47 year old Michael E. Hayes of Absecon was sentenced to eight years behind bars for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine out of the Showboat Hotel. On December 16, 2020, authorities executed a search warrant at Hayes’ secondary residence at the Showboat Hotel, room 1921, located at 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. During the search, receipts of cash payments were recovered for room 1921 bearing the name of Michael Hayes as well as mail bearing his name. Detectives also recovered approximately 4.8 grams of
suspected fentanyl/heroin and approximately 12.6 grams of suspected crystal
methamphetamine.