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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, …

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office to host Gun-Violence Awareness Walk in Atlantic City

The walk begins at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Browns Park, and aims to highlight the devastating impact gun violence while …

Charges: Four juveniles and four adults assaulted Atlantic City police during fight call

Two 12-year-old Atlantic City girls, along with a 13- and 14-year-old were among those charged.

Somers Point couple allegedly had sex in front of 6-year-old child

Kayla and David Lamb, who list themselves as living in Egg Harbor Township, are charged with second-degree child endangerment.

Egg Harbor Township motorcyclist seriously injured in Fire Road crash

Fire Road was closed between the Black Horse Pike and Tilton Road for about two hours while the crash was …

Atlantic County man goes from incarceration to inspiration

Taryn Thompson-Frazier is working with Ideal Institute of Technology's new Center for Social Impact to help those who have been …

Absecon police investigating crash that killed pedestrian

The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Atlantic City teen arrested in Pleasantville stabbing

A large fight between several juveniles in Pleasantville led to injuries and at least one arrest.

Atlantic County women charged in 16-month-old child's overdose

The child ingested methamphetamine sometime before April 30, but no one reported it, Egg Harbor Township police said.

Galloway man fatally struck riding scooter on White Horse Pike

Stephen B. Johnson III, 19, was found dead in the roadway.

Atlantic City police investigating sexual assault allegations

No charges have been filed at this time.

Mays Landing woman indicted in crash that killed Stockton student

Yolanda Pacheco was killed in the crash.

Brigantine fire displaces four people

A strong defensive operation got the fire under control within 40 minutes, and kept it from spreading to neighboring homes, …

Egg Harbor Township woman denies firing bullet that struck Atlantic City boy

Yontay Cooper, 33, is accused of firing the bullet that went into a residence and struck an 11-year-old.

Mays Landing woman admits to shooting husband after he assaulted her

Marylue Wigglesworth, 53, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the Christmas Day 2022 killing. She faces a six-year sentence under …

Megan's Law offender gets 16 years in sexual assault of Mullica 13-year-old

Marcelino Cruz, 34, of Mullica Township, befriended the girl while he was visiting a neighbor in Mullica Township, BreakingAC previously …

Atlantic City marks D-Day anniversary by honoring hometown WWII hero

Staff Sgt. Bernie Friedenberg was among the first American troops on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. He earned the …

Margate bridge toll increase announced

The stretch that is now dubbed the Downbeach Express will see an increase of a quarter for cash customers and …

Video shows Atlantic City officer rescue teen, pets from fire

Police released body camera footage from Officer Riley Flynn that shows the scene just before 1 a.m. May 26, in …

Atlantic City fire that displaced five ruled accidental

The fire on Barkentine Court in Gardner's Basin last Tuesday was due to improperly stored paint and cleaning products, Fire …

Woman who rescued dog from Absecon car fire asks for help

Stephanie Reamer is grateful she was able to get her dog out of the flaming vehicle. But now she needs …

Atlantic City Public Works invites residents to help clean up — and get paid

The third annual Clean Communities Program kicked off at Pete Pallitto Field.

Ex-Atlantic County chief warrant officer illegally accessed records, charge claims

Timothy Reed, who also served as Brigantine's police chief for a time, is charged with a second-degree computer crime, according …

Mays Landing motorcyclist dies in Egg Harbor Township crash

The 19-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Four arrested for selling drugs at Atlantic City convenience stores

Several pounds of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms along with about $42,000 in cash were seized.

Atlantic City superintendent gets ticket in Absecon for parking in handicap spot

La'Quetta Small parked in the spot outside Home Depot using her mother's placard, according to the resident who called police …

Woman who confronted Kelces in viral Margate video apologizes

The apology came after a Philadelphia Magazine reporter tracked down the Philadelphia woman at the chocolate shop she and her …

Atlantic City driver allegedly had gun and drugs in vehicle

Anthony Ford Jr., 20, is jailed on drug and gun charges.

Former MMA fighter admits fatally stabbing EHT man inside Atlantic City hotel room

Andrew Osborne admitted Thursday that he stabbed Wilkinson to death inside an Ocean Casino Resort hotel , and then fled …

Atlantic City woman detained after second arrest while on pretrial release

Rochelle Brooks had no criminal record until November 2022, when she was arrested as part of an alleged drug-trafficking ring …

Mini-horse brings big smiles to Galloway seniors

Ana's World of Minis came to Seashore Gardens Living Center this month to spread joy and information about the breed.

It's electric! Six Atlantic City Public Works employees graduate Electricians Apprenticeship Program

The workers received hands-on training in the Public Works Yard, with access to training booths that replicate an actual wall, …

Shirley MacLaine filming movie in Atlantic City

The legendary actress just turned 90 and is "doing something I still enjoy — filming a new movie," she previously …

Margate mayor apologizes to Kelces for viral confrontation

Margate's mayor issued an apology to Jason and Kylie Kelce after a run-in with a woman outside a city eatery …

Galloway man accused in Pleasantville killing sentenced in prior gun case

Kalief Lyons, 35, was on release pending sentencing in the case when he allegedly shot 38-year-old Baseem Taliaferro on May …

Five displaced, dog rescued in Atlantic City fire

The fire burned the home on Barkentine Court in Harbour Pointe, Fire Chief Scott Evans confirmed.

Somers Point man who advertised cannabis business gets 10-year sentence

John Garman made little effort to keep illegal selling a secret. In fact, he advertised Garmans Goods on social media …

Harborfields worker charged with official misconduct

Tyrell Jones is charged with official misconduct for allegedly letting detained juveniles use his personal cell phone.

Atlantic City principal is 'collateral damage,' her attorney claims

Constance Days-Chapman's close relationship with the mayor and superintendent made her a target, her attorney indicates.

ACHS principal charged with misconduct due in court Tuesday

Constance Days-Chapman is charged with official misconduct, along with hindering apprehension of another, obstruction of justice and failure to report …

Atlantic City woman killed in one-vehicle crash

Police were called to mile marker 56 on Route 30 westbound just before 3 p.m., Capt. Kevin Fair said.

Fight inside Pleasantville Wawa leads to arrest in Atlantic City shooting

One woman was arrested for deploying mace, while another was wanted in an Atlantic City shooting.

Atlantic City 11-year-old struck by stray bullet inside residence

Two women were allegedly in the area smashing windows and shooting at a group when a bullet went into a …

Teen stabbed, chaos breaks out on Ocean City Boardwalk

"There were just these large groups of kids like this all running around and then large stampedes of teens would …

Police interrupt alleged Atlantic City drug deal

Calvin Cross and Angelina Cannon were in an alleyway in the first block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. …

Dashboard camera leads Atlantic City police to car theft suspect

A photo taken from the car's dashboard camera led to the arrest of Brandon Keyser.

Pleasantville man arrested in shooting

Timothy Townsend-Mobley, 29, is charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses in the May 16 shooting, Capt. Angelo Maldonado said.

Man convicted in assault and robbery at Atlantic City's Hard Rock

Robert Reed, 51, was found guilty of second-degree robbery, and third-degree charges of aggravated assault, theft by unlawful taking and …

Mays Landing man indicted for murder in second knife attack on mother in nine years

Sean Daly allegedly stabbed his mother in the neck March 20, just more than nine years after he tried to …

Mays Landing woman, 75, indicted in fatal attack on longtime boyfriend

Eileen Bright allegedly admitted to killing 81-year-old Gary Johnson.

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