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3 Atlantic City Youths Arrested Breaking Into Cars: Police
Three juveniles were arrested after they attempted to burglarize and steal two cars, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 5:31 p.m., Atlantic CIty patrol officers responded to the area of North Carolina and Pacific Avenues in reference to three juveniles breaking into vehicles, they said.
Officer Latray Butcher arrived in the area and observed the three juveniles. Upon attempting to speak with them, they all fled.
Officer Butcher apprehended one male, 16, after a brief foot pursuit. The male was found in possession of two screwdrivers.
Two other males, 12 and 15, were a…
Second Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County, Another Suspect Remains At-Large
A second 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Bridgeton, authorities said.
An adult, meanwhile, remains wanted in the case, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
On Tuesday July 6, the teenager was arrested by members of the Bridgeton Police Department and Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. The juvenile was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, obstruction, destruction of evidence, hindering apprehension and weapons offenses, Webb-McRae said.
The juvenile is in custody and the State will move for contin…
Teacher Assaulted By Atlantic City Teens, Parents Also Get Into Fight: Police
A fight at Atlantic City High School led to the arrest of three teenagers and later three adults in a separate fight, authorities said.
On Wednesday, April 26, at 12:37 p.m., police were dispatched to the high school for a report of a fight among students and involving a teacher. Responding units arrived to find the fight had been broken up and the involved parties were separated.
An investigation conducted by Detective Fariyd Holmes concluded that the fight originated when three female students, ages 14, 15, and 16, began assaulting a 15-year-old student.
A substitute teacher, 24, attempt…
Two More Suspects Arrested In Bridgeton Killing: Prosecutor
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday,, Jan. 29, in Bridgeton, authorities said.
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, two 17-year-old juveniles from Bridgeton were charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
As previously announced, Iban Perez, 21, of Bridgeton, has also been charged in the shooting..
At approximately 12:37 a.m. Sunday, members of the Bridgeton Police Department responded to 300 block area of North Pearl Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, off…
Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested With Handgun, Crack Cocaine
Atlantic City police arrested two teenagers with a handgun and crack cocaine, authorities said.
On Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8:34 p.m., Sergeant Timothy Smith conducted a community contact at a business in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue in response to numerous complaints from business owners concerning illegal narcotics activity.
Upon entering the store, Smith observed two males engaging in narcotics transactions. One of the males, Quadir Cooper, 18, of Atlantic City, was startled upon seeing Smith and quickly retreated to the back of the store. A second male, a 15-year-old juvenile, followed…
Teenager Arrested In Shooting Death Of Atlantic CIty Man: Prosecutor
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of an Atlantic City man.
The juvenile was arrested on Monday, Dec. 19 by Atlantic City police, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
The arrest was in connection with the fatal shooting of Timothy Council Jr., 27, of Atlantic City.
The juvenile was originally charged on Dec. 8, with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and weapons offenses.
The juvenile’s co-defendant, Oquan Thomas, 18, also of Atlantic City, was charged and arrested on Dec. 6 for the same offense.
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