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Neptune Man Falsely Claimed To Own Two Monmouth County Vacant Homes, Prosecutors Say Neptune Man Falsely Claimed To Own Two Monmouth County Vacant Homes, Prosecutors Say
Neptune Man Falsely Claimed To Own Two Monmouth County Vacant Homes, Prosecutors Say A Monmouth County man was accused of squatting in two vacant homes and falsely claiming to own them, authorities said. Markies Wells, 39, was given 13 charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 15. He's also known as Messiah Law-Elbey and last had a legitimate address in Neptune Township. Keansburg police said Wells climbed through a back window of an abandoned Pine View Avenue home in March and changed the locks on the front and back doors. He was arrested and charged in the case. Holmdel police then found in July that Wells als…

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Shore Memorial Health System To Pay $3.15M For Improperly Taking Pandemic Loan: Feds Shore Memorial Health System To Pay $3.15M For Improperly Taking Pandemic Loan: Feds
Shore Memorial Health System To Pay $3.15M For Improperly Taking Pandemic Loan: Feds An Atlantic County healthcare system will pay more than $3 million for improperly receiving a loan from a COVID-19 pandemic program, authorities said. Shore Memorial Health System has agreed to pay the federal government $3.15 million, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The settlement comes from Shore Memorial Physicians’ Group receiving $2.78 million in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The physicians' group wasn't eligible for a PPP loan because it isn't a small business since it's an affiliate of Shore Mem…

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Man Stabbed With Folding Knife During Fight In Atlantic City, Police Say Man Stabbed With Folding Knife During Fight In Atlantic City, Police Say
Man Stabbed With Folding Knife During Fight In Atlantic City, Police Say An Atlantic City man was accused of stabbing a Cumberland County man with a folding knife, authorities said. Rashaun Williams-Brooks, 39, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a report of a man stabbed on the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 9:54 p.m. The suspect and victim had left the area by the time police arrived. Officers found the victim bleeding heavily from stab wounds about two blocks from the scene. The victim was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Division. …

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$50K Richer: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Marlton Convenience Store $50K Richer: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Marlton Convenience Store
$50K Richer: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Marlton Convenience Store A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a convenience store in Burlington County, officials said. The winner was sold at gud2go Food Store on Route 70 West in Marlton, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 15. The ticket was in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The winning numbers were 8, 9, 23, 29, and 62. The Powerball was 13. Another big winner was purchased in the Garden State. A ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a convenience store in Laurel Springs. No one won the estimated $20 million jackpot. The prize was reset after a Powerball play…

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Margate Driver, 91, Struck Pedestrian At Longport Intersection: Police Margate Driver, 91, Struck Pedestrian At Longport Intersection: Police
Margate Driver, 91, Struck Pedestrian At Longport Intersection: Police An elderly driver hit a pedestrian at an intersection in Longport, authorities said. The crash happened at the intersection of Atlantic and 27th avenues at around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Longport Police Department said in a news release. Investigators said the 91-year-old Margate woman was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz on South 27th Avenue. She was turning east onto Atlantic Avenue when she struck a 53-year-old Linwood woman. The pedestrian was treated at the scene before she was brought to a nearby hospital.  "Drivers are reminded to exercise caution in high p…

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Five Teens Robbed Man With Large Knife At Atlantic City Casino, Police Say Five Teens Robbed Man With Large Knife At Atlantic City Casino, Police Say
Five Teens Robbed Man With Large Knife At Atlantic City Casino, Police Say Five teens are accused of pulling a knife on a man and robbing him at an Atlantic City casino, authorities said. The five boys from Atlantic City were arrested on Friday, Aug. 9, the city's police department said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Officers responded to the robbery report at Tropicana Atlantic City at around 8:05 p.m. Investigators said the man was approached by five males and one of the suspects held a large knife to his back as they demanded his belongings. The five suspects assaulted him and took his items before leaving the casino building. Tropican…

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Wildwood Boardwalk Businesses Sold Vape Products Without Tobacco Licenses, Police Say Wildwood Boardwalk Businesses Sold Vape Products Without Tobacco Licenses, Police Say
Wildwood Boardwalk Businesses Sold Vape Products Without Tobacco Licenses, Police Say Several businesses on the Wildwoods Boardwalk were accused of selling vape products and tobacco without proper licenses, authorities said. Eight business owners were charged in the crackdown, the City of Wildwood Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Wildwood officers and special agents for the state Department of Treasury responded to several boardwalk businesses that sold tobacco and vaping products on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Investigators said the business owners had to show valid licenses to sell tobacco products. One business at 3210 …

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Casting Call: Roles Pay $2,800 For Princeton Short Film About Werewolves Casting Call: Roles Pay $2,800 For Princeton Short Film About Werewolves
Casting Call: Roles Pay $2,800 For Princeton Short Film About Werewolves A short film about werewolves is looking for actors in the greater Princeton area. Journey Entertainment said it's filming scenes in Princeton for its short-reel vertical project called "Meet My Alpha Werewolf In Campus", according to a Backstage listing. Acting roles were advertised as paying up to $2,800. The lead roles are Abigail and Axel, a female and male werewolf in their early-to-mid 20s. Seven other supporting roles were also posted for young adults between 18 and 30 years old. The actors playing Abigail and Axel were said to be paid between $2,450 and $2,800 for about s…

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Woman Dies When SUV Crashes Into Tree In South Jersey, State Police Say Woman Dies When SUV Crashes Into Tree In South Jersey, State Police Say
Woman Dies When SUV Crashes Into Tree In South Jersey, State Police Say A Fairfield Township woman died when her SUV crashed into a tree, authorities said. Elizabeth Greco, 61, died in the crash in Fairfield on Monday, Aug. 12, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the crash at milepost 0.45 on Fairton Millville Road at around 1:34 p.m. Investigators said Greco was driving west in a Kia Sorento when she lost control of the SUV. The Kia went off the road and struck a tree. Greco was pronounced dead from her injuries. The crash remained under investigation.

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High Algae Blooms Close South Jersey Lake's Beach To Swimming High Algae Blooms Close South Jersey Lake's Beach To Swimming
High Algae Blooms Close South Jersey Lake's Beach To Swimming A Mays Landing beach has been closed to swimmers due to high algae blooms, authorities said. Swimming was temporarily banned at The Cove at Lake Lenape, the Township of Hamilton Police Department posted on Facebook on Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Low water and high algae blooms have prevented swimmers from going in the water since Saturday, Aug. 10. Police said swimming won't be allowed "until further notice." The Cove's each will remain open but anyone caught swimming will be violating a township ordinance. Algae blooms also temporarily kept swimmers on land in July 2022 and Labor Day we…

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