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🚨💔 6 YEAR OLD BOY KILLED IN CRASH ALONG BLACK HORSE PIKE IN PLEASANTVILLE 🕊️
A six-year-old boy died Sunday night after being struck by a car on the Black Horse Pike in Pleasantville. The driver remained at the scene, and police are still investigating why the child entered the roadway.
🎡💰 ATLANTIC CITY’S STEEL PIER HITS THE MARKET WITH $85 MILLION PRICE TAG 🌊
The historic Steel Pier in Atlantic City is for sale with an $85 million asking price. The 130-year-old amusement park will remain open through 2026 as the listing opens the door for potential hotel or residential redevelopment.
🌧️ STORM WATCH: RAIN AND LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS EXPECTED ACROSS NEW JERSEY SUNDAY ⚠️
Periods of rain and heavy downpours are expected to cause localized flooding across New Jersey this Sunday. While weather conditions will briefly improve on Monday, more showers and gusty winds are forecast for the middle of the week.
🚨🌊 BODY OF MISSING PENNSYLVANIA CLAMMER RECOVERED FROM SANDY HOOK BAY 🛥️
Authorities recovered the body of 64-year-old Eric Daviduk from Sandy Hook Bay on Wednesday afternoon. The Pennsylvania man went missing Monday while clamming near Atlantic Highlands, prompting an extensive multi-agency search after his boat was found floating unattended.
🚨 ATLANTIC CITY MAN PLEADS GUILTY AFTER THREAT INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DRUGS AND LOADED GUN 🚔
Trevon Drinks of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to drug distribution and weapons charges after a June investigation into threats made against his family. Police found a loaded handgun and narcotics, and the thirty-two-year-old now faces a ten-year state prison sentence.
🚨 SEVERAL PEOPLE CHARGED AFTER ALTERCATION DURING ATLANTIC CITY DEMONSTRATION
Atlantic City police arrested six people Saturday after a peaceful demonstration turned into a physical fight. Three people face assault charges, while others were charged with obstruction of justice and resisting arrest for blocking a roadway and a public safety building.
🇺🇸 ATLANTIC CITY MAYOR PRESENTS $25,000 DONATION TO 9/11 MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Mayor Marty Small, Sr. donated $25,000 to the Saracini-O’Neill Foundation during Atlantic City’s annual September 11 memorial ceremony. The money, raised from the mayor's inaugural gala, will help maintain the local monument honoring those lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
🇺🇸🕊️ NEW JERSEY TO REMEMBER: 9/11 MEMORIALS & REMEMBRANCE CEREMONIES ACROSS THE STATE
New Jersey communities will hold various ceremonies, candlelight vigils, and musical tributes to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Events are scheduled in towns including Atlantic City, Jersey City, and Parsippany to honor victims and first responders.
⚖️🚨 DEADLY ATLANTIC CITY ROBBERY ENDS WITH GUILTY PLEA FROM NEW YORK WOMAN
Melissa Tikaram of New York pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and armed robbery for her role in the fatal shooting of an Atlantic City man. Tikaram admitted to planning the robbery and driving the shooter away from the scene in January 2024.
⚖️ EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN DRUG AND WEAPONS CASE
Kirk I. Eason of Egg Harbor Township pleaded guilty to several drug and weapons charges following a narcotics investigation. He is expected to receive a 10-year prison sentence for possessing firearms, hollow point ammunition, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
🚨 MAYS LANDING MAN SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD
A judge sentenced 34-year-old Enmanuel Rodriguez of Mays Landing to 35 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor family member. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office stated the abuse began when the victim was nine years old following a period of online grooming.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — UNTIL 11:00 PM ⚡🚨
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Atlantic and Cape May counties until 11:00 p.m. Residents should stay indoors to avoid dangerous lightning, damaging winds, and flash flooding on local roadways.
⛈️🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — GLOUCESTER COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Gloucester, Camden, and Salem counties until tonight. The storm brings 60 mile per hour wind gusts and quarter-size hail that could damage trees, power lines, and vehicles across the region.
🚨 ATLANTIC COUNTY TOP 10 MOST WANTED LIST: 5 FUGITIVES NOW IN CUSTODY
The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office has captured five fugitives from its Top 10 Most Wanted list. The latest arrest involved Danna Jeffery-Pope, who was taken into custody in Atlantic City on a warrant for first-degree armed robbery.
🚨 MASKED GROUP CARRYING WHITE SUPREMACIST-ASSOCIATED FLAGS MARCHES THROUGH PRINCETON
Princeton Police are investigating a group of masked individuals who marched through the town Saturday carrying flags associated with white supremacist organizations. Authorities say the group lacked a demonstration permit, but the incident has not yet been classified as a bias crime.
🚔 ATLANTIC COUNTY SHERIFF SAYS BUSINESS EXPERIENCE IS KEY TO EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SAFETY
Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph O’Donoghue says using business principles and private donations has improved public safety while saving taxpayers over $1 million. By cutting waste and managing budgets like a company, the office has added new motorcycle units and court security.
🎣🏕️ BASS PRO SHOPS IN SAYREVILLE COULD OPEN AS EARLY AS OCTOBER
The Bass Pro Shops at the Riverton redevelopment in Sayreville could open as early as October. Spanning 200,000 square feet, the massive outdoor retailer will serve as the first major anchor for the waterfront project.
🚨🌊 FLOODING — MULTIPLE KEYPORT ROADWAYS CLOSED
Keyport police have closed several major roads, including portions of Main and Broad streets, due to heavy flooding from rain. Drivers are warned to avoid traveling through affected areas and never drive around barricades or through floodwaters.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — ATLANTIC, BURLINGTON & CAMDEN COUNTIES
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Atlantic, Burlington, and Camden counties until 3:45 PM. Residents should move indoors immediately to avoid damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall that could cause dangerous travel conditions.
🚨🌧️ FLOOD WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of New Jersey until 4:00 AM Friday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause flash flooding in low-lying areas, and residents are urged to avoid driving through flooded roads.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for fifteen New Jersey counties until 8:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for potential damaging winds, large hail, and flooding while monitoring local weather updates for possible warnings.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — SOUTH JERSEY
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties until 2:00 PM today. Residents should expect damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, while motorists are urged to avoid driving through flooded roads.
🚨 TWO PEOPLE KILLED IN CRASH FOLLOWING ENCOUNTER WITH NJ LAW ENFORCEMENT
Two adults died in an Atlantic County car crash following an encounter with law enforcement in Mays Landing on Saturday morning. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the collision, though officials have not yet released the victims' identities.
🚨 Two Adults Killed in Route 50 Crash During Law Enforcement Encounter
Two people died Saturday morning during a vehicle crash involving law enforcement on Route 50 in Mays Landing. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the incident, as state law requires a grand jury review for deaths occurring during police encounters.
🌪️🚨 TORNADO WARNING ISSUED — SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY 🚨🌪️
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Atlantic, Cumberland, and Cape May counties until 7:30 p.m. Monday. Residents should seek shelter immediately in an interior room as radar indicates a rotating storm moving through the area.
🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — SOUTH JERSEY ⛈️
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties until 7:15 p.m. Residents should expect large hail and damaging winds that could down trees and power lines or cause property damage.
🌧️🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR ATLANTIC COUNTY UNTIL 9:30 PM 🚨🌧️
Atlantic County is under a flash flood warning until 9:30 p.m. tonight due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Residents should avoid low-lying areas, and motorists are warned never to drive through flooded roads.
🌧️🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR ATLANTIC, CAPE MAY & CUMBERLAND COUNTIES UNTIL 8:45 PM 🚨🌧️
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties until 8:45 p.m. Heavy rain could cause dangerous flooding in low-lying areas, and drivers are warned never to travel through flooded roads.
🌪️🚨 TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR ATLANTIC COUNTY UNTIL 5:15 PM 🚨🌪️
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Atlantic County effective until 5:15 PM today after radar indicated a possible tornado. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately and avoid windows.
🌧️⚠️ FLASH FLOODING RISK TODAY
Excessive rain could cause flash flooding across New Jersey today, with the highest risk near Philadelphia and New York City. Residents should monitor local alerts and avoid driving through flooded roads as drainage systems may become overwhelmed.
🏥 New Tinton Falls Cancer Center Set to Open in February 2027
RWJBarnabas Health will open a five-story specialty and cancer center at the new Vogel Medical Campus in February 2027. The facility is part of a larger project to relocate Monmouth Medical Center from Long Branch to the former Fort Monmouth site.
🚨 EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUALLY ASSAULTING STEPDAUGHTER
Rufino Carreron-Peralta, a 50-year-old Egg Harbor Township man, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of his stepdaughter under age 13. Under a plea agreement, he faces 18 years in state prison for the assault and for filming the abuse.
🚨 MISSING PERSON — SOUTH JERSEY 🚨
Family members are searching for Dylan Cross, who was last heard from on August 2 in South Jersey. He frequently visits Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic City, and anyone with information should contact his family or the local authorities.
🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR 16 NEW JERSEY COUNTIES ⛈️
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for sixteen New Jersey counties until 9:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rain that could cause localized flooding across most of the state.
🚨🚶 17-YEAR-OLD SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY CAR IN GALLOWAY 🚶🚨
A 17-year-old is in stable condition after being struck by a car Sunday night on Wrangleboro Road in Galloway Township. The Galloway Township Police Department is currently investigating the crash, and no charges have been filed against the driver at this time.
🚨🔫 PLEASANTVILLE TEEN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE IN JULY SHOOTING 🔫🚨
Tyree Kay, 18, faces attempted murder and weapons charges for a July shooting in Pleasantville that injured a victim in the chest and arm. He is being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility while the investigation continues.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF SOUTH JERSEY
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Atlantic, Burlington, and Ocean counties until 4:00 PM. Residents should expect heavy rain and damaging winds, and officials advise staying indoors and avoiding flooded roads during the storms.
🙏 ATLANTIC CITY POLICE OFFICER RECOVERING AFTER SUFFERING STROKE SHORTLY AFTER BECOMING A FIRST-TIME FATHER
Atlantic City Officer Anthony Nastasi is recovering from a stroke suffered shortly after welcoming his first child. A GoFundMe was launched to help the new father and Coast Guard veteran cover mounting medical expenses and recovery costs.
🚨🔥 DWI CRASH INTO SENIOR LIVING FACILITY PROMPTS MASS EVACUATION IN GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP 🚑
A Mays Landing man faces DWI and assault charges after crashing a van into Ridgewood Senior Living, sparking a fire. More than 100 people were evacuated, and two residents were hospitalized with minor injuries following the high-speed collision.
🚨 PLEASE SHARE: NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Help in Unidentified Remains Investigation 🚨
New Jersey State Police are seeking help to identify skeletal remains found in a Brigantine marsh in 1982. The unidentified man was approximately 35–45 years old, and authorities have released a composite sketch to generate new leads.