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Wildwood police successfully prevented an unsanctioned pop-up party from taking place at a short-term rental property over the holiday weekend. City officials credit a heightened law enforcement presence and new local ordinances, including a juvenile curfew and a boardwalk backpack ban, for effectively maintaining public safety. Despite the attempted gathering and large coastal crowds, authorities… The post Wildwood Police Shut Down Pop-Up Party During Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 47-year-old Egg Harbor City man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for distributing child sexual assault material online. Mark Hacker pleaded guilty to the charges last November after an investigation traced an anonymous cyber tip regarding illicit videos back to his messaging app account. Despite requesting a suspended sentence due to… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Abuse Material appeared first on Coast News Today.

South Jersey police have identified two suspects linked to street light wire thefts that caused significant infrastructure damage along Route 30 between Absecon and Atlantic City. Following a months-long investigation, authorities arrested a 58-year-old Little Egg Harbor man in February, while a 27-year-old alleged co-conspirator remains at large. The thefts resulted in inoperable lights and… The post Two Suspects Identified in South Jersey Wire Thefts appeared first on Coast News Today.

For the first time in more than three decades, Cape May County has been named New Jersey’s top leisure travel destination. County officials report that successful efforts to expand beyond the traditional summer season drove visitor spending to a record-breaking $8.44 billion last year. In total, the booming local tourism sector welcomed 12 million visitors… The post Cape May County Claims Top Spot for New Jersey Tourism appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City has suspended several security guards pending a comprehensive investigation after a viral video showed them tackling a guest early Thursday morning. Local police say the guest, Camillia Williams of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly becoming disruptive inside the resort. Meanwhile, Williams’… The post Hard Rock Atlantic City Suspends Security Guards Following Viral Altercation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A staple of Cape May County is preparing for its final summer of business. Delancey’s Farm Market on Route 9 in Ocean View announced on social media that the 2026 season will be its last after nearly eight decades of operation. The seasonal market, known for its local produce, eggs, and flowers, received an outpouring… The post Delancey’s Farm Market in Ocean View to Close After 79 Years appeared first on Coast News Today.

An investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that Longport Police Chief Ray Burgan will not face criminal charges for firing a weapon at a homeowner during a December 2023 welfare check. However, the final report found that Burgan, who was a sergeant at the time of the incident, violated eight department regulations… The post Longport Police Chief Cleared of Criminal Charges but Found in Violation of Department Rules appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ground transportation company Park Avenue Worldwide has expanded its summer Jersey Shore shuttle service to include a new pickup location in the Jersey City and Hoboken area. Running from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, the service connects passengers from New York City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and now Hudson County to popular beach destinations including Ventnor,… The post Park Avenue Worldwide Expands Jersey Shore Shuttle Service appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Pleasantville man faces up to 30 years in state prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to beating his pregnant girlfriend to death with a baseball bat. Twenty-eight-year-old Boris Lainez-Rosales initially told 911 dispatchers in December 2024 that the victim had fallen down the stairs, but responding officers quickly uncovered a bloody crime scene and a… The post Pleasantville Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Beating of Pregnant Girlfriend appeared first on Coast News Today.

The search is stretching into its fourth day for a boogie boarder who went missing off the coast of Ocean City on Monday evening. Authorities say the missing individual was about 200 yards from shore near the 10th Street beach when they lost their board, were struck by a wave, and failed to resurface. Multiple… The post Search Continues for Missing Boogie Boarder in Ocean City appeared first on Coast News Today.