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Mays Landing man pleads guilty in Atlantic City theft and drug cases

Tariq Smith faces a four-year sentence in the two drug cases and a theft.

Atlantic City man sentenced to five years in five separate cases

Francisco Corriano pleaded guilty in cases involving shoplifting, drugs and burglaries.

Atlantic City offshore wind opponents submit petition to put project on ballot

The more than 2,000 signatures are now under statutory review by the city clerk. Once certified, it would go on …

Boyfriend allegedly drove refrigerator with woman's remains to Belleplain forest

The couple had a history of domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, according to the affidavit of probable cause.

Fugitive Atlantic City couple held in alleged drug manufacturing facility

Attorneys for the pair claim their clients did not run from the charges. They were arrested together in Pleasantville.

Atlantic City mayor says police at witness' home was parental response

Officers responded to the home of the boyfriend of Marty Small's daughter was part of a well-being check "by a …

Women accused of stealing vehicle after release from Atlantic County jail

Brielle Winston and Chazcie Heflin are accused of taking a vehicle that was left running outside the Wawa in Mays …

Atlantic City firefighters battle blaze in snow

The fire on Atlantic Avenue went to two alarms.

Snowfall closes schools, government buildings

Snow started blanketing roads early Monday morning, with leaders cautioning against travel.

Jailed Atlantic City man faces more gun charges

David Barabin, 47, has been jailed since Dec. 22, after he was stopped in the first block of South Florida …

Wildwood Crest woman charged with leaving Wildwood crash that killed pedestrian

Marilyn Glenn, 76, was arrested after an investigation into fatal crash in the area of West Hand and Hudson avenues …

Dela. woman says she crashed into Bridgeton hospital to get help

April Love was arrested after crashing through the ambulance bay doors, causing an estimated $135,000 in damages.

New Year's Eve fire in Galloway possibly arson, police say

Evidence found at the scene makes it appear intentionally set, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

Cape man who discovered woman's remains at Belleplain forest charged with obstruction

State Police are still trying to identify the woman, releasing photos of her tattoos along with items found at the …

State not Atlantic County responsible for juvenile detention placement, judge rules

“This issue has reached a crisis level,” Atlantic County Assignment Judge Michael Blee wrote in his ruling.

Atlantic County teens took stolen vehicle on three-town chase, police say

The 15-year-old driver, along with a 14-year-old girl and 13-year-old boy were charged.

Atlantic City law firm investigating how EHT preschooler was left on bus

Several questions remain after the 4-year-old was found on a parked school bus hours after the rest of the children …

Santa's helpers give merry Christmas to children touched by tragedy

Two children who lost their aunt earlier this month were showered with gifts this Christmas, courtesy of a local group …

Atlantic City officer remains jailed in domestic violence case

Warren Young's attorney argued that there is no proof his client pulled his service weapon on his wife, and that …

Atlantic City convict found with 'arsenal' during car stop ordered held

David Barabin, 47, was arrested just after 2 a.m. Friday, with seven guns and nearly 300 pieces of ammunition, according …

Atlantic City gives kids a different kind of snow day

A group of students traveled to Big Snow in the American Dream Mall for skiing, snowboarding or tubing.

Ventnor police investigating fatal dog attack

Two dogs were killed in the attack. Two others and their owner were injured.

Atlantic City man ordered held in armed home invasion

"I'm innocent," Rashad Lampkin insisted to the judge who detained him.

Atlantic City police officer jailed for allegedly brandishing gun at wife

'I won't let you hurt me again,' Officer Warren Young allegedly told his wife, who is charged on a criminal …

Atlantic City re-entry offers night of fun for children of incarcerated parents

The Reunification Winter Youth Seminar welcomed about 80 children and their parents for a night of fun, food and gifts.

GoFundMe to help Somers Point man injured in crash that killed father

Tobias Natale was badly injured and his father killed in a crash allegedly caused by a drunken driver going the …

Atlantic City offshore wind plan passes after hours of public comment

Opponents filled City Council chambers to capacity, causing the fire marshal to limit who could come in.

EHT preschooler left alone on school bus for hours

The district is investigating, and those involved no longer work there, the superintendent says.

Atlantic City mayor indicted on witness tampering charge

Marty Small is accused of asking his teen daughter to 'twist up' the story of how she suffered a head …

Judge cuts years off plea in teen killer's sentencing

Azair Wilson, now 19, faced 18 years in prison under an agreement that had him plead guilty to aggravated manslaughter …

Recently released convict arrested with gun in Atlantic City after domestic violence call, police say

Devin Brown, 23, was released from prison May 3, after serving a five-year sentence on a gun charge out of …

Somers Point driver killed in EHT crash with allegedly drunken driver

Oriel Dixon, 38, of Egg Harbor Township, was heading north on Blackman when she crossed over into oncoming traffic, continuing …

Bill honoring 8-year-old killed in Absecon crash advances

The bill was sparked by the death of Javier 'Javi' Velez who died when the car he was sleeping in …

Property damaged in two Pleasantville shooting Monday night

No injuries were reported.

Targeted efforts leads to 14 arrests in two weeks, Atlantic City police say

Officers have been deployed to the areas of Florida, Bellevue and Texas avenues for more than a month, focusing on …

Atlantic City man indicted for using drone to damage pools last year

The indictment comes more than a year after the man's brother was charged.

EHT middle-schoolers sing at Radio City Music Hall

The Alder Avenue Middle School Choir were the opening act for the world-renowned Rockettes.

Atlantic County jail sergeant indicted for official misconduct

Fred Gilbert is accused of instructing a junior officer to report that no contraband was recovered in the June 12, …

Mays Landing man indicted in alleged grave stone scheme

Jiolio "Joe" Cincotti pretended to sell headstones, but instead too the money and did nothing, according to the charges.

Video shows Pleasantville worker spitting in ice cream

The now-19-year-old woman issued a statement to BreakingAC, insisting that the tainted concoctions were not served and that it was …

Witness' photograph helps track down Atlantic City stabbing suspect

Luis Martinez-Colon, 30, of Atlantic City, is accused of stabbing a 45-year-old city man at about 8:35 a.m. Dec. 2, …

Pleasantville council votes to file complaints against police chief, detective

The 5-2 vote comes weeks after the PBA union's attorney refused to yield the podium during public comment.

Atlantic City firefighters battling blaze in rain

Fire displaced two adults and two children.

Van Drew Wants Mysterious Drones Over N.J. Shot Down

He urges President Biden "to neutralize them as soon as possible."

Mays Landing man admits to hit-and-run that killed Atlantic City pedestrian

Fabian Lucas, 38, was set to go on trial Monday, but instead admitted to leaving the scene of a crash …

Pretrial intervention clears Somers Point businessman of criminal charges

Gregory Sykora did not have to plead guilty and received several months of credit when he entered the program.

EHT man pleads guilty in deadly 2020 robbery

Leonard Ludwigsen, now 30, admitted that he was in a car outside the Vermont Avenue home Jan. 2, 2020, when …

Atlantic County sues state over dangerous juvenile detention conditions

The issue has offenders waiting hours and even days for placement, and led to riots at Harborfields.

UPDATE: Body found in search for missing Galloway man

The body has not yet been positively identified. Alan Levin's vehicle was found by the Port Republic Bridge.

Holiday Meal Giveaway goes door-to-door in Pleasantville

Sen. Vince Polistina , Assemblyman Don Guardian and Assemblywoman Claire Swift set up at Ministerio Cristiano Church at noon Sunday.

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