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Historical Bronze Bell Stolen, Recovered In Pleasantville; Pair Arrested Historical Bronze Bell Stolen, Recovered In Pleasantville; Pair Arrested
Historical Bronze Bell Stolen, Recovered In Pleasantville; Pair Arrested A historical bronze bell was stolen but later recovered and two men were arrested, authorities said. the Pleasantville Fire Department reported on Oct. 17 that the bronze bell had been stolen. The Fire Department reported that the bell was last known to be located in the rear of the building in an alleyway between the police department. It had been a fixture at the firehouse since the department was formed in the early 1900s. On Monday, Oct. 23, a search warrant was executed and portions of the bell were recovered.  There were two arrests made as a result of the in…
Wife Knew South Jersey Husband Was Sexually Abusing Child Under 13: Police Wife Knew South Jersey Husband Was Sexually Abusing Child Under 13: Police
Wife Knew South Jersey Husband Was Sexually Abusing Child Under 13: Police A Pleasantville couple has been arrested for allegations of abusing children including a child under 13 years old, authorities said. Christina Martinez 39,  knew that her husband, Sergio Martinez 38, had been sexually abusing children, according to Pleasantville police. As a result of the investigation, both Christina and Sergio Martinez were charged with multiple offenses, they said. Sergio Martinez was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13 years old, sexual assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child — sexual conduct with a child by the&…
Driver Rescued From Marsh After Fleeing Atlantic City Expressway Crash: State Police Driver Rescued From Marsh After Fleeing Atlantic City Expressway Crash: State Police
Driver Rescued From Marsh After Fleeing Atlantic City Expressway Crash: State Police A Westchester County, NY, man was arrested after he allegedly fled a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said. Jerome Reed, 34, of Peekskill, was rescued about five hours after the crash from a nearby marsh and charged with eluding, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers were called to the single-vehicle crash at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, Sgt. Philip Curry, a State Police spokesman, said. The crash occurred in the westbound E-ZPass lanes of the Pleasantville Toll Plaza, he said. Before troopers arrived, Reed allegedly fled the vehicle on foot into a marshy area near the tol…
SWAT, FBI, Police Raid Convenient Store Selling Marijuana SWAT, FBI, Police Raid Convenient Store Selling Marijuana
SWAT, FBI, Police Raid Convenient Store Selling Marijuana A convenient store in South Jersey was found to be selling marijuana, authorities said. On Tuesday, May 23, Pleasantville police with the assistance of the Atlantic County Regional SWAT team and the FBI, made a warranted search on a store called The Gas Station at 18 North Main St., Pleasantville police said. The search warrant was the result of an extensive investigation into the illegal selling of marijuana, said Captain Stacey Schlachter, a Pleasantville police spokeswoman. The investigation began from numerous citizen complaints in reference to the The Gas Stat…
Suspect Tosses Gun Just Before Traffic Stop, Crack Recovered: Pleasantville PD Suspect Tosses Gun Just Before Traffic Stop, Crack Recovered: Pleasantville PD
Suspect Tosses Gun Just Before Traffic Stop, Crack Recovered: Pleasantville PD A .38-caliber handgun was tossed out of a moving vehicle just before a police officer stopped it, authorities said. On March 1, at approximately 9:30 a.m, Pleasantville Police Officer Danny Aparicio initiated a motor vehicle stop near West Windsor and Linden avenues.  The driver of the vehicle allegedly was observed throwing an object out of the driver-side window just prior to complying with the stop, police said. Officer Aparicio made contact with the driver — identified as Angel Pereira 26 of Pleasantville — as Sergeant Craig Dennis, Officer Rackelli Fontan…
Pleasantville Man Admits Having Ghost Gun In Exchange For 3-Year Prison Term: Prosecutor Pleasantville Man Admits Having Ghost Gun In Exchange For 3-Year Prison Term: Prosecutor
Pleasantville Man Admits Having Ghost Gun In Exchange For 3-Year Prison Term: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Pleasantville man faces three years in New Jersey state Prison in exchange for his guilty plea on a weapons charge, authorities said. Jonathan Valentine, 19, of Pleasantville was charged with the unlawful possession of a handgun, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.  As part of the plea agreement, the defendant must also consent to forfeit the handgun, extended ammunition magazine, and cash seized. Sentencing will be on Feb. 28. On June 17, 2022, Pleasantville Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Doughty Road and West Ba…
South Jersey Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine Charges: Police South Jersey Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine Charges: Police
South Jersey Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine Charges: Police A traffic stop in South Jersey led to drug-dealing charges, authorities said. On Monday, Nov. 14, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Pleasantville Police Officer Enrique Badillo initiated a motor vehicle stop in the 400 Block of West Delilah Road, after observing a blue BMW SUV with an inoperable headlight, police said. The driver, later identified as Elvis Gonzalez, 29, from Egg Harbor Township, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Pleasantville. A search of Gonzalez found 4.25 ounces of crack cocaine, 8 grams of powder cocaine and $60 cash, police said. Gonzalez was ch…
6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police 6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police
6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police Citizen complaints about alleged drug-dealing activities led to the arrest of six people in Pleasantville, authorities said. The arrests followed a warranted search at 132 North First St., police said. Arrested were  Messiah Burton, 19, of Pleasantville; Edwin Eaton, 45, of Pleasantville; Natalie Camagna, 39, of Pleasantville; Satrina Watson, 55, of Egg Harbor City; Ronald Holloway, 51, of Atlantic City; and Daniel Ravese, 36, of Somers Point.  All six were being held on multiple drug and weapons charges in the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending detention hearings…
South Jersey Traffic Stop Yields Drug, Weapon Arrests South Jersey Traffic Stop Yields Drug, Weapon Arrests
South Jersey Traffic Stop Yields Drug, Weapon Arrests A traffic stop in South Jersey resulted in a pair of arrests on drug and weapons charges. On Sunday, Aug. 28, Pleasantville police responded to Pizza Di Roma (North Main Street) for a report of a male subject being chased by a Honda.  A witness met with officers and provided a description and a registration of the suspect vehicle.  K9 Officer Korey Crosby observed the vehicle at the intersection of Leeds Avenue and Main Street. A motor vehicle stop was conducted at North Main Street and Cedarcrest Avenue. K9 Officer Crosby conducted an open-air sniff with his K9 p…
Handguns, Drugs Seized In South Jersey Traffic Stop Handguns, Drugs Seized In South Jersey Traffic Stop
Handguns, Drugs Seized In South Jersey Traffic Stop A traffic stop resulted in the recovery of two handguns, ammunition and drugs in South Jersey, authorities said. On Saturday, Aug. 13, at 11:36 p.m, Pleasantville Police Officer Michael Mabkhouti located a stolen vehicle unoccupied on Lafayette Circle.  While investigating the stolen vehicle, another vehicle was believed to be in the area to recover the stolen car. The vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign.  The driver, Darnell Lewis, 23, of Egg Harbor Township, reportedly gave police consent to search the vehicle. During the search, K9 Officer Korey Crosby located…
Driver Cited For Careless Driving In Pleasantville Crash: Police Driver Cited For Careless Driving In Pleasantville Crash: Police
Driver Cited For Careless Driving In Pleasantville Crash: Police A 40-year-old woman from Atlantic City was ticketed for careless driving after a two-car crash, authorities said. On Thursday, May 26, at approximately 4 p.m, Pleasantville police responded to a motor vehicle crash on the 500 block of Chestnut Street. A Honda driven by Isabel Sanchez de Ramos was traveling eastbound on Bayview Avenue approaching the intersection of Chestnut Street.  A Lexus driven by Felicia Hyman-Medley, 44, of Egg Harbor Township was traveling south on Chestnut Street.  Sanchez de Ramos failed to yield the right of way to Hyman-Medley, police sai…
Three Cars Collide In South Jersey: Police Three Cars Collide In South Jersey: Police
Three Cars Collide In South Jersey: Police A chain-reaction collision occurred in Pleasantville, authorities said. On Monday, May 23, at approximately 4 p.m., police responded to a three-car, motor vehicle crash on the 200 Block of East Delilah Road. The vehicles were traveling westbound on East Delilah Road approaching the intersection of Atlantic Avenue.  As the vehicles slowed due to heavy traffic, a rear-end collision occurred causing a chain reaction, police said. There were no reported injuries.  The drivers were Azzure Rae McKenney, 18, of Egg Harbor City, James Bishop, 20, of Mamora and Jerush…
ATV Rider Arrested After Fleeing Police In South Jersey, Authorities Say ATV Rider Arrested After Fleeing Police In South Jersey, Authorities Say
ATV Rider Arrested After Fleeing Police In South Jersey, Authorities Say A 32-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested after trying to flee police on his ATV, authorities said. On Saturday, April 30, at approximately 12:30 p.m.,Marcus Langford was arrested by Sgt. Ryan VanSyckle after attempting to elude police, Pleasantville police said. VanSyckle observed Langford operating a yellow Suzuki ATV south on New Road recklessly passing at least 20 vehicles stopped in traffic along the shoulder, police said. Langford stopped for the red signal at the Black Horse Pike and could not cross due to traffic congestion in the area. VanSyckle was able to …
Pedestrian, 35, Struck By Pickup In Pleasantville: Police Pedestrian, 35, Struck By Pickup In Pleasantville: Police
Pedestrian, 35, Struck By Pickup In Pleasantville: Police A 35-year-old man from South Jersey was struck by a pickup truck, authorities said. On Sunday, Feb. 13 at approximately 5:10 p.m., Pleasantville police responded to a pedestrian struck on the 700 Block of West Black Horse Pike.  A Dodge Ram driven by Jermaine Sinclair, 36, of Greenwich was traveling west on the pike, Pleasantville police said. Frank Guenther, of Pleasantville, was walking west on the shoulder of the pike, police said. Guenther walked into Sinclair’s lane of travel and collided with the front passenger fender and mirror, police said. Gunther sustained n…
South Jersey Man Gets 25 Years State Prison For Killing Woman In Atlantic City: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Gets 25 Years State Prison For Killing Woman In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Gets 25 Years State Prison For Killing Woman In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A Pleasantville man has been sentenced to 25 years in New Jersey state prison for killing a woman in Atlantic City, authorities said. Mark Huff, 58, was sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 10, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. On Jan. 6, Huff pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter for the homicide of 56 year-old Vernell K. Vance, Shill said. Huff was arrested in Pleasantville on April 16, 2018. He was taken into custody by detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Atlantic City Police detectives with the assistance of Pleasantville …
Drones Used As Search Resumes For Missing Teenager In South Jersey Drones Used As Search Resumes For Missing Teenager In South Jersey
Drones Used As Search Resumes For Missing Teenager In South Jersey The search resumed for a 19-year-old man who went missing early Sunday morning, authorities said. "We will be resuming search at 9 a.m. this morning utilizing drones," Pleasantville Captain Stacey Schlachter said on Tuesday. UPDATE: MISSING MAN FOUND Irving Mayren-Guzman of Egg Harbor Township was last seen at Centerfolds Cabaret, 201 E. Delilah Road,  Pleasantville police said. He reportedly left the adult entertainment club on foot heading east on Delilah Road. Mayren-Guzman is described as Hispanic, 5-foot, 5-inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds. He has curly black …
3 Guns Recovered In South Jersey 3 Guns Recovered In South Jersey
3 Guns Recovered In South Jersey Three guns were recovered in a city in South Jersey. The discovery of guns followed a  ShotSpotter alert in Pleasantville on Tuesday. Police were called to Main Street and Atlantic Avenue after the 1:24 p.m. alert, and found shell casings, Pleasantville police said. Witnesses told police they saw a man jump from a second-story at 918 N. Main St. A jacket was left behind. Three handguns also were found in the immediate area, police said. Anyone with information is urged to call the police at 609-641-6100 or email supervisor@pleasantvillepd.org. Information also can be provided anony…
South Jersey Man Admits Killing Atlantic City Woman, 56: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Admits Killing Atlantic City Woman, 56: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Admits Killing Atlantic City Woman, 56: Prosecutor A 58-year-old man from Pleasantville has admitted to killing a woman in Atlantic City in 2018, authorities said. Mark Huff, 58, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter for the homicide of 56-year-old Vernell K. Vance, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. The State will recommend Huff be sentenced to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison when he is sentenced on Feb. 10, Shill said. Huff was arrested in Pleasantville on April 16, 2018. He was taken into custody by detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Atlantic City Police detect…
NJ Pair Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of Atlantic City Man, 28: Prosecutor NJ Pair Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of Atlantic City Man, 28: Prosecutor
NJ Pair Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of Atlantic City Man, 28: Prosecutor Two New Jersey men have been indicted in the fatal shooting of an Atlantic City man, authorities said. Jahmil Greenidge, 28, was murdered on May 19 in Atlantic City, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. Denzel Garrison, 28, of Newark, was indicted by an Atlantic County Grand Jury on first-degree murder, first-degree conspiracy and weapons charges, Shill said. Laquine Demby, 30, of Pleasantville, was indicted for first-degree murder and first-degree conspiracy, Shill said. Garrison was arrested by Newark police on Oct. 12 following a joint investigation…
Atlantic City Woman, 54, Struck Dead By Car: Report Atlantic City Woman, 54, Struck Dead By Car: Report
Atlantic City Woman, 54, Struck Dead By Car: Report A 54-year-old woman was struck and killed while trying to cross a Pleasantville highway, NJ Advance Media reported. Janelle Oliver of Atlantic City was in the eastbound lanes of West Black Horse Pike near Noahs Road when the crash occurred, the outlet said. She was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City where she was pronounced dead. Anyone with more information about the fatal crash is urged to call Pleasantville police at 609-641-6100. Click here for more from NJ Advance Media.
Atlantic City Man, 54, Fatally Shot Atlantic City Man, 54, Fatally Shot
Atlantic City Man, 54, Fatally Shot Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one person dead in Atlantic County. Rennel Turner, 54, of Atlantic City was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds about 7 p.m. on Saturday in Egg Harbor Township, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. Egg Harbor Township police received multiple 9-1-1 calls about shots fired at 201 Cedar Ave. Officers from EHTPD and Pleasantville police found Turner lying unconscious in the driveway. Turner was pronounced deceased at the scene, Tyner said. An autopsy determined Turner’s manner of death is homicide and the cause of d…
Feds: 6 Drug Ring Members Trafficked Heroin From Paterson To Atlantic City That Killed 48 Users Feds: 6 Drug Ring Members Trafficked Heroin From Paterson To Atlantic City That Killed 48 Users
Feds: 6 Drug Ring Members Trafficked Heroin From Paterson To Atlantic City That Killed 48 Users Six reputed members of a drug network trafficked heroin from Paterson to Atlantic City that was connected to 48 overdose deaths and 84 other ODs, federal authorities charged. The FBI used wiretaps, video surveillance, confidential informants and more to infiltrate the organization, which sold heroin in bags stamped with, among other names, “AK-47,” “Apple,” “Fortnite,” “Rolex,” “Frank Lucas,” “Bentley,” “Pandora,” and “9½,” U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. An indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Camden names six reputed gang members accused of conspiring to move more than a kil…