When New Jersey prohibited plastic grocery bags to prevent them from clogging landfills and littering communities and waterways, many people were surprised that the state also included paper bags in the ban. The Press of Atlantic City reports lawmakers’ reasoning was that paper bags require as much or more energy and resources to manufacture and … Read more
Atlantic City police continue to investigate a shooting Friday night that left three people wounded. BreakingAC.com reports the incident happened after 9 p.m. Friday on Michigan Avenue in Venice Park in which about eight shots were heard. The home was an Airbnb rented with several teens inside. Anyone with information is asked to call police … Read more
29 year old Michael Gillen of Mays Landing pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault in exchange for a five-year term in New Jersey State Prison. On December 31, 2024, law enforcement responded to a residence for a report of a domestic violence incident in Hamilton Township. When the police arrived, they met the victim. The victim … Read more
35 year old Jahlil Boston of Egg Harbor City was sentenced to 28 years in prison for first degree aggravated manslaughter. On March 18, 2023, members of the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the 1900 block of the Atlantic City Boardwalk for reports of a male shot. Upon officers’ arrival, a 34-yearold male, identified … Read more
40 year old Christopher Sainsot of Egg Harbor Township pled guilty to first-degree strict liability drug induced death, and second-degree possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. The charges stem from an incident on October 25, 2022, where patrol responded to 165 Asbury Road, for the report of a possible drug-related overdose death where a … Read more
38 year old Julio Vazquez-Dones of Atlantic City was sentenced to a 25-year term for first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter. On July 8, 2023, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers from the Atlantic City Police Department were dispatched to the Red-Carpet Inn for a report of a physical altercation. When officers arrived, they located a victim suffering from … Read more
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announces a significant reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings over the past several years, along with an impressive solve rate for the Atlantic County Major Crimes Unit and the ACPD VCU. Atlantic County has seen a dramatic decline in homicides since 2012 and the statistics are as follows: •30 homicides … Read more
Atlantic County officials are in discussions with local first responders to develop a countywide emergency dispatch service, County Executive Dennis Levinson said. The discussed plan would include fire and EMS, but police could end up getting involved later on, county officials said Wednesday in a news release.Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, … Read more
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved 3 million dollars which will help pay for police overtime for added security along Boardwalk, Pacific and Atlantic Avenues.That will enable the city to bring additional officers on duty during the busiest times of the year, police Chief James Sarkos said.”Last summer we had officers assigned to the … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City North Wildwood has asked Superior Court Judge M. Susan Sheppard to keep Wildwood Crest in a state agreement for an island-wide beach project, arguing the consequences could be disastrous if the borough pulls out.Wildwood Crest officials say they plan to reject the agreement. Sheppard has ordered Wildwood Crest’s … Read more