Ocean Heroin Deaths Increase, Groped At Great Adventure, Toddler Death Investigation Continues

By PATRICIA A. MILLER (Patch Staff)

Here’s some of our top stories this week in South Jersey:

Investigation Into Bayville Toddler Pool Death Continues

No answers yet in the drowning death of two-year-old Maddigan McCarthy.

Berkeley Police Make Another Narcan Save In Bayville

Incident happened on Osprey Lane on Aug. 23, police chief says.

Watch Out For Foreclosure Scam, Prosecutor Warns

Fort Lee company is sending letters to Ocean County residents claiming their properties are in foreclosure, officials say.

Map Shows Dramatic Ocean County Heroin Death Increase Since 2004

Now, heroin is everywhere, but a “heat map” graphically illustrates how the problem has quickly become an epidemic throughout the state.

Little Egg Harbor Zoning Board Member Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography

84-year-old Issat Farat had hundreds of images of adults engaged in sex with children on his computer, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office

Lacey Police Charge Two In Assault On Forked River Resident

Terrence P. Bacon, Kevin A. Bacon both charged with burglary, theft and assault.

Manatee Resurfaces In Barnegat Bay; Officials Urge Boaters To Be Cautious

The manatee, which has been meandering around Barnegat Bay for a few weeks now, was seen in Brick on Tuesday.

Three Hurt As Car Hits Mother Pushing Stroller Across Route 9, Reports Say

The accident happened about 10 p.m. in Lakewood and Route 9 was closed for several hours during the investigation, reports say.

Couple Lied To Get $150,000 In Medicaid, Food Stamps, Prosecutor Says

The Ocean County couple did not properly report income, officials allege.

Man Groped 13-Year-Old While In Ride Line At Great Adventure, Prosecutor Says

Ronnie Lacy is charged with criminal sexual contact in the incident that happened Sunday, authorities say.

Yes, That Was Bradley Cooper In Ocean City On Thursday

Yes, that was no cardboard cut-out of Bradley Cooper at Bob’s Grill in Ocean City.

Ocean City Patch Letter to the Editor: Time to Act for the Pinelands Commissioners

Steven Fenichel writes that the role of the commissioners could be reduced to “window dressing” if the SJ Gas Pipeline comes to fruition.

South Carolina Woman Sentenced for Role in South Jersey Gun Trafficking Scheme

Katelynn Schippnick and five Camden County men allegedly participated in the scheme.

Impostors Posing as Utility Workers Rob Elderly Woman’s Home in Gloucester Township: Police

Two men stole various items from an elderly woman’s home in August.

Family Dog Treated Following House Fire in Gloucester Township

No people were home at the time of the fire, and no emergency responders were injured while combating the blaze.

S.J. Town Offers Free Rides Home for Residents Who Drink Too Much: Should Moorestown Follow Suit?

Evesham will offer a trolley service and a free app beginning Friday.

$20K Reward Offered for Information on Person Who Shot at South Jersey Cop

A Pemberton Police officer was on patrol in the township when someone shot at him, hitting his car and barely

90 Percent of Burlington County Residents Have Trouble With Car seats: Report

County officials don’t expect much of a change despite new legislation that took effect on Tuesday.

15-Month-Old Girl Suffered Brain Damage Following Alleged Assault From Burlington County Man: Report

David Armstrong is charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

County to Loan Rowan College at Burlington County $3.5 Million for Main Campus Relocation

The college is moving its main campus from Pemberton to Mount Laurel.

Burlington County Putting Funding in Place for Landfill Expansion as Project Nears Completion

The county plans to set aside $6 million for expansion project.

Frontier Selling $1 Tickets From Trenton-Mercer Airport

The buck fares don’t include fees and are available from Trenton-Mercer Airport and Philly. One-day sale ends at midnight.