The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a juvenile with a handgun while investigating shots fired. Early on the morning of January 17th, patrol officers responded to the 100-north block of North Carolina Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. A 15 year old male fled from officers with a handgun in his hand. He refused verbal commands … Read more
Atlantic City political operative Craig Callaway, accused of submitting fraudulent mail-in ballots in the November 2022 general election, is expected to enter into a plea agreement with federal officials next month, according to court records. The Press of Atlantic City reports the 64 year old Callway is scheduled for a plea hearing Feb. 13 in … Read more
After a year of work and millions spent to add gas collection wells and other improvements at the ACUA landfill, odor complaints are minimal, but now the possibility of expanding the landfill must be considered.”This time last year we were in the thick of it,” Atlantic County Utilities Authority President Matt DeNafo said during a … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City an Egg Harbor City man admitted Friday shooting and killing another man on the Atlantic City Boardwalk nearly two years ago, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Jahlil Boston, 35, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of Eric Wynn, 34, of Atlantic City. He faces … Read more
Government officials cannot refuse to disclose police body-worn camera footage to people who are the subject of the recordings, with few exceptions, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday.They also can’t withhold such footage to protect the privacy of people accused of but not charged with crimes, because neither the state’s Open Public Records … Read more
Incumbent Mayor Marty Small Sr. kicked off his reelection campaign with a rally Tuesday night. The Press of Atlantic City reports Small pointed to his list of accomplishments, saying he’s done everything he said he was going to do when he was elected four years ago. His kickoff event was held at Second Baptist Church.
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has appointed Detective Mark Weeks to monitor the borough’s Police Department as Chief Jackie Ferentz is on a leave of absence pending retirement. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Weeks, a retired State Police major, will oversee the department’s daily operations and will provide updates to the Prosecutor’s … Read more
35 year old Jahlil Boston, of Egg Harbor City pleaded guilty to first degree aggravated manslaughter. Boston agreed to serve 28 years in New Jersey State Prison. On March 18, 2023, members of the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the 1900 block of the Atlantic City Boardwalk for reports of a male shot. Upon … Read more
Officials in Middle Township have removed more than 30 cats and dogs from a Savannah Street house with so much accumulated clutter and animal excrement that two police officers wore hazard gear to get the animals.Police arrested a resident of the house, Sandra Klochak, and charged her with animal cruelty and failure to provide proper … Read more
A Wildwood juvenile was arrested last week after he allegedly sprayed graffiti on the Boardwalk ramp near Juniper Avenue, police said. The boy, whose age was not released, was charged with criminal mischief. He was released to a parent with conditions he complete a stationhouse adjustment program and pay restitution for the damage. A stationhouse … Read more