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A jury has found 37-year-old Jamar Jones of Philadelphia guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of an Atlantic City resident. Prosecutors say surveillance footage captured Jones in a physical fight with Luis Rosa-Rodriguez shortly before the fatal shooting occurred on South Florida Avenue. Jones, who was also convicted on several weapons charges,… The post Philadelphia Man Convicted in 2023 Atlantic City Murder appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 33-year-old Woodbine man is in custody after being charged Tuesday with aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities allege Brandon J. Anderson assaulted a victim under the age of 13 in October 2021, following an investigation that began late last month. Anderson is currently being held at the Cape May… The post Woodbine Man Charged with 2021 Sexual Assault of a Minor appeared first on Coast News Today.

A fire damaged a classroom at Arthur Rann Elementary School in Galloway Township early Monday morning, though officials say the incident does not appear to be suspicious. The blaze was quickly extinguished with damage mostly isolated to one room, and the district superintendent stated that contrary to rumors, the fire was not caused by a… The post Fire Damages Galloway Township Elementary Classroom appeared first on Coast News Today.

Police in Egg Harbor Township say a drunk driver crashed into a utility pole early Sunday morning, seriously injuring his passenger before attempting to flee the scene on foot. Authorities allege 24-year-old Zykyeem Jenkins tried to hide in the bed of a bystander’s pickup truck and steal tools before being apprehended by officers near the… The post Driver Charged After Fleeing Crash in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

A jury convicted Alfonso Chavez on Friday of multiple charges, including first-degree aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The 44-year-old Absecon resident, who has been in custody since 2023, will be subject to Megan’s Law registration and lifetime parole supervision upon his release. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled, pending the… The post Atlantic County Man Found Guilty of Child Sexual Assault Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.