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Body of missing N.J. man discovered about 100 miles from home, cops say
The body of a man reported missing in Essex County last month has been recovered in Atlantic County, according to the New Jersey State Police. Isaac L. Bishop, 33, of Irvington, was reported missing on June 11, police said. His body was found June 30 around 2:30 p.m. in a...
Video shows man dropping dog over Humane Society fence in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY — The Humane Society of Atlantic County alleges an individual has repeatedly abandoned dogs at its shelter on Absecon Boulevard, the organization said Wednesday afternoon on social media. "This is the 4th dog dumped over our fence by this individual in the middle of the night," the...
Driver who fled N.J. traffic stop killed in crash moments later, police say
A driver who fled a police traffic stop in Atlantic County early Monday was killed a short time later when his car struck a tree and he was ejected, authorities said. Local police pulled over the car shortly after 3 a.m. on Route 655 South in Franklin Township but during the stop, the driver drove off, according to New Jersey State Police.
Egg Harbor Township man indicted in fatal hit-and-run of cyclist
An Egg Harbor Township man who police say left the scene after fatally striking a cyclist was indicted Tuesday, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Shawn P. Duffy, 39, was indicted on charges of leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash and vehicular homicide in the death of Neil G. Burman, 68, of Egg Harbor Township. Duffy was charged in May.
Pleasantville man indicted for allegedly driving drunk, fatally striking pedestrian
A Pleasantville man involved in a fatal crash while allegedly driving drunk was indicted Tuesday, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Maykol J. Mendozarizo, 38, is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of 61-year-old Atlantic City resident Heriberto Alicea. At 8:16 p.m. Nov. 19, 2023, Mendozarizo's vehicle struck Alicea...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 6 N.J. counties until 1 a.m. Wednesday
On Tuesday at 10:53 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m. for Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately...
EHT & Atlantic County, NJ, DWI Checkpoints Are Coming
The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Police Department, in collaboration with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and multiple other local law enforcement agencies … will be conducting a DWI checkpoint operation. It will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Egg...
Man held, woman released in alleged EHT pot production facility
Victor Matias, 31, and Gabrielle Zachodylo, 19, were arrested earlier this month, after township police and Atlantic County SWAT raided their unit in the Townhomes at Cambridge with a no-knock warrant.
Heat index values up to 110 degrees forecast until Wednesday evening
An excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:51 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. The weather service comments, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase significantly...
10+ recent child porn arrests have NJ officials warning parents this summer
🚓 Over 10 child porn arrests in 1 county this school year. 🚓 Summer season poses a higher risk for children. Law enforcement is encouraging families to keep a close eye on how children are spending their screen time. This past school year, 11 people from Atlantic County...
Local police will have drunken-driving checkpoints Friday
The checks with run from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, in conjunction with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and multiple other local jurisdictions, Egg Harbor Township police announced Monday.
Atlantic City woman, Philadelphia man sentenced in 2022 shooting
An Atlantic City woman and a Philadelphia man were each sentenced Monday to five years in prison for a 2022 shooting in the city, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Jessica Bryant, 33, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and pointing a firearm in May. Once she's released, she will be subject to three years of parole supervision, the Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday in a news release.
Atlantic City man admits supplying fentanyl in 2023 drug death
An Atlantic City man admitted Monday selling fentanyl that led to the death of another man last year, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. William Jenkins, 28, pleaded guilty to strict liability for causing a drug-induced death, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon.
Police ID driver killed in crash after fleeing N.J. traffic stop
Investigators have identified a man killed early Monday after he drove off from a traffic stop in Atlantic County and crashed into a tree as a Cumberland County resident. Thomas Burch, 19, of Millville, was fatally injured after his car struck and tree and he was ejected on Route 655 South in Buena Vista Township, according to New Jersey State Police.
Who are The Press boys track and field Athlete, Coach and Team of the Year?
Ryan Merlino finished his high school track and field career as the most accomplished pole vaulter in Cape-Atlantic League history. The Oakcrest graduate won the Atlantic County, Cape-Atlantic League, South Jersey Group II, state Group II and Meet of Champions titles this past spring. Merlino cleared a CAL-record 16 feet — twice.
Small says preliminary agreement reached with CRDA, state on Atlantic City 'road diet'
ATLANTIC CITY — The city will go ahead with plans to repave Atlantic Avenue and make other improvements but will stripe it as it is striped now, until a final decision is made about the future of the "road diet," Mayor Marty Small Sr. said during Wednesday evening's City Council meeting.
Update: Excessive heat warning likely to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. "The threat of dangerous heat has ended," states the National Weather Service. Tips from the weather service for staying safe during a heat wave. Stay hydrated: Make sure...
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