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
Sea Isle City’s Spring Citywide Bulk Trash Collection will take place on May 9. Residents should make sure all unwanted bulk items are on the curb in front of their homes by 6:00 AM Thursday. Afterwards, monthly Bulk Trash collections will resume in October. There are no bulk trash collections in Sea Isle City during … Read more
Fire officials and city leaders in Atlantic City are looking for ways to curb recent fires at homeless encampments. There have been a string of them recently, including one that killed a homeless man. The Press of Atlantic City reports Boardwalk Committee Chair Tom Lamaine said during a Friday meeting, “It’s not illegal to be … Read more
35 year old Woody Demosthene of Egg Harbor Township is charged with running an alleged drug-trafficking network in Atlantic County. Friday morning, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a court-approved search warrant on Demosthenes’ home in Egg Harbor Township. Demosthenes was located inside of the home; he was the only adult inside. Also inside of the … Read more
There will be a ballot question in November asking city residents whether a 2024 ordinance to expand the cannabis “green zone” to Albany Avenue should be repealed.The “green zone” is where recreational marijuana businesses may be located. An article by the Press of Atlantic City says, “The petitions were submitted timely and reviewed by the … Read more
Two New York residents were indicted Thursday on murder and accompanying charges in the Jan. 20 death of a 32-year-old Atlantic City resident, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Howard Griswold, 24, of Baldwinsville, was arrested Feb. 9, and Melissa Tikarem, 28, of Manlius, was arrested Jan. 29 in the death of Christian Hunter. Atlantic … Read more