Dealer Seized In Largest Drug Bust In Atlantic County History Takes Plea Dealer Seized In Largest Drug Bust In Atlantic County History Takes Plea
Dealer Seized In Largest Drug Bust In Atlantic County History Takes Plea A dealer who had more than 45 combined pounds of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine seized from his home in the largest drug bust in Atlantic County history will head to federal prison later this year, authorities said. Ricardo Clavijo, 40, and his brother, Christopher Gonzalez of Pleasantville, were arrested last summer when nearly 24 pounds of cocaine, 12 pounds of fentanyl and 9½ pounds of heroin were found in Calvijo's basement during a DEA-led raid of his Egg Harbor Township home. Members of the strike force also seized a .45-caliber handgun, a loaded magazine for the weapon, a 9mm 50-round …
Police ID Bicyclist Killed At 'Dangerous' Atlantic County Intersection Police ID Bicyclist Killed At 'Dangerous' Atlantic County Intersection
Police ID Bicyclist Killed At 'Dangerous' Atlantic County Intersection Police have identified the bicyclist struck and killed by a car at a notoriously dangerous Atlantic County intersection, authorities said.  Martin Castillo-Garcia, 31, of Linwood was riding south on Wabash Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle driven a Vineland woman, Linwood police said  The crash happened around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, police said. Jennifer Gentile, 41, was heading west on Ocean Heights when she struck the bicyclist, police said. The crash is still under investigation. No charges had been filed. A relative has sponsored this GoFundMe page to rai…
WINNERS: 3 NJ Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K WINNERS: 3 NJ Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K
Winners: 3 NJ Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K Three lucky New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Monday, April 11, to win $50,000 third-tier prizes.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Atlantic County: Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor, 3119 Fire Road, Egg Harbor Twp.; Monmouth County: Middletown Shoprite #634, 1500 State Route 35, Middletown; and, Sussex County: 7-Eleven #11472, 133 Pine Cone Lane, Sparta. The winning numbers for the Monday, April 11, drawing were: 05, 07, 24, 31, and 34. The Red Power Ball number was 04. The Power Play was 2X.  The Powerball j…
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $344K From South Jersey Deli WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $344K From South Jersey Deli
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $344K From South Jersey Deli One lucky New Jersey Lottery ticket matched all five numbers drawn to win the $344,087 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, April 8, drawing.  The winning numbers were: 03, 08, 13, 27, and 38 and the XTRA number was: 02.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for selling the winning ticket.  That ticket was sold at Dino’s Deli & Subs, 402 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Twp., in Atlantic County.
Residents Call For Action After Bicyclist Killed At 'Dangerous' Atlantic County Intersection Residents Call For Action After Bicyclist Killed At 'Dangerous' Atlantic County Intersection
Residents Call For Action After Bicyclist Killed At 'Dangerous' Atlantic County Intersection A bicyclist was struck and killed by a car at a notoriously dangerous Atlantic County intersection, authorities said. The crash at Ocean Heights and Wabash avenues happened around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, Linwood police said. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity was not released. Local residents maintained that Ocean Avenue, particularly at Wabash Avenue, can be a dangerous roadway. "People speed down ocean heights," one person wrote on LPD's Facebook post. "No one ever stops for pedestrians. Time for something to be done there." "Time to do somet…
Body Found In Water At South Jersey Bridge (DEVELOPING) Body Found In Water At South Jersey Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Body Found In Water At South Jersey Bridge (Developing) A body was found in the water near a bridge in Atlantic County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports.  The incident was reported at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at 101 Longport Boulevard in Margate, initial reports said.  Scullville's hovercraft was requested to assist at the scene, a report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES 
Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold In South Jersey Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold In South Jersey
Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold In South Jersey There's one lucky winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Monday, March 21, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize.  That ticket was purchased with the Power Play option, multiplying the prize to $100,000.  The ticket was sold at Royal Farms #366, 6105 E. Blackhorse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. in Atlantic County. The winning numbers for the Monday, March 21, drawing were: 01, 15, 26, 63, and 65. The Red Power Ball number was 16. The Power Play was 2X.  The Double Play drawing r…
Philadelphia Woman Missing For 10 Days Last Seen At NJ Wawa Philadelphia Woman Missing For 10 Days Last Seen At NJ Wawa
Philadelphia Woman Missing For 10 Days Last Seen At NJ Wawa Authorities are asking the public's help in located a 27-year-old Philadelphia woman last seen in Atlantic County. Destiny Sanith was last ween at the Wawa in in Folsom Borough on March 4, wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and red and white sneakers, according to New Jersey State Police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop “A” Buena Station at 609-561-7267. Anonymous tips are welcome.
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $150K At South Jersey Wawa WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $150K At South Jersey Wawa
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $150K At South Jersey Wawa One lucky New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Monday, Feb. 14 to win the $50,000 third-tier prize.  That ticket was purchased with Power Play, multiplying the prize to $150,000.  The winning ticket was sold at Wawa #941, 4262 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing in Atlantic County. A player from Connecticut won Monday's $185.3 million Powerball jackpot, Lottery officials said. The cash value is $123.9 million. The winning numbers for the Monday drawing were: 16, 25, 27, 49, and 55. The Red Power Ball number was 17. The Multipl…
Man, 34, Shot Dead In Atlantic County: Prosecutor Man, 34, Shot Dead In Atlantic County: Prosecutor
Man, 34, Shot Dead In Atlantic County: Prosecutor A 34-year-old man was shot to death in Atlantic County, authorities said. Somers Point police responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 8:26 p.m. about a shooting at 50 Mays Landing Road.  Police found Joshua Hannah of Somers Point suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill.   Hannah was taken to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus, but succumbed to his injuries, Shill said. This is an active and ongoing investigation.  Anyone with information involving this homicide or other serious cri…
South Jersey Man Gets 15 Years State Prison For Sharing Child Pornography Online: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Gets 15 Years State Prison For Sharing Child Pornography Online: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Gets 15 Years State Prison For Sharing Child Pornography Online: Prosecutor A 40-year-old man from South Jersey has been sentenced to 15 years in New Jersey state prison for sharing child pornography on the Internet, authorities said. Robert Ferry of Margate was sentenced on Monday by Judge Donna Taylor, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. Ferry has received a mandatory 10-year period of parole ineligibility. Megan’s Law Registration and Parole Supervision for Life, Shill said. Ferry was found guilty on Sept. 23, 2021, on child pornography charges by an Atlantic County jury, Shill said. Ferry was charged on April 19, 2019, after a year…
2 NJ Deer Test Positive For COVID-19 2 NJ Deer Test Positive For COVID-19
2 NJ Deer Test Positive For Covid-19 A pair of deer in New Jersey have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said. The free-ranging deer who tested positive were in Atlantic and Cumberland counties, the NJDEP said.  Deer in six states (including New York and Pennsylvania) also tested positive, and were tested as part of an ongoing surveillance project, the NJDEP said. While the virus has been shown to be prevalent in deer, they have not been reported to exhibit any clinical signs, officials said There is no evidence to suggest that wildlife, including white-tailed deer, are a source of COVID-19 illness for people in t…