News Staff A New Jersey National Guard recruiter is in the Atlantic County lock up, accused of sexually assaulting a teen nearly two years ago. The Press of Atlantic City reports 44 year old Shawn C. Nguyen of Egg Harbor Township, is charged with two counts of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, two counts of endangering the … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a wanted man in possession of a stolen handgun and pills. On March 8, 2024, at 11:52 AM, police observed 33 year old Hakim Clark of Atlantic City walking in the beach block of North Carolina Avenue. Clark had two active warrants for his arrest, including one from North … Read more
It’s detour time! A detour will be in effect next week for the Green Bank Bridge over the Mullica River to allow for mechanical and electrical repair work, Atlantic County officials said.In addition, to facilitate bridge repair, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. March 18 through 4 p.m. March … Read more
What do you think of AI? More than one-third of New Jersey residents think the increased use of artificial intelligence will make their lives worse, according to a poll by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University released Monday.Those polled also said it is very important (57%) or somewhat important (23%) … Read more
Atlantic CIty Mayor Marty Small read the oath swearing-in 30 new full-time police officers during a ceremony at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Monday.“It’s super exciting that we were able to do this swearing-in ceremony today,” Chief James Sarkos said. “Everyone in this class represents the next generation of the Atlantic City Police Department, and … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department announces the swearing in of 30 new police officers, two retired officers to the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer, and the promotion of one police officer to the rank of sergeant of police. A swearing in ceremony was held at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The hiring of the … Read more
Beginning Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, a detour will be in effect for the Green Bank Bridge in Mullica Township for mechanical and electrical repair work. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour or seek an alternate route and plan travel time accordingly. In addition, to facilitate bridge repair, the Green Bank … Read more
More than 50 people were arrested Saturday for their alleged involvement in a large cockfighting ring. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Jose Madera, of Galloway, was charged with several animal cruelty offenses, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, destruction of evidence and resisting arrest. Police searched a home in the 300 block of … Read more
The flamingos have already been relocated to the Bronx Zoo and now the entire bird habitat at the Cape May County Zoo is being shutu down.Opened in 1998, the World of Birds building once housed up to 80 birds, including about 30 different species, in two vestibules and a large atrium, with a walkway running … Read more
Atlantic County’s Sheriff said his department is “prepared, ready, willing and able to support and augment Atlantic City and policing.”He called the city the economic engine of the county and state at Friday’s Clean and Safe Atlantic City meeting in City Hall chambers.”I’m a native son of this town, and have a deep respect and … Read more