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Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds has filed legal notices signaling his intent to sue several top officials, including Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., alleging a conspiracy to defame his office and interfere with criminal prosecutions. The claims follow the Mayor’s recent acquittal on child abuse charges and allege that officials worked to disrupt related… The post Atlantic County Prosecutor Files Tort Notices Against Local Officials appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township officials have unanimously approved the first-ever seasonal parking meters for the Diamond Beach section to manage heavy summer traffic. Starting May 15, approximately 160 cashless spots will be monitored via the ParkMobile app to encourage vehicle turnover and generate municipal revenue. While supporters believe the move will stabilize taxes and reduce congestion, some… The post New Paid Parking Coming to Diamond Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Egg Harbor Township man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2023 shooting death of his live-in girlfriend, Charlena Burnett. Kevin Dorsey, 53, received the sentence Wednesday after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter and weapons charges related to the incident in the couple’s Zion Road home. Prosecutors stated that Dorsey… The post Egg Harbor Township Man Sentenced to 20 Years for 2023 Killing appeared first on Coast News Today.

The family of Benjamin Beason, a Lower Township man missing since May 2024, is seeking answers after human remains were discovered earlier this month in Middle Township. While the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has not yet identified the remains found in the Whitesboro section, the discovery occurred near the area where Beason was last… The post Family Awaits ID After Human Remains Found in Cape May County appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 50-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday for the 2023 aggravated assault of a Walmart employee. Shawn C. Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges after surveillance footage showed him punching a 56-year-old worker who had approached him regarding unpaid items at a self-checkout. The victim suffered serious injuries in the… The post Vineland Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Walmart Assault appeared first on Coast News Today.