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Fugitive Found With Heroin, Loaded Gun In Atlantic City: Police Fugitive Found With Heroin, Loaded Gun In Atlantic City: Police
Fugitive Found With Heroin, Loaded Gun In Atlantic City: Police A man wanted for robbery and aggravated assault was found with a loaded gun in Atlantic City, authorities said. Ronald Johnson, 40, of Atlantic City, was arrested on Friday, Apr. 12 after officers saw Johnson on the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 18. An arrest warrant was issued for him when he was named the suspect in a robbery on Thursday, Apr. 11. Johnson was accused of pistol-whipping "a female acquaintance" and kicking her several times when she was on the ground. Investigators said he demanded money from…
Two Teens Injured In Shooting Outside South Jersey Restaurant Two Teens Injured In Shooting Outside South Jersey Restaurant
Two Teens Injured In Shooting Outside South Jersey Restaurant Two Pleasantville teens were hospitalized in a shooting that stemmed from a fight between two groups, authorities said. Galloway Township police said their officers were informed by Atlantic City police about two people being treated for gunshot wounds at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division. Atlantic City police said the shooting was in Galloway Township. Galloway police responded to the hospital and learned it happened near the Hoon King Chinese Restaurant on Collins Road at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 31. A gun was pulled during the fight between two groups a…
Fugitive Wanted For Stabbing Atlantic City Convenience Store Worker Caught: Police Fugitive Wanted For Stabbing Atlantic City Convenience Store Worker Caught: Police
Fugitive Wanted For Stabbing Atlantic City Convenience Store Worker Caught: Police A wanted Atlantic City man was captured about a month after he stabbed a convenience store employee, authorities said. Francisco Bonilla, 34, was arrested by Vineland police on Monday, Mar. 4, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. He was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Atlantic City police responded to a stabbing on the 100 block of North Rhode Island Avenue at around 8:18 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. They found the employee who was stabbed by a customer in an…
Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Of Atlantic City Convenience Store Worker Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Of Atlantic City Convenience Store Worker
Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Of Atlantic City Convenience Store Worker Atlantic City police are looking for a homeless man who's wanted for attempted murder, authorities said. Francisco Bonilla, 34, of Atlantic City, is accused of stabbing a convenience store employee, the city's police department announced on Friday, Feb. 16. Bonilla was believed to be homeless and in Atlantic City. Officers responded to a stabbing on the 100 block of North Rhode Island Avenue at around 8:18 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. They found the employee who was stabbed by a customer in an "unprovoked attack." The 39-year-old was rushed to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Div…
Stabbing Victim Drops Gun In Ambulance In Atlantic City: Police Stabbing Victim Drops Gun In Ambulance In Atlantic City: Police
Stabbing Victim Drops Gun In Ambulance In Atlantic City: Police Atlantic City police arrested a stabbing victim after he dropped a handgun from his bag in the ambulance, they said. On Saturday, Nov. 11, at 5:32 a.m., patrol officers responded to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Arctic Avenues for a man reporting that he was stabbed.  Police arrived to find Marcus Martineau, 35, of Atlantic City, suffering from a stab wound, they said. He was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.  While being transported, a handgun fell from a bag that Martineau had in his poss…
HERO: Atlantic City Officer Rescues Man Drowning In Bay HERO: Atlantic City Officer Rescues Man Drowning In Bay
Hero: Atlantic City Officer Rescues Man Drowning In Bay An Atlantic City police officer rescued a man who was drowning, authorities said. The visitor from Dubai had fallen off a dock, they said. On Tuesday, July 12, at 12:52 p.m., Officers Rebecca Seabrook and John Bell responded to a residence in the first block of North Trenton Avenue for a report of a male in distress and drowning in the bay.  Officers arrived and located the victim, a 43-year-old man, floating and resting against the pilings of a dock in the rear of the residence.  The victim was unresponsive and in and out of consciousness, police said. Officer Seabrook, who is…
US Marshals Arrest South Jersey Man In Fatal Boat Crash US Marshals Arrest South Jersey Man In Fatal Boat Crash
US Marshals Arrest South Jersey Man In Fatal Boat Crash U.S. Marshals have arrested a 45-year-old South Jersey man in connection with a fatal boat crash, authorities said. The crash allegedly killed a 39-year-old woman in July 2019, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. Arthur Lesbirel of Galloway was arrested on Monday and charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection to a boat crash that occurred on July 21, 2019, on the Intercoastal Water Way in Galloway Township, Shill said. An investigation determined that Lesbirel was operating a boat recklessly and caused a boat passenger, Iesha Thies, 39, of Mays Landing, to be…
Shooting Reported In Atlantic City Shooting Reported In Atlantic City
Shooting Reported In Atlantic City A 28-year-old man was reportedly shot in Atlantic City, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 11:01 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Police were notified via a ShotSpotter alert. Shortly after, officers found out that a shooting victim, 28, of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, police said. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766. Information also c…
K-9 Dog, Police Officer Struck By Fleeing Stolen Car In Atlantic City K-9 Dog, Police Officer Struck By Fleeing Stolen Car In Atlantic City
K-9 Dog, Police Officer Struck By Fleeing Stolen Car In Atlantic City An Atlantic City Police officer and his K9 partner were struck by a driver fleeing a motor vehicle stop in a stolen car, authorities said.  At 9:03 p.m. Tuesday, Detectives Christopher Dodson, Alberto Valles, and Eric Evans spotted a Ford Fusion that had been previously reported stolen, police said. The same vehicle had fled an attempted motor vehicle stop by an Atlantic City police officer earlier in the day and was not located. The detectives initiated a motor vehicle stop at New Jersey and Baltic avenues and were assisted by K9 Officer Anthony Grajales-Prado and his partner, K9 Cha…
Police Look For Hit-Run Driver In Atlantic City Police Look For Hit-Run Driver In Atlantic City
Police Look For Hit-Run Driver In Atlantic City Atlantic City police seek the public’s help locating a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and fled, authorities said. On Sunday at 1:16 a.m., patrol officers responded to Arkansas and Pacific Avenues for a report of a pedestrian struck by two vehicles.  The pedestrian, 68, of Galloway Township, was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious injuries, police said. An investigation revealed that the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that immediately fled the area, police said.  The vehicle fled northbound on Missouri Avenue toward Atlantic A…
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 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…
Teenager, Woman Shot In Atlantic City, Police Say Teenager, Woman Shot In Atlantic City, Police Say
Teenager, Woman Shot In Atlantic City, Police Say A 52-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were shot in Atlantic City, authorities said. At 10:55 p.m, Wednesday, Atlantic City police were called to the 700 block of North Michigan Avenue on a ShotSpotter alert.  Police found evidence of gunfire, but no victim, according to Sergeant Paul Aristizabal, a police department spokesman. A short time later, two unidentified female victims, both of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division suffering from gunshot wounds, Aristizabal said. Their injuries are considered non-life threatening, he said. …
21-Year-Old PA Woman Struck, Killed By Car At Jersey Shore 21-Year-Old PA Woman Struck, Killed By Car At Jersey Shore
21-Year-Old PA Woman Struck, Killed By Car At Jersey Shore A 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after being struck by a car at the Jersey Shore last week, authorities announced. Katherine Lux, of New Hope, was struck at 26th Street and West Avenue in Ocean City around 8:45 p.m. last Wednesday, the Cape May Prosecutor's Office said. She was rushed to Shore Medical Center and transferred to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where she died Friday, authorities said. No charges had been filed against the 44-year-old Egg Harbor Township driver. The investigation remains ongoing.
70-Year-Old Atlantic City Man Indicted In Neighbor's Shooting Death 70-Year-Old Atlantic City Man Indicted In Neighbor's Shooting Death
70-Year-Old Atlantic City Man Indicted In Neighbor's Shooting Death A 70 year-old man from Atlantic City has been indicted in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman after a neighborhood dispute last fall, authorities said.  Maximo Santiago was charged with first-degree murder and several weapons offenses in the death of 32 year-old Marketa E. Thorpe of Atlantic City, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. On Sept. 12, 2020, at 11:24 a.m., Atlantic City police received a 9-1-1 call about a victim with a gunshot wound at 1507 Belfield Ave.  Police found Thorpe with a gunshot wound to her torso and was taken to Atlantica…
Atlantic City Bicyclist Crashes, Arrested With Stolen Handgun, Police Say Atlantic City Bicyclist Crashes, Arrested With Stolen Handgun, Police Say
Atlantic City Bicyclist Crashes, Arrested With Stolen Handgun, Police Say A 22-year-old bicyclist from Atlantic City was arrested on a weapons charge after colliding with a car, authorities said. After the crash, a reportedly witness told police that a handgun dropped out of the bicycle rider's satchel, an Atlantic City police spokesman said. Detectives found that the handgun had been stolen in North Carolina, according to the police spokesman, Lt. Kevin Fair. The incident occurred at 10:49 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of Connecticut and Grammercy avenues, Fair said.  The bicyclist, Dennis Rodgers, allegedly dropped the handgun when he fell to the gr…
South Jersey Pair Arrested In Shooting, Handguns Recovered South Jersey Pair Arrested In Shooting, Handguns Recovered
South Jersey Pair Arrested In Shooting, Handguns Recovered A 20-year-old man  and a teenager from Atlantic City have been arrested in connection with a shooting, authorities said.  Saalih Davis, 20,  was charged  with attempted murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy, weapons offenses and possessing heroin, according to Atlantic City Lt. Kevin Fair. A 14-year-old, whose name has not been released since he is a juvenile offender, also was charged with attempted murder, Fair said. He was carrying two handguns when he was caught, Fair said.  At 10:29 p.m. on Memorial Day, Atlantic City police responded to the 400 block of…
Atlantic City Suspect In April Shooting Now Charged In March Shooting, Authorities Say Atlantic City Suspect In April Shooting Now Charged In March Shooting, Authorities Say
Atlantic City Suspect In April Shooting Now Charged In March Shooting, Authorities Say A 25-year-old man from Atlantic City -- already in custody for shooting a woman in April -- has now been charged in connection with a March shooting, authorities said. Tyquan McClarin-Lamar was served with his new charges at the Atlantic County Justice Facility related to the shooting of a man in March, police said. On March 22 at 12:10 a.m., patrol officers responded to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, after a man, 27, of Atlantic City, arrived at the emergency department suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries after being …
VIDEO: Atlantic City Police, Good Samaritans Rescue Stranded Swimmers From Ocean VIDEO: Atlantic City Police, Good Samaritans Rescue Stranded Swimmers From Ocean
Video: Atlantic City Police, Good Samaritans Rescue Stranded Swimmers From Ocean In separate incidents this week, Good Samaritans and first responders  have rescued numerous children from drowning along the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Atlantic City police posted video footage of one of the rescues here on Facebook.  At 5 p.m. on Friday, Tourism District Unit officers responded to the Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard beach for reports of several young swimmers in the ocean in distress.  As police officers arrived, all of the children had been rescued from the water.  Dijon Brooks, joined by two other Good Samaritans, entered the ocean and rescue…
Atlantic City Man, 28, Shot In Face Atlantic City Man, 28, Shot In Face
Atlantic City Man, 28, Shot In Face A 28-year-old man from Atlantic City was hospitalized on Thursday after being shot, authorities said.  At about 5 a.m., Atlantic City police officers responded to the 500 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard on a report of a man shot.  Police found the victim shot in the face, according to an initial report. He was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life threatening injuries, police said. No arrests had been made. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 60…
Atlantic City Girl, 6, Tells Teacher That Her Mom 'Poured Spices On Her Genitals,' Police Say Atlantic City Girl, 6, Tells Teacher That Her Mom 'Poured Spices On Her Genitals,' Police Say
Atlantic City Girl, 6, Tells Teacher That Her Mom 'Poured Spices On Her Genitals,' Police Say A 41-year-old woman from Atlantic City has been arrested for punching and sexually assaulting her daughter, authorities said. The repeated abuse became public when the 6-year-old girl told a teacher about the alleged incidents in detail, Atlantic City police said.  On Feb. 20, 2020, Detective John Sharkey of the Criminal Investigations Section received a referral from the Division of Child Protection & Permanency that alleged assaults by the mother, identified as Aminata Toure of Atlantic City. Some of the allegations were that the child had been physically assaulted -- including …
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 Teenagers Arrested In Stolen Car With Loaded Handgun Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested In Stolen Car With Loaded Handgun
Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested In Stolen Car With Loaded Handgun Two Atlantic City teenagers were arrested in a stolen car with a loaded handgun, authorities said. At 8:27 p.m. on Monday, Police Officers Ivaylo Ivanov and Wahab Malik saw two vehicles drive through the red traffic light at Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Baltic Avenue, police said. They tried stop both vehicles. One vehicle pulled over, but the second vehicle sped off turning east on Atlantic Avenue. The officers saw the vehicle turn the wrong way on Kentucky Avenue and lost sight of it, police said. When the officers arrived at Kentucky Avenue the vehicle had been involved in a c…
Authorities: Atlantic City Suspect Stabbed 2, Kicked Police Officer, Medical Staff Authorities: Atlantic City Suspect Stabbed 2, Kicked Police Officer, Medical Staff
Authorities: Atlantic City Suspect Stabbed 2, Kicked Police Officer, Medical Staff A 58-year-old man from Atlantic City has been arrested after stabbing two people and assaulting a police officer and medical personnel, authorities said. At 2:17 a.m. on Sunday, Atlantic City patrol officers responded to an apartment complex in the 2600 block of Pacific Avenue. Officers found a 32-year-old man running from the building who had sustained a stab wound, police said. Officers entered the building and were directed to a third floor hallway where they found a second stabbing victim, a 65-year-old woman from Atlantic City, police said. Both victims sustained non-life threatening …
Fugitive, 31, Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting Fugitive, 31, Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting
Fugitive, 31, Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting A fugitive wanted in a November shooting has been arrested in Atlantic City, authorities said. Ibn Jones of Atlantic City was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. At 12:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Atlantic City Patrol Officer Aaron Jones conducted a motor vehicle stop at Indiana and Bacharach Boulevard. The patrol officer recognized the wanted suspect, knowing that he had a warrant out for his arrest, Fair said. The fugitive’s charges stem f…
Atlantic City Pedestrian Struck, Killed Atlantic City Pedestrian Struck, Killed
Atlantic City Pedestrian Struck, Killed A 66-year-old woman from Atlantic City was struck and killed by a vehicle as she crossed the road, authorities said. Atlantic City patrol officers responded to Tennessee and Atlantic Avenues at 4:12 p.m. on Wednesday for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. Officers arrived to find Jill Collette suffering from serious injuries, according to Fair. Collette was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where she was pronounced dead, Fair said. An initial investigation by Officer Tyler Dai…
SEEN HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting SEEN HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting
Seen HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting Atlantic City police seek the public's help in locating an 18-year-old fugitive wanted in connection with a shooting last fall. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to Yasin Sanders being criminally charged for his involvement in a shooting Sanders has not been arrested and is being sought, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a spokesman for the Atlantic City Police Department. On Oct. 23 at 9:45 p.m,, patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. A 25-year-old woman from Atlantic City suff…
Atlantic City Man, 25, Arrested In Ex-Girlfriend's Stabbing Atlantic City Man, 25, Arrested In Ex-Girlfriend's Stabbing
Atlantic City Man, 25, Arrested In Ex-Girlfriend's Stabbing A 25-year-old man from Atlantic City has been arrested in connection with a near fatal attack on his ex-girlfriend, authorities said. The man was arrested late Friday after breaking into a residence and stabbing the woman as well as a man inside, Atlantic City police said. At 11:02 pm, patrol officers responded to the 600 block of Virginia Avenue for a report of multiple people stabbed. Officers arrived to find a man and woman stabbed and the suspect fleeing the residence, said Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. The female victim, 35, was bleeding heavily from both arms and su…
Couple Arrested In Pennsylvania For Execution-Style Slaying Of Atlantic City Teenager Couple Arrested In Pennsylvania For Execution-Style Slaying Of Atlantic City Teenager
Couple Arrested In Pennsylvania For Execution-Style Slaying Of Atlantic City Teenager A man and woman have been indicted in connection with the execution-style shooting of a 17-year-old-in Atlantic City, authorities aid. Lewis Johnson, 31, of Newark and Shaquana Lewis 35, of Pleasantville, were arrested in June and charged with killing a teenager. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. On Thursday, Johnson was charged with first-degree murder and a weapons charge. Lewis also was charged with first-degree murder as well as first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, Tyner said. On June 8 about 1 p.m., Atlantic Ci…
South Jersey Man, Woman Hurt In Atlantic City Shooting South Jersey Man, Woman Hurt In Atlantic City Shooting
South Jersey Man, Woman Hurt In Atlantic City Shooting A man from Galloway Township and a woman from Atlantic City were wounded by gunfire on Tuesday night, authorities said. At 9:32 pm, Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the first block of south Florida Avenue on a ShotSpotter alert, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a city police spokesman. A man and woman, who were in the same vehicle, were wounded in the gunfire, Fair said. Their names have not been released. The man, 33, of Galloway, was shot and drove himself to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division for treatment of his non-life threatening injuries, Fair said. The woman…