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Atlantic City Police Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Department Says Atlantic City Police Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Department Says
Atlantic City Police Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Department Says An Atlantic City police officer has been arrested following an investigation into multiple allegations of domestic abuse involving his wife, the Atlantic City Police Department announced. Warren Young, 29, of Brigantine, was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 18, after detectives from the Criminal Investigations Section and Internal Affairs Section uncovered incidents of domestic violence that occurred throughout the year, the agency said Friday, Dec. 20.  The allegations included pointing a firearm during one incident, possessing scissors during an argument, and assaulting his wife, authoriti…
Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say
Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say A former Galloway Township gymnastics coach was accused of sexually assaulting a girl under 16 years old, authorities said. The Galloway Township Police Department announced the arrest of 51-year-old Matthew Shriver in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Brigantine man was a co-owner of Everest Gymnastics and Tumbling Center in Galloway Township. The investigation began after officers received a report regarding the abuse accusations. Police said they obtained cell phone evidence that corroborated the victim’s statements.  This evidence led to search warrants for Shriver’s phone, perso…
Former Notorious NJ Political Boss George Norcross Indicted For Racketeering Former Notorious NJ Political Boss George Norcross Indicted For Racketeering
Former Notorious NJ Political Boss George Norcross Indicted For Racketeering Former New Jersey Democratic kingmaker George E. Norcross III ran a criminal enterprise for nearly a dozen years during which he used his power and influence over elected officials to make laws that best served him, among other offenses, says a state indictment that charges him with racketeering. The poster boy of New Jersey political bosses, Norcross attended a news conference held on Monday, June 17 by state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin in Trenton -- uninvited -- to announce the indictment naming him and five co-defendants. When one of the attorney general's sta…
Five Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City, Philly Fugitive Caught: Police Five Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City, Philly Fugitive Caught: Police
Five Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City, Philly Fugitive Caught: Police Four men and two teens were arrested in Atlantic City, five of whom were accused of selling heroin, cocaine, and Xanax, authorities said. The six suspects were taken into custody during "an operation targeting areas of concern." The Atlantic City Police Department announced the arrests in a news release on Wednesday, May 22.  Officers seized 70 bags of heroin, more than three grams of cocaine, and 51 Xanax prescription pills. Five of the suspects were arrested on drug dealing and possession charges.  Raymond Knight Jr., 40, of Egg Harbor Township, was charged with …
Dolphin Stuck In Jersey Shore Creek For Days, Marine Biologists Planning Rescue Efforts Dolphin Stuck In Jersey Shore Creek For Days, Marine Biologists Planning Rescue Efforts
Dolphin Stuck In Jersey Shore Creek For Days, Marine Biologists Planning Rescue Efforts A dolphin has been stuck in a Cape May County creek for several days and marine biologists said they're figuring out how to rescue it. In a Facebook post, The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said it has been monitoring the bottlenose dolphin since it was first reported in Cape May Court House on Thursday, May 16. MMSC staff and volunteers have checked on the dolphin several times a day. Two MMSC boats tried to guide the dolphin out of the creek on Saturday, May 18 but it would not leave the area. The animal rehabilitation center in Brigantine received special equipment from an out-of-state p…
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Jersey Shore: NOAA 44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Jersey Shore: NOAA
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Jersey Shore: NOAA A dead whale was towed to the Jersey Shore after it was caught on the bow of a cruise ship, officials said. The cruise ship in the Port of Brooklyn, New York, reported the sei whale was caught on the front of the vessel on the morning of Saturday, May 4. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries service for New England and the mid-Atlantic issued a news release about the incident on Wednesday, May 8. The roughly 44-foot-long whale was brought to shore in Sandy Hook to give better access to heavy equipment. A necropsy was performed on Tuesday, May 7 and t…
Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024 Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024
Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024 As February ends and the weather gets warmer, many communities along the Jersey Shore are already preparing to soak up the sun at the beach. Many beaches along the Garden State's coast require badges or tags. They help pay the costs of maintaining beaches, hiring lifeguards, and keeping facilities in great shape for summer tourists. Many locations offer free beach access for young children, veterans, and active military members. Some also offer special preseason rates before the busiest part of the summer. Here is a running list of the beach badge requirements along the Jersey Shore as of …
Jersey Shore Boardwalks Get $100M For 'Vital' Upgrades Jersey Shore Boardwalks Get $100M For 'Vital' Upgrades
Jersey Shore Boardwalks Get $100M For 'Vital' Upgrades Jersey Shore communities are getting $100 million in state grants to make crucial repairs to their boardwalk, officials said. The Boardwalk Preservation Fund money will go to 18 municipalities in Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday, Feb. 23. The state Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) will give out the funds to invest in "state-of-the-art materials that increase storm resiliency and ensure longer lasting infrastructure." In a news release, Gov. Murphy said the money will help coastal tourist destinations stay vibrant. …
Baby Seal Dies After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City Baby Seal Dies After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City
Baby Seal Dies After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City A baby seal has died nearly two weeks after it was rescued while wandering around an Ocean City neighborhood. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said the grey seal died on Monday, Feb. 19. The male pup received treatment for parasites and a possible respiratory infection from the Brigantine center's veterinarian. MMSC said the seal's death was surprising since his health had begun to improve. "We were hopeful when the pup began showing more interest in food last week, even starting to eat smaller fish on his own in recent days," MMSC said in a Facebook post. "However, on the ev…
Fugitive Found With Crystal Meth, Brass Knuckles On Jersey Shore: Police Fugitive Found With Crystal Meth, Brass Knuckles On Jersey Shore: Police
Fugitive Found With Crystal Meth, Brass Knuckles On Jersey Shore: Police A man and woman from Pennsylvania were arrested after police found drugs and brass knuckles during a traffic stop, authorities said. Michal Ray, 47, of Morrisville, PA, and Nicole Olenick, 47, also of PA, were arrested on Monday, Feb. 12. The Brigantine Police Department announced their arrests on Tuesday, Feb. 13. At around 10:45 a.m., a Brigantine officer stopped a vehicle for speeding near the intersection of 31st Street and Bayshore Avenue. The officer noticed Ray was not wearing his seatbelt in the front passenger's seat. Ray and Olenick gave identification to the officer who not…
Baby Seal Rescued After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City Baby Seal Rescued After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City
Baby Seal Rescued After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City A Jersey Shore animal rehabilitation center rescued a baby seal after it was seen wandering around an Ocean City neighborhood. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said it first received a call about the grey seal pup at around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. After coming ashore, it was spotted on West Avenue between 42nd and 43rd streets. The male seal then went through a backyard and along a sidewalk before moving into the middle of 42nd Street. Witnesses told MMSC that "he had a close call with a car" on 42nd. An Ocean City police officer blocked traffic as the pup continued down the …
'On Ice In Heaven:' Hardcore Philly Flyers Fan Gregory Collier Of Haddon Township Dies, 44 'On Ice In Heaven:' Hardcore Philly Flyers Fan Gregory Collier Of Haddon Township Dies, 44
'On Ice In Heaven:' Hardcore Philly Flyers Fan Gregory Collier Of Haddon Township Dies, 44 Major Philadelphia Flyers fan Gregory Brian Collier of Haddon Township died. He was 44 years old, according to an obituary published by Healey Funeral Home. Family and friends were invited to wear the professional hockey team's orange and black colors at his Saturday, Jan. 6 visitation and prayer service. And according to his mother, Peggy Collier, "almost everybody did." Greg died on Dec. 30, 2023, at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees after a long illness. He suffered from Myotonic Dystrophy. Greg's main passion was the Philadelphia Flyers: "He always cheered on the Orange and …
Seal Bitten By Shark Rescued In NJ Beach Town: Officials Seal Bitten By Shark Rescued In NJ Beach Town: Officials
Seal Bitten By Shark Rescued In NJ Beach Town: Officials A one-year-old seal is recovering after he was bitten by a shark on Christmas Day in Surf City on Long Beach Island. When Marine Mammal Stranding Center, based in Brigantine, arrived on the scene, they said they found the yearling suffering from a large laceration on his left hip and wounds on his abdomen and around his tail. The seal was transported to the center for medical treatment and staff administered fluids and flushed out his wounds, MMSC said. He is currently on oral and topical medications to prevent infection and is resting in intensive care, MMSC said. 
DUI Driver Who Fatally Pinned Atlantic County Worker's Van Gets Time In State Slammer DUI Driver Who Fatally Pinned Atlantic County Worker's Van Gets Time In State Slammer
DUI Driver Who Fatally Pinned Atlantic County Worker's Van Gets Time In State Slammer A 36-year-old South Jersey woman has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal crash in which she was found to be using numerous drugs, authorities said. Bao “Joanna” Huynh, of Brigantine, was sentenced on the charge of vehicular homicide on Thursday, Sept. 21, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. She must serve 85% of the sentence before being eligible for parole. At 12:17 p.m. on June 26, 2021, Hector Salgado, 54, of Lindenwold was killed when a motor vehicle operated by Huynh struck his Dodge work van in Brigantine, the prosec…
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $136K WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $136K
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $136K One lucky Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $136,192 jackpot from Friday, Aug. 18. The winning numbers were: 05, 09, 12, 24 and 39 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.  The winning ticket was sold at Beach Tobacco Cigar & Convenience, 3106 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine in Atlantic County.
South Jersey Coach, Wife Recovering From Serious Car Crash South Jersey Coach, Wife Recovering From Serious Car Crash
South Jersey Coach, Wife Recovering From Serious Car Crash A middle school coach from Atlantic County and his wife are recovering from serious injuries in a car accident. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. on April 30, in Mullica Hill, injuring Jeremiah and Onya Smith of Mays Landing. Family members are rallying to help them via this GoFundMe page. Jerry, nicknamed "Huggie," has been a football coach for the Absecon Blue Devils and a basketball coach for the Mays Landing Lakers for many years. He grew up in Brigantine and Absecon.  Onya, a native of Mays Landing, is currently at home recovering from leg and hip injuries tha…
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…
Heroin, Pot, Meth Seized In South Jersey Traffic Stop Heroin, Pot, Meth Seized In South Jersey Traffic Stop
Heroin, Pot, Meth Seized In South Jersey Traffic Stop More than 200 baggies of heroin and two pounds of marijuana were seized in a traffic stop in Atlantic County, authorities said. On Sunday, April 16, shortly after midnight, Brigantine police stopped a motor vehicle in the 3800 block of Brigantine Blvd. for multiple motor vehicle violations, Brigantine police said. A narcotics detection K9 was requested to respond to the scene. Atlantic City Police K9 Narco arrived at the scene and conducted a K9 sniff of the vehicle. K9 Narco indicated the presence of narcotic odor during the sniff, and a search of the vehicle was conducted by police. The…
7th Dead Whale Washes Up On Jersey Shore 7th Dead Whale Washes Up On Jersey Shore
7th Dead Whale Washes Up On Jersey Shore A seventh dead humpback whale has washed up on the Jersey Shore, this time in Brigantine. State and marine mammal experts had responded on Friday, Jan 13 to Brigantine Beach a half-mile beyond a former U.S. Coast Guard station.  There was much speculation on social media whether offshore testing for wind turbines has played a role in their deaths.  The latest whale was described as a 20-foot juvenile. The dead whale washed up just miles from where another whale was found in Atlantic City on Saturday, Jan. 7. It was the seventh dead whale washed up in 39 days.
Pair Arrested With Loaded Handguns In Atlantic City Pair Arrested With Loaded Handguns In Atlantic City
Pair Arrested With Loaded Handguns In Atlantic City Two men were arrested with loaded handguns during a surveillance operation in Atlantic City. At about 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, detectives arrested Carlos Garcia-Perez and John Stevens, in a convenience store in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue, police said. The investigation revealed both individuals were in possession of handguns concealed in their waistbands and were taken into custody without incident. Garcia-Perez, 23, of Brigantine was found in possession of a handgun determined to be a “ghost gun”, a weapon that lacks a serial number, police said. The handgun also contained a …
South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor
South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor A woman from South Jersey has been charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian, authorities said. Carmen Ruiz, 53, of Brigantine, is charged with recklessly operating a motor vehicle causing the death of Dustin Miller, they said. On Sept. 25, 2020, at 4:25 a.m., Miller, 25, of Galloway was killed on the White Horse Pike in Atlantic City when he was struck by a Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Ruiz, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Subsequent investigation revealed her use of numerous medications caused a st…
Mysterious Booms Rattle South Jersey Again Mysterious Booms Rattle South Jersey Again
Mysterious Booms Rattle South Jersey Again The Navy is investigating whether aircraft carrier training in Maryland caused mysterious noises in South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. Monday's loud booms and rattling windows marked the second major disturbance in two weeks.  On Nov. 22, residents of Brigantine were abuzz about what sounded like an explosion, as Daily Voice reported. The source of that noise was never identified. The Naval Air Station Patuxent River in southern Maryland was scheduled to conduct “noise generating” aircraft carrier training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5.  The Naval District Wa…
Brigantine Residents Abuzz About Explosive Sound Brigantine Residents Abuzz About Explosive Sound
Brigantine Residents Abuzz About Explosive Sound Residents of Brigantine were abuzz Tuesday, Nov. 22 about what some said sounded like an explosion. Brigantine residents wondered about the sound like an explosion.Facebook Others said their homes shook or that it sounded like running footsteps.  Residents of Brigantine offered different theories as to an explosive noise.Facebook Brigantine police could not immediately explain the noise, which was widely shared on social media.
'Perfect Poop Guy' From Atlantic City Promotes Feces Transplants, Healthy Diet 'Perfect Poop Guy' From Atlantic City Promotes Feces Transplants, Healthy Diet
'Perfect Poop Guy' From Atlantic City Promotes Feces Transplants, Healthy Diet A 73-year-old man from South Jersey is promoting the donation of "perfect poop" to people with life-threatening digestive disorders. Herbie Allen of Brigantine learned he has "perfect poop" when his late wife was experiencing serious colon problems that hospitalized her. Allen's healthy diet — which has a long list including fruits, fish, honey, room-temperature food and vitamins — contains no soda, sweets, meat, fried foods or alcohol. It helped make him a perfect candidate to donate his good bacteria-carrying poop.  "I'm just going to eat perfect foods,'' he said in an intervie…
South Jersey Butcher Shop Returns To Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives' South Jersey Butcher Shop Returns To Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives'
South Jersey Butcher Shop Returns To Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives' The Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" is returning to the airwaves and a South Jersey butcher shop is being featured. Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher Shoppe in Brigantine will appear Friday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. in a segment titled, "From sausage to sweet." They are best known for their cheesesteak sandwiches. "We appreciate the opportunity and are excited for everyone to see it!!! Thank you for all the support as always!" shoppe owner Brian Mel Cortellessa wrote on Facebook. Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher ShoppeFacebook/ Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher Shoppe …
South Jersey Woman Indicted For Striking, Killing Man Loading Van: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Indicted For Striking, Killing Man Loading Van: Prosecutor
South Jersey Woman Indicted For Striking, Killing Man Loading Van: Prosecutor Bao “Joanna” Huynh, 34, of Brigantine was indicted for vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash. She allegedly struck and killed a Lindenwold man on June 26, 2021, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. At 12:17 p.m. that day, Hector Salgado, 54, was killed on Brigantine Blvd. in Brigantine when a van he was loading was struck by a Honda Civic, driven by Huynh, the prosecutor said. Subsequent investigation revealed that defendant’s use of numerous drugs caused a state of intoxication and impaired her ability to operate a motor vehicle, the prosecutor…
Boardwalk Drug-Dealing Investigation Yields 10 Arrests In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Boardwalk Drug-Dealing Investigation Yields 10 Arrests In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
Boardwalk Drug-Dealing Investigation Yields 10 Arrests In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Ten people were arrested in a drug-dealing investigation along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, authorities said. The suspects were charged with various drug-related offenses to include: narcotics possession, narcotics distribution, narcotics distribution within 500 feet of a public zone, the unlawful possession of a firearm, and the unlawful possession of hollow point ammunition. In addition to the above charges, the State will be applying for a Drug Offender Restraining Order against these individuals pertaining to the Atlantic City Boardwalk and surrounding areas. Seized were various quanti…
South Jersey Woman Charged In Fatal Crash South Jersey Woman Charged In Fatal Crash
South Jersey Woman Charged In Fatal Crash A 34-year-old South Jersey woman has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash, authorities said. Bao “Joanna” Huynh of Brigantine was additionally charged with reckless and careless driving in the death of Hector Salgado, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On June 26, 2021, at 12:17 p.m., Salgado, 54, was killed on Brigantine Blvd. in Brigantine when a van he was loading was struck by a Honda Civic, driven by Huynh, the prosecutor's office said. Subsequent investigation revealed that the defendant’s use of numerous drugs caused a state of intoxicatio…
Mom Who Tried Rescuing Kids From Drowning Released From Hospital Mom Who Tried Rescuing Kids From Drowning Released From Hospital
Mom Who Tried Rescuing Kids From Drowning Released From Hospital A 28-year-old mother who rescued her two young children from drowning has recovered from critical injuries, authorities said. The woman, identified only as Kassandra on Facebook, ran into the water but was overcome by strong currents, Brigantine police said. First responders including the Brigantine Beacn Patrol rescued the unidentified children. The incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on July 13 when the women’s children, who were wading in the ocean, “appeared to have become overpowered by the current and were in distress,” police said. “(A) witness observed the woman run into the ocea…
NJ Mustang Driver Killed In PA Turnpike Crash Was Set To Marry Next Weekend: Report NJ Mustang Driver Killed In PA Turnpike Crash Was Set To Marry Next Weekend: Report
NJ Mustang Driver Killed In PA Turnpike Crash Was Set To Marry Next Weekend: Report A 33-year-old New Jersey man who died in a crash on the PA Turnpike was set to marry next weekend, news reports say citing authorities. Harry Jackson Jr., of Brigantine, was in a Mustang 2011 Ford Mustang that struck the cab of a tractor trailer on the PA Turnpike Friday, July 29, killing him, LehighValleyLive reports.  Jackson was pronounced dead while his female passenger was hospitalized with minor injuries, the outlet reports citing police. The rush hour crash happened when a tractor-trailer driven by a Philadelphia man went off the right side of the Northeast Extension of the highway…
Mom Who Ran Into Ocean To Rescue Kids Expected To Make Full Recovery: Brigantine Police Mom Who Ran Into Ocean To Rescue Kids Expected To Make Full Recovery: Brigantine Police
Mom Who Ran Into Ocean To Rescue Kids Expected To Make Full Recovery: Brigantine Police A 28-year-old mom who had to be rescued herself after running into the ocean to rescue her children in distress earlier this month is expected to make a full recovery, police in Brigantine said. The woman had been in critical condition after the incident around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13. The two children were wading in the ocean when they appeared to have become overpowered by the current, witnesses said. Their mom ran into the ocean to try to rescue them, but suddenly became distressed herself, and disappeared underwater. A witness called 9-1-1 immediately, bringing Brigantine Beach Pa…