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Mays Landing man arrested in EHT with weapons stolen from a gun club

Seamus Manley also had outstanding warrants from two burglaries of the same business within 24 hours in 2022.

Ventnor man in psychiatric facility ordered held in brutal stabbing of contractor

Johnny Flores previously was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a similar attack in 2016.

Linwood man charged after fleeing Northfield bike stop

Joseph Griffin was allegedly one of six individuals recklessly riding dirt and electric bikes down New Road.

EHT mom petitions for stricter laws after fatal dog attack

Amanda Frazier's son was hurt and their Maltese killed in an attack by another dog during a walk last week.

Atlantic City man admits to shooting teen during 2022 dice game

Surveillance video identified Ibn Demps, who has been jailed since December 2022.

Atlantic County Commissioner Ernest Coursey has died

The lifelong Atlantic City resident announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election due to health concerns.

Atlantic City man arrested in killing of councilwoman's son

Kendell Roseborough was the city's third homicide victim of the year.

Atlantic City man's spa was offering more than massages, charges claim

An investigation into the Delaware business found female workers were offering illicit sex acts in exchange for money.

Alleged second shooter in 2020 Egg Harbor Township killing now jailed

Steven Huff was arrested in South Carolina on June 3. He was extradited to Atlantic County this week.

EHT family wants answers after their dog is killed by another dog during walk

This is not the first time the dog owned by Reed's Farm killed another animal, posts about his training say.

Failure to dismiss indictment against ACHS principal is flawed, attorney claims

The judge's decision is based upon conduct not alleged in the charges or indictment, Constance Days-Chapman's attorney claims.

Funny Farm's beloved German shepherd passes away

Tucker was expected to live just six months. He had seven years at the Mays Landing animal sanctuary.

Atlantic City Housing Authority working on response to HUD takeover

A 15-page draft will lead to a 20- to 25-page response, Chair Geoff Dorsey told BreakingAC. The deadline is Monday.

Atlantic City man admits to drug and gun charges

Qumar Gilliam Winborn Jr. was arrested in November with five pounds of marijuana and two stolen handguns — including one …

EHT worker runover in fatal Atlantic City Expressway accident

Dominick Tarsitano died in the incident, which is under investigation by State Police and OSHA.

Teen e-bicyclist injured in collision near Mays Landing Walmart

The teen suffered injuries not considered life-threatening. The driver was not hurt.

Atlantic City man held in knife attack on casino floor

Nie Yong is accused of stabbing the victim with a kitchen knife at a Caesars slot machine.

GoFundMe to help honor EHT man killed in Atlantic City Expressway work accident

Details have not been released on how the incident happened Friday morning.

Atlantic City man will stay jailed in drug case

Zaahir Reaves' criminal history — including weapons offenses dating to when he was 14 — was detailed during his detention …

Police investigating assault at EHT Nature Reserve

There is no active threat to the public, Police Chief Fred Spano said.

EHT man charged in Pleasantville hit-and-run released from jail

Brian Morris intentionally ran over the victim, according to video and a witness account.

Atlantic City road rage fight garners views, but no investigation

Atlantic City police have seen the video, but neither driver has called to press charges.

Craig Callaway sentenced to two years in federal prison

He previously pleaded guilty in fraudulent mail-in ballots during the 2022 general election.

Rider hospitalized after thrown from motorcycle in Brigantine

The rider was doing a wheelie before he lost control and landed on the road, an investigation found.

EHT man indicted for attempted murder in Pleasantville shooting

Khaleef Wilson is accused of luring a former boyfriend to Pleasantville, and then shooting him.

Cape family accused in child sexual abuse sentenced on endangerment charges

The investigation into a 5-year-old's sexual assault at the Allens' blueberry farm led to allegations of years of abuse.

Atlantic City Housing Authority getting federal takeover, Van Drew says

The move comes months after residents toured ACHA-run properties with a petition to get HUD to take over.

GoFundMe to help Galloway man brutally stabbed while working in Ventnor building

The 59-year-old victim already has undergone four surgeries.

ATV driver arrested after eluding Atlantic City police three times

A judge released Abdus Salaam Gray with a warning never to drive an ATV again.

Atlantic City mourns officer who died at 30

A GoFundMe has been created to help Warren Young's three children.

Judge denies Smalls' motion to suppress recordings of alleged abuse

The defense can ask for redactions to the 13 clips recorded by their daughter's boyfriend while on the phone.

'If I had a machete, I would have chopped him up right there ...'

Ventnor man allegedly admitted to brutal stabbing of Galloway man.

Vice president pays condolences in Linwood

J.D. Vance visited the family home of Chief of Staff Stephen Reses, whose father died last week.

UPDATE: Four teens now charged in November shooting that killed Atlantic City man

Jaiden Perez died nearly a month after the Nov. 16 shooting that also wounded another man.

Atlantic City's Miss Audrey gets her own corner in city's history

The area at Ohio and Kuehnle avenues now is known as Miss Audrey's Corner.

Atlantic City man held in fatal shooting on High School overpass

William Tucker's co-defendant is scheduled to have her detention hearing Friday.

Atlantic City Boys & Girls Club passing on free fish to community

Jimmy Johnson's Quest for the Ring fishing tournament makes it a tradition to have a table to donate catches to …

Atlantic City man held in alleged torturing, killing of cats

Edwin Sanabia already was being held for allegedly trying to stab his teenage neighbor.

Atlantic City man quickly arrested in shooting in Ocean Casino parking garage

The suspect was arrested in less than 20 minutes with a stolen handgun.

Man who pled in gang-related killing now charged in Atlantic City homicide

Kelsey Smith served a 10-year prison sentence for racketeering in connection to the 2006 Vineland killing.

Lawsuit alleges Mays Landing teen's 2015 death by train was a hate-crime murder

Tiffany Valiante's death was quickly ruled a suicide. Now several experts have joined the chorus calling it a crime.

Pleasantville fire displaces family of three

One of two firefighters evaluated at the scene was taken to the hospital for treatment, and has since been released.

Atlantic City pair arrested in killing of man found on overpass near High School

William Tucker was seen getting out of an SUV with the victim, then fled with Sabrina Hearns Evans driving.

Judge denies motion to dismiss indictment against Atlantic City High principal

The judge denies a motion to dismiss the case against Constance Days-Chapman a day after her attorney claimed new evidence …

Pleasantville man sentenced in Absecon, Galloway burglaries

Laqua Tucker is already in prison in Cape May County crimes, and has pleaded in Ocean and Camden counties.

Audio proves charges against ACHS principal are 'first of its kind,' attorney argues

Constance Days-Chapman's defense filed a letter quoting a DCPP agent to support a motion to dismiss her indictment.

Atlantic City man found fatally shot on High School overpass

Vaughn Lyons, 43, was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds.

Atlantic County had 32 officers receive major disciplinary action last year

Officers faced discipline for things from chronic lateness to sex on the job and criminal charges.

Millville man charged with gun after crashing into A.C. police is ordered held in jail

John Melendez, 25, was found with a loaded handgun stolen from Atlanta following the crash that injured two officers.

Atlantic City teen helps police, firefighters in rocky rescue

Royal Barley Jr. was fishing with his father and uncle when they heard a cry for help, and responded.

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