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Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police
Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police A fugitive from Philadelphia was captured in Atlantic City with a loaded rifle, authorities said. Atlantic City police arrested 64-year-old Robert Parker on Tuesday, Apr. 9, the department said in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 11. He was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of high capacity magazine, and fugitive from justice. Officers responded to a report of an unknown weapon in a bag on the first block of South Kentucky Avenue at around 2:31 p.m. Paramedics were treating Parker for a medical emergency when an EMT…
Beloved German Restaurant For Sale In South Jersey Beloved German Restaurant For Sale In South Jersey
Beloved German Restaurant For Sale In South Jersey A closed German restaurant in Atlantic County is up for sale, according to a real estate listing. The former home of Mickey & Minnie's Restaurant was listed for sale at $625,000 on Tuesday, Apr. 2, according to an online RE/MAX listing. The red and white building on West White Horse Pike in the Cologne section of Galloway Township was built in 1950. The restaurant has room for 98 guests, three bathrooms, wooden floors, kitchen equipment, a liquor license, and a pool table. The buyer would have to purchase it "as is," and will be responsible for inspections, repairs, and certifications. …
JCP&L Will Trim Trees Along 3,400 Miles Of Power Lines To Reduce Outages JCP&L Will Trim Trees Along 3,400 Miles Of Power Lines To Reduce Outages
JCP&L Will Trim Trees Along 3,400 Miles Of Power Lines To Reduce Outages Jersey Central Power & Light is planning to trim trees to protect more than 3,400 miles of power lines across the Garden State, officials said. JCP&L will clear trees as part of a $32.5 million plan to prevent power outages during severe weather, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Apr. 10. It's the first part of an annual $1.5 million increase in tree-trimming costs as part of a settlement with the state Board of Public Utilities. JCP&L also said it will spend $2.5 million more in each of the next five years to expand trimming zones along 18 high-priority circ…
Asbury Park Concert Venue Plans To Reopen After Severe Flood Damage Asbury Park Concert Venue Plans To Reopen After Severe Flood Damage
Asbury Park Concert Venue Plans To Reopen After Severe Flood Damage A popular Asbury Park concert venue is getting ready to rock again more than six months after it was severely damaged by flooding. House of Independents posted a teaser photo on Instagram on Wednesday, Apr. 10. The post hinted at a summer reopening and said a "2.0" version of the Cookman Avenue venue was "now loading." Elizabeth-based music event production company Concert Crave posted its own tease on Instagram hyping up the relaunch of House of Independents. A video showed a small peek at some of the renovations inside the concert hall. View this post on Instagram …
First Dead Whale Of 2024 Washes Up Along Jersey Shore First Dead Whale Of 2024 Washes Up Along Jersey Shore
First Dead Whale Of 2024 Washes Up Along Jersey Shore A dead whale has washed up along the Jersey Shore for the first time in 2024, according to a marine animal rehabilitation center. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) received a report about a humpback whale found in the surf near 51st Street in Long Beach at around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, Apr. 11. In a Facebook post, MMSC said the whale was estimated to be about 20 to 30 feet long. This whale is the first one MMSC has found dead along the Jersey Shore since Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. According to the Brigantine group's stranding data, a minke whale was found near Leonardo State Mar…
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 18 Crash In Central Jersey Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 18 Crash In Central Jersey
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 18 Crash In Central Jersey A Monmouth County motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Colts Neck this week, authorities said. Colts Neck police responded to the crash on Route 18 North near milepost 17.0 at around 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 9. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced details about the crash in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 11. A 20-year-old Eatontown man was operating his 2017 Honda CBR motorcycle when it crashed into the back of a 2011 Ford F350 Utility truck driven by a 27-year-old man. The Eatontown man was thrown from his motorcycle, which slid to an "uncontrolled stop" and…
Two Suspects, Vehicle Wanted In Burglary At South Jersey Business Two Suspects, Vehicle Wanted In Burglary At South Jersey Business
Two Suspects, Vehicle Wanted In Burglary At South Jersey Business An Atlantic County police department is asking for help identifying two suspects and a vehicle wanted in a burglary at a business, authorities said. In a Facebook post, Mullica Township police released surveillance photos and a video of the suspected and wanted vehicle. on Wednesday, Apr. 10. The theft happened at around 1:44 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 5. Police did not give an address for the targeted business. They also did not disclose what was stolen or the items' value. The video appeared to show one person in a green winter hat and dark clothes loading items into the back of a vehicle. Ano…
Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct Girl In South Jersey Crime Spree To Remain In Jail Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct Girl In South Jersey Crime Spree To Remain In Jail
Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct Girl In South Jersey Crime Spree To Remain In Jail A Monmouth County man will remain in jail after he was accused of trying to kidnap a teen girl and groping a woman in a Target parking lot during a two-county crime spree, authorities said. Quamel Benton, 35, of Farmingdale, was ordered by a judge on Wednesday, Apr. 10 to remain in Burlington County Jail through his trial, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was charged in Ocean County with attempted kidnapping, luring, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal sexual contact, two counts of eluding, resisting arrest, and obstruction. L…
Man Rescued After Blowtorch Melts His Shoes To Basement Floor In Central Jersey Man Rescued After Blowtorch Melts His Shoes To Basement Floor In Central Jersey
Man Rescued After Blowtorch Melts His Shoes To Basement Floor In Central Jersey A Monmouth County man was rescued after a blowtorch melted his shoes into the ground and fumes caused him to pass out, authorities said. In a Facebook post, Keyport police said it happened on the morning of Sunday, Apr. 7. According to Lincoln Hose 2273, Keyport firefighters responded to the home on Green Grove Avenue at around 6:30 a.m. Police said the older man was using the blowtorch when it caused his shoes to melt and get stuck to the ground. The torch and fire smoke caused him to pass out from the fumes. Officers carried him out of the basement and gave him oxygen. Firefighters quick…
Teen Drunkenly Sped Through Stop Signs, Crashed Into Business In Jersey Shore City: Police Teen Drunkenly Sped Through Stop Signs, Crashed Into Business In Jersey Shore City: Police
Teen Drunkenly Sped Through Stop Signs, Crashed Into Business In Jersey Shore City: Police An Atlantic County teen was accused of driving drunk, speeding through stop signs, and crashing into the side of a business, authorities said. The 17-year-old from Hammonton was arrested on Tuesday, Apr. 2, the Brigantine Police Department said in a news release. The teen was charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, eluding police, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and nine traffic summonses. A Brigantine officer saw a pickup speeding on Lafayette Boulevard at around 2:31 a.m. The truck then sped through several stop signs. Police tr…
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