Sergeant Ivanov’s recovery fund covers medical costs, childcare, and family stability needs
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (CNBNews)(June 9, 2026)–The Atlantic City Police Department Union released the following statement regarding Police Sgt. Christian Ivanov who was critically injured after being shot in the line of duty. A GoFund Me page that has been published and those who worked with him or knew him are asking the public to donate to it. The money raised will be used towards his medical costs, for childcare, and family stability needs.
Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Department Chief Tracey Super announce the arrest of James A. Murray, age 41, a resident of Cape May Court House, New Jersey. On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded a joint investigation into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances by James A. Murray. On the same date, members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Middle Township Police Department, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team, executed Court-authorized search warrants at the residence of James A. Murray, as well as on his vehicle and person. As a result of these searches, authorities seized distribution quantities of cocaine, ecstasy pills, psilocybin mushrooms, .38-caliber handgun ammunition, and various items of paraphernalia associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). James A. Murray was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, a crime of the third degree; Possession with Intent to Distribute MDMA, a crime of the third degree; Possession with Intent to Distribute Psilocybin Mushrooms, a crime of the third degree; Possession of Cocaine, a crime of the third degree; Possession of MDMA, a crime of the third degree; Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms, a crime of the third degree; Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons or Ammunition, a crime of the fourth degree; and Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia, a crime of the fourth degree. James A. Murray was processed and lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Facility, where he remains in custody pending further court proceedings. Individuals convicted of third-degree crimes are subject to a term of imprisonment of 3 to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison. Prosecutor Sutherland stated his office will continue to work hand in hand with Federal and State partners along with the local municipalities to target anyone selling illegal, controlled, dangerous substances as well as the illegal possession of firearms. Prosecutor Sutherland also continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding any criminal activity within the community, and that information can be reported to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Contact: Jeffrey H. Sutherland County Prosecutor Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office 4 Moore Road, DN-110 Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-1601 Telephone: (609) 465-1135 Fax: (609) 465-1347 Website: www.cmcpros.net NEWS Office at 609-465-1135 or anonymously on the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office website at cmcpo.tips. *Any charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Recently SLEO II Megan Douglass joined the Stone Harbor Police Department. Officer Douglass previously served the Borough as a member of the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol, but after attending the Cape May County Police Academy this winter, she is now looking forward to protecting and serving our residents and visitors as an officer this summer. Welcome Megan… we wish you a safe, successful, and rewarding career.
ape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland together with Sheriff Robert Nolan are alerting residents to a recent telephone scam in which individuals are receiving calls from persons falsely claiming to be members of the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office.
In these calls, the scammers tell victims that they owe money for fines or missed court appearances and threaten that a warrant will be issued for their arrest if payment is not made immediately. The callers often demand payment through unconventional methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, or other non-traditional means.
Middle Township, New Jersey — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland, and Chief Tracey Super of the Middle Township Police Department announce that on May 15, 2026, at approximately 12:56 p.m., officers from the Middle Township Police Department responded to the Simpson Motel, located in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township, New Jersey, for the report of an individual suffering from a gunshot injury. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 25-year-old male suffering from a gunshot injury to the face. The victim was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus, Atlantic City, New Jersey for treatment of his injuries.
Preservation New Jersey has released a new video spotlighting two significant Cape May landmarks, the Franklin Street School and the AME Church, as part of its ongoing “10 Most Endangered Historic Places” video series. The video explores the history and cultural importance of these two sites, both deeply connected to New Jersey’s African American heritage. The Franklin Street School, built in 1928 during segregation, served as an educational institution for Black students in Cape May. The nearby AME Church has long stood as a spiritual, cultural, and community anchor for local residents. Together, these sites tell a powerful story of resilience, education, faith, and community in the face of historic inequality. The video highlights ongoing preservation concerns while also underscoring community efforts to protect and interpret these important landmarks for future generations. “Franklin Street School and the AME Church are vital pieces of Cape May’s history,” said Paul Muir, President of Preservation New Jersey. “Their preservation ensures that the stories of the communities who built, used, and sustained them are not forgotten.” The release of this video is part of Preservation New Jersey’s broader initiative to raise awareness of the state’s most endangered historic places and to encourage public engagement in preservation efforts across New Jersey. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Fb97yHjWpH8 For more information about Preservation New Jersey and the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places program, visit: https://preservationnj.org/
Electric scooters and electric bikes have flooded into Gloucester City and surrounding towns, and the results are becoming harder to ignore. What began as a convenient way to get around has quickly turned into a safety problem for anyone who uses our sidewalks, jogging paths, or neighborhood streets responsibly.
The danger isn’t theoretical. On my daily walks with Sweetie, I’ve had kids on these motorized bikes come up behind us without a sound. These machines make no noise, so you can’t hear them approaching until they’re already on top of you. More than once, a rider has blown past us at high speed, leaving no time to react. In one instance, a teenager on an e‑bike came straight at the dog and me, expecting us to move aside. I was forced to step off the path or be hit. That’s not “sharing the road”—that’s intimidation.
Congressman Van Drew highlighted the continued strength of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May following the Coast Guard’s announcement that it plans to establish an additional training center in Alabama to help meet growing national training needs.
“This is good news for Cape May, good news for the Coast Guard, and good news for our country,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Cape May is the main training center for the entire nation, and that is not changing. With the $495 million in federal investments we have secured, the Training Center Cape May is thriving and stronger than it has ever been. This includes the single largest federal investment in the history of South Jersey, and the Coast Guard has given us a written commitment ensuring these funds come solely to our Training Center.
Middle Township, New Jersey– Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super announce the arrest of Brian Leach, 53, of the 100 East block of Woodland Avenue, Cape May Court House, following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
On March 4, 2026, members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey State Police, the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team executed multiple court-authorized search warrants at sober living residences operated under Leach’s Sobriety House, LLC, as well as Leach’s personal residence located in the 100 East block of Woodland Avenue in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township, New Jersey.
Cape May Court House, New Jersey — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland, and Chief Tracey Super of the Middle Township Police Department announce that on March 3, 2026, a county resident was walking in a wooded area in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township and discovered what appeared to be a human skull. The discovery was immediately reported to the Middle Township Police Department.
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