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An 18-year-old from Atlantic City will remain behind bars in connection with a stolen vehicle crash that killed an Egg Harbor Township couple, despite evidence showing that he was not the driver. A judge denied release for Nayshaun Brown during a detention hearing on Thursday. Brown and three other teenagers face several conspiracy charges, including… The post Atlantic City Teen Denied Release in Fatal Stolen Vehicle Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently tested Electra’s futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft, which is capable of taking off and landing in just 150 feet of space. The demonstration at Atlantic City’s Bader Field showcased how advanced aviation technology could one day bypass traditional airports and deliver passengers or goods directly to local communities. Although there… The post Futuristic Aircraft Completes Short-Runway Test in Atlantic City appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic City man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for a 2023 shooting that injured two people and nearly struck a toddler. Prosecutors say Christopher Davis fired 27 shots on South Florida Avenue, hitting two men in the legs and striking a parked car where a two-year-old was strapped into a… The post Atlantic City Shooter Sentenced to Four Years in Prison appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities have identified human remains discovered in a Middle Township wooded area this past March as a 42-year-old man who had been missing since 2024. A local resident initially found a skull, leading search teams to uncover additional skeletal remains belonging to Benjamin J. Beason of Lower Township. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office says… The post Remains Found in Middle Township Identified as Missing Lower Township Man appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 52-year-old Atlantic City man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison after admitting he tried to sexually assault a nurse inside the Atlantic County jail. Prosecutors say Melvin Bishop attacked the woman during a medical screening in November of 2024, but she was able to fight him off and hide until guards… The post Atlantic City Inmate Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Assault on Jail Nurse appeared first on Coast News Today.

Six ocean beaches in Cape May County are under a swimming advisory after state testing revealed high levels of fecal bacteria. The Department of Environmental Protection issued the warnings for specific beaches in Avalon, Lower Township, and the Wildwoods after Monday’s water samples indicated potential human or animal waste contamination. The state retested the water… The post Bacteria Advisories Issued for Six Cape May County Beaches appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former Atlantic County pharmaceutical sales representative has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive $50 million prescription medication scam. Fifty-year-old William Hickman of Linwood was also ordered to pay nearly $51 million in restitution after previously pleading guilty to health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. Court records… The post Former Pharmaceutical Rep Sentenced in $50 Million Prescription Scam appeared first on Coast News Today.

Increased coyote sightings along Wildwood’s back bay have prompted local police to issue safety warnings for residents with children and pets. With the animals reportedly digging under fences and venturing into yards, city officials are reminding the public that feeding wildlife may be drawing them in and can result in fines of up to $1,000.… The post Wildwood Residents on Alert Following Increased Coyote Sightings appeared first on Coast News Today.

A brand new, 86,000-square-foot ShopRite is currently under construction on Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway Township and will eventually replace the township’s existing, smaller location. The expanded supermarket will offer wider aisles, larger departments, and two additional retail buildings on the property to accommodate the rapidly growing community. While an exact grand opening date has… The post Massive New ShopRite Under Construction in Galloway Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

As families gear up for the new school year, the Pleasantville Public Schools district has approved a voucher program to provide free school uniforms to eligible students. Because the district mandates uniforms for all attendees, this initiative is designed to offer much-needed financial relief to parents. The vouchers will be especially helpful for households with… The post Pleasantville District Approves Free School Uniform Voucher Program appeared first on Coast News Today.