The case against Atlantic City High School principal accused of failing to report child abuse has been referred to a grand jury, reports the Press of Atlantic City. Constance Days-Chapman is charged with official misconduct, hindering apprehension of another, obstruction of justice and failure to report child abuse. Earlier this year, the teenage daughter of … Read more
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled ground sprays for portions of Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray application will take place, weather permitting, between 7:30 AM and 11 AM on Friday, August … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested an ATV rider who caused evacuation of a neighborhood. On August 26, patrol officers responded to the first block of north Morris Avenue for a report an ATV striking a gas meter. Officers arrived and immediately began to evacuate the neighborhood for the odor of natural gas. Officers learned that 31 … Read more
Thirteen Wildwood Boardwalk businesses were issued notices of violation for allegedly selling flavored vape products banned in the state, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. Spirit Gifts, Spirit USA, Genesis, Over the Boardwalk, Exotics, Gift World, High Society, Gifts 4 U, Waves, No Cap, Golden Gate, Smoke Factory and Dolphin were among 19 businesses throughout … Read more
Two people died Monday evening in a murder-suicide at a home on Roosevelt Boulevard, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said. Police responded to the residence for a report of shots fired, and located a 21-year-old female and a 22-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds, the Prosecutor’s Office said. Both people were transported to an area … Read more
With Labor Day approaching, the gulls of the Ocean City Boardwalk appear to have chilled out.According to the Press of Atlantic City City Council member Keith Hartzell, who raised the matter at the most recent City Council meeting on Thursday. He described the situation as much improved.“I was able to eat pizza last night without … Read more
Law enforcement personnel found the body of a man, about 50 years old, on Cove Beach on Monday, and called it a nonsuspicious death. The Cape May County Herald reports authorities said only that the body of the man was found on Cove Beach near the end of Beach Drive, that the death was nonsuspicious, … Read more
A Villas man was arrested in Atlantic City on eluding and drug charges after fleeing police by driving down the boardwalk and later attempting to flee on foot. According to the Cape May County Herald, 49 year old Anthony Friel, had been spotted by a citizen apparently asleep at the wheel of his vehicle while … Read more
Monday, 30 year old Manuel Alicea of Galloway was arrested by members of the Egg Harbor City Police Department on a New Jersey Transit train. Alicea was wanted for his involvement in a robbery that occurred in Atlantic City. On August 14, Alicea was charged following an investigation into the assault of a man who … Read more
The Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County, the first regional court in New Jersey, is reportedly providing essential social services and reducing recidivism among court defendants. The Central Municipal Court opened in January 2022 and currently includes 10 of the county’s 23 municipalities. In addition to providing cost savings, the Central Municipal Court partners with … Read more