ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A wave of severe traffic disruptions swept across New Jersey on Monday evening, with flooding closing down a major highway in Egg Harbor Township and crashes …
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Retired Navy Captain presides over final graduation for Atlantic County veterans diversion program
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMays Landing, NJ – It was a proud yet emotional moment Tuesday as three military veterans stood before a retired Navy Captain and Superior Court Judge to officially graduate from …
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Atlantic County prosecutor urges caution after 14-year-old dies in e-bike crash
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township was killed last week in Somers Point after being struck by a car while riding a motorized bicycle, …
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Scratch-off win nets Atlantic County player half a million
TRENTON, N.J. — A player from Atlantic County has claimed the final top prize in the $500,000 Power10X scratch-off game, closing out a strong week for New Jersey Lottery winners, …
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Atlantic County code enforcement officer sentenced to five years for theft
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMAYS LANDING, N.J. — A former Ventnor City Code Enforcement Officer has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for stealing more than $75,000 in public funds, …
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Drunk driver who killed 8-year-old Javier Velez to be sentenced Tuesday in Atlantic County
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, will be sentenced Tuesday morning for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed drunk driving crash …
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Former Atlantic County sergeant indicted on misconduct and evidence tampering charges
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMAYS LANDING, N.J. — A former sergeant at the Atlantic County Justice Facility has been indicted on multiple charges, including official misconduct and evidence tampering, for his alleged actions during …
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Atlantic County detectives complete autism response training
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMAYS LANDING, N.J. — Detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office have completed specialized training on how to interact with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Prosecutor William Reynolds announced Monday. …
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Atlantic County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Unregistered Machine Guns and Other Firearms
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCAMDEN, N.J. — A man from Atlantic County, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to possessing unregistered machine guns and other firearms, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Michael …
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Atlantic County Launches ‘Safe Place’ Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes, Promotes First Participating Business
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its certification as a partner in the “Safe Place” initiative, joining over 350 law enforcement agencies worldwide in a …
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Atlantic County Man Who Had Kid with Crack, Gun in Car, Pleads Guilty
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMAYS LANDING, NJ — Halim Fisher, a 25-year-old from Galloway, entered a guilty plea on Monday to multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a handgun, eluding police, and possession of …
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Atlantic County Homeless Provided Essentials by Jewish Family Services, Local Partners
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Early this morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Atlantic City Police Department, AtlantiCare, and Jewish Family Services, embarked on a mission to …
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Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and NJ State Police Host Community Outreach in Egg Harbor City
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEgg Harbor City, NJ — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the New Jersey State Police, conducted a community outreach event in Egg Harbor City this morning. Pastor …
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Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Leads Domestic Violence Training for Police Recruits
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEgg Harbor Township, NJ – On Wednesday, July 3, recruits at the Atlantic County Police Academy received comprehensive training on domestic violence from Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Remy and Forensic Nurse …
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Atlantic County Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robberies and Carjacking
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, NJ — Deion Nance, a 28-year-old man from Essex County, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to multiple violent crimes, including two armed robberies and an armed carjacking. U.S. Attorney …
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Teenage Girl in Critical Condition After Bike Accident Involving Tow Truck in Atlantic County
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ—A 15-year-old girl is currently in critical condition at Cooper Hospital following a severe bicycle accident in Atlantic County. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8, around 4:50 …
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Ventnor City, NJ – A former code enforcement officer in Ventnor City was indicted for allegedly stealing over $75,000 in payments meant for city permits. Michelle Calderon, 37, of Egg …
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Teen Arrested in Stabbing Incident at Atlantic County Park
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEGG HARBOR TWP, NJ – The Egg Harbor Township Police Department reported a stabbing at Childs Kirk Memorial Park on Friday, shortly after 6 PM. An 18-year-old male victim was …
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Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Helps Build Community Playground in Egg Harbor City
EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO), in a collaborative effort with the Coalition for a Safe Community and the Egg Harbor City Police Department, has …
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Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Delivers Seminar on Leadership and Communication
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Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and Partners Introduce Special Needs Law Enforcement Training Program
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the Atlantic City Police Department and the Atlantic County Special Services School District, has developed a new training …
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Atlantic County Launches Program to Swap Charges for Treatment in Effort to Curb Violence
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced a new initiative titled ‘Alternative Prosecution for Positive Outcomes’ on Friday. This program offers certain eligible offenders in Atlantic County …
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Amid a concerning increase in violent crime, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small convened a meeting with top city law enforcement officials, grassroots organizations, and the Reentry …