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A former Atlantic County corrections officer is facing sexual assault charges after investigators say DNA evidence linked him to an attack on an inmate. Court documents allege 24-year-old Sebastian Flores-Huamani entered the woman’s cell while on duty and remained off-camera for several minutes during the incident. Flores-Huamani, who is no longer employed by the jail,… The post Former Atlantic County Officer Charged in Sexual Assault of Inmate appeared first on Coast News Today.

Freezing temperatures have prompted officials across New Jersey to issue Code Blue alerts, authorizing emergency shelter and warming centers for vulnerable residents. While declarations in Atlantic, Camden, and Mercer counties run through today, alerts in Essex and Hudson counties have been extended through December 7th and 9th, respectively. Residents can locate open facilities, including libraries… The post Severe Cold Triggers Code Blue Alerts Across New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City officials are set to vote again today on a redevelopment designation for the shuttered Wonderland Pier site, a measure they previously rejected in August. Developer Eustice Mita and local merchants are urging the council to approve the step, arguing that a proposed $170 million resort is necessary to support struggling boardwalk businesses. While… The post Ocean City Council Reconsiders Vote on Wonderland Pier Redevelopment appeared first on Coast News Today.

A federal judge has ordered inpatient mental health treatment for Natalie Greene, the former aide to Representative Jeff Van Drew accused of staging a violent political attack on herself. Prosecutors allege Greene conspired with a friend and a body modification artist to fake the July 2025 assault, during which she was found bound and marked… The post Judge Orders Mental Health Treatment for Former Congressional Aide Accused of Staging Attack appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Atlantic County man, Jose Castro-Vega, has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting and having inappropriate contact with multiple minors. The 60-year-old Pleasantville resident was sentenced on convictions including aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault and will not be eligible for parole. Authorities stated that Castro-Vega admitted… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced for Sexual Assaults appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township is significantly expanding its pickleball facilities with the addition of five new dedicated courts. These new courts are being constructed between the Township Hall and the Senior Center, bringing the total number of regulation courts to seven, in addition to existing tennis courts lined for pickleball. Township Manager Mike Laffey noted the growing… The post Lower Township Expanding Pickleball Court Availability appeared first on Coast News Today.

Police in Absecon, New Jersey, have launched an investigation after a man was found dead on the side of the road Sunday evening. Officers responded to a 911 call near South Shore Road and Iowa Avenue, finding the man on the shoulder with visible signs of trauma. Authorities have released no further details as the… The post Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead on Absecon Roadside appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. is heading to trial this week on charges including endangering the welfare of a child, terroristic threats, and aggravated assault. Jury selection for the trial, which stems from alleged abuse of his teenage daughter between late 2023 and early 2024, began on Tuesday. Despite facing possible prison time if… The post Atlantic City Mayor’s Child Abuse Trial Begins appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at Starns Village Super Market in Rio Grande, New Jersey, after the Wednesday, November 26 drawing. The New Jersey ticket was one of four nationwide that matched all five white balls, missing only the Powerball number to win the grand prize. Since there was no jackpot winner… The post $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Rio Grande, New Jersey appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two cows from Little Rascals Farm in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, were safely returned home on Friday after escaping their new residence and remaining on the run for three days. The animals, named Darla and Maggie, were spotted by a volunteer search group, which utilized a drone to track their location near a local… The post Runaway Cows Captured After Three-Day Escape in Atlantic County appeared first on Coast News Today.