Leon Grisbaum wants to push the reqind button and return Ocean CIty’s airport to its earlier days, with a tarmac crowded with planes and a bustling restaurant. According to the Press of Atlantic City he’s willing to chip in to help make it happen, offering the city a $3 million donation toward a new airport … Read more
Northfield Mayor Erland Chau, who faces criminal charges after allegedly threatening a woman with a starter pistol during a parking dispute earlier this month, has been on medical leave since Oct. 7, City Clerk Mary Canesi said at the beginning of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The Press of Atlantic City reports Chau did not … Read more
A dozen inmates are now charged in a brutal beating inside the Atlantic County Justice Facility this summer. According to BreakingAC.com, the unnamed victim was left unconscious and bleeding profusely with head trauma, BreakingAC has learned. All but one of the men remain jailed, after one was released prior to the new charges being filed. … Read more
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Community Outreach Team is actively traveling throughout Atlantic County, presenting critical topics to students regarding internet safety, social media awareness, digital citizenship, social media branding, decisionmaking, and the consequences of online behavior. So far they’ve visited Atlantic County Institute of Technology, Egg Harbor City Community School, Northfield Community School, Linwood … Read more
Four Philadelphia men were arrested in an armed robbery last week on Drosera Avenue, police said. Dioanny Mejia, 26, Gianmarcos Lopez, 21, Haniel Gabriel, 28, and Jose Castillo-Pena, 23, were each charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, unlawful possession of weapons, and more relaated charges.
Four people were arrested after they allegedly assaulted an elderly woman and stole her purse outside the Acme supermarket last week, police said. According to the Press of Atlantic City a 15-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township was charged with robbery, aggravated assault and theft. Maria DeSantis, 60, of Woodbine; Charles Ogelsby Jr., 23, and … Read more
Parole for the man convicted of killing Lower Township Police Officer David C. Douglass Sr. in 1994 has been put on hold pending approval of an out-of-state parole plan.The New Jersey State Parole Board confirmed that the release of 80 year old Chung Ho was placed on administrative hold on Sept.18. A June 26 notice … Read more
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory running until mid morning for Atlanic and some surrounding counties. The NWS says frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development. This is most likely to happen when the temperature … Read more
Four people are under arrest in connection with an armed robbery last week on Drosera Avenue in Hamilton Township. Police say Dioanny Mejia, 26, Gianmarcos Lopez, 21, Haniel Gabriel, 28, and Jose Castillo-Pena, 23, were each charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and other charges. The Press of Atlantic City reports police responded to … Read more
The head of the Atlantic County Republicans, Don Purdy, is calling for the resignation of Mayor Erland Chau, who survived similar calls in 2021 after an emotional outburst at a City Council meeting. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Chau was charged last week with allegedly threatening a woman with a starter pistol in … Read more