ACPD: 3 Handguns Recovered, 7 Busted In Atlantic City Robbery, Drug Dealing Arrests ACPD: 3 Handguns Recovered, 7 Busted In Atlantic City Robbery, Drug Dealing Arrests
Acpd: 3 Handguns Recovered, 7 Busted In Atlantic City Robbery, Drug Dealing Arrests Atlantic City police arrested seven people and recovered three handguns and an assortment of drugs in separate incidents, authorities said. Just before midnight on Thursday, patrol officers responded to mile marker 55 in the westbound lanes of Route 30 on a report of a one car motor vehicle crash, police said. Atlantic City Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and located an unoccupied vehicle in the marsh, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. Firefighters saw a man limping away from the scene, walking west on Route 30, according to Fair. Police Officer Kevin …
Newark Man Arrested In $1.76M Armored Car Heist Near Atlantic City Casino Newark Man Arrested In $1.76M Armored Car Heist Near Atlantic City Casino
Newark Man Arrested In $1.76M Armored Car Heist Near Atlantic City Casino A Newark man has been arrested in connection to the theft of more than $1.76 million from an armored van outside Bally’s Casino, authorities said. Dante J. McCluney has been charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. A substantial amount of the stolen cash has been recovered, Tyner said on Tuesday. “This was a brazen burglary of an armored car on a public street in broad daylight, Tyner said. "Out of all the crimes I’ve seen committed in Atlantic County during my tenure, this incident harkened back to something out of the 1930’s," …
Pair Nabbed In Stolen Car After Fleeing Atlantic City Police Pair Nabbed In Stolen Car After Fleeing Atlantic City Police
Pair Nabbed In Stolen Car After Fleeing Atlantic City Police A South Jersey pursuit of a stolen car led to the arrest of two fugitives with outstanding warrants, authorities said. On Sunday at 9:07 p.m., Atlantic City Police Officer Joseph Kelly tried to stop a car that had been reported stolen.  After activating his emergency lights and siren, the driver, Jason Sandfort, sped away, police said. Sandfort, 49, of Elwood, crashed into a parked car in the 100 north block of Florida Avenue, police said. He reportedly fled on foot but officers were able to catch him about a half=block away. A 30-year-old woman in the stolen vehicle, Samantha Buglio…
Atlantic City Trio Arrested, Handgun Recovered Atlantic City Trio Arrested, Handgun Recovered
Atlantic City Trio Arrested, Handgun Recovered A report of a man seen loading a handgun resulted in the arrest of three men in Atlantic City this weekend, including two from out-of-state, authorities said. The 9-1-1 caller provided a detailed description of the man and the vehicle he was in on the 1800 block of Atlantic Avenue, according to Atlantic City police. In the vehicle, patrol officers found a handgun and ammunition on the passenger side floorboard and a small amount of marijuana. Police arrested Stephen Jenkins, 34, of New Haven, Connecticut, on several weapons charges and for possession of a controlled substance, they said. J…
Prosecutor: Atlantic County Dealer Arrested In Fatal Cocaine-Fentanyl Overdose Prosecutor: Atlantic County Dealer Arrested In Fatal Cocaine-Fentanyl Overdose
Prosecutor: Atlantic County Dealer Arrested In Fatal Cocaine-Fentanyl Overdose A 42-year-old man from Atlantic County has been detained in connection with the fatal drug overdose of a teenage father, authorities said. Freddie W.. Smith of Vineland was charged with first-degree strict liability for a drug induced death, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. On Friday, a judge granted the state's motion to detain Smith, Tyner said. On March 11, Smith is accused of selling a fatal combination of cocaine and fentanyl to Anthony Armitage, Jr. of Weymouth. according to Tyner. Smith was being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The investigat…
Prosecutor: NJ Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs, Cellphones Into Atlantic County Jail Prosecutor: NJ Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs, Cellphones Into Atlantic County Jail
Prosecutor: NJ Corrections Officer Smuggled Drugs, Cellphones Into Atlantic County Jail A 25-year-old state corrections officer from South Jersey smuggled contraband into the Atlantic County Justice Facility, authorities said. Luis A. Mercado of Galloway Township was charged with second-degree official misconduct after a joint investigation with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and the jail facility in Mays Landing, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Mercado allegedly used his job as a correctional police officer to smuggle contraband -- including drugs and cellphones --."to further a criminal organization," Tyner said on Friday. Mercado is suspe…
Fatal Stabbing In Atlantic City, Burlington County Man Charged With Robbery Fatal Stabbing In Atlantic City, Burlington County Man Charged With Robbery
Fatal Stabbing In Atlantic City, Burlington County Man Charged With Robbery A South Jersey man has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a 25-year-old man in Atlantic City, authorities said. Anthony Warfield was stabbed in the left side of his chest during the robbery and an ensuing fight late Saturday, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Warfield died of his injuries after surgery at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, the prosecutor said.  A second man injured during the 11:30 p.m. fight  was treated and released, Tyner said. Atlantic City police charged Jaheel Ryan, 27, of Willingboro, with first-degree robbery after the fight …
South Jersey Man, 36, Arrested With 500 Folds of Heroin, His 2-Year-Old Toddler In Car South Jersey Man, 36, Arrested With 500 Folds of Heroin, His 2-Year-Old Toddler In Car
South Jersey Man, 36, Arrested With 500 Folds of Heroin, His 2-Year-Old Toddler In Car A 36-year-old man from Pleasantville was arrested in Atlantic City with 500 folds of heroin -- and his 2-year-old daughter in the car, authorities said. Robert Hart attracted police attention on Thursday when Atlantic City Sgt. Charles Stuart and Detective Chris Dodson noticed Hart was driving with a suspended license, a police department spokesman said. The Atlantic City patrol officers then saw Hart engage in a corner drug deal with a woman, according to reports. After Hart was arrested and being walked to a patrol car on the 4300 block of North Drive, he reportedly started to resis…
Atlantic City Man, 69, Charged With Killing Neighbor During A Dispute Atlantic City Man, 69, Charged With Killing Neighbor During A Dispute
Atlantic City Man, 69, Charged With Killing Neighbor During A Dispute A 69 year-old man has been charged with fatally shooting an Atlantic City neighbor during a dispute, authorities said. Atlantic City police received a 9-1-1 call at 11:24 a.m. on Saturday about a woman suffering a gunshot wound at 1507 Belfield Ave., Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. The 32-year-old shooting victim, Marketa E. Thorpe, was taken to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where she was pronounced dead, Tyner said.  Maximo Santiago was arrested by Atlantic City police officers and charged with first-degree murder and several weapo…
Prosecutor: Philadelphia Man Admits Bludgeoning His Brother Dead At Atlantic City Hotel-Casino Prosecutor: Philadelphia Man Admits Bludgeoning His Brother Dead At Atlantic City Hotel-Casino
Prosecutor: Philadelphia Man Admits Bludgeoning His Brother Dead At Atlantic City Hotel-Casino A 39 year-old man from Philadelphia has admitted to bludgeoning his younger brother to death last year at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, authorities said. John A. Villante pleaded guilty on Thursday in an open plea to first-degree aggravated manslaughter, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Villante faces 10 to 30 years in prison when he is sentenced on Oct. 26 before Presiding Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury. On May 28, 2019, at about 3:10 p.m., Harrah’s Hotel security was contacted in reference to a medical emergency in a room on the 11th floor of t…
Arrest Made In Fatal Atlantic City Hotel Shooting Arrest Made In Fatal Atlantic City Hotel Shooting
Arrest Made In Fatal Atlantic City Hotel Shooting A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last week's fatal shooting in an Atlantic City hotel, authorities said. Wayne Brown, 25, of Atlantic City was found dead of a gunshot wound on the 11th floor of the 24-floor Madison Hotel on Wednesday, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Keshawn T. Faulkner, of Atlantic City has been charged with Brown's murder as well as robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm, Tyner said on Sunday. Faulkner was taken into custody on Friday afternoon, processed and taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility, he said. Auth…
4 Charged In Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Floor Fight, South Jersey Man Seriously Stabbed 4 Charged In Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Floor Fight, South Jersey Man Seriously Stabbed
4 Charged In Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Floor Fight, South Jersey Man Seriously Stabbed A man from South Jersey was admitted to the hospital with life-threatening stab wounds and three others were treated for injuries after a fight involving seven men from three states on the casino floor at Tropicana Atlantic City, authorities said. A man from Brooklyn and a man from Cary, NC, were later charged with attempted murder in connection with the casino fight, state police said. Two other men from New York were charged with robbery shortly after the 3 a.m. incident on Monday, state police said. A 32-year-old man from Willingboro in Burlington County suffered life-threatening wo…