a Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office detective who was shot and killed during a home invasion last week is set for Saturday, according to her obituary.Services for Monica Mosley, 51, will take place at Bridgeton High School. A viewing will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. ahead of the funeral, which will … Read more
A fundraising walk Sunday on the Boardwalk honored the family of two hockey players who were killed last summer by an allegedly drunken driver while riding their bicycles in Salem County.More than 300 people participated in the John R. Elliott HERO Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run, according to the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for … Read more