A Wildwood man is arrested after attempting to disarm officers. 47 year old Rakesh Patel was cuffed in connection with a disturbanc reported at the Heart of Wildwood Motel on Ocean Avenue. He’s charged with disarming a law enforcement officer, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of … Read more
Borgata casino announces projects and the closing of Gypsy Bar. According to the Press of Atlantic City, officials say the improvements are not just about maintaining our position in the market — they’re about pushing the boundaries of what our guests can expect from a world-class gaming destination.. The latest upgrades follow a series of … Read more
Most of Stockton University’s approximately 1,500 first-year students moved into their residence halls Friday as the fall semester begins this week.They are part of nearly 3,000 students who will live in university housing in Galloway Township and Stockton’s two residence halls in Atlantic City this year.
Atlantic City Police arrested three people and recovered two guns in separate incidents Friday night, including one in which a North Carolina couple allegedly left a sleeping baby in a casino hotel room. Officers responded to the 100 block of North New Jersey Avenue for a report of a man pointing a firearm at juveniles. … Read more
New Jersey American Water will begin routine hydrant flushing today in Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point and continuing through Oct. 14, the utility said in notices to customers. Flushing will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.Customers may notice reduced pressure or discolored water, the utility said. If your water is discolored, run the … Read more
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control plans to conduct an aerial spray between 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting, over parts of the town to reduce the population of adult mosquitoes and prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the areas to be treated are bounded by … Read more
Two North Carolina residents face endangering the welfare of a child charges in Atlantic City. Police responded to Bally’s Atlantic City for an unattended infant left in a hotel room. Security personnel reported that the occupants of the room, 33 year old Jequan Campbell and 33 year old Teeah McCall, had requested items from housekeeping. … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested a city man following a gun related incident. . On August 30, patrol officers responded to the 100 block of north New Jersey Avenue for a report of a man pointing a firearm at juveniles. Authorities say a neighbor, 45 year old Hanif Bashir matched the description of the suspect and … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department Surveillance Center helped track the recovery of a handgun and arrest of two individuals. On August 22, 2024, at 12:35 AM, members of the department’s Surveillance Center were actively monitoring the surveillance cameras in the 1000 block of Magellan Avenue. They observed 20 year old Jonathan Valentine in possession of … Read more
A vacationer was badly injured late Wednesday afternoon after being run over by a police truck while lying on the beach. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the woman was airlifted to the AtlantiCare city division. The Wildwood Fire Department transported her to Maxwell Field, where the helicopter landed. Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy … Read more