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Police, SWAT Team Seize Explosives, Guns, Pills From Somers Point Man: Prosecutors
An Atlantic County man was charged after police found him with explosives, guns, and a large amount of prescription pills, authorities said.
Michael James, 30, of Somers Point, was ordered on Friday, Mar. 8 to be detailed in the Atlantic County Justice Facility on several gun and drug charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was arrested at his home on Colwick Drive on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Investigators said James had "distribution-level quantities" of alprazolam and diazepam. Police also seized explosives, several guns, and ammunition from hi…
Man Who Killed Uncle Found Dead In Atlantic City: Cops
A New Jersey man wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of his uncle in Maryland was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Atlantic City, police say.
On Monday night, Nov. 20, 62-year-old Lewis Parker, Sr. was found inside his Brandywine home, and during the course of the investigation, his nephew, 29-year-old Somers Point, NJ resident Elijah Drew was identified as a suspect.
A warrant was issued for Drew's arrest, but the investigation came to an unexpected ending when the Prince George's Police Department was told on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that Drew had died by suicide, they sa…
5 Including Barber Indicted On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges In Atlantic County
An Atlantic County Grand Jury returned a 28-count indictment against Marlow Guerrier, 34, of Somers Point and four co-defendants in connection with their drug dealing activities throughout Atlantic County, authorities said.
Guerrier — who works a day job as a barber in Pleasantville — was charged with maintaining a drug production facility, weapons offenses, money laundering, possession of cocaine and 11 other charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Holli Carter, 39, of Galloway Township, was charged with maintaining a drug production facility, possession of cocaine…
Somers Point Couple Used Facebook, Teenage Son In Drug-Dealing Operation: Prosecutor
Investigators said they found thousands of drug deals on Facebook and evidence a couple was using their 14-year-old son to deliver drugs.
An Atlantic County grand jury indicted John Garman, 38, and Donna Shiffler, 39, of Somers Point on Wednesday, Aug. 2, authorities said.
They each were charged with numerous drug offenses, child endangerment and money laundering, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Their Facebook account was called "Garmans Goods," selling marijuana, THC products and hallucinogenic mushrooms, the prosecutor said.
The couple was arrested on May 25, …
Rutgers Nursing Student Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned As Dedicated Athlete With Bright Future
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 19-year-old Rutgers University nursing student killed in a weekend crash.
Jessica "Jessy" Molina-Colmenares, of Egg Harbor Township, is being remembered as a gentle, intelligent, and caring young woman, having just finished her first year as a nursing student at Rutgers University her obituary says.
Jessica, who had dreams of becoming a traveling nurse, was riding in a Honda Civic that veered off the Garden State Parkway and overturned at about 6:30 p.m. in Stafford Township on Saturday, July 15, Daily Voice reported.
Her brother-in-law, Tyle…
Cape May Couple Loses Apartment In Fire, Brewery Fundraiser Planned
Support is growing for a Cape May couple who lost all their belongings in a fire.
The fire broke out Sunday, June 4 in an apartment below Liz Flack and her boyfriend, Jake Hauser.
They weren't home at the time, but their two dogs, Philip and Travis, had to be rescued by neighbors and firefighters kicking in doors.
A fundraiser for the couple will be held Friday, June 9, at 4 p.m., at Cape May Brewery in Rio Grande, according to a GoFundMe page.
"This has shaken us all but they are very strong & grateful that everyone is okay," Morgan Gerety of Somers Point wrote on the page.
Click he…
Accused South Jersey Pot Dealer Had 32 Pounds Of Drug-Tainted Gummy Candy: Prosecutor
A man accused of manufacturing marijuana was caught with 32 pounds of THC-infused gummy candy and nearly $120,000 cash, authorities said.
John Garman, 38, of Somers Point was arrested on Thursday, May 25, after a joint narcotics investigation conducted by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Gangs, Guns, & Narcotics Unit, Somers Point Police Department, and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force.
The investigation determined that Garman was operating a non-licensed cannabis manufacturing and distribution operation from his residence in Somers Point,…
Missing PA Man Was Kidnapped By Coworker Who Then Fled To NJ: Authorities
A Philadelphia area man has been charged with kidnapping and murder in the disappearance of his Bucks County coworker, who has been missing since 2021.
Michael Allen Stark, 49, of Royersford, is believed to have kidnapped Matthew James Branning, after a shift at his Silverdale job in October 2021, took him to withdraw money at an ATM and then fled in Brannging's car to New Jersey, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said.
The kidnapping happened on Oct. 15, 2021, when Stark forced Branning to make the withdrawal before disposing of his body, which has yet to be found, auth…
2 Men Wounded In Daytime Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Two men were wounded in a daytime shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said.
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at 2:29 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Indiana Avenue for several reports of shots fired. Responding officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire near Hummock and Hobart Avenues and the 500 block of Trinity Avenue, but no victim.
Moments later, officers were alerted that two shooting victims, a 42-year-old man from Somers Point, and a 35-year-old man from Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries …
6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police
Citizen complaints about alleged drug-dealing activities led to the arrest of six people in Pleasantville, authorities said.
The arrests followed a warranted search at 132 North First St., police said.
Arrested were Messiah Burton, 19, of Pleasantville; Edwin Eaton, 45, of Pleasantville; Natalie Camagna, 39, of Pleasantville; Satrina Watson, 55, of Egg Harbor City; Ronald Holloway, 51, of Atlantic City; and Daniel Ravese, 36, of Somers Point.
All six were being held on multiple drug and weapons charges in the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending detention hearings…
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38
Support is on the rise for the daughters of New Jersey native and beloved father Joseph Thomas Kobialka, who died after a valiant battle with cancer on Monday, April 25 at the age of 38.
Born in Somers Point, Joseph grew up New Gretna before recently moving to Georgetown, Delaware, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says.
Joseph was known for his love of nature and the outdoors, including fishing, trapping, and photography, according to his memorial.
He also had a passion for media and creating art.
Above all, Joseph is remembered for embracing his role as a caring and …
