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Atlantic City Teen Charged In Fourth Of July Shooting During Large Fight Atlantic City Teen Charged In Fourth Of July Shooting During Large Fight
Atlantic City Teen Charged In Fourth Of July Shooting During Large Fight An Atlantic City teen was accused of shooting a man during a fight on the Fourth of July, authorities said. Charles Summers, 19, was arrested on Thursday, July 25, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Monday, July 29. Officers responded to a report of a large fight on the 1000 block of Sewell Avenue at around 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. As police were arriving, they learned a man had been shot. The 24-year-old from New York was treated by officers before he was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Division, with non-life-threate…
Central Jersey Fugitive Shot In Atlantic City, Found With Cocaine Bags: Police Central Jersey Fugitive Shot In Atlantic City, Found With Cocaine Bags: Police
Central Jersey Fugitive Shot In Atlantic City, Found With Cocaine Bags: Police A Mercer County fugitive was accused of having bags of cocaine after he was shot in Atlantic City near Boardwalk Hall, authorities said. Luis Mateo, 41, of Ewing, was arrested on Sunday, May 12, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, May 14. He was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Police responded to a report of a man bleeding near the intersection of Georgia and Pacific avenues at around 5:39 a.m. Officers found Matteo with a gunshot wound and he refused to cooperate with police. Mateo was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Med…
Man Killed In Downtown Atlantic City Shooting Man Killed In Downtown Atlantic City Shooting
Man Killed In Downtown Atlantic City Shooting An Atlantic City man was shot and killed downtown about two blocks from the boardwalk in the city's Ducktown section, authorities said. City police responded to a 911 call about a shooting on South Florida Avenue at around 5:58 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced the details in a news release on Friday, Mar. 1. They found a 37-year-old man identified by the initials "H.C." with gunshot wounds at 26 South Florida Avenue. H.C. was pronounced dead at the scene and his official cause of death was pending. The county prosecutor's office is helping A…
Atlantic City Police Arrest Seven In Drug Busts Atlantic City Police Arrest Seven In Drug Busts
Atlantic City Police Arrest Seven In Drug Busts Seven people were arrested in Atlantic City in anti-drug operations that targeted areas that were the source of frequent complaints, authorities said. The Atlantic City Police Department announced the arrests of six men and a woman in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 22. Officers conducted two surveillance operations after receiving the complaints at the city's CITISTAT meetings. Police saw two Atlantic City men, 48-year-old Alexie Cordero and 58-year-old John Jamison, making a drug deal on the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue on Monday, Feb. 19. The men were arrested and officers recovered se…
Fugitive Jumps From Third-Floor Apartment, Arrested In Atlantic City Homicide: Police Fugitive Jumps From Third-Floor Apartment, Arrested In Atlantic City Homicide: Police
Fugitive Jumps From Third-Floor Apartment, Arrested In Atlantic City Homicide: Police A man wanted for murder was arrested in Atlantic City after jumping from a third-story apartment to try and get away from police, authorities said. Jamar Jones, 35, of Atlantic City, was arrested at around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was wanted in the Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 killing of Luis Rosa-Rodriguez. Jones tried to avoid arrest by jumping out of a third-floor window at the School House Apartments on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. He suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.  Rosa-Rodriguez d…
Pair Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Pair Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Pair Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Two men were wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Monday, Sept. 4, at 10:51 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the first block of south Florida Avenue in reference to a shooting. The victims, 32 and 35, both of Philadelphia, were taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with AC…
Atlantic City Man Arrested By SWAT For Holding Woman At Gunpoint Atlantic City Man Arrested By SWAT For Holding Woman At Gunpoint
Atlantic City Man Arrested By SWAT For Holding Woman At Gunpoint An Atlantic City man was arrested and charged after allegedly holding a woman against her will with a replica firearm, authorities said. At approximately 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, Atlantic City patrol officers were dispatched to a multi-unit dwelling in the first block of South Florida Avenue after police communications received a call from the Gloucester Township Police Department concerning a woman being held at gunpoint inside an apartment of the building.  As a precaution, responding patrol units shut down pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the block until additional inform…
Teen With 'Ghost Gun' Arrested After Fleeing Atlantic City Police Teen With 'Ghost Gun' Arrested After Fleeing Atlantic City Police
Teen With 'Ghost Gun' Arrested After Fleeing Atlantic City Police A 16-year-old was arrested with a "ghost gun" after fleeing Atlantic City police, authorities said. On Monday, July 11, at 9:46 p.m., police communications received information regarding a group of three males confronting a passerby in the 2900 block of Milano Terrace.  One male from the group allegedly pulled a handgun from a backpack he was carrying and pointed it at the victim, police said.  At 9:53 p.m., Officers Ivaylo Ivanov and Salvatore Marciante observed three males matching the description of the suspects in the first block of south Bellevue Avenue. Upon approaching th…
14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police 14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police
14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police A 14-year-old juvenile wanted in a recent shooting has been arrested, authorities said. On May 31, at 9:33 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the first block of South Florida Avenue in reference to a report that someone was shot. Police found a man shot multiple times. The victim, 29, of Atlantic City, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of his injuries. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the identification and charges against a 14-year-old juvenile, police said. On Friday, June 10, at 8:…
Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep
Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep Atlantic City police arrested six men and seized $43,500 in cash during a crackdown on drug dealing, authorities said. Two of the suspects also were found to be in possession of loaded "ghost guns," and a handgun, Atlantic City police said. On Friday, May 27, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted an operation in the first block of South Florida Avenue. The street operation was conducted in response to citizen complaints of drug activity occurring in the block, police said. Elijah Harris, 51, and Xavier Martin, 22, both of Atlantic City, w…
500 Folds Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun, $2000 Seized In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police 500 Folds Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun, $2000 Seized In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police
500 Folds Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun, $2000 Seized In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police Atlantic City police made a major drug bust involving heroin and crack cocaine as part of a surveillance operation, authorities said. On Thursday, April 21, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation in the first block of South Florida Avenue. During this operation, detectives said they observed Louis Roe loitering in the area and taking part in several suspected illegal narcotics transactions, police said. Detectives also had information indicating Roe was in possession of a handgun, they said.  When detectives a…
2 Men Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police 2 Men Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
2 Men Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Two men were wounded by gunfire in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Monday, Feb. 21, at 6:13 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Police found two victims and evidence of gunfire in the first block of South Florida Avenue. The victims, both males from Atlantic City ages 33 and 25, were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent …
Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect
Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect Atlantic City police seek the public's help finding a man wanted for shooting another man during a fight. On Tuesday at 7:32 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the first block of South Florida Avenue, police said. Officers found a shooting victim, 34, of Atlantic City, and began to render medical aid, police said. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life threatening injuries. During an investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit and responding officers, Fausto Mora was identified as the s…
Stolen Handgun, 250 Bags Heroin  Recovered In Atlantic City Stolen Handgun, 250 Bags Heroin  Recovered In Atlantic City
Stolen Handgun, 250 Bags Heroin Recovered In Atlantic City A 22-year-old man from South Jersey was arrested with a loaded handgun stolen from Virginia, authorities said. A 9-1-1 tip at 7:08 a.m. on Sunday sent Atlantic City patrol officers Christopher Dodson, Alberto Valles, Ahmed Waqar and Warren Young to the first block of south Florida Avenue. Surveillance Center personnel were able to direct the officers to Dupree Frederick, Jr., who was in the area and matched the description from the 9-1-1 caller, police said.  A loaded handgun allegedly was recovered from Frederick’s pocket, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. …
Pair Arrested During Suspected Drug Deal, Atlantic City Police Say Pair Arrested During Suspected Drug Deal, Atlantic City Police Say
Pair Arrested During Suspected Drug Deal, Atlantic City Police Say Atlantic City detectives reportedly interrupted a drug sale, authorities said.  At 2:41 p.m. Tuesday, Detectives Darrin Lorady, Christopher Smith, and Christopher Dodson were patrolling the first block of South Florida Avenue when they allegedly spotted a narcotics transaction in progress, an Atlantic City Police Department spokesman sai. Detectives allegedly witnessedJesse Rios and Tony Jones in an alleyway making the deal, Lt. Kevin Fair said. The detectives approached the men and noticed a bag of cocaine at the base of Jones’s feet and bags of heroin near the feet of Rios, Fair sai…
Atlantic City Fugitive Sought In Shooting Atlantic City Fugitive Sought In Shooting
Atlantic City Fugitive Sought In Shooting Authorities seek the public’s help locating a suspect wanted in connection with an Atlantic City shooting. At 3:23 a.m. Friday, Atlantic City police were called to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, after someone walked into the emergency department with a gunshot wound. The unidentified woman, 34, of Atlantic City, sustained a non-life threatening injury, police said. The shooting occurred on the first block of south Florida Avenue. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the identification of James Burton, 42, of Atlantic City as …
Atlantic City Drug Raid Turns Up 330 Heroin Bags, Cocaine, Ecstasy, $2.1K In Cash, Police Say Atlantic City Drug Raid Turns Up 330 Heroin Bags, Cocaine, Ecstasy, $2.1K In Cash, Police Say
Atlantic City Drug Raid Turns Up 330 Heroin Bags, Cocaine, Ecstasy, $2.1K In Cash, Police Say A three-month long investigation culminated this week in the arrest of Atlantic City drug dealer found with thousands of dollars in cash, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said. Detectives of the Special Investigations Section executed a court authorized search warrant on a residence in the first block of south Florida Avenue leading to the arrest of 49-year-old Chance Hamilton, ACPD said in a release.  Detectives found 330 bags of heroin, 22 grams of cocaine, more than nine grams of ecstasy, more than five ounces of marijuana, paraphernalia used i…
Atlantic City Double-Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Another Wounded Atlantic City Double-Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Another Wounded
Atlantic City Double-Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Another Wounded The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a double shooting that killed an Atlantic City man and wounded another, authorities said. Atlantic City police received 9-1-1 calls at 4:04 p.m. Monday about gunfire on South Florida Avenue, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner.  Patrol officers found Tashawn Manuel, 29, suffering from gunshot wounds, Tyner said.  Manuel was taken to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus where he was pronounced dead, Tyner said. Another Atlantic City man was taken to the hospital and treat…
Atlantic City Police Arrest Pair For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine Atlantic City Police Arrest Pair For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine
Atlantic City Police Arrest Pair For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine Two Atlantic City men have been arrested on various drug dealing charges after a targeted downtown crackdown, authorities said. Special Investigation Section detectives arrested two men in separate incidents, acting on complaints from residents. On Wednesday, Atlantic City Detectives Darrin Lorady, Alberto Valles and Nicholas Berardis were conducting surveillance on the first block of south Florida Avenue, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. Police observed Roger Serrano -- who had an active warrant for his arrest -- loitering on the block, Fair said. When detectiv…