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Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say
Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say A former Galloway Township gymnastics coach was accused of sexually assaulting a girl under 16 years old, authorities said. The Galloway Township Police Department announced the arrest of 51-year-old Matthew Shriver in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Brigantine man was a co-owner of Everest Gymnastics and Tumbling Center in Galloway Township. The investigation began after officers received a report regarding the abuse accusations. Police said they obtained cell phone evidence that corroborated the victim’s statements.  This evidence led to search warrants for Shriver’s phone, perso…
Fifth Suspect Captured In Cumberland Co. Detective's Home Invasion Killing, Prosecutors Say Fifth Suspect Captured In Cumberland Co. Detective's Home Invasion Killing, Prosecutors Say
Fifth Suspect Captured In Cumberland Co. Detective's Home Invasion Killing, Prosecutors Say A fifth person has been arrested in the violent home invasion that killed a Cumberland County detective, authorities said. Byron Thomas of Paulsboro was charged with two counts of first-degree murder among other offenses, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed in her Bridgeton home late at night on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gl…
Four Arrested In Cumberland County Detective's Home Invasion Killing: 'Step Toward Justice' Four Arrested In Cumberland County Detective's Home Invasion Killing: 'Step Toward Justice'
Four Arrested In Cumberland County Detective's Home Invasion Killing: 'Step Toward Justice' Four people have been charged for their roles in a violent home invasion that left a Cumberland County detective dead, authorities announced. Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City, were each charged with first-degree murder, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. Cyndia Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was also facing charges in the case. Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed in her Brid…
Armed Pleasantville Man Arrested For Atlantic City Shooting After Pursuit: Police Armed Pleasantville Man Arrested For Atlantic City Shooting After Pursuit: Police
Armed Pleasantville Man Arrested For Atlantic City Shooting After Pursuit: Police A 43-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested on the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 6 after being involved in a shooting in Atlantic City in August, authorities said. At 6:26 a.m., officers observed Juan Maldonado on his bicycle on the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Maldonado had an active warrant out for his arrest, stemming from a shooting on Saturday, Aug. 17, on the 100 block of north Georgia Avenue that wounded a man, police said. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Upon seeing officers, Maldonado attempted to flee on his bike, polic…
120 Accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs Of Sex Abuse In New Class Action Lawsuit: Report 120 Accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs Of Sex Abuse In New Class Action Lawsuit: Report
120 Accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs Of Sex Abuse In New Class Action Lawsuit: Report The legal troubles faced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, a New York native, are far from over, as the hip-hop mogul is facing allegations of sexual assault from over 100 new accusers, according to a report by NBC News.  Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1 that he is currently representing 120 people with various allegations against Combs occurring over two decades, NBC reported.  These accusations against Combs, a New York City native who grew up in Westchester County's Mount Vernon, include sexual assault or rape; facilitated sex with a controlled substance;…
Cash Register Thief Caught In Atlantic City, Police Say Cash Register Thief Caught In Atlantic City, Police Say
Cash Register Thief Caught In Atlantic City, Police Say An Atlantic City man was accused of stealing cash registers from convenience stores, authorities said. William Flores, 41, was charged with theft, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, Sept. 13. Officers responded to a report of a register stolen from a store on the 3800 block of Ventnor Avenue at around 6:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Investigators said Flores went into the store and talked with a clerk. He left but later returned with different clothes and took the register with cash inside of it. F…
Atlantic City Man Kicked Down Woman's Door In Violent Home Invasion, Police Say Atlantic City Man Kicked Down Woman's Door In Violent Home Invasion, Police Say
Atlantic City Man Kicked Down Woman's Door In Violent Home Invasion, Police Say An Atlantic City man was accused of forcing his way into a woman's home and assaulting her, authorities said. Jerome Younger, 38, was arrested, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Sept 9. Officers responded to the home on the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue at around 9:38 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Investigators said Younger started loudly banging on the home's door and the homeowner called 911 since she didn't know him. Younger then kicked down the door, assaulted the woman, damaged her cellphone, and pulled her outside the home. When an officer arrived, sev…
Philly Woman With 15 Warrants Threatened To Kill Atlantic City Boardwalk Store Worker: Police Philly Woman With 15 Warrants Threatened To Kill Atlantic City Boardwalk Store Worker: Police
Philly Woman With 15 Warrants Threatened To Kill Atlantic City Boardwalk Store Worker: Police A wanted Philadelphia woman was accused of threatening to kill a worker at a store on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, authorities said. Fatima Gadson, 33, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. She was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, simple assault, terrorist threats, and obstruction of justice. Police responded to a report of a fight involving a gun at a business on the 2500 block of the Boardwalk at around 11:39 a.m. The employee said Gadson blocked the store's entrance and spat on the employee when the two began argui…
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review A video showing the arrest of a 28-year-old surfer from California in New Jersey apparently over failure to possess a beach badge is under review, authorities said. Video taken Tuesday, Aug. 20, and shared to Facebook by Austin Downs, shows officers arresting Liam Mahoney of Junction City, CA, in Belmar. Mahoney and a female friend can be heard arguing over a beach badge with officers, who restrain him. At one point, Mahoney appears to try to swat one of the officers away, and a struggle ensues. The officers end up tackling Mahoney down to the sand as young children look on. Mah…
Atlantic City Man With Stolen Gun From NC Arrested After Chase, Police Say Atlantic City Man With Stolen Gun From NC Arrested After Chase, Police Say
Atlantic City Man With Stolen Gun From NC Arrested After Chase, Police Say An Atlantic City man was accused of having a stolen gun while running away from police officers, authorities said. Jackie Mullins, 40, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. An officer received a report of a man with a gun on the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue at around 7:06 p.m. Officers saw Mullins riding his bicycle in the area and tried to talk with him. Mullins sped away before jumping off the bike and running away from it. Mullins threw a gun underneath a vehicle while running from police and it was later learned the gun was …
Five Teens Robbed Man With Large Knife At Atlantic City Casino, Police Say Five Teens Robbed Man With Large Knife At Atlantic City Casino, Police Say
Five Teens Robbed Man With Large Knife At Atlantic City Casino, Police Say Five teens are accused of pulling a knife on a man and robbing him at an Atlantic City casino, authorities said. The five boys from Atlantic City were arrested on Friday, Aug. 9, the city's police department said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Officers responded to the robbery report at Tropicana Atlantic City at around 8:05 p.m. Investigators said the man was approached by five males and one of the suspects held a large knife to his back as they demanded his belongings. The five suspects assaulted him and took his items before leaving the casino building. Tropican…
Three 13-Year-Olds Crashed Stolen SUV In Atlantic City, Police Say Three 13-Year-Olds Crashed Stolen SUV In Atlantic City, Police Say
Three 13-Year-Olds Crashed Stolen SUV In Atlantic City, Police Say Three 13-year-olds from Atlantic City were accused of crashing a stolen SUV, authorities said. A man reported on Thursday, July 25 that his Kia Sportage was stolen overnight on the 500 block of Delaware Avenue, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 30. Two officers spotted the SUV driving near the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Absecon Boulevard at around 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. When the teen boys saw the police cruiser, they ran out of the Kia before putting it into park. The SUV stopped after rolling into a curb and street sign. The …
Dog's Death At South Jersey Grooming Salon Leads To Biz Owner's Heroin Arrest: Affidavit Dog's Death At South Jersey Grooming Salon Leads To Biz Owner's Heroin Arrest: Affidavit
Dog's Death At South Jersey Grooming Salon Leads To Biz Owner's Heroin Arrest: Affidavit The death of a dog at a South Jersey pet grooming business led police to heroin possessed by the groomer, authorities said. Woodbury police officers responded to the K-9 Kingdom grooming business at 588 Woodbury-Glassboro Road in Woodbury Heights at about 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12 for a complaint about a dog's death, police said in a press statement. The animal’s owner told police the business' owner, Trevor J. Hunt, 39, of West Deptford, called to say their dog had died, police said. Police found the dog dead on a table at K-9 Kingdom, police said in an affidavit of probable cause. Hunt …
Three Men Accused Of Selling Cocaine, Suboxone, Prescription Pills In Atlantic City: Police Three Men Accused Of Selling Cocaine, Suboxone, Prescription Pills In Atlantic City: Police
Three Men Accused Of Selling Cocaine, Suboxone, Prescription Pills In Atlantic City: Police Three Atlantic City men were accused of selling cocaine, suboxone, and prescription pills, authorities said. Atlantic City police arrested 60-year-old Ricky Bailey, 37-year-old Floyd Spencer, and 22-year-old Christian Mateo, the department said in a news release on Thursday, June 27. The men were taken into custody by the department's special investigations section in two separate incidents on Tuesday, June 25. Bailey was arrested on the 1800 block of Hummock Avenue after officers saw him making a drug deal. The other two men were taken into custody on the first block of Sout…
Eight Women, Girls Arrested For Large Fight, Assaulting Atlantic City Officers: Police Eight Women, Girls Arrested For Large Fight, Assaulting Atlantic City Officers: Police
Eight Women, Girls Arrested For Large Fight, Assaulting Atlantic City Officers: Police Four women and four girls were arrested after a large fight in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police responded to a large group fighting outside on the 400 block of North Delaware Avenue at around 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, the department said in a news release on Monday, June 10. The group was a mix of adults and children, mostly females. Officers arrested three females during the fight. Investigators identified five additional females who police claim assaulted officers and interfered with arrests. The other five females were charged and arrested "at various loc…
Man With Gun Tried To Steal Mother's Car With Child In Backseat In Atlantic City: Police Man With Gun Tried To Steal Mother's Car With Child In Backseat In Atlantic City: Police
Man With Gun Tried To Steal Mother's Car With Child In Backseat In Atlantic City: Police An Atlantic City man was accused of trying to steal a mother's car while she was inside it with her child, authorities said. Tuwan Gainer, 31, was arrested on Saturday, May 25, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. The woman stopped an officer to report the attempted carjacking at around 1:10 a.m. Investigators said Gainer approached her car with a gun near the intersection of Bellevue and Pacific avenues. The woman's child was in the backseat. Officers saw Gainer near the intersection of Florida and Pacific avenues. He ran away but police eventually ca…