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.
- Charges filed after disturbing child exploitation allegations in Atlantic City
Atlantic City man arrested for alleged abuse of 12-year-old girl in drug exchange case
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man is facing serious charges after investigators say he began a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl, providing her with marijuana and vape pens in exchange for sexual acts, according to police.
The investigation was launched on Sunday after a parent reported concerns about their 13-year-old daughter’s relationship with an adult. Detectives from the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Victims Unit uncovered text messages suggesting the relationship began when the child was 12. The messages also indicated that David Roary, 41, had given the girl marijuana and THC vape pens in connection with the alleged abuse.
Based on the evidence collected, a court-authorized search warrant was obtained for Roary’s residence on the 1100 block of Baltic Avenue. On Wednesday, members of the Atlantic City Police Department SWAT Team executed the warrant and arrested Roary without incident.
Roary has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, two counts of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). The aggravated sexual assault charge is a first-degree offense under the Jessica Lunsford Act, which applies stricter penalties when the victim is under the age of 13.
Roary was taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility following his arrest. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office assisted with the investigation. All charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information regarding the distribution of narcotics or related activity is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Victims Unit at 609-347-5858 or send an anonymous tip via text to tip411 (847411). Begin the message with ACPD.
- Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress
Key Points
- Rep. Mikie Sherrill disclosed a net worth of more than $11.3 million in her latest filing.
- The New Jersey congresswoman reported assets between $733,209 and $4.3 million in 2019.
- The increase comes as Sherrill campaigns for governor.
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s wealth has surged in recent years, with new financial disclosures showing the Democratic lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate now reporting a net worth of more than $11.3 million.
In her 2019 disclosure, Sherrill listed assets valued between $733,209 and $4,321,000. But in her latest filing, submitted in August, she and her husband revealed exact asset values that bring their total to $11,321,863.
Net worth nearly triples
The increase represents a $7 million gain from the high end of her 2019 estimates, according to records reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon. Sherrill, who represents New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, earns an annual congressional salary of $174,000.
Gubernatorial campaign context
The disclosure comes as Sherrill intensifies her run for governor, placing her finances under heightened scrutiny. When asked by Charlamagne Tha God about her wealth increase during her time in Congress, Sherrill was speechless, stuttering along with no real, honest answer.
Sherrill’s filing underscores the significant growth in her personal finances as she moves from the House toward a statewide contest.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, is facing intensifying scrutiny over her family’s stock trading as financial disclosures show a sharp rise in her net worth during her time in Congress.
Analyses of her reports estimate her assets grew from as low as $1.3 million in 2019 to as much as $13.9 million by 2024, a midpoint increase of roughly $7 million. Critics say the gains raise questions about transparency and conflicts of interest.
Trading patterns under review
Disclosures reveal hundreds of transactions, largely through a UBS brokerage account managed by her husband, Jason Hedberg, a former Google executive now in finance. Investments covered technology firms like Alphabet and Meta, defense contractors including General Dynamics and Raytheon, and financial institutions.
A significant wave of trades occurred in 2020 during pandemic market volatility, despite Sherrill’s office stating she had stopped individual stock holdings that February. Some assets later surged in value, with one cited example gaining more than 90 percent.
Sherrill does not use a blind trust, leaving critics to question whether her committee assignments on defense and technology created conflicts. Her campaign points out that by August 2025, she had shifted all investments into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), disclosing exact values of $4.43 million in brokerage holdings.
Controversies and campaign fallout
Sherrill was fined $400 in 2021 for late filing of trades under the STOCK Act, one of nearly 50 lawmakers penalized that year. She paid the fine immediately, but opponents seized on the lapse.
Reports also noted trades in defense stocks around the time of closed-door briefings, though no charges were filed. Sherrill has denied any wrongdoing, calling her trades “independent” and saying individual stock activity ended in 2020.
Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli has made the trades central to his campaign, accusing Sherrill of “tripling her net worth” and using the slogan “Mikie Made Millions.” The controversy gained traction after a viral radio interview in May where she appeared unsettled by questions about the $7 million figure.
Reform push
Despite the criticism, Sherrill co-sponsored the bipartisan TRUST Act earlier this year, which would prohibit members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks. Her campaign stresses her background as a Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, pointing to her disclosures as evidence of transparency.
The $7 million estimate remains just that—an approximation based on disclosure ranges—yet it has become a defining issue of New Jersey’s governor’s race.
- Car crooks flood Ocean City as locals leave keys in plain sight
Spike in car thefts hits Ocean City as police warn residents to lock up or lose it
Ocean City, NJ – A wave of car thefts has rocked this quiet shore town, prompting local police to sound the alarm with an urgent warning to both residents and visitors: lock your vehicles or risk losing them.
The Ocean City Police Department issued a public advisory on Thursday following a sharp uptick in stolen vehicles across the area, revealing that many of the incidents shared one common factor—unlocked cars with keys left inside. The department is urging the public to stop making it easy for thieves, citing a pattern that points to preventable mistakes.
In a detailed statement, police emphasized the need to remove key fobs from vehicles and to avoid leaving them in cup holders, ignitions, or anywhere inside unlocked cars. Officers also reminded residents to secure garage doors and interior access points, stressing that these small oversights are giving criminals the opportunity they need.
While the department didn’t provide exact figures, the language in their alert indicates a recent surge that has raised concern. Ocean City, typically a calm beach destination, sees its population swell during the summer months—making it a target-rich environment for quick thefts and opportunistic crime.
Police are urging anyone who sees suspicious activity to report it immediately, noting that prevention and quick action remain their best tools to combat the problem. They’re also calling on the community to share the message with neighbors in hopes of ending the trend before it becomes a long-term issue.
The warning comes as many shore towns across New Jersey and the Northeast have reported similar trends, with high-end cars in particular becoming hot targets. Investigations are ongoing, but Ocean City authorities are focusing first on changing habits and raising awareness to shut down this theft wave before it escalates further.
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Key Points
- Ocean City has seen a recent spike in car thefts, mostly from unlocked vehicles with keys left inside
- Police issued a public alert urging residents and visitors to secure vehicles and garage access points
- Authorities are asking the public to report any suspicious activity immediately to help curb the trend