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Man Admits To Selling Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine In Atlantic City: Prosecutors
An Atlantic City man admitted to selling heroin mixed with fentanyl and cocaine, authorities said.
Nahjajuan Ellis, 23, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty on Monday, May 6 to first-degree maintaining a controlled dangerous substance production facility, second-degree possession of heroin and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, and second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced the plea in a news release.
Investigators said Atlantic City police executed a search warrant on an apartment on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. When officers arrived, the…
Trio Arrested With Guns After Shots Fired From Atlantic City Hotel Balcony: Police
Two men and a woman were accused of firing gunshots from the balcony of a hotel near the beachfront in Atlantic City, authorities said.
In a news release on Tuesday, May 7, Atlantic City police said 42-year-old Corey Brown of Chesapeake, VA, 43-year-old Malik Dean of Philadelphia, and 41-year-old Zara Griffiths of Paoli, PA, were arrested on Saturday, May 5.
Officers responded to a report of gunshots fired from a balcony at the Club Wyndham Skyline Tower on South North Carolina Avenue at around 10:20 p.m. Police learned that the shots came from a room on the 21st floor.
Brown, Dean, a…
Man, Woman Plead Guilty In Shooting Near Atlantic City Apartment Complex: Prosecutors
A man and a woman admitted to their roles in a shooting near an Atlantic City apartment complex more than a year and a half ago, authorities said.
Tawanne Williams, 42, of Philadelphia, and Jessica Bryant, 33, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to charges on Monday, May 6. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced their pleas in a news release on Tuesday, May 7.
Atlantic City police responded to a man who was shot twice near the Carolina Village complex on Aug. 31, 2022. The man's injuries to his hand and hip were not life-threatening.
Investigators said surveillance video …
Man Locked Ex-Girlfriend In Crawl Space Of Atlantic City Apartment: Police
An Atlantic City man was accused of locking his ex-girlfriend in an apartment's crawl space, authorities said.
Gary Lockel, 54, was arrested on Friday, May 3, the department said in a news release. He was charged with criminal restraint, terroristic threats, simple assault, obstruction of justice, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Atlantic City police responded to the 1400 block of Absecon Boulevard at around 4:37 p.m. Officers received a report of a woman who was assaulted, held against her will, and feared for her life.
A 911 caller said Lockel forced the woman into the crawl space an…
Wanted Hammonton Man, Camden Woman Had Crack Cocaine, Loaded Gun In Brigantine: Police
A South Jersey man and woman were accused of having crack cocaine and a loaded gun, authorities said.
Christine Sanfelice, 32, of Camden, and Alex Crawford, 27, of Hammonton, were arrested on Tuesday, Apr. 23. The Brigantine Police Department announced their arrests in a news release on Wednesday, May 1.
Officers responded to a report of a woman peeing behind a Wawa convenience store at around 10:21 a.m. A woman matching a caller's description denied the accusation, provided a name to police, and refused to answer questions.
The woman was allowed to leave but one officer thought she gave a…
Two Galloway Officers Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Two police officers in Atlantic County were injured, including one who was stabbed, while responding to a call, authorities said.
Keith Kiminski, 30, of Galloway, was arrested on Sunday, Apr. 7, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. He was given several charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and resisting arrest.
Galloway police responded to a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue after several 911 hang-up calls. Body camera video released by the police department showed Kiminski's mother answ…
Mays Landing Teen Charged In Galloway Shopping Plaza Double Shooting
An Atlantic County teen was charged in a double shooting in the parking lot of a Galloway shopping plaza on Easter, authorities said.
Evan Hayes, 18, of Mays Landing, was arrested on Friday, Apr. 5, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. He was given several charges, including aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Two Pleasantville teens, ages 17 and 16, were injured in a shooting near the Hoon King Chinese Restaurant at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 31. The restaurant is in The Shoppes at Galloway on East Collins Road.
The …
Three Arrested After Heroin, Meth, Guns Found In Vehicle Blocking Atlantic City Traffic: Police
Three people were accused of having drugs and guns in a vehicle that was blocking traffic in Atlantic City, authorities said.
Vincente Scalzo, 36, of New Port Richey, Florida, Aubrey Costello, 25, of Forked River, and Lamar Dew, 36, of Atlantic City, were arrested on Saturday, Mar. 23. The Atlantic City Police Department announced their arrests in a news release on Monday, Mar. 25.
An officer saw a vehicle illegally parked and blocking a lane of traffic near the intersection of California and Fairmount avenues at around 9:35 a.m. Scalzo was the driver and the officer noticed drug parapherna…
Central Jersey Drug Dealer Found In Atlantic City With Heroin, Cocaine: Police
A Mercer County man was accused of selling heroin and cocaine in Atlantic City, authorities said.
Leroy Clark, 44, of Ewing, was arrested on Friday, Mar. 8, Atlantic City police said in a Wednesday, Mar. 13 news release. An officer saw Clark selling drugs to another man on the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 4:45 p.m.
Two other officers were able to arrest him, and investigators searched his vehicle and hotel room. Police seized 420 bags of heroin, nearly 10 ounces of cocaine, and items for selling drugs.
Clark was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled d…
Police, SWAT Team Seize Explosives, Guns, Pills From Somers Point Man: Prosecutors
An Atlantic County man was charged after police found him with explosives, guns, and a large amount of prescription pills, authorities said.
Michael James, 30, of Somers Point, was ordered on Friday, Mar. 8 to be detailed in the Atlantic County Justice Facility on several gun and drug charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was arrested at his home on Colwick Drive on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Investigators said James had "distribution-level quantities" of alprazolam and diazepam. Police also seized explosives, several guns, and ammunition from hi…