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Atlantic City man admits to stabbing Bridgeton man

Rashaun Williams faces five years in prison after pleading guilty to a stabbing that wounded a Bridgeton man this summer.

Somers Point man gets chance to thank EMTs who saved his life

Ron Kollman's crash in March could have been fatal. Seven months later, he met the two who helped rescue him.

Three men charged in killing of Cumberland County detective sergeant

Monica Mosley shot one of her attackers before succumbing to her injuries, leading to his arrest.

Galloway man sentenced to six years in Atlantic City gun and drugs case

Halim Fisher must serve at least 3½ years before he is eligible for parole.

Atlantic City man gets 50 years in 2022 killing

Kenneth Creek, 49, must serve at least 42½ years before he is eligible for parole.

EHT's Bonefish food drive to aid Egg Harbor City food pantry

The Bonefish Grill in Egg Harbor Township is adding a little bang to a holiday food drive.

Atlantic City Council welcomes school board member who recently resigned

Patricia Bailey, the former board vice president who resigned her position July 8, is now the newest at-large councilwoman in …

Exchange student living in Brooklyn charged in threats to EHT school

A Chinese exchange student living in Brooklyn on a revoked visa is now jailed for bomb threats made to a …

Grieving mother takes fight for justice to N.J. Senate

The alleged drunken driver who killed an 8-year-old boy is free pending trial. A proposed bill would change that.

Atlantic City man admits to fatal stabbing

Julio Felix Vazquez-Dones, 38, was captured on surveillance video armed with a golf club and a knife chasing 31-year-old Jewel …

Atlantic City sex offender sentenced for theft, failure to register

Luke Hawkins failed to register more than a month after being released from jail.

Atlantic City Housing Authority vows Stanley Holmes heating fixes by Nov. 30

The residents are used to the promises, but are used to remaining in the cold with mold and infestations. Will …

Man ordered held in robbery at Ventnor Wawa last year

Robert Burks already was indicted in the case, which dates to July 11, 2023.

Ex-Atlantic County man accused in years-old child sexual assault

Jerome Butts, 54, was ordered held on the charges that stem from allegations by a now-grown woman who says he …

Atlantic City's Miss Audrey has passed away

Audrey Hart was born in England, but she and her tailor shop became sewn into the fabric of Atlantic City.

Two men jailed in separate Atlantic City shootings on same day

Three men were wounded in the attacks.

Atlantic City man gets 11 years in fatal 2023 overdose

William Jenkins brought Narcan to a drug deal days after the fatal sale, warning the buyer of the deadly potential.

Hamilton home invasion tied to Dominican gang, affidavit states

The FBI in Philadelphia warned the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office of a potential home invasion, but the attack had already …

Atlantic City man admits to beating girlfriend twice, knocking out her teeth

An Atlantic City man jailed in two separate assaults on his girlfriend pleaded guilty to both attacks and a separate …

Cumberland County detective killed in Bridgeton home invasion

Sgt. Monica Mosley, 51, died at the scene Tuesday night. No arrests have been made.

GoFundMe to help Atlantic City police sergeant with Stage 4 cancer

Jeff Rivera was diagnosed last year. His medical options are running out.

Atlantic County Sheriff's Office K-9s looking for names

A male and female dog will join the ranks of the Sheriff's Office. Each has three possible names with GoFundMe …

Dozen inmates charged in brutal beating in Atlantic County jail

An investigation has led to 12 inmates charged with attacking the inmate inside the jail in June.

Four Philly men jailed in Hamilton armed home invasion

The search for the men had police ordering residents of a Mays Landing neighborhood to remain inside with doors locked …

Mays Landing brothers face off for first time in NFL careers

Cedar Creek's Bo and Max Melton faced off for the first time in their NFL careers.

Two wounded in Atlantic City shooting

The shooting happened in the area of Carver Hall after 7 p.m.

Firefighters battle shed fire in Atlantic City

No injuries were reported.

Northfield mayor allegedly brandished starter pistol during parking lot argument

Police were called after the woman alerted security, believing the pistol to be a real gun, according to the affidavit …

Three allegedly employed 15-year-old in attack on elderly woman at Somers Point Acme

Four people including a Egg Harbor Township juvenile are charged in the robbery of a woman outside the Acme in …

Atlantic City mayor and superintendent plead not guilty to abuse allegations

The Smalls appeared in court for the first time since being criminally charged. Both children also came to the courthouse …

Another ACHS employee charged with failing to report alleged abuse by mayor, superintendent

The Galloway Township woman faces official misconduct and hindering charges. Meanwhile, the Smalls are being arraigned on their charges Thursday …

Atlantic City Electric responds to Van Drew allegations

The company denies it has ramped up efforts to disconnect customers before they are barred from doing so beginning Nov. …

Somers Point man gets 12 years in Atlantic City shooting

Jawaun Yeoman, now 27, must serve at least seven years and eight months before he is eligible for parole.

Barnegat man gets five years in 2022 Atlantic City shooting

Louis Stokes III, now 27, admitted to shooting the 19-year-old victim and hiding the gun.

Atlantic City teen charged in stabbing

A detention hearing is set for Friday.

Van Drew calls for federal audit into Atlantic City Electric at public hearing

A hearing held Tuesday is allowing discussion of the issue, and is pushing for answers.

Pleasantville man arrested with gun in Atlantic City shooting

Juan Maldonado, 43, has been wanted since Aug. 18, the day after a man was wounded in the 100 block …

UPDATE: Atlantic City man arrested after police standoff

The call for an armed man assaulting a domestic violence victim closed the area of North Raleigh Avenue for hours.

Brigantine man struck officer while driving from scene, police say

Joseph Lenio was later arrested. It was also found his passenger was a fugitive from Connecticut.

Vehicle of missing man pulled from Atlantic City waters

Dashand Stokelin was last seen Nov. 22, 2016. His family has been looking for him ever since. His vehicle, a …

Atlantic City High School principal pleads not guilty in case related to mayor, superintendent

Constance Days-Chapman is accused of failing to report a student's allegations of abuse by her parents, the city's mayor and …

EHT man held in Atlantic City shootout with son's alleged attackers

Kevin Hollingsworth allegedly armed himself before driving to the place where his 17-year-old son said he was attacked the night …

Golden Nugget joins mayor in furniture giveaway for residents

The casino gave all the furniture it is getting rid of to make room for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.

Philadelphia man indicted in killing of woman in Atlantic City

Two brothers were also indicted for hindering apprehension.

No criminal charges for State Police in death of Millville man last year

Daniel King died of a medical episode a day after he was arrested for aggravated assault in a physical altercation …

Atlantic City police investigating after shots fired

Police tape marked off the area at Kentucky and Atlantic avenues.

Gardner's Basin getting new comfort station as Atlantic City Aquarium reopening moves again

A grant of $1.4 million will allow razing of the long-closed Seawall bathroom.

Ex-Wildwood mayor admits to stealing benefits and failing to report income

Peter Byron stepped down from office Sept. 21, 2023, nearly two months after pleading guilty to tax fraud. He was …

Galloway woman who admitted beating and starving girl released after year in prison

The then-9-year-old victim has lasting scars, including memory loss and vision impairment.

Atlantic City native earns spot on Billboard chart

Patrick Jeanty was scrolling through the website Tuesday morning when he saw his name, DJ SoulChild AC, in the No. …

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