6 People Hurt When NJ Transit Bus Is Rear-Ended 6 People Hurt When NJ Transit Bus Is Rear-Ended
6 People Hurt When NJ Transit Bus Is Rear-Ended Six people including the driver were injured when a New Jersey Transit bus was rear-ended by another vehicle, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17 on bus route 508 at Atlantic and Chelsea avenues in Atlantic City, according to Jim Smith, a NJ Transit spokesman. The bus was stopped when it was struck from behind, Smith said. Twelve people were on board. Five riders plus the driver claimed minor injuries and were taken to the hospital, Smith said.
Man, 30, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man, 30, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man, 30, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 30-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8:30 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert.  Responding officers found a man that was shot and evidence of gunfire, police said. The unidentified victim, of Atlantic City, was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at…
Fugitive Wanted In Shooting Nabbed In Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In Shooting Nabbed In Atlantic City
Fugitive Wanted In Shooting Nabbed In Atlantic City A 19-year-old man wanted in a July shooting was arrested in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Atlantic City Police Officer Latray Butcher was working a fixed traffic post at the intersection of Texas and Atlantic Avenues when he observed Wesley Briscoe walking eastbound on Atlantic Avenue.  Butcher recognized Briscoe as a man that was wanted for a July shooting and broadcasted Briscoe’s direction to responding units via police radio. With assistance from Surveillance Center personnel, Briscoe was tracked to the first block of south Missouri Avenue where he was st…
6 Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City: Police 6 Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City: Police
6 Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City: Police SIx people were arrested on drug chareges in Atlantic City, authorities said. Overnight on Thursday, Sept. 1, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue and the 2600 block of Pacific Avenue. The operation yielded approximately eight grams of cocaine and 150 individual wax folds of heroin. About $970 in cash currency, believed to be proceeds of illegal narcotics sales, was also recovered. Detectives also arrested a male who was wanted for a recent robbery. Arrested on drug charg…
Pedestrian Struck In Atlantic City (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck In Atlantic City (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck In Atlantic City (Developing) A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Atlantic City, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 at Atlantic Avenue and South Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, initial reports said. The victim was unconscious, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police 13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police
13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a double shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 12, at 12:57 p.m., police responded to a shooting and a ShotSpotter alert near the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police found a crime scene and evidence of gunfire but initially did not locate a victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two male shooting victims, 30 and 34, both of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered non-life-threatening. An ensuing investigation conducte…
Pennsylvania Fugitive Arrested With Drugs, Loaded Handgun In Atlantic City: Police Pennsylvania Fugitive Arrested With Drugs, Loaded Handgun In Atlantic City: Police
Pennsylvania Fugitive Arrested With Drugs, Loaded Handgun In Atlantic City: Police A motor vehicle stop in Atlantic City resulted in the arrest of a man wanted in Pennsylvania and the recovery of a handgun and drugs, authorities said. At 9:06 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, Officer Matthew Talavera conducted a motor vehicle stop in the 2000 block of Atlantic Avenue.   During the stop, Jovy Delphine was placed in custody after being found in possession of a loaded handgun, police said. K-9 Officer Jesse Oliver-Logan and his K-9 partner Gee assisted. K-9 Gee, trained in narcotics detection, indicated the presence of narcotics in the vehicle, police said. Officers repor…
Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police
Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police Two men were arrested and drugs seized in an Atlantic City traffic stop, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 18, at approximately 9 p.m., detectives from the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section attempted to stop a vehicle in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue. They observed a wanted fugitive in the rear seat of the vehicle, Atlantic City police said. Upon stopping the vehicle, the wanted male, Regan Young, exited the vehicle and immediately fled on foot, southbound on the first block of South Kentucky Avenue, police said. As detectives gave chase, they observed Y…
NY Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Atlantic City Casino Housekeeper: Prosecutor NY Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Atlantic City Casino Housekeeper: Prosecutor
NY Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Atlantic City Casino Housekeeper: Prosecutor A New York man accused of sexually assaulting a housekeeper at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City has been convicted, authorities said. On Thursday, March 31, a jury found Jamel Carlton, 36, of Saugerties, NY, guilty of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, burglary, aggravated assault and criminal restraint, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Carlton was arrested twice on Feb. 15, 2018, in separate assaults at the hotel, authorities said. Police officers responded to a domestic dispute in the casino’s parking garage and found that Carlton had assaulted his g…
Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Gun, Cocaine Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Gun, Cocaine
Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Gun, Cocaine Police working a traffic detail arrested an Atlantic City man for possession of a loaded handgun and cocaine, authorities said. On Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 9:17 a.m., Detectives Anthony Abrams and Jaimee Moore were at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Atlantic Avenues when Abrams noticed Jamil Hunter walk past him westbound on Atlantic Avenue near a Walgreens Pharmacy, police said. As Hunter approached Walgreens, Abrams allegedly observed Hunter discard an object from his pocket found to be cocaine, police said.  Detectives Abrams and Moore followed Hunter inside Walgreens to advise him …
Atlantic City Man Arrested After Stealing Prisoner Van, Crashing Into 2 Police Vehicles Atlantic City Man Arrested After Stealing Prisoner Van, Crashing Into 2 Police Vehicles
Atlantic City Man Arrested After Stealing Prisoner Van, Crashing Into 2 Police Vehicles A 40-year-old man was arrested after stealing an Atlantic City Police Department prisoner van and ramming it into two marked patrol cars, authorities said. At approximately 7:20 p.m., Friday, Atlantic City police officers William Akins and Jarae Langford were at the Clayton G. Graham Public Safety Building when they were alerted by a concerned citizen that there was a man attempting to steal their marked patrol vehicle, which was parked on Atlantic Avenue. The officers immediately investigated and witnessed Jason Urbaniak attempting to open the locked driver’s side door to the patrol vehicle…
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD A 25-year-old Atlantic City man involved in two shootings has been arrested. Meanwhile, Atlantic City police seek the public’s help locating a second suspect. On Tuesday, Marcus Seda was arrested in the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue by detectives of the Special Investigations Section for an active warrant stemming from a shooting investigation, police said. An investigation began on Dec. 17. At 11:01 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Shortly after, officers were alerted that a shooting victim, Rumeijah Norwood, arrived…