Rutgers Frat Pledge Suffers Broken Skull, Brain Injury In Hazing Incident: Lawsuit Rutgers Frat Pledge Suffers Broken Skull, Brain Injury In Hazing Incident: Lawsuit
Rutgers Frat Pledge Suffers Broken Skull, Brain Injury In Hazing Incident: Lawsuit A 19-year-old Theta Chi pledge at Rutgers University is suing the school, the fraternity, its grand chapter, and more than a dozen fraternity brothers after falling down a flight of stairs in an alleged drunken hazing incident, leaving him seriously injured. Armand Runte, of Somers Point, was forced to drink "life-threatening" amounts of booze before tumbling down a flight of stairs at the Mine Street frat house in New Brunswick during "Big Brother Night" last month, according to a newly-filed lawsuit detailed by NJ Advance Media. The incident allegedly wasn't reported until hours later,&nb…
2 Men Wounded In Daytime Atlantic City Shooting: Police 2 Men Wounded In Daytime Atlantic City Shooting: Police
2 Men Wounded In Daytime Atlantic City Shooting: Police Two men were wounded in a daytime shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at 2:29 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Indiana Avenue for several reports of shots fired. Responding officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire near Hummock and Hobart Avenues and the 500 block of Trinity Avenue, but no victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two shooting victims, a 42-year-old man from Somers Point, and a 35-year-old man from Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries …
US Marshals Capture Fugitive Wanted In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor US Marshals Capture Fugitive Wanted In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor
US Marshals Capture Fugitive Wanted In Fatal South Jersey Shooting: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Egg Harbor Township man wanted for murder has been apprehended in Vermont, authorities said. Tyreek Crawford was arrested by the US Marshals Service on outstanding murder charges from Atlantic County.  It is alleged Tyreek Crawford shot and killed Joshua Hannah in the Somers Point Village Apartments, 50 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, on Feb. 10, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.  Crawford was awaiting extradition to New Jersey.  Anyone with information on this matter is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909…
6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police 6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police
6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police Citizen complaints about alleged drug-dealing activities led to the arrest of six people in Pleasantville, authorities said. The arrests followed a warranted search at 132 North First St., police said. Arrested were  Messiah Burton, 19, of Pleasantville; Edwin Eaton, 45, of Pleasantville; Natalie Camagna, 39, of Pleasantville; Satrina Watson, 55, of Egg Harbor City; Ronald Holloway, 51, of Atlantic City; and Daniel Ravese, 36, of Somers Point.  All six were being held on multiple drug and weapons charges in the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending detention hearings…
36,000 Drivers Overcharged By E-ZPass At Parkway Toll Plaza 36,000 Drivers Overcharged By E-ZPass At Parkway Toll Plaza
36,000 Drivers Overcharged By E-zpass At Parkway Toll Plaza Nearly 36,000 drivers were overcharged by E-ZPass at a toll plaza on the Garden State Parkway last month, officials said. Since Sept. 20, nearly every vehicle in one particular lane had been classified as a truck at the Great Egg Harbor toll plaza in Somers Point, a spokesman for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority said. Those vehicles were charged at a truck's rate: $3.92 (or $3.72 off-peak), instead of $1.96. After a little more investigation, officials found a cable tie on the gantry at the plaza had snapped. A cable was sagging and partially blocking a sensor used to determ…
20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway 20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway
20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway A 20-year-old man was struck and killed by a Jeep while he was walking on the Garden State Parkway early Saturday, Aug. 27, authorities said. Zachary Fulmer, of Marmora, was heading south in the northbound lanes when he was hit near milepost 28.5, in Somers Point around 2:43 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota said. It wasn't clear if the driver remained at the scene. Fulmer was pronounced dead.
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By South Jersey Driver Identified Pedestrian Struck, Killed By South Jersey Driver Identified
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By South Jersey Driver Identified A 54-year-old man struck and killed by a driver has been identified. Frank Molter Jr., of Somers Point, was hit along Route 52 in front of the Economy Motel on Saturday night, July 23.  He was struck in the westbound lane by a vehicle operated by a 59-year-old Mt. Laurel woman. He worked at Bally's Atlantic City, according to his Facebook page. Molter was born and raised in Ocean City, where he graduated high school in 1986, according to his obituary. Molter was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Trauma Unit where he succumbed to his injuries. The vehicle driver …
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Jersey Shore
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Jersey Shore A 54-year-old man was struck and killed crossing the street in front of a motel, authorities said. The crash occurred around 8:35 p.m. Saturday on Route 52 in Somers Point. The man was near the Economy Inn & Suites when he was hit by a westbound vehicle, Somers Point police said. The Somers Point resident was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Trauma Unit where he succumbed to his injuries. His name had not been released. The 59-year-old Mount Laurel woman driving the car and her 85-year-old passenger were brought to area hospitals to be treated for injuries. The drive…
South Jersey Fugitive Charged In Apartment Complex Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Fugitive Charged In Apartment Complex Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Fugitive Charged In Apartment Complex Shooting: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Egg Harbor Township fugitive has been charged with murder in connection with a February shooting in Somers Point, authorities said. It is alleged that Tyreek Crawford shot and killed Joshua Hannah in the Somers Point Village Apartments at 50 Mays Landing Road, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Crawford has not been arrested. He is currently a fugitive and wanted for murder, the prosecutor said. Two weapons charges have also been filed against Crawford related to the shooting. On Feb. 10, 2022, at approximately 8:27 p.m., Somers Point police responde…
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support is on the rise for the daughters of New Jersey native and beloved father Joseph Thomas Kobialka, who died after a valiant battle with cancer on Monday, April 25 at the age of 38. Born in Somers Point, Joseph grew up New Gretna before recently moving to Georgetown, Delaware, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Joseph was known for his love of nature and the outdoors, including fishing, trapping, and photography, according to his memorial. He also had a passion for media and creating art. Above all, Joseph is remembered for embracing his role as a caring and …
Popular NJ Doughnut Shop Named Among Best In America Popular NJ Doughnut Shop Named Among Best In America
Popular NJ Doughnut Shop Named Among Best In America One of New Jersey's doughnut shops has been named among the best in America. Drip N Scoop in Ocean City, which doubles as an ice cream shop, serves their doughnuts on top of your iced coffee securing the straw. It also has locations in Atlantic City and Somers Point. Drip N Scoop was named to Feast And Field's list of the Top 25 Donut Shops in the US. "Drip N’ Scoop was created based on two passions: coffee and ice cream. We are a full service coffee bar and dairy bar from morning to close," its website says.  "Catering to all ages, we strive to make your day better with a quality brewed…
Neighbors Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police Neighbors Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police
Neighbors Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police A raid on two apartments in Atlantic City resulted in the discovery of drug manufacturing facilities, authorities said. Six suspects were charged on April 7 following a warranted search that led to the recovery of drugs, live marijuana plants, and the discovery of a drug manufacturing facility. At 3:17 p.m. detectives of the Special Investigations Section executed a court-approved search warrant at a residence in the first block of South Texas Avenue. The residence consisted of two apartments that were both the target of the search warrant. As detectives entered the kitchen of one of the ap…