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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…
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 …
Murder-Suicide Leaves Man, Woman, Dog Dead In Little Egg Harbor: Prosecutor Murder-Suicide Leaves Man, Woman, Dog Dead In Little Egg Harbor: Prosecutor
Murder-Suicide Leaves Man, Woman, Dog Dead In Little Egg Harbor: Prosecutor A man, woman, and dog were found dead in an Ocean County murder-suicide early Saturday, July 29, authorities said. UPDATE: Police have identified the gunman as a 52-year-old man who killed his ex-wife, Kimberly Hoffman. The unidentified 49-year-old woman called Little Egg Harbor police around 5:10 a.m., saying she thought someone was breaking into her Whitemarsh Court apartment, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins said. Responding officers forced their way into the apartment, where they found the woman, a 52-year-ol…
DOG ATTACK: Five Children, Two Adults Hurt In Unruly Atlantic City Incident DOG ATTACK: Five Children, Two Adults Hurt In Unruly Atlantic City Incident
DOG Attack: Five Children, Two Adults Hurt In Unruly Atlantic City Incident Five children and two adults were wounded when their two dogs encountered another on a walk and turned on them in Atlantic City, authorities said. Two of the juveniles were walking their dogs in a fenced-in area of Baltic Avenue when the animals encountered the third dog around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, local police said. The dogs became aggressive towards each other prompting them to break free from the children and, without warning, turned on the juveniles and began attacking, police said. Additional children and adults became involved in an effort to assist the children from being atta…
Reckless Driver Plows Into Atlantic City Police Officer At Route 30 Crash Scene Reckless Driver Plows Into Atlantic City Police Officer At Route 30 Crash Scene
Reckless Driver Plows Into Atlantic City Police Officer At Route 30 Crash Scene An Atlantic City police officer working the scene of a crash on Route 30 was injured on Sunday, Oct. 9 when a reckless pickup truck driver struck him, authorities said. Local police and fire departments were called to the outbound lanes of the highway around 10: 45 p.m. in response to a report of a vehicle that had left the road and fallen into a marsh, they said. The driver and riders were able to free themselves safely, police said. An officer was setting up road flares and directing traffic when he was struck by a 2016 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by 46-year-old Peter Kwiatkowski, of …
Man, 30, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man, 30, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man, 30, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 30-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8:30 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert.  Responding officers found a man that was shot and evidence of gunfire, police said. The unidentified victim, of Atlantic City, was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at…
Mom Who Tried Rescuing Kids From Drowning Released From Hospital Mom Who Tried Rescuing Kids From Drowning Released From Hospital
Mom Who Tried Rescuing Kids From Drowning Released From Hospital A 28-year-old mother who rescued her two young children from drowning has recovered from critical injuries, authorities said. The woman, identified only as Kassandra on Facebook, ran into the water but was overcome by strong currents, Brigantine police said. First responders including the Brigantine Beacn Patrol rescued the unidentified children. The incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on July 13 when the women’s children, who were wading in the ocean, “appeared to have become overpowered by the current and were in distress,” police said. “(A) witness observed the woman run into the ocea…
Best Hospitals In NJ Ranked In Newly Released Report Best Hospitals In NJ Ranked In Newly Released Report
Best Hospitals In NJ Ranked In Newly Released Report US News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best hospitals in New Jersey. At the very top are Morristown Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center. Morristown Medical Center was nationally ranked in three specialties, while HUMC was nationally ranked in four specialties. Ninety-eight hospitals in the Garden State were evaluated, with the addition of health equity and cancer ratings. 15. Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden 13. Tie between Ocean University Medical Center in Brick and Jefferson Health-Stratford, Cherry Hill and Washington Townshi…
Jersey Shore Man, 53, Sentenced In Shooting Jersey Shore Man, 53, Sentenced In Shooting
Jersey Shore Man, 53, Sentenced In Shooting A 53-year-old man from Ocean County has been sentenced to five years in state prison in connection with a shooting, authorities said. Additionally, a judge executed a permanent stalking restraining order barring Donald Rutter of Tuckerton from having any contact with the victim, Thomas Jarvis, 55, of Little Egg Harbor, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  On Jan. 5, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Little Egg Harbor Township police were dispatched to Jarvis Marine on Radio Road in response to a 9-1-1 call that an individual had been shot. Pol…
Mom Who Ran Into Ocean To Rescue Kids Expected To Make Full Recovery: Brigantine Police Mom Who Ran Into Ocean To Rescue Kids Expected To Make Full Recovery: Brigantine Police
Mom Who Ran Into Ocean To Rescue Kids Expected To Make Full Recovery: Brigantine Police A 28-year-old mom who had to be rescued herself after running into the ocean to rescue her children in distress earlier this month is expected to make a full recovery, police in Brigantine said. The woman had been in critical condition after the incident around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13. The two children were wading in the ocean when they appeared to have become overpowered by the current, witnesses said. Their mom ran into the ocean to try to rescue them, but suddenly became distressed herself, and disappeared underwater. A witness called 9-1-1 immediately, bringing Brigantine Beach Pa…
Ocean County Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Stalking: Prosecutor Ocean County Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Stalking: Prosecutor
Ocean County Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Stalking: Prosecutor A 53-year-old man from Ocean County has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and stalking, authorities said. Donald Rutter, of Tuckerton, admitted to the crimes on Monday, June 13, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Jan. 5, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Little Egg Harbor Township Police were dispatched to Jarvis Marine on Radio Road in response to a 911 call for an individual who had been shot. Police found Thomas Jarvis, 55, of Little Egg Harbor, with an apparent gunshot wound to his midsection. Jarvis was transported to AtlantiCare Regional M…
Pickup Driver Killed, Motorist Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash: Police Pickup Driver Killed, Motorist Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash: Police
Pickup Driver Killed, Motorist Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash: Police A pickup truck driver was killed and a second motorist was seriously hurt in a crash in Burlington County, authorities said. The five-vehicle crash occurred at 6:48 a.m. Tuesday near the Route 70 intersection with Spring Lake Boulevard in Pemberton Township. William Benner Jr., 28, of Browns Mills, who was driving a Chevy TrailBlazer, was killed in the crash, Pemberton police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Royston Tape, 51, from Brick Township was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic County with serious injuries. The other three drivers, who were not seriou…
Teenage Bicyclist Dies After South Jersey Crash: Police Teenage Bicyclist Dies After South Jersey Crash: Police
Teenage Bicyclist Dies After South Jersey Crash: Police A teenage bicyclist died after being struck by a car in Atlantic County, authorities said. The crash happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27.  The 15-year-old boy's name has not been released. Samia Youseff-Attala, 69, of Egg Harbor Township, was driving south on Franklin Boulevard when she struck the bicyclist heading east on Loraine Avenue, Pleasantville police said. The boy was airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. He has since died of his injuries, police said.  The car's driver was not hurt.  Sgt. Luz Gresham and Officers Marlo…
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Armed Robbery, Shooting, Pistol-Whipping Victim: Police Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Armed Robbery, Shooting, Pistol-Whipping Victim: Police
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Armed Robbery, Shooting, Pistol-Whipping Victim: Police A 42-year-old fugitive has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and shooting in which he allegedly pistol-whipped the victim, authorities said. At 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section arrested Jeremiah Hurt of Atlantic City, police said. The detectives were aware that Hurt had a warrant for his arrest related to a shooting that occurred in December 2021. On Dec. 10, 2021, at 6:16 p.m. Atlantic City police responded to a report of a man shot in the 500 block of North Ohio Avenue. Police found a victim suffer…
Man Critical After Setting Himself On Fire In Atlantic City, Police Say Man Critical After Setting Himself On Fire In Atlantic City, Police Say
Man Critical After Setting Himself On Fire In Atlantic City, Police Say A man who set himself on fire overnight in Atlantic City was in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The 24-year-old Somers Point man was found with severe burns by police on the 2000 block of Atlantic Avenue around midnight, police said. An attendant from the gas station used a fire extinguisher to put the flames out. The man was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division with serious, life-threatening injuries. An investigation revealed that the man doused himself with rubbing alcohol before using a lighter to set himself on fire, pol…
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.
Egg Harbor City Man Gets 30 Years For Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Prosecutor Says Egg Harbor City Man Gets 30 Years For Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Prosecutor Says
Egg Harbor City Man Gets 30 Years For Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Prosecutor Says A 34-year-old man from Egg Harbor City has been sentenced for attempted murder and first-degree robbery, authorities said. Robert Harrell was sentenced on Friday to 30 years in state prison for attempted murder, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. Harrell also was sentenced to a consecutive 20-year sentence for the first-degree robbery charge.  Harrell, who was in possession of a knife, was identified as a suspect in two violent incidents over two days. On Jan. 1, 2019, he was arrested for a stabbing during a robbery attempt, after a shooting, Shill said. Harrell was…
Female Passenger Killed, Male Hurt In Atlantic City Motorcycle Crash Female Passenger Killed, Male Hurt In Atlantic City Motorcycle Crash
Female Passenger Killed, Male Hurt In Atlantic City Motorcycle Crash Two people were ejected from their motorcycle in South Jersey, authorities said. A female passenger was killed and a male rider was injured on Saturday at 8:10 p.m. Atlantic City police said. Patrol officers responded to the 300 block of North Delaware Avenue. The passenger, Naisha Peterson, 36, of Mays Landing, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver, a 50-year old man from Vineland, in Cumberland County, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division with serious injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation with assistance from the Atlantic County…
Police Hear Shots Fired At Car, Find Wounded Man, Allegedly Catch Fleeing Atlantic City Suspect Police Hear Shots Fired At Car, Find Wounded Man, Allegedly Catch Fleeing Atlantic City Suspect
Police Hear Shots Fired At Car, Find Wounded Man, Allegedly Catch Fleeing Atlantic City Suspect Atlantic City police responded to the sound of gunshots and allegedly arrested a man seen fleeing the area, authorities said. He's accused of wounding another man, police said. The vehicle that was allegedly shot at in broad daylight had multiple occupants including two infants and the shooting victim from Pleasantville, police said in a statement. Atlantic City Police Officers Jeffrey Hannon and Daniel Arra were on patrol on Saturday afternoon when they heard gunfire at 1:47 p.m., according to Lt Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman.  They immediately headed towards the gunfi…
Serious Shooting Reported In Atlantic City Serious Shooting Reported In Atlantic City
Serious Shooting Reported In Atlantic City Police responded to a serious shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said  A ShotSpotter alert led police to a victim shot at 1:33 a.m. Thursday at Arctic Avenue and North Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Officers found a 31-year-old man from Atlantic City suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.The victim, whose name was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with a non-life threatening injury, police said. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766. Informa…