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Teenager Sexually Assaulted Near South Jersey Observation Tower: Police Teenager Sexually Assaulted Near South Jersey Observation Tower: Police
Teenager Sexually Assaulted Near South Jersey Observation Tower: Police A 55-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a teenage boy, authorities said. The assault occurred in a parked car near the Brigantine Observation Tower in Atlantic County, they said. Thomas G. Aljian Jr. of the Manahawkin section of Stafford was charged with sexual assault of a person who is at least 13 years old but less than 16 years old and child endangerment, Brigantine police said. An officer on patrol at 4 a.m. Saturday, June 10 saw the vehicle parked behind the tower and observed suspicious activity inside the car, Brigantine police said. When the officer approached…

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by Jon Craig
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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…

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by Jon Craig
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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…

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by Jon Craig
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mother, 28. Critical After Trying To Save Children From Drowning In Ocean: Police Mother, 28. Critical After Trying To Save Children From Drowning In Ocean: Police
Mother, 28. Critical After Trying To Save Children From Drowning In Ocean: Police A 28-year-old mother is in critical condition after trying to save her children in the ocean in South Jersey, authorities said. Brigantine police and firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call at 9:28 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13 for a swimmer in distress. The Beach Patrol arrived and rescued two young children and their mother from the water.  According to a witness, the two children appeared to have become overpowered by the current and were in distress. The witness observed the woman run into the ocean to attempt to rescue her children and subsequently observed her become distressed and d…

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by Jon Craig
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Seen Him? Police Seek South Jersey Burglary Suspect Seen Him? Police Seek South Jersey Burglary Suspect
Seen Him? Police Seek South Jersey Burglary Suspect Police in South Jersey seek the public's help locating a burglary suspect. The suspect reportedly lost the grille off his Honda sedan while fleeing from the scene of the attempted break-in, Brigantine police said. At approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, Brigantine police responded to the 700 block of East Beach Ave for a caller reporting a burglary in progress. A witness told police that the male pictured above arrived in a gray sedan, approached the rear of an unoccupied residence with a crow bar and attempted to force open the rear door, police said. The witness confronted the man who then f…

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by Jon Craig
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South Jersey Man Indicted For Beating Wife Dead With Hammer South Jersey Man Indicted For Beating Wife Dead With Hammer
South Jersey Man Indicted For Beating Wife Dead With Hammer A South Jersey ma has been indicted in connection with last summer's alleged beating death of his 30-year-old wife, authorities said. An Atlantic County Grand Jury returned an indictment on a first-degree murder charge against Robert Declementi, 37, of Brigantine, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. Brigantine police received a 9-1-1 call at 4:27 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2020, and responded to 17 Girard Place, Shill said.  Rachel Declementi, 30, was found dead in the home with numerous injuries to her body, Shill said. Authorities later determined she allegedly had been…

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by Jon Craig