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May 19, 2024

Somers Point man charged with 82 guns now in federal custody
A Somers Point man jailed in March after drugs intercepted by Homeland Security led to a cache of drugs and …
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May 18, 2024

Pleasantville shooting suspect arrested on Atlantic City Expressway
Marlon Chiles II was taken into custody during a car stop by N.J. State Police.
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May 18, 2024

Fire damages Pleasantville business
An aggressive interior attack began with a coordinated response involving multiple mutual aid companies. Various resources were required due to …
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May 18, 2024

Mays Landing bicyclist killed in crash
Arthur Herz, 61, was struck as he entered the westbound lanes of the Black Horse Pike in Hamilton Township, police …
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May 17, 2024

Atlantic City man jailed in Absecon hit-and-run that killed teen
Everett Williams, 52, is accused of striking the 17-year-old on the White Horse Pike in Absecon, and fleeing the scene …
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May 17, 2024

Four people hospitalized in West Atlantic City crash
A driver was ejected from her vehicle and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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May 17, 2024

Galloway, Atlantic City men plead to attack on corrections officers in juvy
Bilal Rex and Samir Abdullah assaulted the officers while they were in juvenile detention.
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May 16, 2024

Atlantic City workers call out councilman for telling them to 'spit on' mayor
An Atlantic City councilman's words came back to haunt him Wednesday, after he said city workers should "spit on" the …
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May 16, 2024

Galloway man arrested in killing while released pending sentencing in gun case
Kalief Lyons, 35, pleaded guilty March 5, in connection to brandishing a handgun Nov. 30, 2022, in Galloway Township. He …
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May 16, 2024

Camden man sentenced to 10 years for gun found in Atlantic City hotel room
Quadir Webb, 31, was convicted by a jury last August on second-degree charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and …
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May 16, 2024

Atlantic City school board once again mum on superintendent's charges
The second special Board of Education meeting held within a week concerning "personnel matters" ended just as the first did, …
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May 13, 2024

GoFundMe to help EHT teen bicyclist critically injured in accident
Emily Davis, 15, remains in critical condition in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Cooper Health Systems, where she has …
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May 13, 2024

Family of swimmer killed in alleged drunken boating crash files suit
Norma Michaels, 79, suffered fatal injuries when Jeffrey Jastrzembski’s boat propeller struck her while she was swimming with another woman …
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May 13, 2024

Galloway remains identified as N.Y. man missing since 2011
Kevin Morris was 32 when he was reported missing Oct. 21, 2011. The remains — found in June 2021 — …
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May 10, 2024

Lawfirm to announce findings in Atlantic City boat crash that killed swimmer
Jeffrey Jastrzembski, 54, had a blood-alcohol level nearly 2½ times the legal limit when he turned into two women swimming …
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May 10, 2024

Galloway man dies in Pleasantville shooting
Baseem Taliaferro, 38, was found dead inside a home in the first block of West Pleasant Avenue, the Atlantic County …
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May 10, 2024

Atlantic City BOE moves step closer to addressing superintendent employment
The board still has not publicly addressed Dr. La'Quetta Small's criminal charges. But they now have a special counsel and …
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May 9, 2024

Man dies in parkway crash in Galloway
Brian Ross, 60, sustained fatal injuries in the single-vehicle crash.
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May 9, 2024

EHT man was impaired in fatal hit-run, expert says
An investigation determined the driver had a blood-alcohol concentration ranging between .04 and .09, with the legal limit .08. An …
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May 9, 2024

Stockton student's commitment to sober driving makes him HERO of the Year
Colin Wojciechowski, a junior majoring in marine biology, was nominated for the award seven times by his peers.
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May 9, 2024

Atlantic City man pleads guilty to gun and drug charges
Nahjajuan Ellis, 23, was arrested last year, after a search of his home led to a stolen handgun and more …
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May 9, 2024

Convicted sex offender found guilty on gun charges in Atlantic City domestic assault
Rahiem Paige, now 28, was arrested during Labor Day weekend 2022, after police responded to Caesar's Atlantic City for a …
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May 8, 2024

Teen bicyclist fell before being struck by tow truck in EHT, police say
A teen girl suffered traumatic injuries when she fell off her bike and into the path of a tow truck …
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May 8, 2024

Mays Landing man stole about $39K pretending to sell headstones, charges claim
Jiolio "Joe" Cincotti, 71, is accused of deceiving more than 24 victims between October 2020 and October 2023.
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May 8, 2024

'Homicide' investigation in EHT turns out to be a doll
An investigation will continue into who may have discarded the lifelike doll, and why they chose to do so in …
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May 8, 2024

Atlantic City police arrest 10 in 11-hour shift
Bravo 2 and Charlie 2 had 150 calls for service, including 10 resulting in arrests, from 4 p.m. Tuesday through …
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May 8, 2024

Atlantic City BOE to hold special meeting after approving legal adviser on superintendent
A special meeting to discuss "personnel matters" comes less than a week after the Board of Education approved special counsel …
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May 7, 2024

Gunshots in Atlantic City lead to three arrests, two handguns
Police were called to the Club Wyndham Skyline Tower in the beach block of North Carolina Avenue at about 10:20 …
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May 6, 2024

Atlantic City gunshot victim wanted after investigation finds he shot himself, police say
A Philadelphia man allegedly gave a false name and a fictitious story when he showed up at the Atlantic City …
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May 6, 2024

Egg Harbor Township man dies in crash
Jose Catalan, 87, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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May 5, 2024

New additions to dogs rescued from alleged Millville fight ring
There are new additions to the more than 120 dogs seized from an alleged dog-fighting operation in Millville. And one …
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May 3, 2024

Miss America battle puts state and local pageant leaders in the middle
A Zoom meeting held by former Revel owner Glenn Straub was meant to answer question from those running the feeder …
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May 3, 2024

EHT man was running drug-trafficking network, charges claim
Woody Demosthenes is accused of running a drug ring out of his home that he shared with five children ages …
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May 2, 2024

EHT man jailed twice after allegedly fire gun from vehicle
Kiyon Smalley was arrested after a high-risk stop following the shots fired call. He had an empty holster. A warranted …
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May 2, 2024

Atlantic City mayor, superintendent tried to destroy evidence, tort claim alleges
Mayor Marty Small and Superintendent La'Quetta Small tried to confiscate and destroy evidence in the investigation that led to charges …
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May 2, 2024

Atlantic County serial burglary suspect released, Facebook post warns
A Mays Landing woman took to Facebook last week after a man was arrested — and quickly released — in …
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May 1, 2024

Somers Point couple admits to running cannabis facility that employed teen son
John Garman and girlfriend, Donna Shiffler, ran Garmans Goods, which advertised its business through cards, flyers and videos. It also …
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April 30, 2024

Ex-Atlantic City Housing Authority worker defrauded federal programs, charges claim
LuQuay Zahir worked as coordinator for a grant program with the Atlantic City Housing Authority and Urban Development Agency. But …
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April 30, 2024

Drones take Atlantic City public safety to a higher level
A drone demonstration at Bader Field simulated how the flying cameras could be used in case of a fire on …
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April 30, 2024

Egg Harbor Township man gets 2½ years in $1.3M fraud
Jeremy Earley claimed businesses that paid out $1.728 million and $4.59 million for payroll in 2019. In reality, he had …
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April 30, 2024

E-ZPass warns of texting scam
The text says it's from E-ZPass Toll Services," and includes a link to pay an outstanding balance to avoid a …
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April 29, 2024

Cape man jailed on child pornography charges
A cybertip that Xavier Figueroa was sharing videos of child sexual abuse via "X" led to the charges.
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April 29, 2024

Battle over Miss America could turn criminal
Both former Atlantic City casino owner Glenn Straub and "ousted" CEO Robin Fleming claim ownership of the century-old pageant. In …
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April 29, 2024

Morris County man dies in fiery Absecon crash
Craig Doka's vehicle was found engulfed in flames off Route 30 near the old Bayview Motel in Absecon.
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April 29, 2024

Ventnor code enforcement officer indicted in theft of $91,000
Michelle Calderon, 37, of Egg Harbor Township, allegedly took cash from citizens and businesses intended as payment for various city …
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April 28, 2024

Atlantic City dance teams come out on top at world competition
Hot Topic Dance Academy based out of Atlantic City's PAL returned from the Allstar World Championship in Orlando, Fla., with …
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April 27, 2024

Ex-Revel owner suing 'ousted' Miss America CEO for $20M
Glenn Straub's suit names him as the sole owner of the Miss America, alleging he suspended and then fired Miss …
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April 27, 2024

Grant to help JFS service Atlantic, Cape Holocaust survivors
Jewish Family Services received $204,497 from the Claims Conference that will help JFS continues essential programs and services to the …
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April 26, 2024

Galloway man gets 10 years for drugs and gun charges
At the time of his arrest, Alfred Fuller was working for the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, where his salary …
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April 26, 2024

Atlantic City man gets three years on gun charge
Angelo Williams was 18 when he was arrested after Atlantic City police received a tip about an armed man.
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