AC Police Civilian Employee Indicted For Official Misconduct

43 year old Suzanne Ricketts, 43, of Pleasantville, NJ, was indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury for official misconduct, theft by deception, and computer crimes. The case stems from an investigation into her actions while a civilian employee of the Atlantic City Police Department. In 2020, the Atlantic City Police Department began investigating alleged … Read more

Santa Hustle Cancelled

The Santa Hustle: Christmas in July Atlantic City scheduled for Sunday morning has been canceled, according to a note on the event’s website.It is with a heavy heart that we write to you today to announce the difficult decision to cancel the Santa Hustle Christmas in July Atlantic City event, originally scheduled to take place … Read more

Football Game Trial Begins

An Atlantic City man accused of opening fire at a high school football game and killing a 10-year-old boy went on trial Wednesday.Alvin Wyatt, 35, allegedly brought a gun and a street beef to the Pleasantville High School football field Nov. 15, 2019.

Atlantic City West Nile Virus

Atlantic County officials have announced the first mosquito sample of the year to test positive for West Nile virus was found in the city.The sample was collected from the 1200 block of Zion Road on July 12 by representatives from the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control.

Trenton Man Draws Probation In Gun Case

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, Carelton Priester, 34, of Trenton, NJ was sentenced to five years of probation for second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun over the State’s objection. Priester originally pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The agreed upon sentence recommendation between the parties was three-years in New Jersey State Prison, with a … Read more

Report: Police Investigating Whether Alleged Long Island Serial Killer Has Ties To AC

The suspected Long Island serial killer has possible ties to Atlantic City. WPVI reports investigators believe New York architect Rex Heuermann killed three women, and he is suspected of having killed a fourth. Officials now say the investigation includes interviews with incarcerated sex workers. Authorities are also looking into possible ties to Atlantic City, including … Read more

Northfield Mosquito Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Atlantic County has reported its first mosquito sample of the year that has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected from the 1200 block of Zion Road in Northfield. Representatives from the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control collected the sample on July 12 and it was confirmed positive for West Nile … Read more

Three Charged After AC Police Spot Alleged Drug Transaction

The Atlantic City Police Department recovered two handguns and arrested three individuals after officers witnessed a drug transaction. On the night of July 18th, detectives were patrolling the Bungalow Park section of Atlantic City when they observed 20 year old Xavier Leon Jr. of Atlantic City approach a vehicle with 24 year old Joseph Hill … Read more

Mosquito Spraying In Cape May County

The Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control plans to treat areas of Cape May County to control adult mosquitoes, weather permitting, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Department will use various aerosols which will be applied as ultra-low volume aerosols. Depending on the weather, spraying may occur on two specific days at certain times. Areas … Read more