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Police have charged 52-year-old Armando Garcia-Garcia with vehicular homicide following a crash last September that killed his passenger. Authorities say Garcia-Garcia was driving on East Sherman Avenue when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, fatally injuring 37-year-old Keila Osoria-Garcia. He is currently being held at the Cumberland County Jail on charges that… The post Vineland Driver Charged in Fatal September Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

After 21 years of business, the Fitzpatrick family has announced the sale of the popular Crest Tavern in the Diamond Beach section of Lower Township. Addressing rumors about potential redevelopment, the owners confirmed the property has been sold to another local family and will remain a restaurant rather than being converted into condominiums. The tavern… The post Longtime Diamond Beach Tavern Sold to New Local Owners appeared first on Coast News Today.

The owner of Mays Landing Golf and Country Club has secured approval to downsize the facility from 18 to 12 holes to make way for a new townhome community. While owner Frank Ruocco argues the redevelopment is necessary for the course’s economic survival, the plan faced strong opposition from neighbors concerned about increased traffic and… The post Zoning Board Approves Townhomes at Mays Landing Golf Course appeared first on Coast News Today.

Police in Sea Isle City are dispelling social media rumors claiming that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were conducting arrests in town earlier this week. Authorities clarified that while a joint operation with federal agents did occur, it involved the FBI apprehending a fugitive wanted in Georgia, not immigration enforcement. Officials further noted that… The post Sea Isle City Police Clarify Federal Operation, Debunk ICE Rumors appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Vineland convenience store is part of an exclusive group of retailers that sold top-prize tickets for the “Sizzling Hot 7’s” lottery game. While the final $200,000 jackpot was just claimed in Monmouth County, Xpress Mart in Vineland previously sold one of the four lucky tickets. With the top tier now closed out, officials say… The post Vineland Retailer Among Few to Sell Top Prize Lottery Ticket appeared first on Coast News Today.

A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report indicates that two helicopters were flying in formation just before colliding in Hammonton, New Jersey, last month. Investigators found evidence suggesting one aircraft clipped the tail rotor of the other, causing both to spiral out of control and crash about 1.5 miles from the airport. Both pilots, identified… The post NTSB Report: Formation Flight Preceded Fatal Hammonton Helicopter Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

A high-pressure gas leak caused by roadwork in Margate forced the evacuation of several downbeach businesses and homes near Granville Avenue on Friday morning. Local fire officials ordered shelter-in-place protocols for two nearby elementary schools while South Jersey Gas crews worked to shut down the line. The scene was declared safe and evacuees were allowed… The post Margate Gas Leak Forces Evacuations Near Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey is distributing nearly 32 million dollars to upgrade electric vehicle infrastructure, and Cape May County is seeing a direct benefit. The City of Sea Isle City has been selected to receive a grant to install new public fast-charging stations as part of the state’s “It Pay$ to Plug In” program. While no specific… The post Sea Isle City Tapped for State Electric Vehicle Funding appeared first on Coast News Today.

Three men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a violent Atlantic County racketeering operation that spanned several years and included the murders of a father and son. Steven Martinez received an aggregate 35-year term for leading the narcotics network and orchestrating the killings of Demond Tally and Demond Cottman. Codefendants DeShawn Hose… The post Three Sentenced in Atlantic County Racketeering and Murder Case appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Ocean City Planning Board deadlocked in a 4-4 vote on Wednesday regarding the rehabilitation designation for the former Wonderland Pier, leaving the site’s potential redevelopment as a hotel in question. ICONA Resorts chairman Eustace Mita, who owns the property, has stated he may sell the site for residential development if a path for his… The post Ocean City Planning Board Vote Stalls Wonderland Pier Redevelopment appeared first on Coast News Today.