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Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In South Jersey: Prosecutor
A 50-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey has been charged in connection with the death of a passenger in an alcohol-related crash, authorities said.
Joseph J. Melini of Vineland was charged with vehicular homicide on Monday, June 5, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
On Oct. 30, 2021, at 8:10 p.m., Melini was involved in a crash in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue in Atlantic City while operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle, the prosecutor said.
Melini’s passenger, Naisha Peterson, 36, of Mays Landing, was pronounced dead at the crash scene, the prose…
Four Arrested On Cocaine, Heroin, Weapons Charges In Atlantic City: Police
Four men were charged with dealing cocaine or heroin in Atlantic City, authorities said.
On Friday, May 19, Detectives Christopher Dodson, Eric Evans, Alberto Valles, and Kevin Perez under the supervision of Sgt. Garry Stowe were assigned to patrol specific areas of the city.
Dodson received detailed information in reference to a group of men allegedly selling drugs in the 2400 block of Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City police said.
Also, one of the men, Khalil Watts, reportedly was in possession of a firearm, police said.
After observing the group for a period of time, the detectives along wi…
Eight Pounds Of Marijuana, $50K Seized As Pair Arrested: Prosecutor
Two South Jersey men have been arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges, authorities said.
Sadman Sakib, 26, of Egg Harbor Township, and Jamiel Basir, 42, of Mays Landing were charged as a result of a joint investigation, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
On April 25, police executed five search warrants in the 100 block of Azalea Lane in Egg Harbor Township, the 1500 building of Ben Franklin Court in Mays Landing Village Complex, a business in the 300 block of the White Horse Pike in Egg Harbor City, a Chevrolet Blazer SUV, and a Toyo…
Man Wounded In Shooting, Pair Arrested In Atlantic City
A man was shot, a suspect is sought and a pair was arrested on separate weapons charges, authorities said.
On Saturday, April 8, at 8:42 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 800 block of Indiana Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert.
As officers were responding, an SUV was observed fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. Police stopped the vehicle at Ohio and Atlantic Avenues. The driver, 32, of Galloway, had sustained a gunshot wound and the vehicle showed evidence of gunfire, police said.
The officers carried the victim into AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Divisi…
Atlantic County Woman Stole $175K From Jersey Shore Nursing Home: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old woman from Atlantic County is accused of stealing more than $175,000 from a senior living community she planned events for in Ocean County, authorities said.
Alicia K. Campbell, of Mays Landing, was charged last week with theft, forgery, falsifying records and credit card fraud, all in connection with her former position as Lifestyle Director of the Greenbriar Oceanaire Community & Golf Course, a senior living community in Ocean Township (Waretown), they said.
Additionally, Evan Garaizar, 25, of Barnegat, a former co-worker of Campbell's, was charged wi…
