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Upper Township woman held in sister's killing

Sarah Errickson is accused of injecting her sister with drugs to make it look like an overdose.

More than 100 urge Polistina to back Immigrant Trust Act

The senator was not in his city office at the time, but told BreakingAC, 'I would be happy to speak …

Remains of Northfield woman missing since 2023 found in EHT

Idalia Mendez suffered from dementia, and had not been seen since July 5, 2023.

Group challenges Atlantic City mayor's ticket in Democratic primary

The announcement comes two weeks after Mayor Marty Small kicked off his re-election campaign.

Upper Township woman's fiance wanted in her 2023 killing

Emily Cruddas' half-sister is jailed in the killing meant to look like an overdose.

Egg Harbor Township mother pleads to probation in toddler's overdose

Holly Peace was released from jail after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of a child.

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 …

ACA graduate in final two of Hell's Kitchen

Kyle Timpson is in the final two with the prize the head chef job at the Hell's Kitchen at Foxwoods …

Atlantic City teen ordered held in 2023 killing when he was 16

Trumaine Clements Jr. was recently waived up to be tried as an adult in the fatal stabbing of his friend.

Charges: Woman killed sister in Cape home and made it look like an overdose

Sarah Errickson injected her incapacitated sister as a co-defendant covered the victim's mouth, he allegedly told investigators.

Atlantic City school board addresses immigration concerns

The questions come after President Trump's administration lifted restrictions that kept federal agents from making immigration arrests in schools.

Man convicted in Atlantic City assault and robbery was freed to diversion program

Robert Reed, 51, was given Recovery Court despite the state's objections.

Drones over N.J. were 'not the enemy,' president says

They were authorized by the FAA for research and various other reasons, Trump says.

Atlantic City man charged with attempted murder of his child's mother

A Somers Point woman is accused of trying to help cover up the crime.

Hammonton man released after pleading guilty in multiple cases

Victor Martinez, 54, faces a sentence of 10 years with five years of parole ineligibility under the plea agreement.

Galloway resident pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

Evangeline Snow, 28, was arrested in July 2023, after state parole agents searched Snow's residence for suspicions of a violation.

Fire burns two Atlantic City homes, displaces eight

Two firefighters were injured battling the blaze.

ACHS principal did report abuse allegations, defense attorney claims during suppression hearing

Constance Days-Chapman is accused of failing to report child abuse allegations against Atlantic City's mayor and superintendent.

Atlantic City has lots of reasons to 'be optimistic,' mayor says

Decreases debt and crime, and a Bader Field commitment are all reasons to look up, says mayor on State of …

Man admits to two A.C. armed robberies, jail beating

Majid Harris robbed two delivery drivers at gunpoint within two days.

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 …

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.

EHC man admits to killing man on Atlantic City Boardwalk in 2023

Jahlil Boston was arrested within minutes of the March 18, 2023, shooting, which was captured on video.

Release granted for Cape teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

Laura Caron was 28 and the student 13 when their daughter was born, according to the allegations.

Mom wants answers after son dies from injuries in Atlantic City shooting

Jaiden Perez, 19, ws shot Nov. 16. He died in the hospital Dec. 14.

Judge releases Atlantic City officer charged in domestic violence case

Warren Young has been jailed since Dec. 20.

Atlantic City man posted abuse of cat to social media, charges claim

Ericxon Santos, 18, is accused of throwing two different cats up in the air and letting them fall to the …

Detention hearing set for Middle Township teacher in sexual assault case

Laura Caron is accused of sexually assaulting a former student for years while he and his siblings lived with her.

Galloway driver dies in five-vehicle crash

Several people were injured.

Atlantic City mayor pleads not guilty to witness tampering

Tentative dates set to hear defense motions in the child abuse case against the mayor and superintendent.

Cape teacher allegedly had sexual relationship and a child with her student

A Facebook post led to the discovery of the allegedly yearslong abuse that started when the boy was 11.

Ex-Cumberland school custodian admits to contaminating food, child porn charges

Giovanni Impellizzeri, now 27, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree official misconduct for his actions while working in the Elizabeth F. …

Teens allegedly took off ankle monitors to steal cars in Atlantic County

The teens are 13 and 14 years old, with two already facing previous criminal charges that had them on intensive …

April trial date set in fatal 2022 Atlantic City hit-and-run

Harris Jacobs is accused of striking a pedestrian, checking on the man and then leaving the scene.

Brigantine toddler endangered by blackout drunk Ventnor babysitter, police say

Police were called to the unspecified residence at about 12:33 p.m. by a neighbor who found the child outside the …

Man detained for allegedly bringing stolen gun into Atlantic City courthouse

Noel Jones, 53, of East Orange, was arrested last Tuesday, after he tried to enter the Atlantic County Civil Courthouse …

Ex-Atlantic City Housing Authority coordinator admits to bilking COVID relief programs twice

LuQuay Zahir currently has two pending cases in Atlantic County Superior Court, including an aggravated assault.

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.

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