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Six men have filed lawsuits claiming they were sexually assaulted as teenagers by staff members at Atlantic County’s Harborfields juvenile detention facility between 1992 and 2004. The plaintiffs allege they were subjected to rape, forced sexual acts, and groping, with some reporting threats of violence if they disclosed the abuse. These lawsuits come amidst similar… The post Lawsuits Allege Decades of Sexual Abuse at Atlantic County Juvenile Detention Facility appeared first on Coast News Today.

A head-on collision on Route 47 in Middle Township on Sunday morning resulted in the death of Robert Burch, a Maryland motorist. Burch’s northbound Hyundai sedan crossed the centerline, striking a Buick SUV. Two women, passengers in the vehicles, sustained injuries and were hospitalized, with no updates on their conditions immediately available. The post Fatal Head-On Crash in Middle Township Claims Out-of-State Driver appeared first on Coast News Today.

It is with deep sadness that Middle Township announces the passing of former Mayor Dan Lockwood. Lockwood dedicated much of his adult life to serving the community, including two terms on the Township Committee and extensive service on the Planning Board. His commitment to making Middle Township a better place to live leaves a lasting… The post Middle Township Mourns Former Mayor Dan Lockwood appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 38-year-old Philadelphia man, Harold Perkins, has been arrested and charged in connection with hidden cameras discovered in public restrooms along the Ocean City boardwalk. Perkins faces six counts each of invasion of privacy and endangering the welfare of children by manufacturing child pornography. He is currently awaiting extradition to Cape May County. The post Philadelphia Man Arrested After Hidden Cameras Found in Ocean City Boardwalk Restrooms appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former elementary school teacher, Laura Caron, 34, has been indicted on charges including aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities allege that between 2016 and 2020, Caron engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with an 11-year-old student who was living in her home, reportedly assaulting him twice a week for… The post Former Teacher Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.