A Gloucester County woman has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after Atlantic City police officers responding to a disturbance at Tropicana Casino allegedly watched her approach a person who was already on the ground and kick the victim in the face. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, Anntanette Johnson of Clayton pleaded guilty o second-degree aggravated assault. The plea agreement calls for Johnson to receive three years in New Jersey State Prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6.
County Exec, County Clerk Differ On Voter ID
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson and County Clerk Joe Giralo agree that New Jersey should require voter identification. But the two longtime Atlantic County Republicans sharply disagree over vote-by-mail. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Levinson said Friday he believes Election Day should once again become the primary way most people cast ballots, with absentee voting largely reserved for people who cannot get to the polls. Giralo takes almost the opposite position on mail voting. The county clerk told Off The Press with Scott Cronick on WOND earlier this week that while he supports voter ID, he would strongly oppose eliminating vote-by-mail.
Federal Audit Finds Some AC Electric Noncompliancy
A federal audit found Atlantic City Electric noncompliant in five financial areas over a five-year period, resulting in customer overcharges. The utility company claims its initial analysis shows the overbilling amounts to less than two cents per month over a full year. However, Congressman Jeff Van Drew and local customers strongly reject that figure after watching their electric bills double or triple during the same period. They insist the utility's response fails to account for the massive price hikes impacting South Jersey families.
Sheriff Says Atlantic County Has Decision To Make On Aging Jail
Atlantic County is facing a potentially costly decision over the future of its aging jail, and Sheriff Joseph "Tokyo Joe" O'Donoghue says he believes any replacement facility should remain in Atlantic County. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, the future of the Atlantic County Justice Facility surfaced during O'Donoghue's appearance this week on Off The Press with Scott Cronick on WOND (M-F, 4-6pm), where the sheriff discussed the possibility of regionalizing jail operations with another county. O'Donoghue said he understands Atlantic County officials are continuing to explore options after an earlier concept involving Camden County failed to move forward.
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