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Two Atlantic City police officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries early Sunday after a South Jersey man, John Melendez, allegedly rammed their patrol car while trying to evade arrest. Authorities say Melendez had fired shots from a stolen gun minutes earlier and intentionally sped towards officers, leading to a pursuit that ended with his apprehension and multiple… The post Atlantic City Police Injured in Pursuit, Suspect Charged appeared first on Coast News Today.

NJ Transit’s first annual 3% fare increase takes effect Tuesday, July 1st, as part of a policy approved in 2024 that includes perpetual yearly hikes to support the agency’s operating budget. This move, similar to increases experienced by turnpike drivers, is drawing criticism from advocacy groups urging riders to support legislation that would prohibit future… The post NJ Transit Riders Face Perpetual 3% Fare Hikes appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $746,853 was sold at a Wawa in Lindenwold, Camden County, for Thursday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 8, 17, 19, 22, and 26, ending a six-day jackpot drought for the game. For Friday’s drawing, the jackpot reset to an estimated $150,000. The post South Jersey Wawa Sells Winning $746,853 Lottery Ticket appeared first on Coast News Today.

Four additional suspects have been charged in connection with a June 9 shooting at a Popeyes in Pleasantville, bringing the total number of individuals charged to five. The newly charged individuals, including two 18-year-olds, a 19-year-old, and a juvenile, face charges ranging from conspiracy to aggravated assault and weapons offenses. These arrests follow the initial… The post Popeyes Shooting Investigation Leads to More Arrests appeared first on Coast News Today.

Christian Ruiz, an 18-year-old Popeyes employee from Pleasantville, has been released from custody pending trial after allegedly shooting into a vehicle and injuring a passenger at a Mays Landing Popeyes on June 9th. Ruiz, who claims he was assaulted prior to the incident, faces multiple charges including aggravated assault and child endangerment. The court’s decision… The post Popeyes Employee Accused of Shooting Released Pending Trial appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Grassy Sound Bridge will experience slight traffic delays on the nights of June 30th and July 1st, 2025, from 9 PM to 7 AM each night. This is due to scheduled bridge maintenance, which will implement a single-lane alternating traffic pattern. Motorists should anticipate minor delays, while boat traffic will not be affected. The post Grassy Sound Bridge to See Overnight Delays for Maintenance appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County man, Victor Matias, 32, of Egg Harbor Township, has been sentenced to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison with five years of parole ineligibility for operating a “sophisticated and unlicensed” marijuana manufacturing facility out of his townhouse. Matias pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including maintaining a narcotics production facility and selling… The post Egg Harbor Man Jailed for Converting Townhouse into Marijuana Factory appeared first on Coast News Today.

Federal authorities and local police have apprehended six individuals from suburban Washington, D.C., in connection with a series of high-end merchandise burglaries across New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The suspects allegedly used sledgehammers to break into consignment shops overnight, stealing designer handbags, jewelry, and other luxury items, including a rare Louis Vuitton trunk… The post D.C. Ring Busted for Multi-State Luxury Heist Spree appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former treasurer of the Absecon Public Schools’ parent-teacher organization has been arrested and charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing approximately $32,000. Police allege the 41-year-old woman deposited funds collected from PTO events into her personal bank account for unauthorized use. The charges stem from an investigation initiated in May after financial discrepancies were… The post Ex-Absecon PTO Treasurer Charged with Stealing $32,000 in Funds appeared first on Coast News Today.

Retired NFL star Jason Kelce is once again bartending at the Ocean Drive Bar & Restaurant in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. for the fifth annual “Team 62 at The Ocean Drive” autism fundraiser. This event, benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation through Kelce’s Team 62 initiative, has a… The post Kelce Returns to Jersey Shore Bar for Annual Autism Fundraiser appeared first on Coast News Today.