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Atlantic City teen who served time in shooting found stashing gun, police say

Kareem Lamb, 18, already served adult prison time as a juvenile.

Atlantic City police recover Nancy Wilson's stolen guitar

Meanwhile, the man charged in the thefts was ordered held in jail Tuesday.

Man already in prison gets four years for fleeing parkway vehicle stop

Raekwon Davis, 27, of Pemberton, already is in prison serving two four-year sentences in separate Burlington County cases, state Department …

GoFundMe to help EHT family who lost everything in house fire

A dog saved from the home and revived by EMS was released from the vet Friday.

Man accused of stealing from the band Heart appears in court

Garfield Bennett expressed confusion about the charges days after he appeared in court in a separate case.

Lawsuit alleges Tropicana responsible in DUI crash that killed 8-year-old

The lawsuit claims casino's Boogie Nights not only over-served the driver, but destroyed video evidence of the transactions.

Egg Harbor Township EMS revive dog rescued from house fire

The residents were able to evacuate on their own.

Pleasantville man arrested in theft of Heart instruments

A one-of-a-kind guitar made for Nancy Wilson along with a mandolin disappeared before the Atlantic City show.

Pleasantville man arrested on drug charges in Atlantic City car stop

Police found 101 bags of heroin and 28 grams of cocaine in Steven Young Jr.'s vehicle, according to police.

Atlantic City opens courtyard honoring late lieutenant governor

Sheila Oliver, who died in 2023, often talked about retiring to the city.

Man admits to sexually assaulting girl and then fatally beating Ventnor man in jail

"Why are you doing this?" the victim shouted as he was brutally attacked inside his cell.

Firefighter unions back Marty Small for Atlantic City mayor

The Atlantic City Professional Firefighters Local 8 and the New Jersey FMBA both fault Small's Democratic primary opponent for backing …

Pleasantville swears in new fire chief

Keven Vanegas is the first Hispanic fire chief in the city's history.

Atlantic County employee allegedly stole fuel for his private company

Joe Jenkins-Ridley and three of his workers were charged with theft.

National Aerospace Research and Technology Park celebrates milestone

"This is a future that we're putting together," said Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson.

Atlantic City convict pleads guilty to gun charge

Devin Brown was found with the gun while wanted in two attacks on his former girlfriend.

EHT man indicted for vehicular homicide in crash that killed friend

Jean Zambrano-Briones, 28, was allegedly drunk and fled the scene, leaving his critically injured friend in the car.

Atlantic City pair jailed on drug and gun charges

Robert Taylor had two pending cases when he became the target of a drug bust at Liberty Apartments.

EHT motorcyclist killed in Hamilton crash

Vance Virtue, 71, died at the scene.

Appeals court overturns conviction in killing of EHT woman dumped on Hamilton road

Information found on the defendant's cell phone should not have been used, the panel finds.

Ex-Ventnor Code Enforcement officer gets five years in $91K theft

Michelle Calderon had to repay $50,000 prior to sentencing.

Facebook post about woman stranded in Somers Point is fake

The post is part of a longtime scam that changes posts asking the community for help to those selling homes.

Convicted killer paralyzed in 2013 EHT police shooting pleads in new drug case

Donald Gardner, who was released from prison in 2023, was given probation in a possession charge from last year.

EHT man charged in at least two Gloucester County crimes

John Lomonaco also has pending charges connected to a January burglary in the township.

Car crashes into school bus in Pleasantville

No injuries were reported.

Pleasantville man gets 10 years in Atlantic City shooting

A Mays Landing man wounded in the shooting was charged with possession of a weapon.

Atlantic City man admits having gun during Hamilton car stop

Thomas Jordan was being investigated for driving under the influence when the gun and two loaded magazines were discovered.

Atlantic City fire promotions increase supervisor ranks

Atlantic City celebrates four new battalion chiefs and six new captains.

Fired Atlantic City schools 'whistleblower' awarded $180K at trial

Fired teacher Phillip Eisenstein waited nearly a decade for his current victory in court.

Ousted Atlantic City councilman indicted in witness tampering

Muhammad Zia is accused of threatening a witness at his civil trial last year.

Atlantic City license plate reader leads to alleged mobile drug production facility

Clarence Shambry was wanted on outstanding warrants out of Camden County when he was stopped following a notification from the …

Service to honor Pleasantville teen killed in EHT crash

“We collectively feel the sorrow, but this (Mu'Zahir Moore's) memory will live on eternally.”

Somers Point man gets three years for setting fire to former friend's home

Deshaun Howard knew the family for years, and worked with the daughter.

Longport sergeant's firing for 'accidental' cocaine exposure upheld on appeal

David Cincotta's mishandling of drug evidence was egregious and constituted conduct unbecoming an officer, the judges found.

Atlantic City man gets less time after not showing up to sentencing

Darrick Mallory Jr. faced four years under the plea agreement in three drug cases.

Judge upholds child endangerment indictment against Atlantic City superintendent

Defense arguments included that not severing Mayor Small's case unfairly prejudiced the grand jury against La'Quetta Small.

Search on for new leader of Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce

Outgoing President Michael Chait says he is working with the executive committee to ensure a smooth transition.

Cape man overdosed patient in hospital, charges claim

The patient at Cooper University Hospital in Middle Township was revived after found with a syringe in her IV.

Atlantic County men sentenced in gun case sparked by drug deal

Nasir Donaldson and Daniel Smith Jr. were arrested July 6, 2023, during a surveillance operation in Atlantic City.

Governor announces steps ahead of electric utility increases

The four investor-owned utilities — including Atlantic City Electric — were asked to present cost-mitigation filings.

EHC man sentenced in Absecon crash that killed 8-year-old boy

The case sparked a movement to have those accused of vehicular homicide held pretrial.

Clemency call for convicted EHT police shooter met with vocal opposition

Christopher Blank was sentenced to 85 years for the attempted murder of three officers.

Impact of Absecon crash that killed 8-year-old will not end with sentencing

The case sparked a movement to have those accused of vehicular homicide held pretrial.

PETA asks EHT to change name to raise vegan egg awareness

Adding Just in front of the township's name would bring attention to vegan egg alternatives like "Just Egg," the group …

Atlantic City anti-violence bike group to focus on cancer awareness

The public is invited to join the ride at 3 p.m. Sunday, followed by a cookout in Brown's Park.

Somers Point woman arrested for arson after standoff

Janice Figueroa, 28, used an accelerant to set fire to a rear porch at the Somers Point Apartments,

Gift of special van means freedom for EHT boy

Killian Bauer can travel with his custom wheelchair and without anyone needing to carry him.

Endorsement of Small for mayor was 'not made lightly,' Atlantic City PBA says

The endorsement acknowledged the mayor's "personal legal matters," but said it's based on "your leadership and accomplishment in office."

UPDATE: Two homes struck by gunfire in Pleasantville

No injuries were reported.

Galloway man gets 45 years in 2019 killing outside mayor's home

Shamar Scott was the first of three people charged with killing Demond Tally to go to trial.

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