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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.

A 50-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday for the 2023 aggravated assault of a Walmart employee. Shawn C. Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges after surveillance footage showed him punching a 56-year-old worker who had approached him regarding unpaid items at a self-checkout. The victim suffered serious injuries in the… The post Vineland Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Walmart Assault appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct professor is in custody following his arrest Friday in Pleasantville on charges related to the sexual assault of a child. Authorities allege 66-year-old James Hadley traveled to a predetermined location to meet a minor for a sexual act after having met and paid the child on… The post Ocean County Dean Charged With Sexual Assault of a Minor appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 42-year-old Wildwood man has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison for the 2024 shooting of a boardwalk employee. William Hoyle was convicted of first-degree attempted murder after a 20-year-old woman was critically injured near Pacific Avenue. Investigators linked Hoyle to the crime after discovering a 9mm handgun and matching clothing during a… The post Wildwood Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Boardwalk Shooting appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Flight Deck Diner at Cape May Airport has announced its permanent closure following severe damage caused by a burst pipe during recent extreme cold. Engineering reports determined that structural and electrical repairs to the former terminal building would cost millions of dollars, leading the landlord to terminate the lease. Owner Chrissy McMullan, who operated… The post Popular Cape May Diner Closes Permanently After Pipe Bursts appeared first on Coast News Today.

Seven activists arrested during a 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration have filed a federal lawsuit against Atlantic City, seeking $50 million in damages for alleged civil rights violations. The plaintiffs, known as the “Expressway Seven,” claim their arrests were driven by malicious intent, while the city maintains that officers acted with probable cause to prevent… The post “Expressway Seven” Seek $50 Million in Atlantic City Civil Rights Lawsuit appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May County’s Diamond Beach has been named one of the best 100 coastal destinations in the United States, according to new 2026 rankings from the vacation search engine HomeToGo. The upscale enclave, located in Lower Township, secured the No. 54 spot based on traveler demand, affordability, and visitor satisfaction. Known for its private beach… The post Cape May County Gem Ranks Among Nation’s Top 100 Beaches appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey health and environmental officials are monitoring a significant surge in bird flu cases, reporting over 16,000 sightings of sick or dead wild birds since early February. The outbreak, which primarily affects Canada geese, has prompted several municipalities to close local parks and issue public health warnings to minimize transmission. While experts maintain that… The post Bird Flu Outbreak Leads to Park Closures Across New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic County commissioners unanimously approved a five-acre expansion and 40-foot height increase for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority landfill on Tuesday. The move is designed to extend the facility’s lifespan to 2040, though it still requires final approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The decision comes despite a federal lawsuit from nearby… The post Atlantic County Approves Landfill Expansion Amid Resident Protests appeared first on Coast News Today.