Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron found out Wednesday that formerly dismissed state charges were being reinstated on the same day he found out he will not be going to federal prison on tax charges. The Press of Atlantic City reports Byron was in court for sentencing on two counts of presenting false tax returns, failing to … Read more
28 year old Kareem Rex of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault, possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to possess weapons. The state is recommending a sentence of eight years in prison. Rex and a teen co-defendant admitted to participating in a shooting involving two victims … Read more
Applications for 2024 state arts and history grants will soon be available through the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and to help organizations develop and enhance their funding proposals, two free grant workshops will be offered each focusing on a specific component of a grant proposal. On August 16, The Narrative: Writing … Read more
Two men have pleaded guilty to weapons and drug offenses in Atlantic County Superior Court. Ibin Ingrum, 19, of Galloway Township, pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a community gun. In exchange for his guilty plea, the State agreed to recommend an aggregate sentence of seven years … Read more
24 year old Elijah Harris of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun while engaged in drug distribution conduct. In exchange for Harris’ plea, the State agreed to recommend a sentence of five years in prison. Harris was arrested on May 27, 2022 on Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. During his … Read more
Four people were killed after flames tore through a home in Lacey Township, New Jersey. According to WPVI, it happened around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at a two-story home on Buttonwood Drive. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, crews were unable to rescue the four victims after a roof collapsed. A female victim was rescued … Read more
Three men, including one wanted for shooting at a person inside a home in June, 25 year old Koron Still a city resident were arrested Monday evening, police said. Still, according to the press of atlantic city was wanted in the shooting June 26 when he was arrested alongside Melvin Young, 31, of Pleasantville, and … Read more
In observance of the anniversary of the passing of former Woodbine Chief of Police Phillip John DeSantis, Governor Murphy has ordered that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Sunday, August 6 which marks 50 years since Chief DeSantis was killed in the line of duty. … Read more
Beginning on a sad note, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday. She was 71. Oliver has overseen the state takeover of the city since January 2018. It was part of her job as commissioner of the Department of Community … Read more
Atlantic City Police say a city teen who’s been missing for nearly a month, may be in the Newark area. 16 year old Tanshia Taylor was last seen June 5, at her home in the city, but was reported missing Monday. Anyone who knows her whereabouts is asked to call police at 609-347-5766. Information may … Read more