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Atlantic City Woman Crashed Vehicle With Kids Inside While Avoiding Repossession, Police Say
An Atlantic City woman was accused of crashing into several vehicles with her children inside her vehicle, which was being repossessed, authorities said.
Taquanda Roberts, 32, was arrested on Thursday, July 4, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, eluding, and criminal mischief.
An officer responded to the 700 block of Maryland Avenue about a dispute involving a vehicle being repossessed at 1:34 p.m. After speaking with Roberts and a tow truck driver, Roberts got in her vehicle and sped onto a sidewalk while the …
Mother, Son Had Stolen Gun, Large Amount Of Marijuana Edibles In Atlantic City: Police
An Atlantic City mother and son were accused of having a stolen gun, a ghost gun, and a large amount of marijuana edibles, authorities said.
Jasmehir Belle, 25, and Tamiya Belle, 46, were arrested on Wednesday, July 3, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, July 5. Their arrests came after a month-long investigation into drugs sold at a home on the 500 block of North Indiana Avenue.
Jasmehir Belle was taken into custody after he left the home and police executed a search warrant. Officers found four guns, including a ghost gun and a gun stolen from Egg Ha…
Two South Jersey Men Stole From Businesses In NY, NJ, PA: Police
Two South Jersey men were accused of stealing from businesses in three states, authorities said.
Devin Arnold, 22, of Galloway Township, and 20-year-old Laqua Tucker of Pleasantville were arrested on Friday, June 14, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. They were taken into custody after an investigation into commercial burglaries in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Arnold tried to run away from police before his arrest, while Tucker surrendered at his home.
"Today’s operation is a prime example how multi-agency efforts and cooperation can lead to successf…
Toddler Overdoses On Meth, Two South Jersey Women Arrested: Police
Two Atlantic County women were arrested after a toddler overdosed on methamphetamine, authorities said.
Holly Peace, 43, of Egg Harbor Township, and Gabrielle DePasquale, 44, of Atlantic City, were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release on Friday, June 7. Peace was also charged with neglect of a child and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Egg Harbor Township police received a report on Tuesday, Apr. 30 of a 16-month-old child who suffered overdose symptoms after ingesting meth. …
Four People Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Marijuana At Atlantic City Convenience Stores: Police
Four people from Atlantic City were accused of selling psychedelic mushrooms and marijuana at two convenience stores, authorities said.
Atlantic City police raided Tha Afty on South Rhode Island Avenue and Tha Afty Express on Atlantic Avenue on Wednesday, May 29, the department said in a news release. Officers also executed search warrants on a home on the 1100 block of Adriatic Avenue and three vehicles.
Charles Butler, 46, and Tiarra Rodriguez, 35, were taken into custody as they left their home. Police also arrested a family member, 18-year-old Amir Butler, and a store employee, 38-…
Boy, 11, Struck By Stray Bullet Fired By Women Looking To Fight In Atlantic City: Cops
Two women have been arrested in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old boy struck by a stray bullet on Saturday night, May 25 in Atlantic City, police said.
Yanirah Davis, 22, of Galloway, and Yontay Cooper, 33, of Egg Harbor, showed up to the 100 block of north Rhode Island Avenue with a hammer and a handgun to encounter a group that they had a prior altercation with, city police said.
They began to smash out a vehicle's window, and then began to shoot at the group. One of the fired projectiles entered a home and struck the boy while he was lying on the floor around 10:25 p.m., pol…