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Atlantic City Boardwalk Fire Investigated By County Prosecutor's Office: City Spokesperson Atlantic City Boardwalk Fire Investigated By County Prosecutor's Office: City Spokesperson
Atlantic City Boardwalk Fire Investigated By County Prosecutor's Office: City Spokesperson The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a fire along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, according to an official. A city spokesperson said on Friday, Apr. 19, that the county prosecutor's office was now leading the fire investigation. The fire appeared to be in the area of Central Pier Arcade near South Tennessee Avenue and St. James Place on Thursday, Apr. 18. Heather Deegan Hires provided photos to the Daily Voice showing large flumes of black smoke over the pier and beachfront.  "This is at the end of my street," she said in a Facebook post. "I hope everyone is ok!! I f…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Fire Evacuates Atlantic City Boardwalk (VIDEO) Fire Evacuates Atlantic City Boardwalk (VIDEO)
Fire Evacuates Atlantic City Boardwalk (Video) Firefighters doused a blaze on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Wednesday, Nov. 15. The two-alarm fire broke out around 3:50 p.m., outside Resorts Casino Hotel. The blaze spread to the building’s exterior wall and part of the marquee above the boardwalk entrance, city officials said. 6abc shared footage of the flames, provided by Ted Jones, on TikTok. @6abcactionnews Video shows the moments after a large fire erupted on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Wednesday afternoon. ♬ original sound - 6abc Action News - 6abc Action News Minimal smoke extended into the building, forcing brief ev…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Man Attacked Woman With A Brick On Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Attacked Woman With A Brick On Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Attacked Woman With A Brick On Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutor A Philadelphia Man allegedly attacked a woman with a brick on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, authorities said.  Samuel Cooper, 43, was indicted on Thursday, March 23, for attempted murder in connection with the random attack, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The brick was tied in a t-shirt during the attack near Iowa Avenue on Jan. 6, they said.  In addition, Cooper was indicted on two counts of aggravated assault and weapons offenses, the prosecutor said. Anyone with information regarding serious crimes is urged to contact the Atlantic County Prosec…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Boardwalk Drug-Dealing Investigation Yields 10 Arrests In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Boardwalk Drug-Dealing Investigation Yields 10 Arrests In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
Boardwalk Drug-Dealing Investigation Yields 10 Arrests In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Ten people were arrested in a drug-dealing investigation along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, authorities said. The suspects were charged with various drug-related offenses to include: narcotics possession, narcotics distribution, narcotics distribution within 500 feet of a public zone, the unlawful possession of a firearm, and the unlawful possession of hollow point ammunition. In addition to the above charges, the State will be applying for a Drug Offender Restraining Order against these individuals pertaining to the Atlantic City Boardwalk and surrounding areas. Seized were various quanti…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Four Girls Charged In Atlantic City Robbery In Which Store Owner Died Four Girls Charged In Atlantic City Robbery In Which Store Owner Died
Four Girls Charged In Atlantic City Robbery In Which Store Owner Died Four girls have been charged in connection with a store robbery on the Atlantic City boardwalk, authorities said.  A 12-year-old boy who brandished a knife during the robbery was previously arrested for threatening the store owner, who later died of a heart attack. At 7:41 p.m., on April 1, Atlantic City police responded to a business in the 1500 block of the Boardwalk in reference to a boy with a knife.  Shortly after the arrival of the officers, the store owner Mahmood Ansari, of Atlantic City, collapsed and was not breathing. A bystander began CPR, which was taken over by Off…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Caesars Entertainment Bets $400M On New Restaurants, Renovations At 3 Atlantic City Casinos Caesars Entertainment Bets $400M On New Restaurants, Renovations At 3 Atlantic City Casinos
Caesars Entertainment Bets $400M On New Restaurants, Renovations At 3 Atlantic City Casinos Caesars Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it is investing $400 million into three of its Atlantic City casino resorts. Renovations, to begin this summer at Caesars, Harrah's Resort and Tropicana Atlantic City, include new restaurants, enhanced gaming floors and renovated guest rooms.   The international company's plans include remodeled room towers; new interior designs, enhancements to the casinos' gaming floors; new dining concepts with acclaimed restaurant partners; and many more additions within the next three years, the company said in a news release. Caesars Entertainment…

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by Jon Craig