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Teen Arrested For 2024 Atlantic City Homicide: Prosecutor
An 18-year-old Atlantic City resident was arrested on Tuesday, July 15 and charged with a murder that occurred last year, authorities said.
On Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, Atlantic City police responded to the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue and located two men with gunshot wounds, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. They were shot at while standing in front of a Boost Mobile store, authorities said.
One of the victims, Jaiden Perez, a 19-year-old Atlantic City resident, succumbed to his injuries a month later. The other victim was treated and released, authorities said.
N.D., who was …
Arrest Made In Atlantic City Murder: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old man was shot and killed outside an Atlantic City apartment complex late last month, and now a local man has been arrested and charged with his murder, authorities said.
Kelsey Smith, 37, of Atlantic City, was arrested on Friday, July 11, and charged with Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
He was advised of the charges while detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, officials said.
The charges stem from a shooting on Thursday, June 26, when police responded around 8:53 p.m. to a 911 call about a man lying o…
Two Atlantic City Residents Charged In Fatal Shooting: Police
Two Atlantic City residents were arrested and charged on Wednesday, July 9, with fatally shooting a man, authorities said.
On Sunday, July 6 at 11:20 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to to 1400 N. Albany Avenue, on the overpass of Route 40 leading to Atlantic City High School and found Vaughn Lyons with multiple gunshot wounds, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Lyons was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
William Tucker, 52, was charged with murder and numerous weapons and drug offenses, authorities said.
Sabrina Hearns Evans, 30, was charged with hinder…
Animal Cruelty: NJ Man Tortured, Beat, Killed Stray Cats, Atlantic County Prosecutors Say
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man is charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty after he tortured and killed stray cats, authorities announced on Wednesday, July 9.
Sanabia would lure the abandoned and stray cats in his neighborhood into his residence with food and then tortured, beat and killed them, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Sanabia would dispose of the cats by throwing their bodies into a nearby dumpster, said.
He punched, hit and dragged other cats by their tail and he beat several cats with sticks while they were hiding in a makeshift shelter on a neighbor's property, p…
ATV Driver Arrested After Pursuit: Atlantic City Police
A 24-year-old Mays Landing man was arrested and charged after he was operating an illegal ATV in Atlantic City, authorities announced Tuesday, July 8.
On Saturday, July 5 at 9:50 p.m., officers observed a group of ATV and dirt bike riders unlawfully driving on Pacific Avenue in an erratic manner, Atlantic City police said.
The officers followed the group to Albany and Winchester Avenues, where one rider, later identified as Rashaun Blumfield, stopped at a gas station, police said.
As Blumfield was about to fuel his ATV, officers pulled up and attempted to speak him, but he hopped back on t…
Atlantic City Waitress Maddie Eberhardt Dies Suddenly, 26, Leaves Behind Devastated Family
A 26-year-old woman from Toms River has died suddenly, leaving behind a devastated family, countless friends, and a heartbroken community, loved ones said.
Madison “Maddie” Eberhardt passed away on Monday, June 23, according to her obituary with Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home.
“Maddie was a kind, sensitive, and caring soul who touched the lives of everyone around her,” wrote Kerri Platt, organizer of a GoFundMe campaign launched to help with funeral expenses. “She brought light and warmth wherever she went.”
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Atlantic City Man Convicted Of Murder, Shot At Victim 4 Times: Prosecutor
A 49-year-old Atlantic City man was convicted on Friday, June 27 of gunning down a man outside a hotel, authorities said.
Umar Abdullah faces up to life in prison after being convicted of murder in the first degree and multiple weapons offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 at 4 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Cassino Hotel at 28 S. Georgia Ave. and found Mark Wright, a 35-year-old Atlantic City resident, with three gunshot wounds, authorities said. Wright was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Surveillance footage showed Abdull…
See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here
The Who is taking one last bow. After more than six decades of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, smashed guitars, and songs that became anthems for multiple generations, the legendary band is heading out on their 2025 farewell tour—and this time, it looks like the end of the line.
Tickets are already up for grabs, and fans can find seats at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. The clock is ticking, and if history’s any clue, they’ll be gone faster than a runaway magic bus.
Here’s where The Who will be stopping:
August 19, 2025 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
August 21, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA …
NJ Primary Results: Mikie Sherrill To Face Trump-Endorsed Jack Ciattarelli In Gov. Race
New Jersey voters headed to the polls Tuesday, June 10, for a rescheduled primary election that set the stage for a high-profile battle for governor — and a competitive mayoral race in Atlantic City.
The state’s Democratic primary saw Mikie Sherrill clinch a major win, beating out a crowded field that included Ras Baraka, Steven Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Sean Spiller, and Stephen Sweeney, multiple outlets are projecting.
On the Republican side, Jack Ciattarelli secured his party’s nomination, moving one step closer to a second shot at the state’s top job after his narrow loss to Gov. Phil Mur…
Heroin, Cocaine: Pleasantville Man Arrested After K-9 Detects Drugs, AC Police Say
A 33-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested and charged after he was found to be in possession of heroin and cocaine in Atlantic City on Wednesday, June 4, authorities said.
At 4:40 p.m., officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at Kentucky and Drexel avenues, Atlantic City police said. A detective along with K-9 partner, Gee, arrived on scene and Gee detected drugs in the vehicle, police said.
Steven Young Jr. was removed from the vehicle after turning over the narcotics he had concealed in his pants, police said. Additional narcotics were found inside the vehicle, police said.
Detectives…
CT Funeral Home Owner Launches Campaign To Help Victims Of Alleged $70K Vernon Funeral Scam
A group is working to help victims of an alleged Connecticut funeral scam involving a former funeral home owner accused of embezzling more than $70,000 from funds meant for burials and other services, to allegedly fuel his gambling habit.
Philip Pietras, 51, of Coventry, was arrested Sunday, April 6, and charged with first-degree larceny, according to Connecticut State Police.
Dozens of people had given Pietras money intended for escrow accounts, which would have been available to cover funeral costs when needed, police said. They later learned the money was never deposited, and now they mu…
Smith & Wesson Handgun: Atlantic City Man Faces Prison
A 23-year-old Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun on Thursday, May 29, after he was found in possession of a Smith & Wesson handgun, authorities said.
Per the terms of a plea agreement, Devin Brown faces five years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, Atlantic City police spotted Brown at 1542 Atlantic Ave., prosecutors said. Brown was wanted on an unrelated warrant and began to flee when officers asked to speak to him, prosecutors said.
Police pursued and were ultimately able to apprehend Brown as h…
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday.
Here's what to expect:
Tornadoes: A couple are possible.
Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size.
Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible.
The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach.
⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes:
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In AC, Police Say
Three people were arrested after a stolen handgun and drugs were found while executing a search warrant, Atlantic City police announced on Wednesday, May 28.
On Tuesday, May 20, detectives conducted a residential search warrant at an apartment on the 1500 block of Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City police said.
During a search of the apartment, detectives recovered a loaded handgun stolen from Virginia, 50 grams of cocaine and paraphernalia used in the possession and distribution of narcotics, police said.
Robert Taylor, a 45-year-old Atlantic City resident and Donna Jordan, a 60-year-old Atla…
