A Gloucester County man who admitted sexually assaulting several minors for nearly three decades in Vineland was sentenced to eight years in prison Monday, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said. And according to the Press of Atlantic City Andy Chanza, 67, of Newfield, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault in December. He will … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department located a woman being held against her will and arrested her captor. On May 3 at 4:37 PM, patrol officers responded to the 1400 block of Absecon Boulevard in reference to a woman being held against her will, assaulted and fearing for her life. A third party was providing information … Read more
To help identify the public health needs of Atlantic County residents and the communities in which they live, the Division of Public Health is conducting a Community Health Assessment survey for residents 18 years and older which is now available. Access to the survey will continue through June 30 in English and multiple other languages … Read more
After seven years of planning, a referendum, community surveys, and lots of time in the oven, Sea Isle City broke ground Saturday on its 44,000-square-foot community center on 4501 Park Road. The Cape May County Herald reports the center has an estimated construction timeline of 18 months. It will house a 9,100-square-foot gymnasium, an elevated … Read more
CRDA board members are calling for more accountability in how the money gets spent. The Press of Atlantic City reports in April, the board approved $190,210 for a series of concerts at Gardner’s Basin in the north end of the city, presented by the National Rhythm and Blues Society, another $230,583 for Tony Mart Presents … Read more
On Friday, 27 year old Tyrell Gist of Atlantic City was sentenced on two charges of first-degree strict liability drug induced death of two tourists visiting Atlantic City from the United Kingdom. In accordance with his plea agreement, Gist was sentenced to an aggregate term of 13 years in New Jersey State Prison, subject to … Read more
A Hammonton man and a Camden woman with several search warrants were arrested April 23 after the woman was seen urinating behind the Wawa in the South End, the Brigantine Police Department said Wednesday.
According to the Press of Atlantic City Saturday was all about community in Sea Isle city, including a ceremony to break ground on a $21 million new community center at 4501 Park Road.That project kicks off as another finishes, with officials cutting the ribbon on the city’s new dog park at Seventh Street and Landis … Read more
James Forcinito leaves a great legacy in Cumberland County. It showed especially in his service to the community, said son Keith Forcinito.James Forcinito, a former Vineland police captain and Cumberland County Sheriff among his many services in the area, died April 25 at 90 years old.”He just loved to provide service to the community,” said … Read more
A vacant South Jersey motel is coming back to life with the help of some devoted volunteers. They hope to make a place for some heroes to call home. The organization has spent the past year transforming the space into what will soon be called the “Veterans Village of Absecon.” Donations and help from the … Read more