Archive for February 26, 2019
Mays Landing man allegedly hid sex-traffic victims after cops were alerted
A Mays Landing man accused of human trafficking allegedly hid two of his victims from police for nearly three weeks after a third woman escaped and alerted police.El Joshua used the women’s addiction to heroin to force them into prostitution and keep them captive, according to the affidavit of probable cause in the case. He…
Read MoreOne teen shot, one assaulted in Atlantic City
One teen was shot and another assaulted in Atlantic City early Tuesday morning.A ShotSpotter alert in the area of Windsor and Ventnor avenues led police to two victims on Clayhagy Avenue, Sgt. Kevin Fair said.An 18-year-old Atlantic City man had a gunshot wound to his leg, according to the report.An 18-year-old from Ventnor had injuries…
Read MoreGalloway man allegedly pawned $2,000 in stolen tools
A Galloway Township man is accused of stealing about $2,000 worth of tools and pawning them.Michael Williams, 30, was arrested Tuesday, and confessed, police said.The homeowner on the 100 block of South Genoa Avenue reported the burglary last Wednesday, after the locked detached garage was broken into.Several Snap-On tools, valued at about $2,000 were taken.…
Read MoreTwo dead in EHT crash
An adult and a child were killed in a fiery crash in Egg Harbor Township on Tuesday. The crash happened just after noon in the area of English Creek Avenue and Friars Lane in the Scullville section of the township, police said.A 2011 Cadillac CTS was heading north on English Creek Road when it made…
Read MoreAtlantic City police promote diverse group to lieutenants
Atlantic City celebrated a diverse group of new lieutenants, including its first Latino in the position.Wil Santiago was among seven sergeants that also included Alexis Zellinger, the only female promoted who also speaks fluent Spanish.The positions are acting, as litigation continues through the courts between the state and the city’s police union. Although no mention…
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