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Police, SWAT Team Seize Explosives, Guns, Pills From South Jersey Man: Prosecutors Police, SWAT Team Seize Explosives, Guns, Pills From South Jersey Man: Prosecutors
Police, SWAT Team Seize Explosives, Guns, Pills From South Jersey 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…

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Police & Fire
'Lost Everything': At Least Six Without Homes After South Jersey Fire 'Lost Everything': At Least Six Without Homes After South Jersey Fire
'Lost Everything': At Least Six Without Homes After South Jersey Fire At least six people were without homes after several houses caught fire in Atlantic County, officials said. The New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross said it was helping six people from two families after a multi-house fire on Liverpool Avenue in Egg Harbor City on Friday, Mar. 1. Red Cross volunteers assisted with immediate needs like housing, food, and clothing. According to a GoFundMe page, the fire started at around 9 a.m. and spread to the home of Thomasita Ramos. More than $550 from at least 12 donations had been raised on the GoFundMe page as of Monday, Mar. 4. Thom…

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Police & Fire
Men Wanted For Putting ATM Skimmers In South Jersey Wawa Men Wanted For Putting ATM Skimmers In South Jersey Wawa
Men Wanted For Putting ATM Skimmers In South Jersey Wawa Police in an Atlantic County township have released pictures of suspects wanted for adding skimming devices to ATMs in a gas station's convenience store. Galloway police said two men entered the Wawa on West White Horse Pike in the Pomona section of the township at around 7:39 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27. They were in the store for a "short period of time" and installed the skimmers on two ATMs, according to the Friday, Mar. 1 Facebook post. The devices were found by an ATM mechanic while performing routine maintenance. Police received a report about the skimmers on Thursday, Feb. 29. …

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Police & Fire
NJ Police Officers Cleared Of Misconduct In Civil Suit That 'Cost Taxpayers Thousands' NJ Police Officers Cleared Of Misconduct In Civil Suit That 'Cost Taxpayers Thousands'
NJ Police Officers Cleared Of Misconduct In Civil Suit That 'Cost Taxpayers Thousands' A lawsuit that allegedly cost taxpayers thousands was dismissed against an Atlantic County police department accused of misconduct during a domestic violence arrest, authorities said. A jury ruled in favor of three police officers with the Egg Harbor Township Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 14, according to court documents and a police department news release. The civil suit was dismissed by the jury on Thursday, Feb. 15. Officers Nathan Lahr, Patrick Daly, and Katrina Cantell responded to a domestic violence report at a home on Primrose Circle on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, …

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Police & Fire
'Be Diligent': ATM Skimmers Found In Wawa On Jersey Shore 'Be Diligent': ATM Skimmers Found In Wawa On Jersey Shore
'Be Diligent': ATM Skimmers Found In Wawa On Jersey Shore Police in an Atlantic County township are looking out for skimming devices after two were found on ATMs in a gas station's convenience store, authorities said. Galloway police received a report of skimmers on two ATMs at the Wawa on West White Horse Pike in the Pomona section of the township, the department said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Feb. 29. The devices were found by an ATM mechanic while performing routine maintenance. Investigators said it wasn't clear how long the skimmers were on the ATMs. "Thank you to the Pomona Wawa for quickly reporting this incident to law enforcement, …

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Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Indicted For Murder In Atlantic City On New Year's Day South Jersey Man Indicted For Murder In Atlantic City On New Year's Day
South Jersey Man Indicted For Murder In Atlantic City On New Year's Day A Cape May County man has been indicted after another man was stabbed in the neck and died in Atlantic City on New Year's Day, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 30-year-old Vincent Oglesby of Woodbine on Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced in a news release. He was charged with first-degree murder and several weapons offenses. Atlantic City police found 50-year-old Richard Vincent O'Brien III bleeding on the unit block of South California Avenue just after 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. O'Brien was rushed to Atlantic City Regional Medical Center and die…

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News
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 …

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Police & Fire
Stolen Jersey Shore Mercedes Found In Bergen County, Suspects Wanted: Police Stolen Jersey Shore Mercedes Found In Bergen County, Suspects Wanted: Police
Stolen Jersey Shore Mercedes Found In Bergen County, Suspects Wanted: Police Police in Atlantic County are looking for whoever stole a car and drove it about two hours to Bergen County, authorities said. Longport police said a Mercedes sedan was stolen on the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue between 3 and 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. The suspected thieves broke into a home and took the car keys. Two people were seen leaving the stolen car in Lyndhurst. Their identities were unknown. Anyone with information should email Officer Alec Morelli with Longport police at morelli_alec@longportpd.org.

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Obituaries
Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45 Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45
Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45 The family of an Atlantic County mother and former restaurant owner is mourning her death. Melinda Schriver of Galloway died on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 45 years old, according to her obituary. The cause of her death was not mentioned. Schriver was born on Friday, Sept. 8, 1978, in Vineland, and she was a lifelong resident of Galloway. She was an Absegami High School graduate and studied business administration at Atlantic Cape Community College. Schriver was once the owner of Naomi's Cafe, a now-closed restaurant in Northfield that shared the name of one of her daughters. "Naomi’s was a family…

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Police & Fire
Female Business Owner Brutally Attacked By Man In South Jersey: Police Female Business Owner Brutally Attacked By Man In South Jersey: Police
Female Business Owner Brutally Attacked By Man In South Jersey: Police A female business owner in Atlantic County was brutally attacked by a man who tried to sexually assault her, authorities said. Dashawn Cooper, 37, of Pleasantville was arrested on Monday, Feb. 19, the Absecon Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a 911 call from a store in the downtown business district at around 3:30 p.m. Investigators said Cooper entered the business and attacked the store owner unprovoked. Police also said Cooper did not know the woman. The victim escaped to another nearby business but Cooper followed her inside and locked the door. He then "la…

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Man Stopped Moving Car, Threw Rocks In Attempted Atlantic County Carjacking: Police Man Stopped Moving Car, Threw Rocks In Attempted Atlantic County Carjacking: Police
Man Stopped Moving Car, Threw Rocks In Attempted Atlantic County Carjacking: Police A Mays Landing man was arrested after he tried to steal someone's vehicle and threw rocks at it in Atlantic County, authorities said. Absecon police responded to a carjacking incident happening on Route 30 just before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20, the department said in a news release. Deshaun Washington, 31, was accused of walking into the road and disrupting traffic. One driver stopped to avoid hitting Washington, who began banging on the hood and punching a window to try and get inside of it. The driver sped away and Washington threw rocks at the vehicle, causing damage that included a s…

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Weather
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Some parts of South Jersey received more than half a foot of snow during a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm. The National Weather Service said snow stopped falling in the region at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. While it wasn't as much as North Jersey, plenty of communities saw significant accumulation. The NWS published its final official snowfall reports for the storm: Atlantic County Atlantic City International Airport - trace Burlington County Delran - 2.1 inches Maple Shade - 1.9 inches Mount Holly - 1.4 inches Mount Laurel - 1.4 inches Medford - 1.0 inches Moorestown - 1.0 in…

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