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Atlantic City, NJ, Man Guilty of Assault & Firearms Charges
The Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office has obtained a guilty plea from an Atlantic City, New Jersey man regarding aggravated assault and firearms charges. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said the following:. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Jawaun Yeoman, 27, of Atlantic City, NJ pleaded guilty to...
Weird noise across NJ: 38,000 mph fireball? Military activity?
There are two possible explanation as to the source of the mystery noise heard by many across New Jersey Tuesday morning. Many people reported hearing the low rumble of thunder or what sounded like a loud truck hitting a bump around 11:15 a.m. The United States Geological Survey did not report any earthquakes in the northeastern United States and there were no thunderstorms in the area at the time.
Heat wave ends with a bang: Steamy then stormy for NJ Wednesday
We're almost there, New Jersey! After almost two weeks of heat and humidity, ranging from uncomfortable to extreme, we have big changes on the way within the next 24 hours. Wednesday will be a little better than Tuesday, since we're not expecting widespread triple-digit temperatures this time around. But we are still in the heat "danger zone," with an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory continuing for most of the state. But only for one more day.
Despite conviction, Menendez can seek reelection
✔ Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of bribery and corruption. ✔ He could still hold office, even if facing jailtime. New Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez remained defiant after a federal jury found him guilty of 16 counts including bribery, corruption and acting as the agent of a foreign government. Outside...
NJ man gets charged after his ATV pins hims against tree
READINGTON — A man riding along an ATV along NJ Transit railroad tracks was charged with DWI after he lost control and became pinned against a tree on Monday. Readington police said Andrew Fultz, 54, of the Whitehouse Station section, was riding west on the Raritan Valley Line tracks around noon when he went down an embankment along Railroad Avenue and became trapped.
NJ school biology teacher loses job for violent hammer attack
TENAFLY — A former biology teacher is no longer allowed to teach in New Jersey after having his teaching certificate revoked. The state Board of Examiners revoked 38-year-old Christopher R. Icochea's teaching certificate for biology in a finalized decision in late June. According to the decision, Icochea backed into...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Tony’s Baltimore Grill Straight Talk on Social Media: Read This!
I just love the business approach exhibited by Tony’s Baltimore Grill. It never ceases to amaze me how blunt and straight forward they are with their Facebook page and social media comments. They are willing to tell it like it is. Here is the latest example of this:. On...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Wed 7/17
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 8 p.m. for dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Former NJ Governor’s Unwanted Column About President Trump
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has penned a tone deaf New York Times opinion editorial that offers all kinds of Christie wisdom for President Donald Trump … delivered by a man (Christie) with a likely single-digit approval rating in his own home state of New Jersey. Christie made...
Child porn probe reveals NJ man, 19, was public ‘perv’, police say
A young man from Perth Amboy has been charged with possessing child pornography and public lewdness. After a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children via State Police, the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation. On July...
Curtis Bashaw on the Conviction of New Jersey Senator Menendez
United States Senator Robert Menendez was convicted today of bribery and fraud in a federal corruption trial. Menendez was found guilty on all counts. Prosecutors accused Menendez of selling his office for cash and gold bars … calling it “a shocking level of corruption.”. The federal government recovered...
NJ increasing police presence on Parkway, other key roads on Thursday
Police and road work crews are hitting some key New Jersey routes on Thursday, and the increased activity may slow down your commute. The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that groups are using July 18 to practice their response activities in the event of a major hurricane, and that includes using roads as evacuation routes.
Ingrid Andress admits she was ‘Drunk’ during National Anthem performance
Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated during her rocky performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Andress' off-key performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" has gone viral, with some putting the moment up there with the worst National Anthem performances of all time.
Federal jury finds NJ Sen. Bob Menendez guilty in gold bar bribery scandal
NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen. The jury’s verdict was still being read Tuesday at a federal courthouse in New York City. Over a nine-week trial, prosecutors said the...
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
2-time Super Bowl champion stops by Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City, NJ
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson recently stopped by Atlantic City's Back Bay Ale House in Gardner's Basin. The Knicks star recently signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension after averaging 35.5 points per game in a six-game series against the Sixers. Former Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox just dined at...
Atlantic City, NJ, man pleads guilty to drug-induced death
An Atlantic City man potentially faces 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to a drug-induced death last summer. On Monday, 28-year-old William Jenkins pleaded guilty to first-degree strict liability for causing a drug-induced death, third-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon.
18-year-old from Mays Landing, NJ, charged with attempted murder
A teenager from Mays Landing, who was already being held in custody on an unrelated matter, has now been charged for his alleged role in shooting a 15-year-old boy in Atlantic City back in May. Quamir Kirkland of Mays Landing, NJ, Charged. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office says 18-year-old Quamir...
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