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A juvenile with autism who went missing on Friday has been found safe following an exhaustive two-day search in Egg Harbor Township. The multi-agency effort involved local police, state helicopters, K-9 units, and infrared technology to locate the youth. Authorities confirmed early Sunday that the child has been reunited with his family, thanking the community… The post Missing Youth with Autism Found Safe in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May Police Department will undergo a formal assessment by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on April 10 to review its policies and operational standards. Chief Dekon W. Fashaw announced the voluntary audit as part of the department’s effort to achieve official state accreditation for professional excellence. Members of the… The post Cape May Police Seek State Accreditation appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.