EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ—The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, along with New Jersey State Police and Egg Harbor City PD, hosted a community outreach event recently, aimed at assisting vulnerable community members. The event featured hot meals prepared and served by NJSP troopers and volunteers from Pic a Lilli Inn, located on Route 206 in Shamong.
These efforts bring together our community and law enforcement to help those who need the help the most. Hot meals were prepared and distributed by the NJSP troopers and the great volunteers at the Pic a Lilli inn on 206 in Shamong Clothes hung on hangers placed on racks were distributed. Shoes, blankets and toiletries were given away as well. New Jersey Courts were on hand for immediate expungements and information on how to get records expunged distributed.
During the event, attendees received not only food but also clothing on hangers, shoes, blankets, and toiletries.
Additionally, representatives from the New Jersey Courts were available to provide information on record expungement, with immediate expungements being processed onsite. The State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General’s initiatives, Operation Rise and Operation Helping Hands, were also present, distributing doses of Naloxone to combat heroin and fentanyl overdoses.
- Motorcyclist killed after vehicle fails to yield on White Horse Pike
Police say the vehicle failed to yield before the deadly Galloway collision
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motorcycle rider was killed Friday night after a vehicle pulled from a driveway onto the White Horse Pike and failed to yield to the approaching motorcycle, triggering a collision that threw the rider from the bike, according to Galloway Township Police.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. Route 30, also known as the White Horse Pike, and South Odessa Avenue.
Police said the motorcycle was traveling westbound when the other vehicle exited a driveway and entered the roadway.
Rider ejected in collision
The motorcycle struck the vehicle, ejecting its rider and causing serious injuries, according to police.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead from those injuries. Police did not release the rider’s identity in the initial report.
The driver and a passenger in the other vehicle were not injured.
Conditions at the time were clear, with a temperature of 75 degrees and a dry roadway, police reported.
White Horse Pike closed for hours
The collision prompted an extended investigation at the scene, closing the roadway for approximately three hours.
The cause and circumstances remain under investigation by the Galloway Township Police Department Traffic Unit.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Officer K. Reyes or Officer S. Estrella of the Traffic Unit.
Key Points
- A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a collision on the White Horse Pike near South Odessa Avenue in Galloway Township.
- Police said a vehicle exited a driveway and failed to yield to the westbound motorcycle before the collision.
- The motorcyclist was ejected and later pronounced dead, while two people in the other vehicle were uninjured.
- New Jersey State Police Renew Search to Identify Man Found Dead in Brigantine Marsh in 1982
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying human remains discovered in Brigantine more than 40 years ago.
Authorities said the skeletal remains of an unidentified man were discovered on May 14, 1982, in a marshy meadow area adjacent to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Atlantic County. Investigators believe the man died sometime between 1981 and 1982.
The victim is believed to have been a white male between the ages of 35 and 45. Investigators estimated he stood approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed about 165 pounds.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities created a composite sketch showing what the unidentified man is believed to have looked like at the time his remains were discovered.
The case remains open, and investigators hope renewed public awareness will help identify the victim after decades without answers.
The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit is asking anyone who recognizes the composite image or has information about the man’s identity to come forward.
Anonymous tips are accepted.
- Skeletal remains were discovered May 14, 1982, in Brigantine.
- Investigators believe the man died between 1981 and 1982.
- The victim is believed to have been a white male, 35 to 45 years old.
- Authorities estimate he was about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed approximately 165 pounds.
- A composite sketch has been released in hopes of identifying the victim.
Identifying long-unidentified human remains can provide answers to families, assist investigators in determining the circumstances surrounding a person’s death, and help close decades-old missing persons cases.
FAQ
Where were the remains found?
The remains were discovered in a marshy meadow next to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine, Atlantic County.When were the remains discovered?
On May 14, 1982.What do investigators know about the victim?
Authorities believe the victim was a white male between 35 and 45 years old, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 165 pounds.Who is investigating the case?
The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit, with assistance from the Brigantine Police Department.How can someone provide information?
Anyone with information can contact the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at 609-882-2000 ext. 2554 or missingpinformation@njsp.gov. Tips can also be provided to Lt. J. Glasser of the Brigantine Police Department at 609-266-7414 or jglasser@brigantinenj.gov. Anonymous tips are accepted.Sources: New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit; Brigantine Police Department
- Protest Disrupts Setup for Ventnor Jewish Summer Fest Before Police Restore Order
VENTNOR CITY, N.J. — Volunteers setting up for the 20th Annual Jewish Summer Fest in Ventnor on Sunday evening were interrupted by a lone protester who shouted anti-Israel and anti-Jewish remarks for more than 20 minutes before police intervened, organizers said.
The incident occurred during preparations for the community event at Newport Avenue and the beach, hosted by Chabad at the Shore. Organizers said the festival proceeded as planned after officers from the Ventnor Police Department responded to the scene.
Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport of Chabad at the Shore said volunteers were subjected to repeated verbal harassment while preparing for the event.
“We were trying to set up the Jewish Summer festival in Ventnor, New Jersey, and this guy was yelling at our volunteers for more than 20 minutes about how we are killing babies and that we should not be allowed to have a festival as Jewish people,” Rapoport said in a social media video.
Despite the earlier nuiscance, Rabbi Rapoport later reported that the Sunday festival attracted 300 people and was a success. Beachgoers enjoyed kosher food and music into the evening.
Police respond as protest delays preparations
Video shared online shows the protester holding a Palestinian flag and yelling statements including, “The sign says Jewish Festival, disgusting,” and “Palestinians are dying.”
According to organizers, Ventnor police arrived and persuaded the individual to leave the area, allowing volunteers to complete preparations for the event.
No arrests or injuries were reported, and officials have not announced any criminal charges related to the incident.
Annual festival proceeded as planned
The Jewish Summer Fest is an annual family event organized by Chabad at the Shore featuring food, music, entertainment, and community activities at the Ventnor beachfront.
Despite the disruption during setup, the event was held Sunday evening as scheduled.
Key Points
- A lone protester interrupted preparations for the Jewish Summer Fest in Ventnor on Sunday.
- Organizers said volunteers were harassed for more than 20 minutes before police responded.
- The festival proceeded as planned after officers dispersed the individual.
FAQ
Where did the incident happen?
At Newport Avenue and the beach in Ventnor during setup for the Jewish Summer Fest.Who organized the event?
Chabad at the Shore, led by Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport.Did police respond?
Yes. Organizers said Ventnor police responded and dispersed the protester.Were there any arrests?
No arrests or injuries have been reported.Did the festival continue?
Yes. Organizers said the event proceeded as scheduled after the disruption.Source: Chabad at the Shore, Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport Instagram, Israel Now Instagram
