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Man Arrested After Sugar Container Assault at Bridgeton Wawa
A 46-year-old Vineland man was arrested Thursday morning following a physical altercation at a Wawa on East Broad Street in Bridgeton. Police report the suspect allegedly poured sugar on a customer and an employee before striking both women with the container during a dispute. While the man faces charges including aggravated assault and possession of… The post Man Arrested After Sugar Container Assault at Bridgeton Wawa appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Two Contractors Hospitalized After Electrical Accident in Ocean City
Two private contractors were flown to a Philadelphia burn center Monday morning after sustaining electrical injuries at a home on Somerset Lane. Officials report that one worker’s metal ladder contacted power lines, while the second individual was injured while attempting to assist their colleague. Both men were airlifted to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for treatment… The post Two Contractors Hospitalized After Electrical Accident in Ocean City appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Lower Township to Implement Paid Parking in Diamond Beach Despite Local Pushback
Lower Township officials are moving forward with plans to introduce paid parking in the Diamond Beach section of Five Mile Island just in time for the 2026 summer season. The new policy, which utilizes the ParkMobile app for approximately 160 spots, aims to manage heavy summer congestion and generate an estimated $175,000 in annual revenue.… The post Lower Township to Implement Paid Parking in Diamond Beach Despite Local Pushback appeared first on Coast News Today.
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N.J. Coast Guardsman Named Service Member of the Year for Life-Saving Heroism
Yeoman Second Class Cody Dmochowski has been named the 2026 USO Coast Guardsman of the Year following his off-duty rescue of a motorcyclist in Jackson Township. After witnessing a head-on collision in July 2025, the Brick Township native utilized his military training to provide critical first aid and stabilize the victim until emergency responders arrived.… The post N.J. Coast Guardsman Named Service Member of the Year for Life-Saving Heroism appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting in Atlantic City Apartment
Atlantic City authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night on the 2200 block of Hamilton Avenue. Police responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m., where they discovered a victim inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made at… The post Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting in Atlantic City Apartment appeared first on Coast News Today.