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Atlantic City Man Who Threatened Ex-GF With Her Gun Sentenced, Prosecutors Say Atlantic City Man Who Threatened Ex-GF With Her Gun Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
Atlantic City Man Who Threatened Ex-GF With Her Gun Sentenced, Prosecutors Say An Atlantic City man will spend up to half a decade in prison for threatening his ex-girlfriend with her gun, authorities said. Dennis Bell, 39, was sentenced to five years in state prison for second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Nov. 18. Egg Harbor Township police responded to a domestic dispute at a home on Leap Street on Monday, Feb. 12. The caller said her ex-boyfriend had a gun. Officers found Bell in a bedroom being held down by the couple's underage son. Bell told police he came to the home to …
Man Who Sold Drugs With Teen In Atlantic City Convenience Store Sentenced: Prosecutors Man Who Sold Drugs With Teen In Atlantic City Convenience Store Sentenced: Prosecutors
Man Who Sold Drugs With Teen In Atlantic City Convenience Store Sentenced: Prosecutors A Galloway Township man will spend at least three years in prison for several crimes including selling crack cocaine with a teen, authorities said. Halim Fisher, 26, was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 28 to six years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun, eluding police, and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute on Monday, Aug. 12. Investigators said Fisher and a teen sold crack to a man inside a convenience store on the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City…
Man Admits To Selling Drugs In Atlantic City Convenience Store With Teen: Prosecutors Man Admits To Selling Drugs In Atlantic City Convenience Store With Teen: Prosecutors
Man Admits To Selling Drugs In Atlantic City Convenience Store With Teen: Prosecutors A Galloway Township man admitted to several crimes including selling crack cocaine with a teen, authorities said. Halim Fisher, 25, pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 12 to unlawful possession of a handgun, eluding police, and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced his plea in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 15. Investigators said Fisher and a teen sold crack to a man inside a convenience store on the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. Fisher was arrested at the store and police found …
4 Philadelphia Men Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police 4 Philadelphia Men Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
4 Philadelphia Men Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Four men from Philadelphia were arrested in connection with a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Sunday, July 28, at about 4:30 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 2400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of a man shot. Police found a victim, 31, of Linwood, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. Police were able to determine that several men became involved in a verbal altercation with staff and patrons from a local bar. The men entered a…
South Jersey Man Accused Of Chasing Child In Car Avoids Prison For Gun Conviction: Prosecutors South Jersey Man Accused Of Chasing Child In Car Avoids Prison For Gun Conviction: Prosecutors
South Jersey Man Accused Of Chasing Child In Car Avoids Prison For Gun Conviction: Prosecutors A Pleasantville man avoided prison time after he was accused of being in a car that was chasing after a child, authorities said. Jordani Martinez-Casiano, 25, was sentenced on Thursday, July 11, to five years of probation, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He previously pleaded guilty to second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun. Pleasantville police responded to Pizza Di Roma on North Main Street on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. A caller said a heavily damaged Honda Accord had chased after a child and was parked at King’s Super Market. An officer foun…
Man Killed After Wounding Two Officers In NJ Banquet Hall Shootout Came Out Firing, AG Says Man Killed After Wounding Two Officers In NJ Banquet Hall Shootout Came Out Firing, AG Says
Man Killed After Wounding Two Officers In NJ Banquet Hall Shootout Came Out Firing, AG Says UPDATE: A man wanted for questioning in a New York City shooting pulled out a gun in the lobby of a Woodbridge hotel and was killed in a shootout with police, authorities said. A Woodbridge police officer and a New York City homicide detective were wounded in the exchange, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The township officer was shot in the back and the city detective in the foot, the NYPD said. Both have already been released from the hospital following treatment, the attorney general said on Friday, June 14. Karl Gregory, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene of the ea…
Philly Man Who Pulled Gun On Atlantic City Driver At Traffic Light Sentenced: Prosecutors Philly Man Who Pulled Gun On Atlantic City Driver At Traffic Light Sentenced: Prosecutors
Philly Man Who Pulled Gun On Atlantic City Driver At Traffic Light Sentenced: Prosecutors A Philadelphia man will spend more than three years in prison after pulling a gun on a man in Atlantic City, authorities said. Sean Bennett, 31, was sentenced on Friday, June 7, to five years in state prison for second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He must serve at least three-and-a-half years before he's eligible for parole.  An Atlantic City officer was flagged down by a man near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Pacific Avenue at around 1:31 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. The v…
Armed Convict Arrested On Bicycle: Lawrence Police Armed Convict Arrested On Bicycle: Lawrence Police
Armed Convict Arrested On Bicycle: Lawrence Police Lawrence Township Police Officer Piotr Bystrek was on routine patrol on Friday, May 31 at about 2:35 a.m. in the 2100 block of Princeton Pike in Lawrenceville when he observed two males on bicycles commit a traffic violation. Bystrek made contact with the Princeton males who were positively identified as Jaylin Derry-Poole, 20, and Alfred Jornegay, 31, Lawrence Township police said. Both males had outstanding warrants for their arrest, police said. A search revealed Jornegay had a Ruger Model 9E handgun and a 17-round capacity magazine. Bystrek charged Jornegay wi…
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Handgun Offense: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Handgun Offense: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Handgun Offense: Prosecutor A 30-year-old man from Atlantic City has admitted to assault and handgun offenses, authorities said. Tajideen Austin pleaded guilty to second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and first-degree unlawful possession of a handgun by a prior violent offender, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On July 23, 2022, the Atlantic City Police Department responded to a report of a shooting. Officers located a victim who had been shot several times in his lower back and extremities. Through surveillance video and witness state…
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 …
Atlantic City Suspect Arrested After Pointing Gun During 'Mental Crisis': Police Atlantic City Suspect Arrested After Pointing Gun During 'Mental Crisis': Police
Atlantic City Suspect Arrested After Pointing Gun During 'Mental Crisis': Police Atlantic City police arrested a man amid a mental health crisis who pointed a handgun at a woman. Troy Williams, 45, of Atlantic City. was charged with weapons offenses, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and possession of drugs, police said. On Wednesday, July 5, at 1:52 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 300 block of Rosemont Place in reference to a woman being held against her will, and the suspect was armed with a handgun. Additionally, information was provided that the suspect was having a mental health episode, police said. Shortly after officers arrived, the victim ra…
Philly Man Arrested With Gun In Atlantic City:  Police Philly Man Arrested With Gun In Atlantic City:  Police
Philly Man Arrested With Gun In Atlantic City: Police A 19-year-old man from Philadelphia was arrested with a handgun in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Sunday June 11, at 3:53 p.m., Sergeant Garry Stowe learned that there was a man in the beach block of New York Avenue in possession of a handgun, police said. Officer Joseph Kelly Jr. responded to the area and located the man leaning into a vehicle through an open door. Officer Kelly, and responding officers, began to speak with Jose Vega and the other occupants. During the investigation, Kelly recovered a loaded handgun in the vehicle where he first observed Vega.  Vega was arreste…
Laser Beam On Atlantic City House Leads To Gun Arrest: Police Laser Beam On Atlantic City House Leads To Gun Arrest: Police
Laser Beam On Atlantic City House Leads To Gun Arrest: Police A 15-year-old boy from Pleasantville — armed with a handgun — was arrested after allegedly pointing the weapon at a house, authorities said. On Tuesday, May 30, at 11:31 p.m., Atlantic City Police Officer John Bell was in the 600 block of Kentucky Avenue when he saw a laser beam being pointed at the house, police said. Bell approached a group of people to investigate "as it is common for firearms to be equipped with a laser sight," police said. One juvenile male began to flee, police said. The teenager dropped a handgun which was recovered by Bell, police said. In the 400 block of Haddon …
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced For Brandishing Handgun In Atlantic City Philadelphia Woman Sentenced For Brandishing Handgun In Atlantic City
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced For Brandishing Handgun In Atlantic City A 23-year-old woman from Philadelphia was sentenced to 270 days in jail on a weapons offense, authorities said. Shania Simon was sentenced Monday, April 17 pending an appeal for possessing a handgun, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Simon originally pleaded guilty on Sept. 1, 2022, and agreed to a recommended sentence of three years in New Jersey State Prison with a one-year period of parole ineligibility, the prosecutor said. This sentence stems from an incident on May 30, 2022, when Atlantic City police were dispatched to the boardwalk at Tennessee Ave…
Armed Carjackings Reported In Cape May County Armed Carjackings Reported In Cape May County
Armed Carjackings Reported In Cape May County Police in Lower and Middle townships are investigating separate armed carjackings. The first incident was reported to the Lower Township Police Department at 3:36 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 when officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Irving Avenue. The suspects displayed a handgun, Lower Township police said. In the first case, the victim refused to hand over her keys and the suspects fled the area in a gray four-door sedan. At 4:34 p.m., Middle Township Police were dispatched to the 2900 block of Route 9. The victim handed over his keys at gunpoint and the suspects fled in the stole…
UPDATE: Gunman Robs Gas Stations, 7-Eleven In Paramus, Fair Lawn, Mahwah In Under 30 Minutes UPDATE: Gunman Robs Gas Stations, 7-Eleven In Paramus, Fair Lawn, Mahwah In Under 30 Minutes
Update: Gunman Robs Gas Stations, 7-Eleven In Paramus, Fair Lawn, Mahwah In Under 30 Minutes UPDATE: Law enforcement agencies in two states were sharing information in the search for a masked gunman who robbed two gas stations in Mahwah, another in Paramus and a 7-Eleven in Fair Lawn of several thousand dollars in less than a half hour. The spree ended with back-to-back holdups of two gas stations on northbound Route 17 in Mahwah barely a couple of minutes from the Rockland County border. The robber entered the Valero station near Route 202 at 11:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, Mahwah Police Chief Stephen Jaffe said. He “brandished a handgun at the staff at the register and demanded mone…
Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested With Handgun, Crack Cocaine Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested With Handgun, Crack Cocaine
Atlantic City Teenagers Arrested With Handgun, Crack Cocaine Atlantic City police arrested two teenagers with a handgun and crack cocaine, authorities said. On Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8:34 p.m., Sergeant Timothy Smith conducted a community contact at a business in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue in response to numerous complaints from business owners concerning illegal narcotics activity. Upon entering the store, Smith observed two males engaging in narcotics transactions. One of the males, Quadir Cooper, 18, of Atlantic City, was startled upon seeing Smith and quickly retreated to the back of the store. A second male, a 15-year-old juvenile, followed…
Road Rage Incident Leads To Arrest In Atlantic City: Police Road Rage Incident Leads To Arrest In Atlantic City: Police
Road Rage Incident Leads To Arrest In Atlantic City: Police A road rage incident led to an arrest and a handgun recovered in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 12:42 p.m., Officers Consuelo Maldonado and Jose Ruiz were at the Clayton G. Graham Public Safety Building when they were alerted by an individual indicating an armed man in a white Toyota Tacoma was following him and his family.  The victim, who drove his vehicle to the public safety building to report the incident, stated he was followed by the suspect throughout Atlantic City. The victim reported that at one point the suspect brandished a handgun in a threatening…
Paterson Police Seized 3 Loaded Guns From Two Juveniles, One Adult Paterson Police Seized 3 Loaded Guns From Two Juveniles, One Adult
Paterson Police Seized 3 Loaded Guns From Two Juveniles, One Adult Paterson police seized three loaded guns – one of which had been stolen – in a trio of separate incidents just days apart. Two of those taken into custody were each 17 years old, city public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. One of the juveniles bolted after seeing Detectives Yamil Pimienta, Muhammed Dombayci, Levis Qirjako, and John Rikowich approaching near the corner of Highland and Lyons streets, Speziale said. They chased the boy down and seized him behind a North York home near Sassafras Street, the director said. They then checked the route he took while fleeing through various …
Arrest Made In South Jersey Middle School Shooting: Police Arrest Made In South Jersey Middle School Shooting: Police
Arrest Made In South Jersey Middle School Shooting: Police An arrest has been made in a shooting that took place outside a middle school in Camden County, authorities said.  Taijun Blount, 18, of Lindenwold, was charged with aggravated assault with a handgun, endangering the welfare of a minor and a weapons offense, Gloucester City police said.  Blount was being held at Camden Correctional Facility. On Sunday, April 24, at 7:59 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired at Gloucester City Middle School. Upon arrival, police found no gunshot victims, they said.  Police seek the public's help locating another possible suspect.…
Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Handgun Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Handgun
Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Handgun A 23-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested with a loaded handgun and ammunition, authorities said. At 4:46 p.m., detectives of the Special Investigations Section arrested Daniele Tuitt in possession of a loaded handgun, police said.  Detective Alberto Valles was conducting surveillance when he observed Tuitt crossing Route 30 near North Carolina Avenue. While Tuitt was walking, Valles reportedly observed him remove a handgun from his waistband and then put it back, police said. Tuitt was arrested without incident. The handgun was found to contain hollow-point ammunition is a …
Atlantic City Trio Arrested With Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Atlantic City Trio Arrested With Cocaine, Loaded Handgun
Atlantic City Trio Arrested With Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Three men were arrested with a large quantity of cocaine and a loaded handgun after a dispute between roommates, authorities said. At 9:11 a.m. on Saturday, Atlantic City Police Officers Christian Ivanov and Scott Sendrick responded to the 600 block of Drexel Avenue in reference to a fight between two men that led to one pointing a handgun at the other. The officers spoke with Dennis Adkins, 59, of Atlantic City, who reported that Joe Desrosiers, 35, of Atlantic City, pointed a handgun at his head during an argument, police said. Officers Ivanov and Sendrick, along with responding officers…
Police: Armed North Brunswick Robber Leads Pursuit Police: Armed North Brunswick Robber Leads Pursuit
Police: Armed North Brunswick Robber Leads Pursuit An accused North Brunswick robber armed with a handgun was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase on Route 522, authorities said. Zaire Cromedy, 28, is accused of carrying out a gunpoint robbery at Robeson Village in New Brunswick on May 31, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a Wednesday release. Cromedy sped away from New Bofficers attempting to stop him on an outstanding arrest warrant for the robbery as he was driving on Route 522 in South Brunswick on August 6, Ciccone said. Cromedy eluded officers at a high speed and put pedestrians and other drivers at r…
Armed Bank Robber In Central Jersey Carried Clipboard Armed Bank Robber In Central Jersey Carried Clipboard
Armed Bank Robber In Central Jersey Carried Clipboard Police were called to an armed bank robbery in Monmouth County. The robbery was reported about 3 p.m. at the Colts Neck branch of Manasquan Bank at 330 Route 34, according to initial reports.   The robbery suspect was wearing all black except for a red face mask, reports said.  He was armed with a handgun. He was described as in his 30s and about 6 feet tall. He also was carrying a clip board and got away with more than $600 in cash, according to an unformed report. He was last seen fleeing behind the bank. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
SEEN ANYTHING? Central Jersey Police Investigate Attempted Armed Abduction SEEN ANYTHING? Central Jersey Police Investigate Attempted Armed Abduction
Seen Anything? Central Jersey Police Investigate Attempted Armed Abduction Police in Middlesex County are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who approached a woman with a handgun as she walked in New Brunswick overnight. The attempted abduction occurred about midnight on Easton Avenue near Wycoff Street, New Brunswick police said. The woman told police a red, four-door pickup pulled up next to her and the driver pointed a handgun while demanding that she get into his truck, according to police. The woman ran away safely. The pickup truck drove on Easton Avenue toward Somerset Street, police said. The vehicle is a newer pickup, possibly a Honda Ridgeline, …