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Atlantic City Ex-Con Sentenced For Killing Philly Man At Apartment Complex: Prosecutors
An Atlantic City man will spend up to half a century in prison for killing a Philadelphia man at an apartment complex more than two years ago, authorities said. Kenneth Creek, 49, was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 24 to 50 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and second-degree possession of a weapon by a convicted felon on Tuesday, June 11. Atlantic City police responded to the South Carolina Apartments complex at 1300 Baltic Avenue just after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 25…
Police & Fire
Atlantic City Cocaine Dealer Admits To Drug Deal, Leading Police Chases: Prosecutors
An Atlantic City man suspected of selling cocaine pleaded guilty to charges in three cases, authorities said. Joseph Feliciano, 22, entered the guilty plea on Wednesday, Oct. 23 for two counts of third-degree eluding and third-degree possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Atlantic City police saw a stolen vehicle go through a red light at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Caspian avenues before speeding away at around 6:55 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22. Officers pulled over …
Police & Fire
Man Admits To NYC Man's Stabbing Death At Atlantic City Motel, Prosecutors Say
An Atlantic City man admitted to stabbing a New York City man to death at a motel, authorities said. Julio Vazquez-Dones, 38, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 23 to first-degree aggravated manslaughter, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was facing charges in the killing of 31-year-old Jewel Lonon from the Rosedale neighborhood of Queens. Atlantic City police responded to a fight at the Red Carpet Inn at around 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Officers found Lonon suffering from stab wounds and he died from his injuries. Officers detained several…
Police & Fire
Atlantic City Man Admits To Punching GF In Mouth, Threatening To Kill Her: Prosecutors
An Atlantic City man admitted to several crimes including violently abusing his girlfriend, authorities said. Darnell Tenner, 30, pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 11 to charges in three separate incidents, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 16. A woman flagged down Atlantic City police in the area of Kentucky and Atlantic avenues at around 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. She told officers her boyfriend Tenner punched her in the mouth and threatened to kill her several times. The victim pointed out Tenner to police while he stood…
Police & Fire
Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors
Three Philadelphia men were indicted after two women were shot in the head in Atlantic City, including one who died, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 34-year-old Gregg Page for murder, attempted murder, and several weapons charges on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Two brothers, 30-year-old Ryan Schenck and 27-year-old Ramir Schenck, were also indicted for hindering apprehension. Atlantic City police responded to a report of two women severely injured on North Main Avenue at around 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Officers found the vi…
Police & Fire
Atlantic City Man Convicted Of Killing Philly Man At Apartment Complex: Prosecutors
An Atlantic City man was convicted of killing a Philadelphia man at an apartment complex, authorities said. A jury found 49-year-old Kenneth Creek guilty on Tuesday, June 11 of first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, and second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. The court also found him guilty of second-degree certain persons not to possess firearms. Atlantic City police responded to the South Carolina Apartments complex at 1300 Baltic Avenue just after midni…
Police & Fire
Atlantic City Man Found With Heroin, Cocaine, Xanax After Drug Deal: Police
Two people from Atlantic City were accused of taking part in a drug deal, including a man who was found with heroin, cocaine, and Xanax, authorities said. Atlantic City police arrested 46-year-old Calvin Cross of Atlantic City and 41-year-old Angelina Cannon on Thursday, May 23, the department said in a news release. Officers said they saw the pair marking a drug deal in an alleyway off South Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard at around 5:42 p.m. Cannon and Cross began to walk away when they saw the marked police car but officers were able to take them into custody. Cross was found with …
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Plead Guilty In Shooting Near Atlantic City Apartment Complex: Prosecutors
A man and a woman admitted to their roles in a shooting near an Atlantic City apartment complex more than a year and a half ago, authorities said. Tawanne Williams, 42, of Philadelphia, and Jessica Bryant, 33, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to charges on Monday, May 6. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced their pleas in a news release on Tuesday, May 7. Atlantic City police responded to a man who was shot twice near the Carolina Village complex on Aug. 31, 2022. The man's injuries to his hand and hip were not life-threatening. Investigators said surveillance video …
Weather
Four Inches Of Snow Forecasted Along Jersey Shore Overnight
Many parts of the Jersey Shore avoided the snow during a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm, but the coast doesn't appear to be dodging it this time. The National Weather Service said the Jersey Shore could see two to four inches of snow overnight and in the morning on Saturday, Feb. 17. All counties in South Jersey are under a winter weather advisory for the duration of the storm, with some winter storm warnings expected. The snow is expected to begin across South Jersey at around 1 a.m., according to the NWS. Places along the Pennsylvania border could see the snow start falling a little ear…
Police & Fire
Fentanyl, Heroin, BB Gun Land Atlantic City Man In State Slammer
An Atlantic City man was sentenced on Thursday, Jan, 4, to three years in state prison after police found him with a BB gun, heroin, and fentanyl in 2021, authorities said. Atlantic County prosecutors said 43-year-old Emmanuel Diaz had been convicted of third-degree unlawful possession of a BB gun. On Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, Atlantic City police saw Diaz walking near South Montpelier Avenue. The officers said when they made eye contact with Diaz, he put what looked like a semi-automatic black handgun in his front pocket. Officers then searched Diaz and discovered the weapon was actually a …
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Suspect Arrested In Stabbing After Claiming He Was A Witness In Atlantic City: Police
A stabbing suspect was arrested after telling police that he witnessed a robbery, authorities said. Nicholas Hall, 36, of Atlantic City. was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, Atlantic City police said. On Monday, Dec. 4, at 4:42 p.m., patrol officers responded to an apartment complex in the first block of south Iowa Avenue for a stabbing. Officer Christopher Campbell found the victim, 45, of Atlantic City, suffering from a stab wound to his leg. The victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for non-life-threatening in…
Traffic
Truck Crash Closes Exit On Atlantic City Expressway
A crash closed an exit on the Atlantic City Expressway on Monday, Nov. 27, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. in Atlantic City, according to the South Jersey Transportation Authority. The crash closed Exit 2 off the expressway and drivers were being asked to move over for emergency vehicles, 511nj.org reported. The crash involved a truck that was unloading a dumpster toppling power lines, Atlantic City police said.
Police & Fire
Police Pull Distraught Man Off Ledge Of Atlantic City Parking Garage
Atlantic City police pulled a distraught man from the ledge of a parking garage earlier this month, authorities said. On Sept. 10, t 3:03 p.m., police officers responded to the top floor of a parking structure in reference to a man who was lying on the ledge continually looking over. Surveillance Center personnel were able to locate the man on camera and provide the responding officers with real-time information, police said on Thursday, Sept. 21. Officers Adrianna Petinga and William Harned were first to arrive. The officers calmly attempted to engage the man in conversation as he knelt …
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HER? 12-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing In Atlantic City
Atlantic City police are on the lookout for a 12-year-old girl who went missing last week. Luna Camacho was last seen at her home in Atlantic City on Friday, Sept. 8 and was reported missing Tuesday, Sept. 12, Atlantic City police said. Luna is 5-foot-2 and about 140 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes, according to a police flyer. Anyone with information is asked to call Atlantic City police at 609-347-5766 or text 411. Begin the text with ACPD.
Police & Fire
After Displaying Gun, Suspect Assaults Atlantic City Police Officer: PD
A 30-year-old man from Pennsylvania was arrested on numerous charges after pointing a gun at a motorist and resisting arrest, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 27, at 1:24 a.m., Atlantic City Police Officer Trevor Brenner was stopped by a citizen reporting that a man pulled a handgun on him. While stopped at the traffic light at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Pacific Avenue, a man on the sidewalk removed a handgun from a bag and the citizen quickly drove away, police said. Officer Adrian Nunez-Santos located a suspect in the 1600 block of Pacific Avenue. The man, Sean Bennett, of…
Police & Fire
Pair Arrested With Guns, Drugs In Atlantic City: Police
Two men were arrested and guns and drugs were recovered during a traffic stop in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug.15, at 8:56 p.m., Atlantic CIty Police Officer Joseph Kelly conducted a motor vehicle stop in the first block of south Ohio Avenue. While speaking to the driver, Joseph Lawrence, and waiting for Lawrence to provide needed documents, Officer Kelly observed an open backpack with a handgun inside, police said. Lawrence and his passenger, Tyheem Williams, were arrested with assistance from responding officers. Officer Kelly recovered the backpack that …
Police & Fire
Man Sentenced After Hard Rock Casino Fight In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
An Atlantic City man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in New Jersey State Prison prison without parole on a pair of charges involving drugs and a handgun, authorities said. Hamid Palmer, 23, was sentenced on two indictments for possession of a handgun and possession of methamphetamine, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On May 3, 2021, Atlantic City police were dispatched to Hard Rock Casino in reference to two males engaged in a verbal altercation. While on scene, police learned that Hamid Palmer and the other man, Daniel Brown, began fighting inside of a v…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Atlantic City: Police
A pedestrian was struck by a car in Atlantic City, authorities said. The crash occurred at Route 322 and Winchester Avenue at 9:26 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12. The pedestrian was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division for non-life threatening injuries, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, an Atlantic City police spokesman. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Police & Fire
Armed Man Arrested After Foot Chase In Atlantic City: Police
An armed man was arrested by Atlantic City police after a foot chase, authorities said. On Sunday, July 2, at 9:30 p.m., Detective Christopher Dodson received information regarding a man in the beach block of California Avenue that was in possession of a handgun. Dodson, along with Detectives Aaron Jones and Eric Evans, and Officer Brandon Bower, located Quadry Wise, police said. As detectives approached to investigate, Wise began to run, police said. As he attempted to jump a fence, he was apprehended and taken into custody without further incident. A handgun was in Wise’s pants. …
Police & Fire
Trio Charged With Drug Offenses In Atlantic City: Police
Three people were charged with various drug-related offenses in Atlantic City, authorities said. A handgun also was recovered on June 29, according to Atlantic City police. A court-ordered search warrant on the home of Kassandra Beebe, 33, of Atlantic City. turned up more than 24 grams of methamphetamine, 52 bags of heroin, three grams of cocaine, and prescription pills. Beebe was charged with dealing drugs. Anthony Savage, 38, of Pleasantville, was charged with possession of drugs. Beebe and Savage were released pending court appearances. Syhier Young, 19, of Atlantic City. w…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Atlantic City (
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Firefighters were battling a massive three-alarm blaze in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police advised people to avoid Belfield Avenue. This includes New York Avenue to Kentucky Avenue on both Atlantic and Pacific Avenues, police said. The fire reportedly involved a three-story dwelling with people trapped, according to a developing, unconfirmed report.
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Atlantic City Crash: Police
A 61-year-old motorcyclist from Pleasantville was killed in a crash, authorities said. The crash occurred at 8:42 p.m. on Sunday, June 18 near mile marker 54 on the eastbound lanes of Route 30, Atlantic City police said. Police found that Pearl Matthew had been ejected from his seat. He was pronounced dead at the crash scene. A preliminary investigation, that included witness statements, revealed that Matthews left the roadway and struck a pole. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is assisting in this investigation. Anyone who wi…
Police & Fire
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 …
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
Fugitive Arrested In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old Cape May County man was arrested on charges related to a fatal shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. Phillip Hayes, of Woodbine, was arrested in Atlantic City on Friday, May 19 by Atlantic City police, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Hayes had an outstanding warrant in connection to the August 28, 2022 homicide of Malika McLaughlin in Atlantic City, the prosecutor said. Hayes had been a fugitive since the warrant was issued on Oct. 5, 2022. Hayes, and his four codefendants, Lester Robinson, Quamel Shaffer, Monica Gonzalez, an…
Police & Fire
Heroin, Pot, Meth Seized In South Jersey Traffic Stop
More than 200 baggies of heroin and two pounds of marijuana were seized in a traffic stop in Atlantic County, authorities said. On Sunday, April 16, shortly after midnight, Brigantine police stopped a motor vehicle in the 3800 block of Brigantine Blvd. for multiple motor vehicle violations, Brigantine police said. A narcotics detection K9 was requested to respond to the scene. Atlantic City Police K9 Narco arrived at the scene and conducted a K9 sniff of the vehicle. K9 Narco indicated the presence of narcotic odor during the sniff, and a search of the vehicle was conducted by police. The…
Police & Fire
PA Hiking Trail Killers Captured After Hours-Long Standoff In Atlantic City AirBnB: Authorities
After a four-hour stand-off in Atlantic City, authorities say they have arrested the pair responsible for a murder on the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown early last month. Cody Reed of Norristown and Marquise Johnson of Philadelphia, both 23, were taken into custody by US Marshals and local police at an Airbnb late on Thursday, April 6, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office in a release. Both men were previously named suspects in the killing of 25-year-old Daquan Tucker of Audubon, who disappeared on March 2 and was found dead some 100 feet from the river tr…
News
Atlantic City Councilman In Bigger Trouble Now, Charged By Feds With Voter, Unemployment Fraud
An Atlantic City councilman who was accused last year of assaulting his wife and endangering his daughter was busted by federal authorities for voter and unemployment fraud. MD Hossain Morshed, 49, a Democrat who represents the city’s Fourth Ward, was charged in a complaint unsealed Friday, March 17, in U.S. District Court in Camden. Morshed falsified voter registrations, lied to the FBI and filed bogus unemployment benefit claims with the state, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. According to Sellinger, Morshed gave a prospective voter in the June 2019 primary a pre-filled voter regi…
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HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting
Atlantic City police seek the public’s help in finding a man wanted for shooting another man in Atlantic City. On Friday, March 10, at 7:27 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 3800 block of Ventnor Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. Officers found a 29-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Evidence of gunfire was also located at the scene. The victim was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered non-life threatening. Ayman H. ShihamAtlantic City police An investigation conducte…
Police & Fire
Brick Brandishing Philly Man Beats 67-Year-Old Victim On AC Boardwalk: Police
A 43-year-old Philadelphia man was still holding the t-shirt he used to wrap around a brick and beat a 67-year-old woman with when Atlantic City police arrived at the scene, they said. A passerby intervened as Samuel Cooper struck the victim on the 2700 block of the boardwalk around 4:10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, Atlantic City police said. Officers William Harned and Adrianna Petinga found the woman bleeding from the head, as Cooper remained at the scene still holding the t-shirt, authorities said. Cooper was arrested and the victim taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. The two …
Police & Fire
Shooter In Murder-Suicide Was Retired Atlantic City Police Officer
The man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend before killing himself was a retired Atlantic City police officer, authorities confirmed. William Beattie, 47, retired from the police force on Feb. 1, 2010, according to public records. Police were called to Ogden Road in Deptford at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. They found the bodies of the resident, Erin Gatier, 47, and Beattie, of Landisville, inside, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. On Facebook, Gatier's older sister, Salena Schwegel, wrote, "This is another example of abusive men leading to the worst possible outcome.…
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