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Frozen Yogurt Trip Turns Deadly: Support Surges For Jersey Shore Teen Car Crash Victims
What was supposed to be a fun weekend out getting frozen yogurt turned out to be a horrific one for two teenage girls, one now dead and the other critical, following a head-on crash on their way home.
Support is surging for Pinelands Regional High School students, friends and coworkers of Gianna Palmieri, 16, and Kaitlyn, following the Jan. 30 crash.
The speeding driver who struck them -- Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin -- was slapped with new charges of aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide after Palmieri died of her injuries Tuesday, authorities said.
A GoFundMe for Gianna's…
US Marshals Capture Fugitive In Jersey Shore Shooting In Atlantic City
U.S. Marshals captured a fugitive in an attempted murder on Thursday in Atlantic City, authorities said.
Donald Rutter, 61, of Tuckerton was charged in the shooting on Jan. 6 and remained at large, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Donald Rutter, 61, of Tuckerton, a fugitive.
Rutter is accused of trying to kill Thomas Jarvis, 55, of Little Egg Harbor, Billhimer said.
On Jan. 5 at about 7:30 p.m., Little Egg Harbor Township police were called to Jarvis Marine on Radio Road in response to a 9-1-1 call about someone being shot, authori…
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Clothing Store Heist
Two South Jersey suspects were arrested in connection with a break-in at a clothing store in Atlantic City, authorities said.
On Saturday, a man and woman were arrested after a police officer observed them burglarizing a store.
At 7:43 a.m., Officer Thomas Gilardi was patrolling the area of the Tanger Outlets-The Walk when he saw Amanda Reynolds, 28, of Little Egg Harbor, pacing back and forth near the Abercrombie & Fitch store, according to Atlantic City police.
Gilardi then observed Duane Napper, 46, of Atlantic City, exit the store carrying a large bag and begin to walk away with Re…
Pair Nabbed In Stolen Car After Fleeing Atlantic City Police
A South Jersey pursuit of a stolen car led to the arrest of two fugitives with outstanding warrants, authorities said.
On Sunday at 9:07 p.m., Atlantic City Police Officer Joseph Kelly tried to stop a car that had been reported stolen.
After activating his emergency lights and siren, the driver, Jason Sandfort, sped away, police said.
Sandfort, 49, of Elwood, crashed into a parked car in the 100 north block of Florida Avenue, police said. He reportedly fled on foot but officers were able to catch him about a half=block away.
A 30-year-old woman in the stolen vehicle, Samantha Buglio…
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Trio's $30K Embezzlement From Lacey Veterans Group 'Truly Shameful'
Three former employees of a veterans organization in Ocean County stole at least $30,415 from the non-profit, authorities said.
Jesse Violante, 33, of Tuckerton, Mary Anne Dileo, 67, of Manahawkin, and Gary Mclain, 33, of Little Egg Harbor, were each charged with theft by unlawful taking on Thursday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.
The three suspects formerly worked at Vetwork, a Lacey Township-based nonprofit organization that provides resources and assistance to veterans in Ocean County, according to Billhimer.
Violante and Dileo have turned themse…
