Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police
Text Tip Leads To Handgun Arrest In Atlantic City: Police An anonymous tip texted to an Atlantic City police tipline led to an arrest and recovery of a handgun, authorities said. On Monday, June 12, police acted on information submitted to tip411, the department’s anonymous texting service. The tipster said a man had placed a firearm in the rear of an apartment building.  Patrol officers responded to the area of the 2800 block of Atlantic Avenue where Officer Joseph Kelly Jr. located a handgun in a crawl space that was open to the public.  An investigation by Officer Kelly and Sergeant Garry Stowe with assistance from Detective Christo…
Atlantic City Man Arrested On Assault, Heroin Charges: Police Atlantic City Man Arrested On Assault, Heroin Charges: Police
Atlantic City Man Arrested On Assault, Heroin Charges: Police A 38-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested in connection with an assault, authorities said. Shawn Pettis was charged Monday, June 12 with assault among other charges, Atlantic City police said. At 2:56 p.m., Officers Salvatore Rando and Anthony Abrams saw a man with an active warrant in the area of the Boardwalk near New York Avenue. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 11 between Pettis and a woman, police said. The woman sustained injuries after being assaulted and sought treatment at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division. Additionally, fo…
Woman Charged With Setting Fire In Pizzeria Dumpster In Atlantic City: Police Woman Charged With Setting Fire In Pizzeria Dumpster In Atlantic City: Police
Woman Charged With Setting Fire In Pizzeria Dumpster In Atlantic City: Police A 42-year-old woman has been charged in connection with setting a fire next to a pizzeria in Atlantic City, authorities said. Dawn Davidson-Gonzalez, of Atlantic City, was charged with arson, according to Atlantic City police. On May 29, at 4:03 a.m., patrol officers and the Atlantic City Fire Department responded to the rear of Jersey Shore Pizza and Grille in the 2600 block of the Boardwalk in reference to a dumpster fire, police said. Firefighters were able to quickly control and extinguish the fully engulfed dumpster that was directly next to the building, they said. The building susta…
Atlantic City Suspect Allegedly Stabbed Woman Multiple Times: Police Atlantic City Suspect Allegedly Stabbed Woman Multiple Times: Police
Atlantic City Suspect Allegedly Stabbed Woman Multiple Times: Police A 38-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times during a fight, authorities said.. Emmanuel Pacheco-Pineda was charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Atlantic City police said. On Thursday, June 1, at 8:07 a.m., city police responded to an apartment complex in the 3800 block of Ventnor Avenue for an assault. Police found a woman, 26, suffering from stab wounds, they said. Officer Thomas Gilardi began to render aid to the victim…
Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police
Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police A pair of men were charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses during a traffic stop, authorities said. On Thursday, May 25 at 12:35 p.m., Atlantic City Detectives Christopher Dodson and Eric Evans conducted a motor vehicle stop at Tennessee and Pacific avenues.  During the stop, K9 Officer Michael Braxton and his K9 partner, Ryker, responded as back up.  K9 Ryker, trained in narcotic detection, showed a positive indication for the presence of drugs in the vehicle, police said. The occupants, Khilid Scott, 25, of Philadelphia, and Joseph Dixon, 31, of Atlantic City, were arr…
Pair Arrested, Handgun Recovered In Atlantic City: Police Pair Arrested, Handgun Recovered In Atlantic City: Police
Pair Arrested, Handgun Recovered In Atlantic City: Police A handgun and 164 grams of marijuana were recovered during a pair of arrests in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Monday, May 15, Detectives Alberto Valles, Eric Evans, and Christopher Dodson and Officer Ivaylo Ivanov were targeting the area of Bellevue and Florida Avenues in response to complaints from residents regarding the illegal sale of drugs. At 1:20 p.m., the officers were observing a vehicle in the first block of south Bellevue Avenue. The passenger, Ronaldo Paul, was witnessed engaging in a drug transaction with an individual. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop after …
Man Takes Fatal Leap From Atlantic City Parking Garage Man Takes Fatal Leap From Atlantic City Parking Garage
Man Takes Fatal Leap From Atlantic City Parking Garage A 42-year-old Florida man jumped to his death from a parking garage in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Thursday, May 11, at 10:47 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to Mississippi and Atlantic Avenues in reference to witness reports of a man jumping from a parking garage.  Officers found the man and attempted to render medical aid.  Emergency Medical personnel arrived on scene and the man, 42, of Riviera Beach, FL, was pronounced dead. Officers spoke with witnesses who reported seeing the man intentionally jump from an upper level. For anyone that needs assistanc…
Atlantic City Police Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun In Traffic Stop Atlantic City Police Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun In Traffic Stop
Atlantic City Police Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun In Traffic Stop Crack cocaine and heroin were among the proceeds seized in a traffic stop in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Saturday, May 6, a car stop led to the arrest of a Pleasantville man and recovery of the drugs and a handgun, police said. At 9:52 a.m., detectives of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section were on roving patrol when they observed a vehicle, driven by Jonathan Lopez, commit several traffic violations. Detectives attempted to initiate a car stop in the 2800 block of Pacific Avenue, but the vehicle continued westbound eventually coming to a stop in th…
Atlantic City Man Gets 48 Years State Prison For Producing Fentanyl: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Gets 48 Years State Prison For Producing Fentanyl: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Gets 48 Years State Prison For Producing Fentanyl: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Atlantic City man has been sentenced to 48 years in New Jersey State Prison for 15 crimes involving drugs and weapons, authorities said. Kevin Davis must serve 24 years of the sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On March 13, Davis was found guilty after a jury trial of 15 crimes including first-degree maintaining a fentanyl production facility, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun in the furtherance of fentanyl production and distribution, and resisting arrest by flight, the prosecutor said.&…
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 31-year-old Atlantic City man was wounded in a shooting, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 3, at 1:50 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Westminister Place for a report of shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert.  Police found a male that was shot and evidence of gunfire.  The victim was transported by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that were considered non-life threatening, police said. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Depar…
Teacher Assaulted By Atlantic City Teens, Parents Also Get Into Fight: Police Teacher Assaulted By Atlantic City Teens, Parents Also Get Into Fight: Police
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…
Pair Stabbed, Dog Killed During Atlantic City Fight Pair Stabbed, Dog Killed During Atlantic City Fight
Pair Stabbed, Dog Killed During Atlantic City Fight A fight outside a home led to two people being stabbed and a dog losing its life, authorities said. At 4:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, Atlantic City police were dispatched to Trenton Terrace for a report of a group in a fight. Officers arrived to find Joseph Dixon, 33, of Atlantic City, and Deontay Mickey-Evans, 21 of Willingboro,  bleeding from stab wounds. Dixon was also tending to a canine bleeding heavily from apparent stab wounds. Officers quickly learned that the altercation began on the street between Dixon, Mickey-Evans and a third individual, Angel Hernandez-Contreras. …