Atlantic County News

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested earlier this week for possession of a loaded gun and crack cocaine, the Atlantic City Police Department said today. According to …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – When Atlantic City Police arrived on North Tennessee Avenue, they recognized a man they knew was wanted on an active arrest warrant. The man was wanted …

OCEAN CITY, NJ – A student at Rowan College, 21-year-old Nathaniel Figueroa was swept away by a rip current on Friday and drowned, according to the New Jersey Department of …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Police reported they have identified a group of white males who stole signs from card tables at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, but …

MULLICA RIVER, NJ – A 13,500-acre fire inside Wharton State Forest near Mullica River is expected to continue to burn and smolder for a few more days, but the New …

EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Prosecutor’s Office has announced a 26-year-old Egg Harbor City man has been charged in connection with the distribution of child abuse images …

ABSECON, NJ – It was a beautiful cool afternoon as the Absecon Police Department hosted an annual community event to talk to children about the dangers of drugs and vaping. …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might be smelling the smell of fire along the southern and central portions of Ocean County today. That’s because a 2,000-acre forest fire fueled by …

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents across Atlantic County today are reporting a ‘very strong smell of smoke’ and are calling the Galloway Township Police Department to find out what it …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The teen curfew is in effect in Atlantic City and today the city government issued a reminder that police will be enforcing the curfew. Violations come …

ABSECON, NJ – The driver of a 2006 Mercedes was killed after being involved in a crash with a New Jersey Transit bus in Absecon Friday evening. Police said John …

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Galloway Township, like many other rural communities across New Jersey is being targeted by people looking to steal items and money from unlocked cars. In some …

BRIGANTINE, NJ – Have you ever wanted to become a marine mammal stranding technician or are you curious about what it takes to rescue and care for New Jersey’s stranded …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – One person was shot on Sunday in Atlantic City, police reported today. According police, at 11:51 PM, officers responded to the 3300 block of Fairmount Avenue …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A 14-year-old Atlantic City juvenile was arrested on gun charges and two adults on drug charges as a result of a May 31st shooting investigation by …

EGG HARBOR, NJ – Police in Egg Harbor are investigating a crash that occurred on Thursday at around 8:57 pm. According to police, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and …

OCEAN CITY, NJ – The body of a male bottlenose dolphin was found on the beach in Ocean City and now the Marine Mammal Stranding Center is trying to determine …

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Egg Harbor have arrested a mom and a teenager after leaving three young children locked in a car while they shopped inside Walmart …

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Roads in shore towns and downtown areas across New Jersey could soon see more pedicabs peddling through towns with drinking and merry patrons. That’s because a …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Five years ago, Atlantic City began to implement its boardwalk video surveillance center, a network of cameras remotely monitored by the Atlantic City Police Department. On …

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (CAPE MAY), NJ – Two teenagers were arrested on gun and drug charges in Hamilton Township on Thursday. According to police, at 6:47pm, officers responded to 5303 Harding …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (PRESS RELEASE by ACPD) – An investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 65 year-old man on Sunday afternoon in Atlantic City is continuing by the Atlantic …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – One person was killed in Atlantic City Sunday afternoon on Kentucky Avenue (North), according to police. Police said upon their arrival at the scene, a male …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A fight that broke out Friday in the area of Florida Avenue and Atlantic Avenue ended with a 23-year-old man being stabbed multiple times, according to …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Four Philadelphia men were arrested and charged after shooting a man walking along North Arkansas Avenue with a bb gun in a drive-by shooting. According to …