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A Somerset County man has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly impersonating a federal employee to steal $35,000 in cash from a victim. Authorities say Mahir D. Patel, 26, collected the money after the victim was directed by a scam phone caller to meet with a supposed Federal Trade Commission worker in February.… The post Somerset Man Posed as Federal Worker to Steal $35,000, Police Say appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Linwood Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Kaos, an 8-year-old German Shepherd who died after a battle with kidney disease. Serving since 2018, Kaos was remembered by the department as a loyal partner and courageous protector who worked tirelessly to keep the city safe. He was a beloved figure known for tracking… The post End of Watch: Linwood Police Mourn Loss of K-9 Partner appeared first on Coast News Today.

An online auction for more than 50 properties in Atlantic City, including residential and commercial lots, begins today at 1 p.m. The offerings range from small lots with starting bids of $7,000 to multi-lot commercial deals and fixer-upper homes. The event will kick off with a charity auction of four bicycles to benefit the Atlantic… The post Dozens of Atlantic City Properties Hit the Auction Block Today appeared first on Coast News Today.

A coastal storm will bring persistent rain and strong northeast winds to New Jersey on Tuesday, especially along the shore. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts up to 40 mph and the potential for scattered thunderstorms. The post Coastal Storm to Lash New Jersey Tuesday appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to attempted murder and bias intimidation after stabbing a person in the neck in July 2023 for being with a white individual. Tyler Smith, 40, who was identified after leaving his wallet at the scene, now faces a 15-year prison sentence. His sentencing is scheduled for January 2026. The post Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in Racially Motivated Stabbing appeared first on Coast News Today.