Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power, has named Phil Vavala as its new vice president of Governmental and External Affairs, and region president for Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power. Vavala, who previously served as the vice president of gas and electric operations for Pepco Holdings.
Not guilty the plea in court Tuesday from Camden County Democratic political boss George Norcross and several co-defendants charged with running a racketeering enterprise to gain control of waterfront property and vast state tax incentives in Camden. The Press of Atlantic City reports a a 111-page indictment of Norcross and others, alleging a criminal scheme … Read more
Because domestic violence is a common call Atlantic County Police Academy recruits received instruction on victimology response, investigation and prosecution of domestic violence from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Training Center in Egg Harbor Township. The recruits were given an overview of domestic violence, including the cycle of … Read more
Another great report card since an independent auditor did not find any weaknesses or deficiencies in its review of financial transactions of Atlantic County government offices and institutions for the 25th consecutive year, the county said Monday. The audit was conducted over a period of several months. The county uses a bidding process to select … Read more
A Stafford Township woman pleaded guilty last week to stealing nearly $180,000 from her former employer, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said. Dona Carlo-Tanzola, 51, faces five years in prison and nearly $140,000 in restitution when she is sentenced Aug. 30, Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said Monday in a news release. And according to the … Read more
A Mays Landing man accused of keeping explosive devices in his bedroom pleaded guilty Monday in federal court. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 32 year old Robert J. Moser faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Hamilton Township police responded to Moser’s home March 17, 2023, after he overdosed … Read more
New Jersey gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for reporting inaccurate sports betting data to the state, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The errors resulted in regulators having to post corrected financial data for several months, something that had not happened in 13 years. The mistakes involved overstating the amount of money wagered on … Read more
Two Atlantic City men are charged with robbing Metro by T-Mobile in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police were called there Friday in reference to a burglary and theft. Two suspects had entered the business while it was closed and stole numerous cell phones and other items. While investigating the burglary, police conducted a … Read more
A forest fire that has burned 6.3 square miles in the New Jersey Pinelands was 75% contained as of midmorning Monday, reports the Press of Atlantic City, basically unchanged since Sunday night. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the blaze in Wharton State Forest was not threatening any structures. Investigators have said they’ve determined … Read more
What better way to honor the manager of the Ocean City Food Cupboard than with a citywide food drive? According to the Press of Atlantic City, a city-organized drive will collect non-perishable food in memory of Regina Ralston, who had been the vice president of the Ocean City Ecumenical Council and the manager of the … Read more