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Investigation finds no credible threat to Mainland Regional

An investigation in another jurisdiction in the state with an MRHS did lead to an arrest.


PUBLIC SAFETY

Wind knocks down Atlantic City traffic light

The pole was down at the intersection of New Jersey and Pacific avenues.

CRIME-COURTS

Fatal expressway hit-and-run investigation leads to handgun

Jamal Palms, 43, was pulled over Jan. 21, after a State Police trooper noticed the vehicle matched the one potentially …

PUBLIC SAFETY

Blue Envelope delivers easier interaction for drivers on the autism spectrum

The Atlantic County prosecutor joined with the county Association of Chiefs of Police to be part of the program.

CRIME-COURTS

Atlantic City man held in attempted murder of child's mother

Edwin Jones allegedly enlisted the help of the mothers of his other two children in handling the aftermath of the …

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CRIME-COURTS

Atlantic City man charged in shooting that locked down Pleasantville school

A ShotSpotter audio gunshot-detection alert brought officers to the area of West Edgewater and Chestnut avenues at about 12:35 p.m. …

ATLANTIC COUNTY

Galloway motorcyclist dies in EHC crash

Louis Hilton Jr., 57, was traveling east on Route 30 at about 6:34 p.m., when he was struck by a …

PUBLIC SAFETY

Shelter in place delayed Ventnor school dismissal about an hour

A mental health issue with a nearby resident put the school on alert.

HEALTH

Atlantic County groups collected nearly 3,500 pounds of unwanted meds last year

The medication collection effort prevents drug abuse and saves lives.

Four dogs killed in Egg Harbor Township fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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BREAKING

Mass casualty event after small plane crashes in Philly, police say

A pediatric patient headed home to Tijuana, Mexico, after receiving a lifesaving treatment and her mother were two of six …

PUBLIC SAFETY

EHT man whose standoff sparked school evacuation is released from jail

Joy Miller students were put on a shelter in place, which then turned to evacuation by bus to the high …

PUBLIC SAFETY

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.

CRIME-COURTS

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office offers diversion options under one unit

The programs are designed for certain offenders to avoid imprisonment.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Fire burns two Atlantic City homes, displaces eight

Two firefighters were injured battling the blaze.

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Six displaced in Egg Harbor Township fire

Heavy smoke and flames could be seen from the home on Bristol Road.

STATE

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 …

PUBLIC SAFETY

UPDATE: EHT school evacuation was sparked by barricaded suspect

Joy Miller students were put on a shelter in place, which then turned to evacuation by bus to the high …

PUBLIC SAFETY

Atlantic City's first couple among 13 arrests of public officials in 2024

2024's list includes two mayors, two teachers, three corrections officers and a police officer.

CRIME-COURTS

Atlantic City juvenile caught running with gun near Civil Courthouse

A ShotSpotter alert brought police to the 100 block of N. North Carolina Avenue.