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An Atlantic County judge has dismissed the latest legal attempt by the family of Tiffany Valiante to compel state authorities to release evidence from the investigation into her 2015 death. While officials originally ruled the 18-year-old’s death a suicide after she was struck by a train, her parents maintain she was the victim of a… The post JUDGE DISMISSES LAWSUIT IN TIFFANY VALIANTE INVESTIGATION appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities have successfully located the firearm used in the 2024 killing of Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley after it remained missing for several months. While investigators initially relied on forensic evidence such as DNA, ballistics, and digital data to identify suspects, the recovery of the weapon marks a significant development in the prosecution’s case. The discovery… The post INVESTIGATORS RECOVER WEAPON IN DETECTIVE MONICA MOSLEY MURDER CASE appeared first on Coast News Today.

North Wildwood contractors are scheduled to begin milling and paving Atlantic Avenue between 8th and 11th Avenues starting today, Tuesday, March 24th. The city is requesting that visitors to City Hall and the Police Department avoid parking along Atlantic Avenue where new concrete has been poured to ensure the work proceeds smoothly. Alternative parking remains… The post North Wildwood Begins Final Paving on Atlantic Avenue appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey state officials have approved a plan to convert 130 rooms at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel into senior apartments, despite opposition from the local casino industry. The $100 million project, backed by state tax incentives, aims to revitalize the aging property by modernizing remaining hotel rooms and adding new amenities like… The post Atlantic City Sheraton to Convert Rooms into Senior Housing appeared first on Coast News Today.

A juvenile with autism who went missing on Friday has been found safe following an exhaustive two-day search in Egg Harbor Township. The multi-agency effort involved local police, state helicopters, K-9 units, and infrared technology to locate the youth. Authorities confirmed early Sunday that the child has been reunited with his family, thanking the community… The post Missing Youth with Autism Found Safe in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May Police Department will undergo a formal assessment by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on April 10 to review its policies and operational standards. Chief Dekon W. Fashaw announced the voluntary audit as part of the department’s effort to achieve official state accreditation for professional excellence. Members of the… The post Cape May Police Seek State Accreditation appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds has filed legal notices signaling his intent to sue several top officials, including Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., alleging a conspiracy to defame his office and interfere with criminal prosecutions. The claims follow the Mayor’s recent acquittal on child abuse charges and allege that officials worked to disrupt related… The post Atlantic County Prosecutor Files Tort Notices Against Local Officials appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township officials have unanimously approved the first-ever seasonal parking meters for the Diamond Beach section to manage heavy summer traffic. Starting May 15, approximately 160 cashless spots will be monitored via the ParkMobile app to encourage vehicle turnover and generate municipal revenue. While supporters believe the move will stabilize taxes and reduce congestion, some… The post New Paid Parking Coming to Diamond Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Egg Harbor Township man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2023 shooting death of his live-in girlfriend, Charlena Burnett. Kevin Dorsey, 53, received the sentence Wednesday after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter and weapons charges related to the incident in the couple’s Zion Road home. Prosecutors stated that Dorsey… The post Egg Harbor Township Man Sentenced to 20 Years for 2023 Killing appeared first on Coast News Today.

The family of Benjamin Beason, a Lower Township man missing since May 2024, is seeking answers after human remains were discovered earlier this month in Middle Township. While the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has not yet identified the remains found in the Whitesboro section, the discovery occurred near the area where Beason was last… The post Family Awaits ID After Human Remains Found in Cape May County appeared first on Coast News Today.