An Atlantic City man accused of dealing drugs out of the home he shares with his girlfriend and two children was ordered held in jail this week. BreakingAC.com reports Mark A. Walker, 36, faces 21 charges, including first-degree operating a drug-production facility, after a search warrant was served at his Drexel Avenue home Aug. 21.Walker was cooperative with police after being read his Miranda rights, telling officers where they could find the drugs and insisting that neither his girlfriend, who owns the home, or the two juveniles knew about the contraband inside.
Booker's Local Visit Comes With Federal Funding Announcements
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker wrapped up his annual tour of all 21 New Jersey counties Friday with stops in Atlantic and Cape May counties, highlighting $31 million in federal funding for two major South Jersey projects. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Booker's final day included visits to Atlantic City's Orange Loop and AtlantiCare Trauma Center before heading south to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal, where officials discussed plans to modernize the ferry fleet. The Atlantic County portion included a $1 million federal award for AtlantiCare, while the Cape May County stop focused on $30 million toward a new diesel-hybrid ferry.
Cape May's The Brown Room Named Best Hotel Bar In America
South Jersey has another reason to celebrate this week as a beloved Cape May establishment has been recognized as the finest hotel bar in the entire country. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports The Brown Room at Congress Hall claimed the number one position in USA TODAY's reader poll of America's best hotel bars, with winners announced August 19 following the conclusion of public voting on August 10. The recognition places our Jersey Shore destination ahead of acclaimed establishments in major cities from Los Angeles to Honolulu.
Cape May Police Warn Of Apple Rep Scam
Cape May police are warning residents about a sophisticated scam in which criminals pose as Apple representatives and federal agents, threaten victims with arrest and, in some cases, instruct them to purchase gold bars as payment. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, police said Thursday that victims in recently reported incidents believe they lost a substantial amount of money and were then instructed by the scammers to liquidate additional assets.The scheme typically begins with a phone call or email purporting to be from Apple, who claims the victim's computer has been corrupted and what it will cost to fix it.
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