ocnjdaily.com stories: Public Safetyhttps://ocnjdaily.com/news/public-safety/ocnjdaily.com stories: Public Safetyen-usMon, 19 Jan 2026 16:54:00 -0500Gov. Murphy signs tough e-bike restrictions into law https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/jan/19/gov-phil-murphy-signs-tough-e-bike-restrictions-into-law/A series of fatal e-bike crashes occurred in 2025, including one in Somers Point. New Jersey MonitorMon, 19 Jan 2026 16:54:00 -0500259059Second pilot has died in Hammonton helicopter crash https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/dec/29/two-dead-hammonton-helicopter-crash/Authorities have identified the men, who both lived in New Jersey. Fideri News Network reportMon, 29 Dec 2025 12:15:00 -0500256774Seat belt use up post-'Click It' campaign https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/dec/24/seat-belt-use-up-post-click-it-campaign/ Fideri News Network reportWed, 24 Dec 2025 12:03:00 -0500256660FBI raid leads to arrest of EHT man for cyberstalking https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/nov/14/update-fbi-at-home-in-eht-on-friday-morning-ocnjda/Agents were seen going in and out of the home on Blackman Road. Lynda CohenFri, 14 Nov 2025 18:42:00 -0500252473Atlantic City police officer takes cold plunge to rescue dog https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/oct/28/atlantic-city-police-officer-takes-cold-plunge-to-rescue-dog/Officer Matt Schmidt jumped into the bay to retrieve a dog reported injured and abandoned. Lynda CohenTue, 28 Oct 2025 03:21:00 -0400250464Construction underway on $21.5 million county justice complex https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/oct/02/construction-underway-on-215-million-county-justice-complex/The project includes the demolition of outdated facilities and construction of a new 37,000-square-foot building. Donald WittkowskiThu, 02 Oct 2025 14:03:00 -0400247679Former bank building to become new police department headquarters https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/sep/22/former-bank-building-to-become-new-police-department-headquarters/Ocean City will buy the former Crown Bank building in a $12.6 million deal. Donald WittkowskiMon, 22 Sep 2025 19:25:00 -0400246513Stockton lockdown lifted, Galloway shooting suspect in custody https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/sep/11/stockton-lockdown-lifted-galloway-shooting-suspect-in-custody/The man was taken into custody without incident, police said. No name is being released. Lynda CohenThu, 11 Sep 2025 17:07:00 -0400245367Ocean City explores possibility of buying landmark building for police headquarters https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/sep/05/ocean-city-explores-possibility-of-buying-landmark-building-for-police-headquarters/The former Crown Bank Building dates to 1925 and is one of the iconic structures in the downtown district. Donald WittkowskiFri, 05 Sep 2025 18:06:00 -0400244813Ventnor cop shared video of woman in sex act in holding cell, charges claim https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/aug/25/ventnor-city-officer-shared-video-of-female-in-sex-act-/Officer Ryan Bonanni allegedly recorded the surveillance video on his cell phone and shared it. Lynda CohenMon, 25 Aug 2025 15:39:00 -0400243542NJ lawmaker aims to expand definition of domestic violence in wake of double homicide https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/aug/12/nj-lawmaker-aims-to-expand-definition-of-domestic-violence-in-wake-of-double-homicide/“This young woman feared for her safety and the system failed her in the worst way,” Assemblywoman Aura Dunn said. New Jersey MonitorTue, 12 Aug 2025 10:53:00 -0400242277EHT family wants answers after their dog is killed by another dog during walk https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jul/31/eht-family-wants-answers-after-their-dog-killed-by-anoth/This is not the first time the dog owned by Reed's Farm killed another animal, posts about his training say. Lynda CohenThu, 31 Jul 2025 15:47:00 -0400241146Hidden Cameras Found in Public Restrooms on Ocean City Boardwalk https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jun/13/hidden-cameras-found-in-restrooms-on-ocean-city-boardwalk/The mayor is vowing that police will use "every available resource" to solve the crime. Donald WittkowskiFri, 13 Jun 2025 15:15:00 -0400236778Ocean City Police Department Showcases New Way of Saving Lives https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jun/11/ocean-city-police-department-showcases-new-way-of-saving-lives/The department’s advanced drones can swoop in to help rescue distressed swimmers. Donald WittkowskiWed, 11 Jun 2025 19:31:00 -0400236571Ocean City High School Crew Members Rescued by Firefighters https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/apr/11/ocean-city-high-school-crew-members-rescued-by-firefighters/Altogether, 28 students and four coaches from the crew team were in need of assistance. Fideri News Network reportFri, 11 Apr 2025 11:25:00 -0400231340Wildwood Plans to Strictly Enforce Teen Curfew to Prevent Trouble This Summer https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/apr/02/wildwood-plans-to-strictly-enforce-teen-curfew-to-prevent-trouble-this-summer/Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. said Wildwood’s get-tough policy is no bluff. Donald WittkowskiWed, 02 Apr 2025 14:24:00 -0400230569Gun legislation sparks disagreement among New Jersey Republicans https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/mar/03/gun-legislation-sparks-disagreement-among-new-jersey-republicans/Two Republicans leaped off the party bandwagon last fall to introduce a package of bills that would establish new gun crimes and add several other new firearm restrictions. New Jersey MonitorMon, 03 Mar 2025 16:30:00 -0500227994Mass casualty event after small plane crashes in Philly, police say https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jan/31/watch-mass-casualty-event-friday-night-small-plane-crash/A pediatric patient headed home to Tijuana, Mexico, after receiving a lifesaving treatment and her mother were two of six killed in the crash. Tony Di DomizioFri, 31 Jan 2025 19:01:00 -0500225649Heavy law enforcement presence in Wildwood is not ICE, police say https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jan/30/heavy-law-enforcement-presence-in-wildwood-is-not-ice-police-say/The police presence is for the induction of board members to the New Jersey Sheriff's Association. Fideri News Network reportThu, 30 Jan 2025 16:58:00 -0500225527Statewide tracking of rape kits now required by law in New Jersey https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jan/23/statewide-tracking-of-rape-kits-now-required-by-law-in-new-jersey/Sexual assault victims in New Jersey should be able to track their rape kits through the criminal justice system by late summer under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed Thursday that’s meant to reduce a backlog of untested evidence and provide more transparency to victims. New Jersey MonitorThu, 23 Jan 2025 19:14:00 -0500224921