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Atlantic City Councilman In Bigger Trouble Now, Charged By Feds With Voter, Unemployment Fraud Atlantic City Councilman In Bigger Trouble Now, Charged By Feds With Voter, Unemployment Fraud
Atlantic City Councilman In Bigger Trouble Now, Charged By Feds With Voter, Unemployment Fraud An Atlantic City councilman who was accused last year of assaulting his wife and endangering his daughter was busted by federal authorities for voter and unemployment fraud. MD Hossain Morshed, 49, a Democrat who represents the city’s Fourth Ward, was charged in a complaint unsealed Friday, March 17, in U.S. District Court in Camden. Morshed falsified voter registrations, lied to the FBI and filed bogus unemployment benefit claims with the state, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. According to Sellinger, Morshed gave a prospective voter in the June 2019 primary a pre-filled voter regi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Convicted Bank Robber From PA Admits Holding Up Two NJ Banks in Three Days Convicted Bank Robber From PA Admits Holding Up Two NJ Banks in Three Days
Convicted Bank Robber From PA Admits Holding Up Two NJ Banks in Three Days A convicted bank robber who spent 10 years behind bars is headed back to prison after admitting on Tuesday that he held up two Camden County banks in three days. Leon I. Stanford, 54, of Wilkes Barre handed tellers notes demanding money at both the TD Bank in Oaklyn on Feb. 22, 2020 and at the Republic Bank in Cherry Hill on Feb. 24, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Witnesses at the banks in Oaklyn and Cherry Hill described seeing the robber flee the area in the same white Saturn van used in both holdups, the U.S. attorney said on March 14. Surveillance cameras captur…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
WWE Star Arrested In Atlantic City On Weapons Offense After Valet Finds Gun In Car: Police WWE Star Arrested In Atlantic City On Weapons Offense After Valet Finds Gun In Car: Police
WWE Star Arrested In Atlantic City On Weapons Offense After Valet Finds Gun In Car: Police WWE star Sonya Deville was arrested in Atlantic City last month on gun possession charges, after a valet found a firearm in her car, authorities said. The WWE star, whose real name is Daria Berenato, 29, was cooperating with police, who were called to the Borgata Hotel on Feb. 19, Atlantic City police said. "Berenato admitted to being the owner of the handgun and provided responding officers a permit to carry from out of state that is not valid in New Jersey," the ACPD said. The WWE star was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, and released on a summons pending a future court…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Five Best Kept Secrets Of Atlantic City That Only Locals Know Five Best Kept Secrets Of Atlantic City That Only Locals Know
Five Best Kept Secrets Of Atlantic City That Only Locals Know While most head to Atlantic City for the shores, casinos, and nightlife, there are several hidden gems that few know to unearth — save for the locals. Here’s some tips from those in the know about some secrets to “Monopoly City:” Some of the best restaurants are outside the casinos Many will stick to the crap tables and enjoy the upstairs buffet, but Atlantic City is home to several acclaimed restaurants, including Tony’s Baltimore Grill for seafood, Capriccio for classic Italian fare, and Donato’s Famous Bake Shop for those with a sweet tooth craving dessert. Chicken and Waffles fro…

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Midland Park Officer Injured Subduing Angered Suspect Midland Park Officer Injured Subduing Angered Suspect
Midland Park Officer Injured Subduing Angered Suspect A Midland Park police officer required hospital treatment after a disturbed man bit him and hit him with a metal laundry basket, authorities said. The officer and his colleagues were trying to speak with Richard Harris, 30, when he became violent, Police Chief Michael Powderley said. Harris then took off running and was grabbed outside Park Laudromat on Godwin Avenue, the chief said. He then resisted attempts to subdue him, sending one of the officers to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, Powderley said. Officers charged Harris with three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement o…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Joy Ride: Man On Test Drive Takes Car To Atlantic City Casino, Police Say Joy Ride: Man On Test Drive Takes Car To Atlantic City Casino, Police Say
Joy Ride: Man On Test Drive Takes Car To Atlantic City Casino, Police Say A 47-year-old Ocean County man took a new car on a test drive and didn't return it, authorities said. The 2023 GMC Sierra was later discovered near the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, according to Stafford Township police. On Saturday, Feb. 18, at about 8:15 p.m., Stafford police received a call from Barlow GMC car dealership that a car had not been returned from a morning test drive. The customer was identified as Jason DeAngelo of Barnegat Township. Tuckerton Borough police briefly chased the vehicle on Route 539, police said. Police were later able to track the vehicle to Atlantic …

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Kayleigh Cocozza Of Ventnor City Dies, 34 Kayleigh Cocozza Of Ventnor City Dies, 34
Kayleigh Cocozza Of Ventnor City Dies, 34 Kayleigh Ann Cocozza of Ventnor City died on Feb. 3, 2023 in Atlantic City, her obituary says. She was 34 years old. According to her obituary, Kayleigh had been working as a waitress since getting her GED "but had so much more potential than time allowed." Kayleigh was being remembered for her kindness, compassion and "big beautiful heart." Services were held at the Gormley Funeral Home. Click here for Kayleigh's complete obituary.

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by Cecilia Levine
Events
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Atlantic City Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Atlantic City Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Making Atlantic City Stop On Upcoming Comedy Tour Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have announced a comedy tour together, with an Atlantic City stop on the calendar. The gal pals and "Saturday Night Live" icons took to Instagram to announce their "Restless Leg" comedy tour, which begins April 28 in Washington DC. The pair will make stops in Chicago in May, Boston on June 9 and in Atlantic City on June 10. Pre-sale began with code RESTLESS on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at with general on sale Friday, Feb. 17. Click here for tickets.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Artichoke Basille Founder Bringing Three Pizzerias Of His Own To NJ Artichoke Basille Founder Bringing Three Pizzerias Of His Own To NJ
Artichoke Basille Founder Bringing Three Pizzerias Of His Own To NJ The founder of a fast-growing New York City pizzeria is bringing his own pizza concept to New Jersey with one store already open and two more in the works. Sally Boy's — owned by Sal Basile, who helped launch the ever-popular Artichoke Basille's — is now open on Broad Street in Red Bank.  Inside Sally Boy'sVinny DiStefano Sally Boy's pizzaVinny DiStefano Two other locations are planned for Atlantic City and Asbury Park, with more coming to Los Angeles and Miami, the pizzeria's website says. Sally Boy's is meant to be an all-encompassing experience. Appetizers range between $5 and $…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Dead Whale Washes Up On Atlantic City Beach — Again Dead Whale Washes Up On Atlantic City Beach — Again
Dead Whale Washes Up On Atlantic City Beach — Again A dead, 30-foot humpback whale washed up on an Atlantic City beach blocks away from where another had washed up last month. Someone spotted the carcass near Florida Avenue and Boardwalk Hall around 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. Residents in Atlantic City woke up to a gruesome discovery on their beach Saturday morning. A beached whale was... Posted by Real Brigantine on Saturday, January 7, 2023 The Marine Mammal Stranding Center was immediately notified and took samples. The whale was moved to the boardwalk around 12:30 where it will be buried pending the necropsy.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Repeat Child Porn Collector From Atlantic City Gets 11 Mandatory Years Repeat Child Porn Collector From Atlantic City Gets 11 Mandatory Years
Repeat Child Porn Collector From Atlantic City Gets 11 Mandatory Years UPDATE: A previously-convicted child porn collector from Atlantic City was sentenced Thursday to more than 11 years in federal prison -- without parole -- for doing it again, authorities said. Cory Newman, a 46-year-old former U.S. Navy petty officer, must serve out just about all of the sentence handed down on Jan. 5 because there’s no parole in the federal prison system. Newman had previously spent more than four years behind bars following a 2007 conviction on similar charges when he showed up on law enforcement radar once again, authorities said. Agents of Homeland Security Invest…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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$5 Turns To $1.5M For Jersey Shore Woman In Atlantic City Who Tipped Dealers $75K $5 Turns To $1.5M For Jersey Shore Woman In Atlantic City Who Tipped Dealers $75K
$5 Turns To $1.5M For Jersey Shore Woman In Atlantic City Who Tipped Dealers $75K A Monmouth County woman became a millionaire in about one minute after placing a $5 bet in Atlantic City, News 12 reports. She hit the mega jackpot in "Progressive Poker" at Harrah's Resort to take home a cool $1.5 million, the outlet said. Before she left, she kept spirits high during the holidays by generously tipping table dealers upwards of $75,000, the outlet said. Click here for the complete story by News 12. 

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by Jon Craig