A Bridgeton man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in an armed theft at a home last year, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said Wednesday. Malachi Edmonds, 26, received five years in prison for possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, one year for trespass to a dwelling and one … Read more
A fire set by vandals early Wednesday caused significant damage to one of the entrances of the county office building at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. Fires have been set outside the county office building three times within the last week, but this morning’s fire was the most damaging. The damage forced the closing of … Read more
A golf cart collision during an impaired driving demonstration for National Night Out, left five people injured Tuesday night a in Wildwood. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the department offered a simulated impaired-operator low-speed golf cart course at the event, and during one of the operations, the cart, which was operated by the … Read more
There is a settlement agreement among the city, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the city’s casinos in the lawsuit challenging the Atlantic Avenue “road diet.” The Press of Atlantic City reports it must be approved by the CRDA board and City Council, however, before it can be considered a done deal. The settlement would … Read more
Three people were arrested Tuesday night after allegedly engaging in a fight during National Night Out festivities at Veterans Memorial Park, reports the Press Enterprise. 20 year old Latairah Abdul-Haqq of Atlantic City, and two 17-year-old girls from Mays Landing and Galloway Township were each charged with disorderly conduct and simple assault. Police say the … Read more
Upper Township officials say close to $1 million from the New Jersey Department of Transportation will mean safer trips to and from school for students and their families.The township recently announced a $925,000 grant from the DOT’s Safe Routes to School program, the only community in Cape May County to receive funding from the program … Read more
Matthew Mazzoni has been named the city of Millville’s newest schools superintendent effective Sept. 1 after serving as district assistant superintendent for two years, the school district said Tuesday. He replaces the man who retired July 1 after nearly 27 years in education. The school board voted unanimously Monday to hire Mazzoni as his replacement … Read more
In Longport on Friday, police responded to a report of a black BMW X7 stolen from the 100 block of North 36th Avenue. In doing so, police found a silver Honda Accord that was reported stolen from Mays Landing in front of a neighboring home. And the Press of Atlantic City reports Surveillance footage revealed … Read more
On August 22nd, 32 Atlantic City properties, including single family homes and residential lots, will be available via Public Auction. You can learn more about the auction Thursday during an Information Session at city Hall Council Chambers from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Longport Police are investigating a number of vehicle thefts over the past few days. The Press of Atlantic City reports on Friday, police responded to a report of a black BMW X7 stolen from the 100 block of North 36th Avenue. They also discovered that a silver Honda Accord that was reported stolen from Mays … Read more