Three suspects arrested in armed home invasion in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Three men were arrested within 15 minutes of an armed home invasion on Brooklyn Avenue, thanks to swift action by Atlantic City Police on December 16.…
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Three men were arrested within 15 minutes of an armed home invasion on Brooklyn Avenue, thanks to swift action by Atlantic City Police on December 16.…
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A domestic violence suspect was arrested after a foot pursuit on December 14, during which Atlantic City police officers discovered a loaded handgun in his possession.…
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…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A series of targeted police operations in Atlantic City has led to the arrest of 14 individuals and the recovery of narcotics, prescription pills, and drug…
MAYS 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…
Sheriff Mastronardy has described an unnerving encounter that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi thriller. According to his account, 50 drones were spotted emerging from the Atlantic Ocean,…
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…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred last week on Atlantic Avenue, the Atlantic City Police Department announced Tuesday. The…
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…
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife’s Bureau of Marine Fisheries and the Marine Fisheries Council are inviting public feedback on proposed recreational…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a shots fired incident on November 30, Atlantic City police announced Tuesday. The incident began around 9:00…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Three men, including the victim, were arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month that led to the recovery of two handguns, one of which…
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. — A series of targeted law enforcement operations in Atlantic City has resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and other…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A man who initially appeared to assist a police officer responding to a medical emergency has been arrested for robbery and assault after surveillance footage revealed…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Philadelphia man was arrested and multiple weapons recovered after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a security guard during an altercation on the Atlantic City…
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.…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Police Department recovered three stolen vehicles in separate incidents on November 21, leading to the arrests of four individuals, including a juvenile, officials…
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 47-year-old Absecon man was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison on Tuesday for his role in a methamphetamine distribution operation based out…
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced to four years in state prison on Monday for the 2021 sexual assault of a woman he met on a…
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. The park closure will occur today between noon and 4:30 PM.
This closure will also take place every Tuesday throughout November, maintaining the same hours of operation, from noon to 4:30 PM.
The Galloway Township Police Department is conducting the training exercises at the venue. They have expressed their gratitude to the public for their understanding during this time.
Authorities have apologized for any inconvenience caused by the temporary park closure. The purpose of the training is to enhance police operations in the township.
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 Police Uncover Stolen Firearms
**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department concluded an investigation on Thursday into illegal firearm possession, yielding an arrest and recovery of weapons.
Detectives from the Special Investigations Section and the SWAT Team conducted a court-authorized search at a residence on the 1600 block of Adriatic Avenue. The search resulted in the arrest of Qumar Gilliam-Winborn Jr. Police recovered two handguns and five pounds of marijuana from the residence. Both handguns had been reported stolen in Washington DC and North Carolina, with one modified to be fully automatic.
Detective Eric Evans led the investigation. The 19-year-old suspect, Gilliam-Winborn, is facing multiple charges. These include unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a high capacity magazine, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and money laundering, among others.
He was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The public is encouraged to provide information regarding this incident to the Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit via phone or anonymous text.
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…