Atlantic County public health and mosquito control officials are reminding residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses following the confirmation of the first human and horse cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in the state, both of which were reported in Atlantic County. Additionally, mosquito samples collected from the 400 block of … Read more
A 5-year-old Atlantic County mare died Saturday from eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne illness found in horses, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture reported Thursday.It is the first reported case of EEE for a New Jersey horse this year, the department said. Symptoms included fever, front and rear ataxia, and inability to rise.
A Pleasantville man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stole a plane that later crash-landed in a field near Surran’s Nursery on Route 50, State Police said. Robert Wagner, 42, was charged with criminal attempt, criminal mischief, burglary, criminal trespass, theft, receiving stolen property, obstruction and hindering.
The Cape May County Division of Workforce Development is offering education and training grants up to $5,000 and paid on-the-job-training opportunities with local businesses providing year-round employment.According to the Press of Atlantic City grants are available for jobs such as LPN, dental assistant, computer technology, HVAC/plumbing, certified nurse assistant, CDL-B/A license, culinary arts, skin care … Read more
33 year old Jose Madera from Egg Harbor City entered a guilty plea to organizing and maintaining a cockfighting ring on his property in Galloway Township. He also pleaded guilty to several counts of animal cruelty. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the Galloway Township Police Department HLEO (Humane Law Enforcement Officer) Unit executed a search … Read more
A man in Gloucester Township is facing charges after police say he struck his father with his vehicle and took off. Brandon Rollans was arrested at the beach with the help of lifeguards and a drone used to spot the suspect. No word on what lead to the incident. Rollans was sent to the Cape … Read more
Online gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds when making the payouts, state gambling regulators said. And according to the Press of Atlanticvi City the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement … Read more
Three people were arrested Tuesday night after allegedly engaging in a fight during National Night Out festivities at Veterans Memorial Park, police said. Latairah Abdul-Haqq, 20, 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 Capt. Cherie Burgan said the incident … Read more
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