News Staff Atlantic city’s purchase of a luxury charter bus for senior and youth trips will save money in the long run, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Friday, calling critics of the $680,000 cost “racists” who are starting their opposition to his reelection campaign next year.“I can’t believe with nonbiased companies like Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s … Read more
The Lower Township Council has accepted a bid of $70,614 from 10-75 Emergency Vehicles for outfitting a 2024 Ram Promaster van as a drone command control mobile unit.Lt. Brian McEwing of the township Police Department said the van will be more than a drone unit vehicle.“We’re establishing a mobile command post,” McEwing said. “It’s a … Read more
A Mays Landing resident was arrested after a hit-and-run accident left another man with life-threatening injuries and killed the victim’s dog, police said. According to the Press of Atlantic City Byron Jones, 52, was charged in the early Saturday morning accident at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue. Police say Jones struck city … Read more
A Mays Landing man has been charged in hit and run that badly injured an Absecon man and killed his dog. According to BreakingAC.com, Syed Hoque and his dog were struck shortly after midnight Saturday at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue, police said. Hoque, 25, was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center … Read more
City of Atlantic City – Government has issued a #CodeBlue starting at 12:00 AM on November 30th until at least 9:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd. The US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly forecasts that the wind-chill temperature will drop below 32 degrees during this period. The Atlantic City Rescue Mission will open its doors … Read more
A Town of Hammonton police detective is charged with official misconduct. 45 year old Sergeant Robert Zbikowski of Hammonton was also charged with theft and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, and obstruction of administration of law. The Town of Hammonton Police Department contacted the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office to advise Zbikowski failed his drug … Read more
Wednesday, Atlantic City Police responded to the first block of north Arkansas Avenue for a report of a shoplifting that had occurred at the Bass Pro Shop. The suspect, 33 year old Tueta Kupi, was stopped by members of the Tanger Outlets security team. Kupi was arrested after being found in possession of the stolen … Read more
On November 5 at 12:22 AM, patrol officers responded to the area of Kentucky and Arctic Avenues for a ShotSpotter alert. Officers located Brian Wilson in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit determined that Wilson exchanged gunfire with another man who fled the scene … Read more
A former Vineland resident was arrested Monday after he allegedly set a mattress on fire in a motel room he was living in. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 31 year old Shawn Negron was charged with arson, causing or risking widespread injury or damage, and criminal mischief. He is being held in the … Read more
In Atlantic City U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, again urged a federal takeover of the Atlantic City Housing Authority on Tuesday after it increased a contract to repair rather than replace the heating system at Stanley Holmes Village from $1.5 million to $5.5 million without rebidding.The authority is considered in contempt of court for … Read more