Gist Sentencing

Scheduled to be sentenced May 3rd an Atlantic City man 27 year old Tyrell Gist accused of supplying drugs that resulted in the 2020 deaths of two United Kingdom tourists pleaded guilty Monday, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Gist faced two counts of strict liability for the drug-induced deaths of Scott Jordan, 42, and … Read more

Atlantic Avenue Road Diet

You can be part of knowing about the Atlantic City road diet and other 2024 road projectson Atlantic Avenue, at an event from 5 to 7 p.m. next Tuesday.The open house information session will be hosted by the city’s engineering department and will be held at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Worthington Campus, 1535 Bacharach Blvd., … Read more

AC Police Arrest Two In Incident Involving Cab Driver

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a couple involved in a theft from a cab driver with assistance from multiple City surveillance units. Monday, officers went to the beach block of Arkansas Avenue in reference to a physical altercation. The officers located a victim who is a local cab driver. The victim provided a ride … Read more

AC Police Target 2024 Violence In The City With Arrests

The Atlantic City Police Department has conducted numerous operations over the last several weeks targeting areas of violence that occurred during the first month of 2024. During these operations, 17 individuals have been arrested with one additional person being charged and is currently wanted. Of the 17 arrested, seven were remanded to the Atlantic County … Read more

Middle Township Committee Approves Proposed Pot Shop

The Middle Township Committee has given its unanimous support to a proposed cannabis retail location at 1580 Route 9, at the intersection of Avalon Boulevard. The Press of Atlantic City reports Insa Middle Township LLC has received a conditional state license for a Class 5 cannabis business, meaning it could sell flower, edibles, vaping material … Read more

Absecon Man Indicted In Pleasantville Murder

41 year old Jerome Holle of Absecon has been indicted for the murder of 45 year old Mamadou Toure from Pleasantville occurred on October 9, 2023, in Pleasantville. Pleasantville police responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to a shooting in the area of 7 West Pleasant Avenue. Police responded and located Toure unresponsive in … Read more

AC Man Pleads Guilty In Overdose Deaths

27 year old Tyrell Gist of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree strict liability for causing the drug induced deaths of two tourists visiting Atlantic City from the United Kingdom. On March 8, 2020, Bally’s employees located two unresponsive males, Scott Jordan, 42, and Simon Gamble, 39, inside their hotel room & … Read more

Fairfield Township Man Trial

An arraignment date is pending for a Fairfield Township man accused of killing two people and injuring three others in a shooting during a ’90s-themed birthday party. 30 year old Arthur Armstead faces one count of conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of murder and other charges related to the shooting deaths of Kevin Elliott … Read more

Cape May Zoo Parking Renovation

A parking lot expansion and traffic improvements at the Cape May County Park and Zoo began Monday, the county said with the clearing of trees and vegetation.The project will add a new rear parking area with 1,432 spaces and upgrade easterly and westerly access driveways in the first phase of the work, the county said … Read more

Ferry Price Increases

Be aware if you use the the Cape May-Lewes Ferry you’ll see a slight increase in vehicle fares and a reduction in child passenger fares beginning April 1. In-season fares will now be $33 during the spring and fall, $38 from June till August, and $41 for weekends and holidays from June through August for … Read more