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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.

Sons now charged in father's alleged Mays Landing meth business

Thomas Collet, 54, was arrested Nov. 27, after a SWAT team searched his home and found 12 ounces of the …

Pleasantville man held in deadly beating of pregnant girlfriend

Boris Lainez Rosales, 26, did not contest detention at a hearing Friday.

GoFundMe set up for Absecon man critically injured in hit-and-run

Syed Hoque's beloved dog was killed in the crash.

Two Atlantic City High students among Governor's STEM Scholars

A Stockton University student along with two from Cumberland County and one from Cape May are among 111 students chosen …

Atlantic City man sentenced to 25 years in rape of 5-year-old girl caught on camera

Oscar Oberlino Gomez-Miralda, 41, was convicted of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child by …

Galloway gymnastics instructor detained in sexual assault of minor

The Brigantine resident consented to his detention on charges he had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student.

Atlantic City woman wanted in shooting incident arrested with handgun, police say

Kasheemah Valentine, 30, faces charges including possession of a weapon by a certain person not to possess a weapon.

Charges: Bridgeton men forced women into sex with hundreds at 'Latin American brothel'

Three women were recovered when a search warrant was served at the undisclosed location Sept. 20, indicating to investigators that …

Pleasantville man charged with killing pregnant girlfriend

Boris Lainez-Rosales allegedly tried to cover the crime with bleach and a story of a fall down the stairs.

Millville woman to stay jailed in hit-and-run that killed girlfriend

Breanna Rowley faces two counts of murder in the deadly crash followed by an alleged attempt to cover up her …

Cigarettes sparked fire that displaced Atlantic City family, chief says

The fire was in the 3000 block of Fairmont Avenue, Fire Chief Scott Evans told BreakingAC.

Man with 44 prior convictions ordered held in casino theft

Michael Taylor's criminal history dates to 1979.

Atlantic City fraternity and church join to feed more than 200 homeless

The event was held at Asbury Methodist Church with the Zeta Omega chapter of Iota Phi Theta.

The Maccabeats bring a cappella Hanukkah harmonizing to Stockton PAC

The all-male, 14-member group uses just their voices and humor on Jewish parodies of songs.

Mays Landing man charged in Absecon hit-run that badly injured man, killed dog

Syed Hoque and his dog were struck shortly after midnight Saturday at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue.

Atlantic City man wounded in shootout has 18 pending charges

Brian Wilson, 28, was ordered held on his latest charges incurred just a week after his last release.

Hammonton police sergeant stole drugs from evidence, charges claim

An investigation was launched after Robert Zbikowski failed a drug test earlier this year.

Atlantic City man who helped officer then arrested for attacking victim

Ruben Carlo helped Officer Christopher Campbell when he responded to Tennessee and Atlantic avenues just after 8 p.m. Saturday, for …

UPDATE: Raccoon responsible for daylong Atlantic City power outage

The animal in the Ontario substation caused 1,500 customers to lose power

Father and son jailed, third man sought in Atlantic City drugs and gun case

Joseph Riley Jr. and Sr. were passengers in a vehicle where police later found drugs and a stolen handgun.

Atlantic City homeless work to clean up city and their futures

The city's inaugural Work Hope program gives 10 struggling individuals jobs and help toward stable lives.

Seaville fire deputy chief makes special delivery on Garden State Parkway

Amelia Charlotte Marsden made her world debut at mile marker 21 northbound Thursday night.

Man gets 15 years in fatal Egg Harbor Township shooting

Arturo 'Arty' Barrera III was just 24 years old when he was fatally shot Jan. 2, 2020.

Galloway man gets three years in fatal Ocean City crash

An Ocean City man died in the 2021 crash.

Accused Galloway gymnastics coach was focus of investigation in 2017

USA Gymnastics barred the Brigantine man from unsupervised contact with minors pending a hearing seven years ago.

Legacy of slain A.C. 10-year-old lives on five years later

Micah 'Dew' Tennant died Nov. 20, 2019, five days after he was shot watching a Pleasantville High School football game.

Ocean County man gets four years in Atlantic City date rape

Gary Kearns must serve 85 percent under the No Early Release Act.

Absecon man imprisoned in violent home invasion gets eight years in A.C. drug case

Michael Hayes is currently serving a 60-year prison sentence on his prior conviction.

Galloway children's gymnastics owner charged with sexual assault of juvenile girl

The Brigantine man has been coaching girls for more than 23 years, according to his LinkedIn.

Atlantic City man pleads guilty to rape at bus terminal

The victim was sleeping at the time of the attack, which was captured on high-definition surveillance.

Atlantic City man who dumped dogs indicted for animal cruelty

Jahlil McNeal was captured on video dumping a total of four dogs on two instances.

Pleasantville council meeting highlights communication issues

Police officers lined the City Council meeting in support of what the union alleges is a change in how public …

UPDATE: Two wounded in Atlantic City shooting

A witness said they heard seven shots.

Young boxers give their all at Atlantic City PAL event

About 30 young boxers got to enter the ring at the Tropicana a day after the pros.

Millville man missing two weeks, last seen in Atlantic City

William Miller, 56, was last seen near the NJ Transit bus station in Atlantic City on Nov. 3.

One wounded in Pleasantville shooting

Pleasantville detectives are investigating after one person was wounded in a shooting Saturday night.

UPDATE: Pleasantville carjacking suspect, passenger arrested after chase

A teen girl and baby were inside the vehicle when it was taken, but released almost immediately after.

Barnegat woman wins $1 million in Powerball

Stacey Fiore matched the five numbers but not the Powerball, meaning the jackpot now will be around $130 million.

As fatal crashes climb, law enforcement calls for driver vigilance

Egg Harbor Township has had 11 fatal crashes this year.

Atlantic City crash leads to drug arrest of Galloway driver

Louis Murphy, 22, crashed with another vehicle just before 5 p.m. Tuesday at Tennessee and Baltic avenues, Capt. Kevin Fair …

Stockton gets lesson in Atlantic County's 'Safe Place' program

The initiative promotes safety while addressing bias incidents and hate crimes.

Scammer arrested coming to get money from elderly victims, Galloway police say

Dipen Patel is accused of trying to bilk the pair out of more than $60,000.

New Jersey will sue if Trump presidency violates laws, attorney general vows

N.J. Attorney General Matthew Platkin addresses Project 2025 and the president-elect's campaign promises during unrelated press conference.

Region honors those who served

Several ceremonies were set for 11 a.m. Monday. But some places celebrated Veterans Day early.

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