Atlantic County News

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man was arrested with a loaded handgun following a road rage incident in Atlantic City, police said. On February 10 at 11:46 a.m., officers responded …

Atlantic City Police Department Probes Hit-and-Run Incident **Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident after the vehicle’s occupants fled before police arrived. …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 39-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting the mother of his child early Tuesday morning, the Atlantic City Police Department reported. …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing for the Miss America Pageant to move back to Atlantic City, citing the competition’s deep historical ties to the seaside resort town. …

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday the signing of an executive order halting all new offshore wind farm leases in New Jersey, delivering a blow to a key …

EGG HARBOR, NJ — President Trump issued an executive directive Tuesday ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices and return to strict …

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ — An 83-year-old man died in a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon that left two others injured at the intersection of South Pitney Road and Collins Road, according …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Three teenagers were arrested on December 27 in connection with a series of incidents involving a stolen vehicle, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. The …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 31-year-old Atlantic City man was indicted Thursday on charges of criminal mischief and conspiracy for allegedly using drones to drop dye packs into swimming pools, …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gamblers seeking to self-exclude from brick-and-mortar casinos can now do so entirely online, a move aimed at enhancing accessibility to the state’s responsible gaming resources, …

MAYS LANDING, NJ – Azair Wilson, 19, of Atlantic City, was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2023 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tamaj …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 35-year-old Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder in connection with a February stabbing at a local market, Atlantic County officials announced …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Michael Scott Bezak, a 51-year-old resident of Stafford Township, was incarcerated on Monday in Ocean County for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 33-year-old Atlantic City woman was arrested Wednesday after police say she was caught shoplifting at a Bass Pro Shop and found in possession of a …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Multiple traffic lights are out across Atlantic City on Monday morning as crews work to resolve an electrical issue, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. …

Veterans Park Temporary Closure Announced for Police Training **Galloway, NJ** – Veterans Park, located at 636 S. New York Road, will be closed to the public for police training exercises. …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The economy is doing great, they tell us. But, New Jerseyans on the ground are feeling the heat and people are still cutting back on discretionary …

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Eric Williams, a 56-year-old resident of Atlantic City, has admitted to first-degree aggravated sexual assault in a plea held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The guilty …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Tattoo enthusiasts from across the East Coast are in for a treat as the Atlantic City Tattoo Expo returns to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Two men have been arrested in connection with separate shooting incidents that occurred on the same day, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. The first …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 43-year-old man wanted in connection with an August shooting was arrested Sunday after attempting to flee from officers while carrying a loaded handgun, police said. …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place on October 6 on Atlantic Avenue, the Atlantic City Police Department reported. Officers …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A man accused of assaulting a woman and threatening her with a handgun surrendered to police Sunday morning after a standoff that prompted the activation of …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 5-year-old child was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Friday evening, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. The incident occurred around …