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Mom of 5 found shot to death in vehicle outside NJ store
MILLVILLE — Two people have been charged with first-degree murder after a mother of five was found shot to death inside a vehicle parked at a convenience store Saturday morning. Bonnie Hitchens, 41, of Bridgeton, was found around 10:35 a.m. with several gunshot wounds in the parking lot of...
Trick-or-Treating in New Jersey is Dead
I am a traditionist by nature. Some people say that change is inevitable, but sometimes it isn't. Sometimes, if something works, there's no need for change. Let it be. I used to feel this way about Halloween and trick-or-treating. So many of us have participated in the ritual of dressing...
12 more arrested over 14 days in Atlantic County, NJ
Officers with the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office continue to take a no-nonsense approach to tracking down those with outstanding warrants. The result has been countless arrests since the beginning of the year, including another dozen people being taken into custody during the middle of October. Help the Atlantic County Sheriff's...
Check Your Account: Major Bank Shut Down by FDIC for Fraud!
It doesn't happen often — only one other time this year, as a matter of fact — but another FDIC-insured bank has been shut down for fraud. It happened to the First National Bank of Lindsay, based in south central Oklahoma. According to the Office of the Comptroller...
Smoky brush fire breaks out in Mays Landing, NJ
A small yet very smoky brush fire erupted Tuesday morning in Mays Landing. Thick smoke was seen blowing over the Black Horse Pike just east of Wrangleboro Road around 9:00. A section of wooded area along the Exit 12 ramp to the eastbound Atlantic City Expressway was burning. The fire...
Man Admits To Stabbing During Fight At Atlantic City Convenience Store, Prosecutors Say
Rashaun Williams-Brooks, 39, pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 25 to third-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree certain persons not to possess weapons, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Atlantic City police responded to a report of a man stabbed on the 1500 block...
N.J. woman killed in single-vehicle crash
A 46-year-old Burlington County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash last week in Little Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Christen Brown was driving on Route 539 in the area of Forge Road on Oct. 23 when she veered off the road to the right and struck a tree, Little Egg Harbor police said.
The Food Scene in Atlantic City: Exploring Local Flavors
Atlantic City is renowned not just for its bustling boardwalk and lively casinos, but also for its vibrant food scene that attracts both locals and tourists alike. From casual eateries to upscale dining establishments, the city offers a diverse array of culinary delights that reflect its unique cultural heritage.
Galloway Man Who Sold Drugs With Teen In Atlantic City Convenience Store Sentenced: Prosecutors
Halim Fisher, 26, was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 28 to six years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun, eluding police, and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute on Monday, Aug. 12. Investigators...
Dirt Bike Riders Rip Up Galloway Nature Preserve, Cops Not Happy
Galloway Township Police are unhappy with some dirt bike riders who recently damaged the Galloway Nature Preserve. The Nature Reserve is the new name for the property formerly referred to as Ole Hansen's Gravel Pit, located on Old Port Road. Damage done. Galloway Police say the Preserve has recently undergone...
Chinese exchange student behind bomb threat against NJ school, cops say
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — A foreign exchange student living in the United States on an expired visa sent threats to multiple schools including one in Atlantic County, police say. The Atlantic Christian School in Egg Harbor Township got a bomb threat in an email on Sept. 11, 2024, according...
These Are The Top Rated Schools Located In Atlantic County, New Jersey
Parents are always concerned about their kids getting the best education and experience from their time in School each year. In past decades, people have moved to certain communities to ensure their kids get the opportunity to attend good schools. The hope is that children get the education they need...
Jersey Shore town needs 70 part-time cops for next summer. Only 5 have applied.
Like many seaside towns, Atlantic City relies on part-time police officers to handle the swell of seasonal visitors and supervise its boardwalk when temperatures warm. City authorities, however, say they are struggling to find enough candidates to fill their summer needs, losing potential hires to full-time policing roles in other towns that offer higher salaries and benefits.
UPDATE: Active Forest Fire in Upper Twp; Thick Smoke Reported
A forest fire broke out in a remote section of woods in Upper Township late Sunday night, causing thick smoke to blanket Seaville and surrounding areas. Seaville Fire Rescue gave an update at 7:30 am Monday about the fire that started in a remote area of Upper Twp. There is...
'Senseless Act': Whitesboro 22-Year-Old Dies In Late Night Woodbine Shooting, Prosecutors Say
Daquann Smith, 22, died in a shooting on Friday, Oct. 25, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 29. State troopers responded to the scene on the 300 block of Madison Avenue at around 11 p.m. Smith was pronounced dead at the...
Man gets only 19 years in prison for fatal stabbing, assault in Wildwood, NJ
A Mercer County man will spend less than 20 years in prison for fatally stabbing a teenager in Wildwood during the summer of 2023. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland says DaJohn Taylor of Hightstown was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and aggravated assault in connection to the death of 19-year-old Kaiden Braithwaite and the assault of his cousin, Mikal.
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