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EHT 3-year-old gets to be Atlantic City officer for a day

Amari Polanco always has to say hello and get a picture when he sees a police officer. This time, it …

Ex-A.C. police officer allegedly hid guns from EHT police

Mark-Anthony Rassmann was ordered held after he allegedly lied to police about where his weapons were when they tried to …

EHT man ordered held after new arrest while on release in officer assaults

Dennis Lamond reportedly suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after being struck by lightning while working on the Revel 13 years …

Stockton's new police chief comes with faithful partner

Tracy Stuart is a decorated K-9 officer, and will keep her partner with hopes of adding to the university's K-9 …

Two surrender in separate months-old Atlantic City shootings

A Pleasantville man was shot in March and a 15-year-old girl was wounded in July.

Atlantic County sheriff's officers take over Central Municipal Court security

The move rectifies the issue of the former security not having the power to make arrests, county Executive Director Dennis …

Atlantic City Arts Foundation welcomes new leader

Michael Atkins is a native to South Jersey intent on increasing opportunities to experience the arts and more outlets for …

Man held, woman released in Atlantic City gun case

A Pleasantville man on probation in a 2023 gun case was held on the new charge.

Ex-Ocean City therapist sentenced in theft from patient

Ashley Crooks, 34, was sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to stealing from one client while already …

Van Drew joins tour as residents push for Atlantic City Housing Authority takeover

Residents and supporters willing to speak out visited the various Housing Authority-run properties Tuesday in an effort to get residents …

Two wounded in separate Atlantic City shootings

One shooting sent people running from a block party in the city's Stanley Holmes Village,

EHT officer earns fans during Wawa visit

Officer Anthony Giannico's interaction with two small boys made the day of a resident.

Atantic City man arrested multiple times ordered held in jail

Sherif Ramadan's pending charges include theft, credit card fraud and trespassing.

Judge ousts Atlantic City councilman for not living in the city

Councilman Muhammad "Anjum" Zia appears to live instead in Egg Harbor Township. The residency issue makes him "unfit to serve," …

Atlantic City packing a lot into Labor Day weekend

The weekend includes a neighborhood reunion, fashion, feasting and preparing kids to head back to school.

Atlantic City woman, three juveniles accused in assault at Hamilton movie theater

Kierra McQueen, 32, and three juveniles are accused in the attack at Regal Cinemas.

Atlantic City man charged in ATV crash that caused evacuation

About 15 apartments were evacuated.

EHT man charged with trespassing days after release in attack on police

Dennis Lamond has been charged several times in the last few months.

Increased bills spark backlash for Atlantic City Electric

The company said that customers recently saw a supply rate increase of 13 percent and a 5 percent distribution rate …

Lower Township man held in alleged heroin-fueled drive down Atlantic City Boardwalk

Anthony Friel, 49, of the Villas, appeared to be sleeping while behind the wheel of his car in the lane …

Detectives investigating possible murder-suicide in Vineland

A 21-year-old woman and 22-year-old man died in the shooting.

Drug deals at A.C. store drew attention to mercantile violations, police say

Detectives were conducting surveillance in the area Aug. 16, when they saw Cecil Morgan engaging in the sale of narcotics, …

Millville woman charged with trespassing into Cohanzick tiger enclosure

Zyair Dennis, 24, of Morton Avenue, was identified after Bridgeton police posted the video and photo on social media.

EHC police board NJ Transit train to arrest armed man wanted in Atlantic City

The Galloway Township man was in possession of a handgun when he was arrested on the train, according to police.

Fundraisers set up to help Mays Landing family who lost home to fire

The Botbyls lost their home to a blaze Friday night at the Woodlands.

Atlantic City lawyer treats kids to a Great Adventure

Durann Neil who grew up in Pleasantville wants kids from his community to see they can have success as a …

'Sleeping' driver arrested after fleeing on Atlantic City Boardwalk

Police were alerted to Anthony Friel on Wednesday morning after someone reported that a driver appeared to be asleep in …

Accused teen killer pleads to felony murder in shooting of Ventnor grandfather

Angelo Delgado, now 22, faces 30 years in prison under the plea agreement.

Former MMA fighter gets 25 years for killing EHT man inside Atlantic City hotel room

Brian Wilkinson, 47, of Egg Harbor Township, was found naked on the floor of Room 2618 of the Ocean Casino …

Plea in 2020 EHT killing could lead to second shooter

Neco Pitts, 31, of Long Branch, Monmouth County, pleaded guilty Thursday to fatally shooting Arturo "Arty" Barrera III in a …

Mays Landing woman gets six years for killing husband after he beat her

Marylue Wigglesworth shot her husband with the gun he had threatened her with while abusing her, she said in her …

Three teens arrested for violating Atlantic City's curfew

One of the teens was taken into custody after he was found in possession of heroin and cocaine, police said.

Hammonton coffee shop is Atlantic County's first 'Safe Place'

The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office joined the program that is designed to address hate crimes is designed to address hate …

Gun seized after Hamilton Twp K-9 sniffs out drugs in car

Rasheem Harris, 43, was charged with drug and weapons offenses and is in the Atlantic County Justice Facility, where his …

Somers Point man who had 82 guns pleads to federal crime

Michael John James, 30, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing unregistered machine guns and other firearms, as defined under …

Galloway dad-to-be dies in Hamilton Township crash

A GoFundMe has been set up to help Max Fineran's growing family.

Service canine provider allegedly bilked Galloway woman out of $20K

The victim told police that she paid Causey Labradors and Training LLC based in West Virginia over a two-year span, …

ACPD amputee officer throws out first pitch at Phillies game

Michael Braxton made history returning to work and becoming the state's first amputee K-9 officer.

Elderly man threatening murder, suicide arrested with gun in Atlantic City

The 75-year-old man was arrested without incident.

Ex-Pleasantville school employee threatened man with knife and gun, charges claim

Douglas Harmon, 50, was jailed Aug. 8, on charges including terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a handgun and aggravated assault.

Atlantic City man arrested in stabbing

Rashaun Williams is accused of stabbing a Bridgeton man multiple times.

Atlantic County health system to pay $3.15M. in PPP settlement

Shore Memorial Physicians Group was not eligible for the loan meant for small businesses due to its affiliation with Shore …

Registered Atlantic City sex offender had stolen gun, charges claim

Jackie Mullins, 40, was arrested after running from police Wednesday night, Capt. Kevin Fair said.

Galloway man pleads guilty in Atlantic City gun and drugs case

Halim Fisher, 25, was first arrested Dec. 21, 2022, after he and a 16-year-old boy left a store in the …

Atlantic City man brutally beaten in jail has died

An autopsy could mean a murder charge for the man accused of attacking Hassan Robinson in 2022.

Defense attorney now defendant in Cape family's witness-tampering case

David Stefankiewicz, 63, was charged Thursday with witness tampering and conspiracy to commit witness tampering in the case that started …

Atlantic City to celebrate Wedding of the Sea on Thursday

The celebration begins with Mass at noon Thursday at the Hard Rock.

Atlantic City wants adults to get a kick out of recreation

The city's Recreation Department and Social Athletic Club is starting a kickball league with games at 6 p.m. every Wednesday …

Pleasantville woman wounded in deadly A.C. shooting released from hospital

Kamille Stewart, 29, was found conscious with multiple wounds, police said. Carley Elbert died in the attack

Missing Atlantic City teen found in Pleasantville

Vanessa Raske, who turns 16 next week, left home on North Tennessee Avenue at about 7 p.m. Thursday, according to …

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