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Teens Stabbed, Punched NYC Man At Atlantic City Hotel: Police Teens Stabbed, Punched NYC Man At Atlantic City Hotel: Police
Teens Stabbed, Punched NYC Man At Atlantic City Hotel: Police Two South Jersey teens were accused of taking part in the assault and stabbing of a New York City man at an Atlantic City hotel, authorities said. In a news release on Friday, Apr. 26, Atlantic City police said 19-year-old Julius Reed of Atlantic City and 18-year-old Tyreke Allen-Whittaker of Bridgeton were arrested. The announcement of their arrests came one day after police said 20-year-old Marquise Cottman of Millville was also facing charges in the attack. Police responded to a stabbing at Showboat Hotel Atlantic City on the 800 block of the Boardwalk at around 9 p.m. on Wedne…
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Hotel Stabbing, More Suspects Wanted Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Hotel Stabbing, More Suspects Wanted
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Hotel Stabbing, More Suspects Wanted A wanted man from Cumberland County was arrested and police were looking for more suspects after a man was stabbed at an Atlantic City hotel, authorities said. Marquise Cottman, 20, of Millville, was charged with aggravated assault, Atlantic City police said in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 25. Police responded to a stabbing at Showboat Hotel Atlantic City on the 800 block of the Boardwalk at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 24. An officer found a 25-year-old man from The Bronx, NY, heavily bleeding from a stab wound. The officer helped the man by applying a tourniquet to the man's…
Man Was Speeding In South Jersey Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Five People: Prosecutors Man Was Speeding In South Jersey Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Five People: Prosecutors
Man Was Speeding In South Jersey Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Five People: Prosecutors A Camden County man was accused of speeding in a three-vehicle crash that killed a woman on a busy road in western Atlantic County, authorities said. Stephen Sirch, 30, of Voorhees, was arrested and charged with second-degree vehicular homicide on Monday, Apr. 22, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. His charge stems from a crash on Black Horse Pike on Wednesday, Apr. 3. Township of Hamilton police responded to the crash near High Bank Road at around 2:15 p.m. Investigators said Sirch's 2014 Chevrolet Equinox struck a 2011 Honda Civic while both veh…
Five Men Arrested On Drug Charges As Atlantic City Police Target Areas Of Violence Five Men Arrested On Drug Charges As Atlantic City Police Target Areas Of Violence
Five Men Arrested On Drug Charges As Atlantic City Police Target Areas Of Violence Five men were arrested in Atlantic City during a police operation targeting areas of violence, authorities said. In a news release, Atlantic City police said detectives conducted surveillance in the first block of South Florida Avenue on Thursday, Apr. 18. Four men were arrested for having or selling drugs. Isaiah Brown, 19, of Atlantic City, was taken into custody after running away from police. Once he was arrested, he continued to be uncooperative and struggled with detectives. Because of statements Brown made to police, he was brought to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Cente…
South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting
South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting A Camden County man was shot and injured in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the first block of South Bellevue Avenue at around 8:49 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 15, the department said in a news release. Officers found a 42-year-old Laurel Springs man who had been shot. He was rushed to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious injuries. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Atlantic City Police Department at 609-347-5766. You can also text an anonymous tip that begins with "AC…
Driver Killed, Another With Life-Threatening Injuries In Five-Vehicle South Jersey Crash Driver Killed, Another With Life-Threatening Injuries In Five-Vehicle South Jersey Crash
Driver Killed, Another With Life-Threatening Injuries In Five-Vehicle South Jersey Crash One person was killed and another was fighting for their life after a five-vehicle crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. Absecon police responded to the crash at around 6:37 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 11, the department said in a news release. It happened at the intersection of Route 30 and Mill Road. One driver was killed in the crash. Another driver was rushed to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, in Atlantic City with life-threatening injuries. Police didn't release any more information about how the crash happened. The traffic safety unit for Absecon police a…
Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police
Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police A fugitive from Philadelphia was captured in Atlantic City with a loaded rifle, authorities said. Atlantic City police arrested 64-year-old Robert Parker on Tuesday, Apr. 9, the department said in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 11. He was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of high capacity magazine, and fugitive from justice. Officers responded to a report of an unknown weapon in a bag on the first block of South Kentucky Avenue at around 2:31 p.m. Paramedics were treating Parker for a medical emergency when an EMT…
South Jersey Teen Charged In Shopping Plaza Double Shooting South Jersey Teen Charged In Shopping Plaza Double Shooting
South Jersey Teen Charged In 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 …
Woman Killed, Five People Injured In Three-Car South Jersey Crash Woman Killed, Five People Injured In Three-Car South Jersey Crash
Woman Killed, Five People Injured In Three-Car South Jersey Crash A Camden County woman was killed and five other people were injured in a crash on a busy road in western Atlantic County, authorities said. Karina Castillo, 29, of Pine Hill, was killed in the crash on Black Horse Pike near High Bank Road on Wednesday, Apr. 3, the Township of Hamilton Police Department said in a news release. Four adults and a child were hospitalized after the wreck. Township of Hamilton police responded to a three-car crash at around 2:15 p.m. Investigators said a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 30-year-old Voorhees man and a 2011 Honda Civic driven by Castillo "made co…
Driver Cited After Crash Shuts Down South Jersey Road For About 15 Hours Driver Cited After Crash Shuts Down South Jersey Road For About 15 Hours
Driver Cited After Crash Shuts Down South Jersey Road For About 15 Hours A Mays Landing man was cited after a crash shut down a major road for about 15 hours, authorities said. Daniel Sabat, 36, of Mays Landing, was driving west on Route 40 in a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta at around 12:25 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 9, the Township of Hamilton Police Department said in a Facebook post. His car went off the road near the intersection with New York Avenue and hit a traffic light pole and a utility pole. Both poles fell into the road along with electrical wires. Paramedics brought Sabat to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus, in Pomona for "moderate inju…
Driver Cited After Hitting School Bus In South Jersey Chain-Reaction Crash Driver Cited After Hitting School Bus In South Jersey Chain-Reaction Crash
Driver Cited After Hitting School Bus In South Jersey Chain-Reaction Crash An Atlantic County woman was cited after her SUV caused a chain-reaction crash and hit the back of a school bus in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police said officers responded to a crash involving a school bus westbound on the Black Horse Pike. The five-vehicle wreck happened in the West Atlantic City section of the township at around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20.  Two cars and an SUV were stopped in the left lane behind the Egg Harbor Township School District bus. The bus was in the right lane with its red lights and stop sign activated to let s…
Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police
Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police A 62-year-old man was killed in a Route 50 crash Saturday, Feb. 17, authorities said. Thomas Nyers, of Galloway, was heading north on the roadway in Hamilton when 29-year-old James Langlois, of Richland, was heading south in a 2017 Dodge Ram around 6:05 p.m., Hamilton police said. Langlois crossed into the northbound lane of travel hitting Nyers' vehicle south of Old Egg Harbor Road, authorities said. Neyers was pronounced dead at the scene and Langlois suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. Traffic was divert…
Man Beat Two Women He Held Hostage In Atlantic City: Cops Man Beat Two Women He Held Hostage In Atlantic City: Cops
Man Beat Two Women He Held Hostage In Atlantic City: Cops An Atlantic City man was arrested after police say he held two women hostage and beat them inside a home on New Year's Day. Justin Williams, 39, is facing a dozen charges. They include multiple counts of robbery, aggravated assault, and terroristic threats. Officers first arrived at a home on North Georgia Avenue just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. They responded to a report of two women held hostage and assaulted by a man they knew. When officers got to the home, they found one woman who escaped. Williams eventually surrendered to police. One victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regiona…
See How Hospitals In South Jersey Rank For Safety In America See How Hospitals In South Jersey Rank For Safety In America
See How Hospitals In South Jersey Rank For Safety In America Several hospitals in South Jersey were graded for safety by a hospital safety watchdog group. The Leapfrog Group released the Fall 2023 hospital grades on Tuesday, Dec. 5. An expert panel of doctors selects 22 evidence-based measures of patient safety to come up with grades for the nearly 3,000 hospitals and acute care centers nationwide. Click here for more on the methodology. Here's how hospitals in South Jersey were graded for safety by the Leapfrog Group this year: A:  Inspira Medical Center (Mullica Hill) Inspira Medical Center (Vineland) Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital …
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing After Claiming He Was A Witness In Atlantic City: Police Suspect Arrested In Stabbing After Claiming He Was A Witness In Atlantic City: Police
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing After Claiming He Was A Witness In Atlantic City: Police A stabbing suspect was arrested after telling police that he witnessed a robbery, authorities said. Nicholas Hall, 36, of Atlantic City. was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, Atlantic City police said. On Monday, Dec. 4, at 4:42 p.m., patrol officers responded to an apartment complex in the first block of south Iowa Avenue for a stabbing. Officer Christopher Campbell found the victim, 45, of Atlantic City, suffering from a stab wound to his leg. The victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for non-life-threatening in…
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Route 9 In Cape May County Pedestrian Killed Crossing Route 9 In Cape May County
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Route 9 In Cape May County A 61-year-old man was struck and killed as he crossed Route 9 in Middle Township on Wednesday, Nov. 15, authorities said.  Lee Nelson, of Rio Grande in Cape May County, was heading east when he was hit by a northbound vehicle at 6:29  p.m., at the intersection with Route 47, Middle Township police said. The victim was airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City where he was pronounced dead at 7:52 p.m., police said. The driver, 68, from Mays Landing, Atlantic County, stopped after the crash, police said. He was not issued a summons, they said, and his n…
Police Pull Distraught Man Off Ledge Of Atlantic City Parking Garage Police Pull Distraught Man Off Ledge Of Atlantic City Parking Garage
Police Pull Distraught Man Off Ledge Of Atlantic City Parking Garage Atlantic City police pulled a distraught man from the ledge of a parking garage earlier this month, authorities said. On Sept. 10, t 3:03 p.m., police officers responded to the top floor of a parking structure in reference to a man who was lying on the ledge continually looking over. Surveillance Center personnel were able to locate the man on camera and provide the responding officers with real-time information, police said on Thursday, Sept. 21. Officers Adrianna Petinga and William Harned were first to arrive. The officers calmly attempted to engage the man in conversation as he knelt …
Atlantic City Woman Hired Teen For $5K To Shoot Victim Who Stabbed Her: Prosecutor Atlantic City Woman Hired Teen For $5K To Shoot Victim Who Stabbed Her: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Woman Hired Teen For $5K To Shoot Victim Who Stabbed Her: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Atlantic City woman has admitted to hiring a teenager to shoot another woman who previously stabbed her, authorities said. Rashanah Camper pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On April 24, 2019, Camper hired a then 16-year-old juvenile, Naim T. Madison, to shoot the victim, D.M., in the area of Atlantic and Tennessee Avenues in Atlantic City. Camper provided Madison with the handgun used in the shooting and drove him around the city until t…
Atlantic City Man Arrested In Stabbing: Police Atlantic City Man Arrested In Stabbing: Police
Atlantic City Man Arrested In Stabbing: Police A 27-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested in connection with a stabbing, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2:39 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 1400 block of the Boardwalk for a report of a man stabbed. Officers arrived to find the victim, 27, of Philadelphia, suffering from a stab wound. The man was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance Center personnel were able to locate the incident and provide a description of the suspect to responding officers. Shortly a…
Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 39-year-old man from Philadelphia was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3:44 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert, Atlantic City police said.  Police found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. His name was not released by police. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police D…
18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Atlantic County Crash: Police 18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Atlantic County Crash: Police
18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Atlantic County Crash: Police An 18-year-old driver from Egg Harbor City was killed in a head-on crash in Hamilton Township, authorities said. Jamyre Dewey Jr. was traveling east on Route 40 at 7:54 p.m. on Sunday, July 30 when his Mitsubishi Galant crossed the center line and crashed into a westbound Toyota Highlander, Hamilton Township police said. Dewey Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt, police said. Two of his passengers, both 18, were airlifted with serious injuries to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, police said. A third passenger, 17, from Mays Landing …
Bicyclist, 61, Struck, Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police Bicyclist, 61, Struck, Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police
Bicyclist, 61, Struck, Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police A 61-year-old bicyclist from Atlantic City was killed in a collision with a car, authorities said. The man's name had not been released. On Sunday, July 30, at 11:21 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to Montpelier and Arctic Avenues for a report of a crash. Police found the bicyclist suffering from serious injuries. He was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old woman from Willingboro, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. The Atlantic County Prosec…
Atlantic City Man Arrested In Race-Motivated Stabbing: Police Atlantic City Man Arrested In Race-Motivated Stabbing: Police
Atlantic City Man Arrested In Race-Motivated Stabbing: Police Atlantic City police arrested a 38-year-old man for attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a man in an unprovoked attack. On Monday, July 3, at 6:16 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1600 block of Adriatic Avenue in reference to a man stabbed. Officer Zayon Pitts arrived and observed the victim, 18, of Egg Harbor Township, bleeding from his neck.  Pitts rendered aid while awaiting medical personnel.  The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division with non-life threatening, but serious injury. An investigation by officers and memb…
Man Arrested For Stabbing Pair In Atlantic City: Police Man Arrested For Stabbing Pair In Atlantic City: Police
Man Arrested For Stabbing Pair In Atlantic City: Police A 27-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested for stabbing two other men in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 12:31 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 3000 block of Pacific Avenue for individuals involved in a fight with one armed with a knife, police said. Atlantic City Patrol Officer Dylan Perez arrived and multiple bystanders pointed out the suspect who had stabbed two men. Perez attempted to stop Dwayne Lewis who began to run away, they said. With assistance from Officer Kenlyn Johnson, Lewis was apprehended and taken into custody. Lewis and two men wer…
Burlington County Drowning Victim, Dad Of Two Was 'Life Of Party' Burlington County Drowning Victim, Dad Of Two Was 'Life Of Party'
Burlington County Drowning Victim, Dad Of Two Was 'Life Of Party' A father of two young children from Burlington County who drowned earlier this month is remembered as "the life of the party." James "Jimmy" Rafael Dominguez, 28, was a comedian, the class clown, and a ladies’ man, his obituary said. "He had the most beautiful, and brightest smile in the world," it said. On June 11, James was enjoying a fun day at the beach when tragedy struck—he drowned and went into cardiac arrest resulting in his death. He was pronounced dead at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Additional details were not immediately available. "Our hearts are shattered in a m…
Atlantic City Man Arrested On Assault, Heroin Charges: Police Atlantic City Man Arrested On Assault, Heroin Charges: Police
Atlantic City Man Arrested On Assault, Heroin Charges: Police A 38-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested in connection with an assault, authorities said. Shawn Pettis was charged Monday, June 12 with assault among other charges, Atlantic City police said. At 2:56 p.m., Officers Salvatore Rando and Anthony Abrams saw a man with an active warrant in the area of the Boardwalk near New York Avenue. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 11 between Pettis and a woman, police said. The woman sustained injuries after being assaulted and sought treatment at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division. Additionally, fo…
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Atlantic City: Police Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Atlantic City: Police
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Atlantic City: Police A 44-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested in connection with a stabbing, authorities said. Edwin Rivera turned himself into an officer shortly after the stabbing on Saturday, June 3, Atlantic City police said. Rivera was charged with aggravated assault, weapons offenses and resisting arrest, police said. At 5:43 p.m., Officer Consuelo Maldonado was stopped at New York and Atlantic Avenues by Rivera, police said. Rivera admitted that he had just stabbed a man that was nearby on the ground and turned over two knives, police said. Maldonado could see the victim had blood on his neck…
Police Rescue, Then Arrest Suicidal Fugitive In Atlantic City Police Rescue, Then Arrest Suicidal Fugitive In Atlantic City
Police Rescue, Then Arrest Suicidal Fugitive In Atlantic City A fugitive from Brooklyn was rescued from the ocean and then arrested in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Tuesday, May 2, at 4:47 p.m., Officer Salvatore Rando Jr. was flagged down by a boardwalk ambassador in reference to a male that appeared to be in distress. The male was seen going into the ocean at Hartford Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Rando responded to the beach and found Darren Brathwaite in the surf in waist high water. Brathwaite appeared distraught and refused initial commands to exit the water, police said. The Atlantic City Fire Department water rescue team was activat…
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 31-year-old Atlantic City man was wounded in a shooting, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 3, at 1:50 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Westminister Place for a report of shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert.  Police found a male that was shot and evidence of gunfire.  The victim was transported by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that were considered non-life threatening, police said. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Depar…
Pair Stabbed, Dog Killed During Atlantic City Fight Pair Stabbed, Dog Killed During Atlantic City Fight
Pair Stabbed, Dog Killed During Atlantic City Fight A fight outside a home led to two people being stabbed and a dog losing its life, authorities said. At 4:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, Atlantic City police were dispatched to Trenton Terrace for a report of a group in a fight. Officers arrived to find Joseph Dixon, 33, of Atlantic City, and Deontay Mickey-Evans, 21 of Willingboro,  bleeding from stab wounds. Dixon was also tending to a canine bleeding heavily from apparent stab wounds. Officers quickly learned that the altercation began on the street between Dixon, Mickey-Evans and a third individual, Angel Hernandez-Contreras. …
Fugitive Wanted In Shooting, Kidnapping Arrested: Police Fugitive Wanted In Shooting, Kidnapping Arrested: Police
Fugitive Wanted In Shooting, Kidnapping Arrested: Police A fugitive wanted in a kidnapping, shooting and multiple other crimes has been arrested, authorities said. On Friday, March 31, a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of Glen Graves, 32, of Atlantic City at a residence in Galloway Township, Atlantic City police said. On Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:24 p.m, officers responded to the Brigantine Homes section of Atlantic City for a report of shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert. Police dispatch was alerted of two shooting victims arriving at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division. The ensuing investigation resulted in c…