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July 18, 2024

Atlantic City woman convicted of animal cruelty

Monique Tolbert, 35, was charged last July, after police came to her home and found the dog wandering the hallway …

Mays Landing man dies trying to save boys from drowning at Weymouth Furnace

Pablo Hernando Cruz, 49, was hospitalized Wednesday, after an 8-year-old and 12-year-old had to be pulled from the water at …

UPDATE: Anonymous Facebook poster explains dumping dog at Atlantic County Humane Society

The last dog had distinct scarring to her back, according to the Humane Society of Atlantic County.

Woman allegedly left man unconscious in Atlantic City casino garage before getting into crash

A Texas woman is accused of speeding through an Atlantic City casino parking garage to throw a man off her …

Atlantic City man sentenced to 18 years in prison in kidnapping and separate shooting

Glen Graves, 33, admitted to taking a resident from their home at gunpoint Dec. 27, 2022, forcing them to drive …

Man held, woman released in alleged EHT pot production facility

Victor Matias, 31, and Gabrielle Zachodylo, 19, were arrested earlier this month, after township police and Atlantic County SWAT raided …

Atlantic City man pleads guilty in fatal drug overdose

William Jenkins brought Narcan to a drug deal eight days later, warning the woman that it could be the same …

Work is progress for Atlantic City program that employs 300-plus youth

The Summer Work Program teaches residents from 14 to early 20s job and life lessons while allowing them to earn …

Calls for Menendez to resign pour in amid guilty verdict

Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted of all 16 counts, including bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.

Couple each gets five years in Atlantic City shooting that wounded man

An Atlantic City woman admitted to shooting the man with a gun later found during a traffic stop involving her …

Jailed Mays Landing teen charged with shooting 15-year-old

Quamir Kirkland, 18, was arrested last month in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle and employing a juvenile …

Atlantic City woman to lead Boys & Girls Club

Tracey Triniwell was appointed the club's chief executive officer effective Aug. 26.

EHT police arrest three in car stolen from Pleasantville

Driver, Devon Blackwell, is jailed. The two passengers were released on summonses.

Mays Landing man admits to killing mother nine years after attempt on her life

Sean Daly, 53, faces 30 years without parole after pleading guilty to murder Friday in March 20 stabbing in the …

Atlantic City project will reactivate Baltic Ave Canal

The $22 million infrastructure project "will go a long way in preventing nuisance flooding in our neighborhoods," Mayor Marty Small …

Local police will have drunken-driving checkpoints Friday

The checks with run from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, in conjunction with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office …

Atlantic City superintendent pays handicap parking ticket before court date

Dr. La'Quetta Small was ticketed for parking in a handicap spot at the Home Depot in Absecon. Police body camera …

Atlantic City woman who allegedly crashed with children fleeing repo man is released

Taquanda Roberts, 32, is accused of child endangerment, eluding and criminal mischief, after she got into the 2014 white Ford …

Wildwood man charged with attempted murder in shooting of student on a visa

William Hoyle, 40, was arrested Thursday, two days after he allegedly fire a gun around 10:30 p.m. in the area …

Pleasantville man gets probation for possession of handgun

Jordani Martinez-Casiano, 25, was arrested Aug. 28, 2022, after police were called to Pizza Di Roma in Pleasantville for the …

Atlantic City man, juveniles from Galloway and A.C. charged in Ventnor car burglaries

Ra-Quan H. Harris, 21, was charged along with a 17-year-old from Galloway Township and a 16-year-old from Atlantic City.

Shuttered Atlantic City fire company could have helped in rescues, union president says

If Engine 4 had been operational, "a fully staffed engine company would (have) responded to the fire (that) had trapped …

Wounded Atlantic City officer returns to talk about resilience and mental health

Retired Officer Josh Vadell came to the roll call room Wednesday to talk about resilience and mental health.

Atlantic City fire displaces 85, injures nine

Five residents were injured, including two people who suffered injuries escaping out windows of the burning building. Four firefighters also …

Galloway man in state prison gets eight more years in two drug cases

Matthew Lynch, 34, pleaded guilty in April to two drug cases from 2022.

Atlantic City worker provides proof he was legally parked in handicap spot

Assistant Public Works Director Ahmid Abdullah Sr. said he is looking into legal options after a Facebook post and news …

Bystanders come together to help in EHT crash

Anthony DeJesse was heading south on Fire Road at about 9:37 a.m., when Christian Roberts, who was headed north, made …

Atlantic City Airshow will not go on

“We regret to announce the cancellation of the 2024 Visit Atlantic City Airshow due to a major act withdrawing from …

Atlantic City man says he set off explosion for $10

Stacy Thomas, 38, faces charges including arson and unlawful possession of a destructive device.

Victim in critical condition in Wildwood shooting

No information was given about the victim. But a source told BreakingAC that a female was struck in the head.

Mini horse safe after adventure in Egg Harbor Township

The mini horse bearing the name of outlaw Billy the Kid went on a little adventure after breaking out of …

Accused Mays Landing killer remains hospitalized a week later

Michael Carney, 39, was found near the mortally wounded victim inside his Park Road residence last Wednesday, according to the …

Galloway K-9 sniffs out drugs during car stop

Narco's positive indication that drugs were in the vehicle led to a pound of marijuana, more than 50 grams of …

Mays Landing man pleads guilty to possessing destructive devices

Robert Moser, 32, was arrested after police responding to his drug overdose spotted the devices.

Atlantic City man with history of stealing allegedly burglarized cell phone store

Two suspects were arrested after police pulled them over inside a rideshare and found a bag of cell phones and …

EHC rescue needs help with three dozen animals seized in Galloway cruelty case

Nancy Santos, 57, was arrested last week after Human Law Enforcement officers found 29 cats and seven dogs living in …

Atlantic City woman crashed fleeing repossession with her children, police say

Taquanda Roberts is charged with endangering the welfare of her children and eluding, along with 14 motor vehicle citations.

Galloway library's kindness toward homeless woman goes viral

Kendra F was inspired to share her story after California librarian Michal Threets shared his “library joy” after making the …

Atlantic City mother and son charged with guns and lots of edibles

Tamyia Belle and her son Jasmehir allegedly had more than 180 assorted edibles, including Lifesaver-type candies, Rice Krispy treats, brownies …

Northfield woman with dementia still missing after a year

Idalia Mendez suffers from dementia. She has not been seen since July 5, 2023.

Holiday shootings wound four in Atlantic City, Pleasantville

Police in each town are investigating.

Mays Landing man accused of fatally stabbing landlord

Solomon Lonner, 49, of Lakewood, Ocean County, was found inside with multiple stab wounds, according to the report

Forecast postpones Atlantic City's Anti-Violence Unit's Community Day

The inclement weather forecast caused the group to cancel Saturday's festivities.

Atlantic City man with pending charges ordered held for allegedly driving stolen vehicle

Thomas Andrews, 56, was on pretrial release with 11 pending charges when he was pulled over after a license plate …

Galloway woman faces 43 counts of animal cruelty

Nancy Santos was released from jail following a first appearance in court via video on Tuesday.

EHT vehicle stop leads to Salem fugitive with loaded gun, police say

Russell Daniel was arrested along with a teen in his vehicle.

EHT man just released from prison arrested on gun charge in Atlantic City

Matthew Murphy, 40, was released from South Woods State Prison on April 25, records show.

First-time visitor hits $1.5 million jackpot at Atlantic City's Hard Rock

The out-of-state gambler's win was among Hard Rock's top five slot machine jackpots since opening in the city in June …

Galloway cockfighting ring suspect released due to sick child

Jose Madera, 33, was arrested is charged with 111 counts after police found a cockfighting ring, spectator-style seating and numerous …

Woman lied about boy brandishing gun at Morey's Pier, N. Wildwood police say

Taylor Erickson later told investigators she made up the story because of a verbal altercation she had with the juvenile.

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