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Atlantic City Man Sentenced For Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Sentenced For Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Sentenced For Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced to fight years in  New Jersey State Prison on assault and firearms charges, authorities said. Kareem Rex was sentenced on two indictments to charges of second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree certain persons not to possess weapons.  Rex’s co-defendant, Kareem Lamb, age 16, also of Atlantic City, NJ, pleaded guilty and was sentenced as an adult on Aug. 1 on charges of aggravated assault and pointing a firearm at another person. Lamb was sentenced to a term of…
Atlantic City Pair Admits Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor Atlantic City Pair Admits Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Pair Admits Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor An Atlantic City man and a teenager admitted to assault and firearms offenses, authorities said. Kareem Rex, 28, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Monday, July 31, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Rex’s co-defendant, K.L., age 16, also of Atlantic City, also pleaded guilty and was sentenced as an adult on Tuesday, Aug. 1, on charges of aggravated assault and pointing a firearm at another person.  K.L. was sentenced to a term of three years of incarceration, subject to the No Early Release Act and the Graves Act. He too will h…
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police An unidentified man was shot and wounded in Atlantic City, authorities said. The shooting occurred at about 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 at Indiana and Hummock avenues, police said. Atlantic City Police Sgt. Mohammad Kaiser found the man suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. Kaiser applied a tourniquet to the man while awaiting medical personnel, police said. The victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for a non-life threatening injury, they said. Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call the Atlantic City Police …
Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor
Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Atlantic City man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a shooting, authorities said. Ivan Tinitigan was charged with second-degree aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Jan. 13, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., Tinitigan twice shot at the victim near Ventnor Avenue in Atlantic City, the prosecutor said. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the lower leg. Through surveillance footage, witness interviews, and cell tower analysis, investigators identified…
Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City
Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City The Atlantic County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit and Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the fatal shooting of a man late Thursday evening, March 16. At approximately 10:40 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to reports of a shooting on the unit block of South Texas Avenue. Officers found a victim identified as Jamar Square, 29, of Lawrence Township, suffering from gunshot wounds. Square was taken by medical personnel to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division where he was subsequently pronounced dead, according to the Atlantic Coun…
KNOW HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting KNOW HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting
Know HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting Atlantic City police seek the public’s help in finding a man wanted for shooting another man in Atlantic City. On Friday, March 10, at 7:27 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 3800 block of Ventnor Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. Officers found a 29-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Evidence of gunfire was also located at the scene. The victim was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered non-life threatening. Ayman H. ShihamAtlantic City police An investigation conducte…
Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City
Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City Atlantic City police charged a second suspect in a double shooting in December 2022, authorities said. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit has identified a 15-year-old male juvenile as an additional suspect involved in the shooting resulting in the filing of criminal charges.  The juvenile was already in custody and held at the Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center for an unrelated handgun possession charge that occurred on Jan. 30, Atlantic City police said. The criminal charges stem from a daytime shooting that occurred on Dec. 16, 2002. At 3:06 p.m.…
Teenager Charged With Shooting Pair Of Victims In Atlantic City Teenager Charged With Shooting Pair Of Victims In Atlantic City
Teenager Charged With Shooting Pair Of Victims In Atlantic City An 18-year-old man from Atlantic City has been charged in a pair of shootings last month, authorities said. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified Quadri Cooper as the suspect involved in the shooting resulting in the filing of criminal charges, police said. Cooper was already in custody and lodged at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for an unrelated handgun possession charge that occurred on Dec. 22, 2022, police said. The criminal charges stem from a shooting that occurred on Dec. 16, 2002. At 3:06 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 400 blo…
Man, 21, Shot Dead In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Man, 21, Shot Dead In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
Man, 21, Shot Dead In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A 21-year-old man from Mays Landing was killed by gunfire overnight in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at 1:47 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter notification on the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police found Tyronne Ford unconscious and unresponsive, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Ford was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, they said. The fatal shooting is being investigated by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit …
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting A man was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 28, at 12:55 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the first block of South Morris Avenue for a report of a possible shot fired in the area.  Officers found a victim on the first block of South Montpelier Avenue. Evidence of a gunshot was also located in the first block of South Morris Avenue. The victim, 43, of Atlantic City, received a superficial gunshot wound to a lower extremity. He was treated on scene by emergency medical personnel and then released. Anyone with information about this shoo…
2 Shootings, 4 Wounded In Atlantic City: Police 2 Shootings, 4 Wounded In Atlantic City: Police
2 Shootings, 4 Wounded In Atlantic City: Police Four men were wounded in a pair of weekend shootings in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 5, at 11:24 p.m., Atlantic City police patrol responded to the Brigantine Homes section of Atlantic City for a report of shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert.  Responding officers found evidence of gunfire in the area of 1062 Brigantine Boulevard, but no victim.  Moments later, police dispatch was alerted of two male shooting victims, 23 and 28 of Atlantic City, had arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered …
Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say A man pulled over in Trenton was charged after being found with a handgun and a spent shell casing, authorities said. James J. Jackson was stopped near Wood and Stockton Streets on Friday, July 1, Trenton Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 13. During the stop, officers saw a spent shell casing and asked Jackson to step out of the vehicle, police said. A follow-up search of Jackson’s vehicle allegedly turned up a handgun. Jackson was placed under arrested and charged appropriately. The police department’s Violent Crimes Unit also assisted.
KNOW ANYTHING? Atlantic City Police Seek Tips On Daytime Shooting KNOW ANYTHING? Atlantic City Police Seek Tips On Daytime Shooting
Know Anything? Atlantic City Police Seek Tips On Daytime Shooting Two Atlantic City men were shot in broad daylight and police are looking for tips on why. On Friday, May 13, at 9:31 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 900 block of Caspian Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Responding officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire at Pennsylvania Avenue and Absecon Boulevard, but no victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two male shooting victims, 31 and 30 of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information…
Teenager Shot, Wounded In South Jersey: Police Teenager Shot, Wounded In South Jersey: Police
Teenager Shot, Wounded In South Jersey: Police A 17-year-old was shot in Pleasantville, authorities said. The shooting occurred on Friday, April 15 at 10:26 a.m., a police department spokeswoman said. Police responded to the 200 block of Hendricks Street for the report of a male shot. Upon arrival, a resident flagged down officers indicating the male was inside their residence. The juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, police  He said he was shot by an unknown male out front of the residence.  The investigation is ongoing, police said on Friday, April 22. The incident is under investigation by Vi…
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD A 25-year-old Atlantic City man involved in two shootings has been arrested. Meanwhile, Atlantic City police seek the public’s help locating a second suspect. On Tuesday, Marcus Seda was arrested in the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue by detectives of the Special Investigations Section for an active warrant stemming from a shooting investigation, police said. An investigation began on Dec. 17. At 11:01 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Shortly after, officers were alerted that a shooting victim, Rumeijah Norwood, arrived…
Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect
Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect Atlantic City police seek the public's help finding a man wanted for shooting another man during a fight. On Tuesday at 7:32 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the first block of South Florida Avenue, police said. Officers found a shooting victim, 34, of Atlantic City, and began to render medical aid, police said. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life threatening injuries. During an investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit and responding officers, Fausto Mora was identified as the s…
Atlantic City Couple Charged With Multiple Drug Offenses After Shooting Atlantic City Couple Charged With Multiple Drug Offenses After Shooting
Atlantic City Couple Charged With Multiple Drug Offenses After Shooting An Atlantic City couple was arrested on multiple drug charges following a shooting. On Thursday at 6:35 a.m., police were called to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where Leonard Oglesby III walked into the emergency department with a gunshot wound, police said. Shortly after that, police were called to the 1400 of Caspian Avenue where there were signs of a shooting, police said  It was determined that Oglesby was shot in the residence. An investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified Oglesby’s girlfriend, Shawnique Hudson, as the suspect in…
Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In Home Invasion Robbery Arrested In Florida Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In Home Invasion Robbery Arrested In Florida
Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In Home Invasion Robbery Arrested In Florida A 19-year-old suspect in a shooting last month has been arrested in Florida, authorities said.  Richard Ortiz of Orlando, FL. has been charged with robbery, burglary, theft, aggravated assault, conspiracy and several weapons offenses, according to a spokesman for the Atlantic City Police Department. A home invasion robbery in October resulted in a 22-year-old woman being wounded by gunfire, police said. An investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified Ortiz as one of the two involved suspects resulting in the filing of criminal charges. Ortiz was arrested on …
2 Teenagers Arrested In South Jersey Shooting 2 Teenagers Arrested In South Jersey Shooting
2 Teenagers Arrested In South Jersey Shooting Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a shooting in South Jersey, authorities said. ,Police responded at 3:57 p.m. Monday on a ShotSpotter alert to the700 block of Ohio Avenue in Atlantic City. Police found a 17-year-old shooting victim from Atlantic City, according to a police department spokesman. The victim was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with a non-life threatening injury, police said. An investigation by police officers Joseph Kelly and Justin Peyton in coordination with detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified two suspects in…
Woman, 22, Shot By Atlantic City Masked Men In Home Invasion Robbery Woman, 22, Shot By Atlantic City Masked Men In Home Invasion Robbery
Woman, 22, Shot By Atlantic City Masked Men In Home Invasion Robbery A 22-year-old Atlantic City was robbed at her home by masked men, authorities said. Atlantic City police were called to a residence on Chelsea Court in reference to a woman that was shot.  Officers found the victim, 22, of Atlantic City, suffering from a gunshot wound, Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman, said on Sunday. The robbery occurred about 2 p.m. Thursday, he said.   She was taken  to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with a non-life threatening injury.  The two robbery suspects were described as black males, each wearing a mas…
Atlantic City Man, 33, Wounded By Gunfire Atlantic City Man, 33, Wounded By Gunfire
Atlantic City Man, 33, Wounded By Gunfire Atlantic City police are investigating a shooting that took place earlier Thursday. At 6:29 a.m., police responded to Indiana and Hummock avenues on a ShotSpotter alert.  Atlantic City police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a department spokesman. The unidentified shooting victim, 33, of Atlantic City, was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with a non-life threatening injury, Fair said. No other details about the shooting have been released by police and no arrests had been made. Anyone with information about the sho…
Atlantic City Police Investigate Pair Of Shootings Atlantic City Police Investigate Pair Of Shootings
Atlantic City Police Investigate Pair Of Shootings Atlantic City police are investigating separate shootings in which two people were wounded, authorities said.  On Monday at 2:21 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 800 block of Virginia Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert and report of a man shot. The victim, 27, of Atlantic City, was found to be suffering from gunshot wounds, police said.  On Sunday at 9:46 p.m.,police responded to the 2600 block of Pacific Avenue on a report if a man shot. Police found a 46-year-old victim from Atlantic City had been struck by gunfire. Both men were taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medica…
Atlantic City Officers Arrest 2 Teenagers, Recover 3 Handguns In Separate Incidents, Police Say Atlantic City Officers Arrest 2 Teenagers, Recover 3 Handguns In Separate Incidents, Police Say
Atlantic City Officers Arrest 2 Teenagers, Recover 3 Handguns In Separate Incidents, Police Say Atlantic City police recovered three handguns in two days in separate incidents, authorities said. The first involved a feud between teenage brothers.  The second involved a shooting with a defaced firearm, police said. On Monday, a juvenile was arrested and charged with weapons and drug offenses after a family dispute led police to his home, an Atlantic City police spokesman sid. At 1:57 p.m., police were called to South Elberon Avenue on a report that two brothers, ages 19 and 16, were fighting, Lt. Kevin Fair said. The younger brother recently was seen with a handgun, Fair sa…
SEEN ANYTHING? 3 Atlantic City Teenagers Shot In Separate Incidents SEEN ANYTHING? 3 Atlantic City Teenagers Shot In Separate Incidents
Seen Anything? 3 Atlantic City Teenagers Shot In Separate Incidents Atlantic City police seek the public's help with any tips about two weekend shootings. Three teenagers were wounded in the shootings that took place on Friday night and early Sunday, police said. On April 30 at 9:39 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers were called to the 1500 block of Sewell Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. They found a shooting victim, 17, of Atlantic City. On Sunday at 12:08 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of New York Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. Police found two victims, ages 17 and 18, both from Atlantic City, with gunshot wounds. All three were taken to …
Atlantic City Shootings, School Lockdowns End With Fighter's Arrest Atlantic City Shootings, School Lockdowns End With Fighter's Arrest
Atlantic City Shootings, School Lockdowns End With Fighter's Arrest A shooting in Atlantic City Thursday that prompted lockdowns of schools resulted in one man's arrest, authorities said. Patrol officers responded to the 300 block of North Carolina Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert at 12:35 p.m., according to Atlantic City police. Arriving patrol officers found Edmund Williams, 47, of Atlantic City, suffering from a gunshot wound a block away on Pennsylvania Avenue.  A second victim, 49, also from Atlantic City, was driven to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division. Williams also was taken to the medical center. Both men sustained non-li…
Atlantic City Police Investigate Weekend Shootings Atlantic City Police Investigate Weekend Shootings
Atlantic City Police Investigate Weekend Shootings Two Atlantic City men were wounded in separate shootings over the weekend, authorities said. At 8:12 p.m. on Friday, patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of Drexel Place for a ShotSpotter alert. Shortly after, a 31-year-old shooting victim arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, according Lt. Kevin Fair, an Atlantic City Police Department spokesman.  On Saturday at 1:19 pm, an 18-year-old shooting victim arrived at the medical center after patrol officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1500 block of Sewell Avenue, Fair said.  Both …
Atlantic City Police Investigate Shooting Atlantic City Police Investigate Shooting
Atlantic City Police Investigate Shooting Atlantic City police are investigating the weekend shooting of a 22-year-old. At 12:11 a.m. on Sunday, patrol officers were called to the 600 block of New York Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, an Atlantic City Police Department spokesman. Responding officers located evidence of gunfire, Fair said. Shortly after, a shooting victim, 22, of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division for treatment of his serious injuries, Fair said. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Atlantic City Police Department…
Teen On Home Detention Monitor Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting Teen On Home Detention Monitor Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting
Teen On Home Detention Monitor Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting A teenager being monitored with an ankle bracelet has been arrested in connection with an Atlantic City shooting, authorities said. The 16-year-old boy was charged in an Oct. 25 robbery and shooting in the 1100 block of Ohio Avenue, Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman, said. The unidentified teen was wearing on electronic monitoring bracelet on his ankle for home detention when he allegedly wounded a 31-year-old man from Pleasantville, Fair said on Saturday. An investigation by the Violent Crimes Unit let to the boy's arrest on Dec. 11 He was charged with two counts of aggravate…
WANTED: Stabbing-Shooting Suspect, 30, Sought By Atlantic City Police WANTED: Stabbing-Shooting Suspect, 30, Sought By Atlantic City Police
Wanted: Stabbing-Shooting Suspect, 30, Sought By Atlantic City Police Atlantic City police seek the public’s help locating a 30-year-old suspect wanted for stabbing and shooting a man. An investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to Antwan Harper of Atlantic City being charged for his role in a Nov. 13 attack. During a fight, Harper is accused of stabbing a 38-year-old victim from Atlantic City, before shooting him, said Lr. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. The victim was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries. Harper was charged with two counts of aggravat…
Atlantic City Teenager Wounded By Gunfire Atlantic City Teenager Wounded By Gunfire
Atlantic City Teenager Wounded By Gunfire A 17-year-old boy from Atlantic City was wounded in a shooting, authorities said. Atlantic City police were called to the 100 north block of Pennsylvania Avenue at 1:53 a.m. on Wednesday by a ShotSpotter audio gunshot detection alert, the department announced on Facebook. Police found a teenager with gunshot wounds. The shooting victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s City Campus. His injuries were not considered life-threatening, police said. No other details were released. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Depa…
Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9 Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9
Atlantic City PD: Teenagers Shot Girl, 9 Two teenagers have been been arrested in connection with shooting a girl last month, authorities said. A 9-year-old girl was wounded in the foot by gunfire on Sept. 3 at a home on the 500 block of Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City police said.  The second of two 17-year-old suspects was arrested on Saturday on Arctic Avenue, police said. The Atlantic City teenager also was charged with possessing marijuana. The other youth, from Vineland, already was in custody at Harborfields Youth Detention Facility in Egg Harbor City in connection with another shooting, police said. Both teens were ch…