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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.

Pleasantville man arrested in alleged sexual relationship with underage girl

Javier Erazo, 21, is charged with sexual assault and attempting to lure or entice a minor.

Atlantic City teen held in second case alleging sexual misconduct with minors

Ramon Baker was on a diversion program in the prior case when he was arrested on new charges, including one …

Galloway man indicted in knife attack on police

Keith Kiminsky is accused of attempted murder in the stabbing that left a police officer with a gash in his …

Absecon man gets 15 months for driving after DUI suspensions

Thomas Fox III already had at least two prior driving under the influence suspensions before he was pulled over in …

Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival canceled for July

Low ticket sales forced the cancelation, explained the man behind the suds-fest, Jon Henderson.

Judge orders mediation in fight over Miss America ownership

The legal battle began in April, when former Atlantic City casino owner Glenn Straub filed a $20 million lawsuit claiming …

Atlantic City police arrest three in drug incidents

The police operation included help from the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office.

Atlantic City man convicted of raping 5-year-old girl

Oscar Oberlino Gomez-Miralda, 41, was convicted of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child by …

A.C. man convicted in killing as a teen gets five years on gun charge

Jerome Ford, now 25, was 14 when he fatally shot a teenager. He still has a pending attempted murder case.

Man indicted in crash that killed former Vineland woman in Hamilton Township

Karina Castillo recently turned 29, and had a baby girl.

Two arrested stealing 'decoy' purse on Atlantic City Boardwalk

An undercover police officer left the purse on a bench unattended. But plainclothes officers were watching.

Galloway man indicted in Pleasantville killing while on release in gun case

Kalief Lyons had pleaded guilty in a gun case and was free pending sentencing when the killing happened.

Travis Kelce addresses Kylie's viral Margate encounter with 'entitled' fan

Travis Kelce talked briefly about the Memorial Day weekend confrontation during the Bussin' with the Boys podcast Tuesday.

Weymouth man allegedly called for killing Jews, targeted rabbi on social media

Random Huntley, 27, was ordered held in jail Monday, after a judge heard details of the posts made on various …

Concert and Atlantic City street dedication to honor late Absecon Lighthouse keeper

George “Buddy” Grover III was 96 when he died Jan. 4.

Philadelphia man arrested after Atlantic City police find rifle in crash vehicle

A Philadelphia man was arrested after a woman intentionally crashed his car and a rifle was found inside, police said.

Man kills himself after woman wounded in Pleasantville shooting

Kevin Hare is dead and Tyra Pagan hospitalized.

Atlantic City man gets three years in attempted murder case

After serving about 19 months in jail, Wesley Briscoe has less than a year left until he is eligible for …

Absecon motorcyclist killed in Galloway crash

Joseph Stetser was traveling on East Moss Mill Road when he crashed into a guardrail, police said.

Vehicle fire on Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township

A vehicle became engulfed in flames Saturday afternoon on the Atlantic City Expressway.

Atlantic City police cars crash responding to robbery call

The two cars crashed responding to the 100 block of Park Place for a suspect in a robbery that was …

Ex-Ocean City lifeguard gets probation in sex assault case

Jonathan Howell pleaded to second-degree child endangerment with the charges of sexual assault dismissed.

Atlantic City playwright gets inspiration from her location

Atlantic City resident and experienced playwright Heidi Mae penned the Atlantic City Theatre Company’s original whodunit "Last Hand."

Mom finds heroin bundle lying on ground at Galloway playground

An Egg Harbor Township mom took to Facebook with a warning after her friend made the discovery.

Atlantic City councilman charged with witness-tampering at civil trial

Muhammad Zia, who represents the Fifth Ward, was arrested after he allegedly threatened a local businessman testifying against him.

EHT man in motorized chair fatally struck by unlicensed driver

Ernest Miller, 62, was struck as he crossed Delancy Avenue at the Black Horse Pike intersection.

Former Galloway woman convicted of five animal-cruelty counts

Lisa Monzo, 59, had a dog, two cats two birds inside her former home, according the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

Man accused of sexually assaulting girl for years beginning at 5

Hassan Hameen, 47, allegedly abused the girl “hundreds of times” from the ages of 5 to 16, while living in …

Atlantic City breaks ground on new future for Pop Lloyd Stadium

“We know it has been in disrepair for quite some time, but we are turning it back into the treasure …

Pedestrian killed in Egg Harbor Township crash

Leon Barrett, 78, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Millville man gets 12 years in sex assault of 4-year-old

Marvin Stidham, 64, was convicted at trial in January.

Philadelphia teen charged with shooting himself in Atlantic City

The juvenile illegally brought a firearm on a trip to Atlantic City from Philadelphia, according to the report.

Brigantine attorney among six indicted in Norcross Enterprise

William Tambussi is the longtime counsel for political powerbroker George Norcross. He also was a defense attorney for former Atlantic …

Egg Harbor Township mother held in toddler's overdose

Holly Peace is accused of failing to get her 16-month-old son help after he ingested methamphetamine.

Mays Landing man arrested after shots fired in Absecon

Officers responded just before 10:30 p.m., and found evidence of gunfire, Capt. Jeffrey Mazer said.

Atlantic City celebrates Juneteenth on Saturday

The event will run from noon to 8 p.m. at Browns Park.

Galloway woman who allegedly wielded hammer in Atlantic City fight ordered held

Yanirah Davis, 22, of Galloway Township, is also accused of telling her aunt to fire a gun. One of the …

Egg Harbor Township woman dies in Hamilton Township crash

Elizabeth Walton, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ex-Ocean City therapist admits to credit card fraud while on diversion program for similar crime

Ashley Crooks was quietly given pre-trial intervention after she admitted using patients' credit cards to fund $40,000 in charges she …

Atlantic City mayor, superintendent cancel criminal court appearance

Marty and La'Quetta Small were supposed to appear in court Monday for a pre-indictment conference on their criminal charges. Now …

Atlantic City police investigating Galloway woman's death

The 34-year-old was found in the area of Hummock and Trinity avenues at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday.

Atlantic City woman's death under investigation

Janessa L. Morgan, 29, was found unresponsive with no pulse inside a second-floor apartment at 3 S. Raleigh Ave. just …

Atlantic City man convicted of murder

Kenneth Creek, 49, was charged within days of the Aug. 25, 2022, killing of Jordan Eaddy. Eaddy, 31, of Philadelphia, …

Atlantic City superintendent claims handicap placard is hers in police video from Home Depot

Audio of the 911 call the brought police to the scene May 31, along with video from the two responding …

Margate to crackdown on juveniles by ticketing parents

When officers observe a juvenile unsupervised and engaged in behavior that is unlawful from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the …

Wildwood police put stop to pop-up party

Wildwood police took a pre-emptive strike against an unsanctioned event set for this weekend.

Teens burglarized Hamilton Mall, police say

A masked teen Mays Landing couple were found inside Hamilton Mall with bags full of stolen merchandise, police said.

Donations sought for nonprofit's Juneteenth event in Mays Landing

Agape Water International Safe haven — or A-WISH — plans its free event from 3 to 8 p.m. June 19, …

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