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 Man Admits Dealing Cocaine, Possessing Handgun: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Admits Dealing Cocaine, Possessing Handgun: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Admits Dealing Cocaine, Possessing Handgun: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Atlantic City has admitted to dealing cocaine and possessing a handgun, authorities said. Khalif Chambers pleaded guilty to the charges on Monday, Sept. 11, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Chambers is expected to be sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison with 42 months of parole ineligibility under the Graves Act. On Jan. 6, 2023, an officer from the Atlantic City Police Department was on routine patrol when he saw a vehicle obstructing traffic. Following a motor vehicle stop, Chambers was …
Pair Arrested In Armed Robbery In Atlantic City: Police Pair Arrested In Armed Robbery In Atlantic City: Police
Pair Arrested In Armed Robbery In Atlantic City: Police Two suspects were arrested in  Atlantic City in connection with an armed robbery, authorities said. On Friday, Sept. 8, at 3:45 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the area of Ohio and Pacific Avenues for a man reporting that he was robbed of his wallet by a man and a woman. Officers learned the victim, 38, of Bronx, NY, began a conversation with Mariah Gooden, police said. Gooden led the victim to Kkyree Dunkerson. Dunkerson approached the victim and acted as if he had a weapon in his waistband while demanding the victim’s wallet, police said. The wallet was turned over …
Camden Man Convicted After Leaving Gun In Atlantic City Hotel Room Camden Man Convicted After Leaving Gun In Atlantic City Hotel Room
Camden Man Convicted After Leaving Gun In Atlantic City Hotel Room A 31-year-old man from Camden has been convicted on several weapons offenses after leaving an unlicensed gun in an Atlantic City hotel room, authorities said. Quadir Webb was convicted on Friday, Aug. 25 after a jury trial, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The conviction stems from a March 6, 2022, incident at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. The jury found Webb had spent the night at the Claridge with his girlfriend, Mariah Taylor, and then checked out around 12 p.m.  Several hours after checking out, a male called the Claridge front desk …
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A 27-year-old man from Atlantic City has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, authorities said. Marcus Seda pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder, second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree aggravated assault on Wednesday, Aug. 23, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Seda admitted he fired six gunshots into a vehicle with the intent to kill the driver in Pleasantville on Oct. 14, 2021. Investigators linked Seda to the shooting after finding that he had left his cell phone at the scene before fleeing. He pled guilty to second…
Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Overheats: Police Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Overheats: Police
Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Overheats: Police A pair of teenagers were arrested after their stolen vehicle overheated, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 18, at 2:20 p.m., Atlantic City Police Officers Troy Grams and Michael Regalbuto observed a Kia Rio traveling in the area of the 1200 block of Drexel Avenue.  The Kia had been reported stolen earlier in the day.  The officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop when the vehicle sped off leading the officers on a pursuit. The driver, 14, led officers to Route 30 where he proceeded to drive westbound. As the vehicle was leaving Atlantic City, the officers terminated th…
South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Dealing Fentanyl: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Dealing Fentanyl: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Dealing Fentanyl: Prosecutor A 48-year-old man from South Jersey has admitted to dealing fentanyl and other drugs, authorities said. Kevin Vaughan, of Egg Harbor Township, pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Hydrocodone, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The plea agreement calls for Vaughan to serve a concurrent five years in New Jersey State prison on both counts. On April 21, 2021, detectives from the Atlantic City Police Department along with FBI Task Force officers made a motor vehicle stop on a car Vaughan was drivin…
Atlantic City Man Arrested In Stabbing: Police Atlantic City Man Arrested In Stabbing: Police
Atlantic City Man Arrested In Stabbing: Police A 27-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested in connection with a stabbing, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2:39 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 1400 block of the Boardwalk for a report of a man stabbed. Officers arrived to find the victim, 27, of Philadelphia, suffering from a stab wound. The man was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance Center personnel were able to locate the incident and provide a description of the suspect to responding officers. Shortly a…
Pair Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges In Atlantic City: Police Pair Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges In Atlantic City: Police
Pair Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges In Atlantic City: Police A pair of men were arrested on drug dealing charges in Atlantic City. On Weednesday Aug. 2, at 5:06 p.m., Detectives Alberto Valles, Eric Evans, and Christopher Dodson were alerted that William Snowden allegedly was selling drugs from a vehicle in the parking lot of Renaissance Plaza located in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue, police said. The detectives located the vehicle and observed Snowden inside with another man. The detectives approached and during the investigation, Snowden was arrested. He was found in possession of 36 grams of cocaine, 53 grams of marijuana, and paraphernalia …
Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 39-year-old man from Philadelphia was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3:44 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert, Atlantic City police said.  Police found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. His name was not released by police. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police D…
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…
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Atlantic City man has admitted to a firearms offense while drug dealing, authorities said. Elijah Harris, 24, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun while engaged in drug distribution conduct on Monday, July 31, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange for Harris’ plea, the State agreed to recommend a sentence of five years in New Jersey State Prison with 42 months of parole ineligibility pursuant to the Graves Act.  Harris was arrested on May 27, 2022 on Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. During his gui…