The Atlantic County Division of Public Health has confirmed additional mosquito pool samples that have tested positive for West Nile virus. The latest samples were collected from Pleasant Street West and confirmed positive for the virus on September 17. Prior samples collected from Hammonton that also tested positive for West Nile virus were found on … Read more
Mohammad Huq, who said he has worked in the maintenance department for Atlantic County for three years, was appointed Wednesday night to fill part of the unexpired term of Democratic 5th Ward Councilman Muhammad “Anjum” Zia. According to the Press of Atlantic City a special election to fill out Zia’s full term will be held … Read more
A teen wanted since May in a gun case was arrested Tuesday night while on the scene of an unrelated shooting on Ventnor Avenue, police said. The 17-year-old city boy was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a large capacity magazine, possession of hollow-point ammunition, two counts of possession … Read more
Atlantic City’s mayor and superintendent have been indicted in the alleged beating of their teenage daughter.Marty Small, 50, and Dr. La’Quetta Small, 47, were charged in April, with allegations that the two had physically abused their daughter.Both were indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.The mayor allegedly beat … Read more
Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing is closed Thursday as school officials and law enforcement continue to investigate threats made on social media Wednesday night. A post went out to parents reading, in part, “This decision is being made out of concern for the emotional and mental health of our community, not because we believe … Read more
Atlantic City Police wrapped up a four-month investigation into the possession of illegal firearms recovering four handguns. Back in May, three 17-year-old males were charged with weapons offenses. One male was already lodged in Harborfields Detention Facility on an unrelated matter and served with his charges. A second male was arrested on September 13 after … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy’s office said Wednesday that Mayor Marty Small Sr. should consider whether he can effectively lead the city in the wake of his indictment on charges of endangering the welfare of a child. The Pressof Atlantic City reports Small said in response that there is no doubt he can still do the job.
On Tuesday, 61 year old Darrell Dean of Atlantic City was charged with second-degree Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident. On Thursday, September 12, at approximately 7:54 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to Route 30, westbound, in the area of Seventh Avenue for a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The … Read more
Atlantic City’s mayor and superintendent have been indicted in the alleged beating of their teenage daughter. According to BreakingAC.com, 50 year old Marty Small and 47 year old Dr. La’Quetta Small were charged in April, with allegations that the two had physically abused their daughter. Both were indicted by a grand jury on second-degree endangering … Read more
Egg Harbor Township Police and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office will conduct a training exercise Thursday near the community center, police said. A large law enforcement presence is expected on English Creek Avenue between Ocean Heights Avenue and the Black Horse Pike, police said Tuesday in a news release.